ML24247A004
| ML24247A004 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | North Anna  |
| Issue date: | 09/03/2024 |
| From: | Angela Wu NRC/NRR/DNRL/NLRP |
| To: | |
| References | |
| Download: ML24247A004 (1) | |
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NRC Public Meeting: Possible Efficiencies on the Subsequent License Renewal Application Review NRR/DNRL and NMSS/REFS September 5, 2024
2 A. Issuance of Comanche Peak LR + North Anna SLR B. Staff Requirements Memorandum (SRM-COMCTH-24-0003): LR/SLR Expectations (August 8, 2024)
C. Staggering Future Applications D. Safety Review License Renewal Roadmap - Status Update Progress on Piloting the Tiered Approach Restructuring Audits E. Environmental Review License Renewal Roadmap - Status Update Final Rule on LR GEIS ADVANCE Act - Report on Environmental Reviews Meeting Agenda
3 Comanche Peak License Renewal Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, renewed licenses were issued July 30, 2024.
The review was completed 2 months ahead of schedule and 5,932 hours0.0108 days <br />0.259 hours <br />0.00154 weeks <br />3.54626e-4 months <br /> underbudget.
Comanche Peak LRA Receipt Est: 23,000 hours0 days <br />0 hours <br />0 weeks <br />0 months <br />, 22 months Nov 2022 Commission SRM for a Roadmap Dec 2023 Staff License Renewal Roadmap + Supplement Mar/Apr 2024 Comanche Peak LR Issuance 17,068 hours7.87037e-4 days <br />0.0189 hours <br />1.124339e-4 weeks <br />2.5874e-5 months <br />, 20 months July 2024 Commission SRM 14,000 hours0 days <br />0 hours <br />0 weeks <br />0 months <br />, 18 months Aug 2024
4 North Anna Subsequent License Renewal North Anna Power Station, Units 1 and 2, subsequent renewed licenses were issued August 28, 2024.
The review was completed
~5,000 hours0 days <br />0 hours <br />0 weeks <br />0 months <br /> underbudget.
North Anna SLR Receipt Est: 23,000 hrs, 18 mo.
Aug 2020 Commission Orders CLI-22-02 and CLI-22-03 Feb 2022 Site-Specific ER Receipt Sept 2022 Staff License Renewal Roadmap
+ Supplement Mar/Apr 2024 Commission SRM 14,000 hrs, 18 mo.
Aug 2024 North Anna SLR Issuance
~18,000 hrs, 46 mo.
Aug 2024
14,000 Hours 18-months 30-day acceptance review 5
License Renewal and Subsequent License Renewal Review Expectations (SRM-COMCTH-24-0003) (ML24221A320, August 8, 2024)
New Applications:
No more than 14,000 Hours, 18-months, 30-day acceptance review Actions:
Continue:
Applying process improvements + lessons learned Engagement with industry on timing of applications Affording credit of operational programs Business process improvement exercise to identify +
implement additional efficiencies Reporting to Commission:
Monthly Commission Assistant Notes on progress/metrics Exceedance of 10% of metrics Current Applications:
Adjust to meet new metrics
14,000 Hours 18-months 30-day acceptance review 6
Requesting Feedback on NRCs Recommendation:
Staggering Future Submittals One application every 3 months Industry thoughts?
Safety Review 7
License Renewal Roadmap - Safety Updates 8
License Renewal Roadmap Dashboard
Progress on Applying the Tiered Approach (Dresden/Clinton)
Dresden SLR:
Continuing the Tiered Approach into the technical review Leveraging of fleetwide programs supported significant reduction of Generic tiering Will continue to reinforce training and clarify review expectations with staff to support successful implementation Clinton LR:
Tiering generally matched the Generic tiering 9
Requesting Feedback: Restructuring the Aging Management Audit 10 Goal: Seeking industry input/feedback in the staffs effort to improve the efficiency of the aging management audit Considerations:
Overall process Timing and length of audit Interactions (NRC/Applicant)
Technology (ePortal, Microsoft Teams)
Best practices / Lessons learned In-Office Technical Review Audit On-Site Audit Breakout Sessions
Environmental Review 11
License Renewal Roadmap - Environmental Updates 12 License Renewal Roadmap Dashboard
NRC Commission Approval of LR GEIS Rule (August 6, 2024) 13 Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses -
Environmental Review Updates Commissions 2013 findings on the environmental effect of renewing the operating license Redefines number/scope of environmental issues addressed during the review of each license renewal application Issues Revision 2 to NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (LR GEIS) (Approved by Commission on May 16, 2024)
ADVANCE Act - Report on Environmental Reviews 14 Accelerating Deployment of Versatile Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act (2024)
NRC to report to Congress on efforts to facilitate efficient, timely, and predictable environmental reviews for nuclear reactor applications for a license under AEA Section 103 (January 2025)
Questions?
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