ML25042A688
| ML25042A688 | |
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| Issue date: | 02/13/2025 |
| From: | Angela Wu Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, NRC/NRR/DNRL/NLRP |
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| Download: ML25042A688 (1) | |
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NRC Public Meeting: Possible Efficiencies on the Subsequent License Renewal Application Review NRR/DNRL and NMSS/REFS February 13, 2025
2 A. NRC Mission B. Monticello SLR Issuance C. Staff Requirements Memorandum (SRM-COMCTH-24-0003):
LR/SLR Expectations (August 8, 2024)
D. License Renewal Roadmap Update (Safety + Environmental Review)
E. Progress on Piloting the Tiered Approach F. Lessons Learned Series: Proper Use of Industry Documents G. Industry Perspectives: Scoping & Screening Review Meeting Agenda
3 NRC Mission Statement The NRC protects public health and safety and advances the nations common defense and security by enabling the safe and secure use and deployment of civilian nuclear energy technologies and radioactive materials through efficient and reliable licensing, oversight, and regulation for the benefit of society and the environment.
https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc.html
4 Monticello Subsequent License Renewal Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Unit 1, subsequent renewed license was issued December 30, 2024.
The review was completed
~7,790 hours0.00914 days <br />0.219 hours <br />0.00131 weeks <br />3.00595e-4 months <br /> underbudget.
Monticello SLR Receipt Est: 24,000 hours0 days <br />0 hours <br />0 weeks <br />0 months <br />, 22 months Jan 2023 Commission SRM for a Roadmap Dec 2023 Staff License Renewal Roadmap + Supplement Mar/Apr 2024 Commission SRM 14,000 hours0 days <br />0 hours <br />0 weeks <br />0 months <br />, 18 months (for new applications)
Aug 2024 Monticello SLR Issuance 16,206 hours0.00238 days <br />0.0572 hours <br />3.406085e-4 weeks <br />7.8383e-5 months <br />, 22 months Dec 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:
On progress/metrics Exceedance of 10% of metrics Current Applications:
Adjust to meet new metrics
6 Staffs Activities to Meet LR/SLR Metrics + Expectations (SRM-COMCTH-24-0003)
SRM-COMCTH-24-0003 Staff Activities New Applications Received After August 8, 2024 1
No more than 14,000 hours0 days <br />0 hours <br />0 weeks <br />0 months <br /> and 18-months review Implementing License Renewal Roadmap + new initiatives 2
30-day acceptance review Exploring opportunities to shorten acceptance review by 15 days Current Applications 3
Adjust to meet new metrics Reduced hours for two reviews to account for realized efficiencies and issuance of LR GEIS
7 Staffs Activities to Meet LR/SLR Metrics + Expectations (SRM-COMCTH-24-0003)
SRM-COMCTH-24-0003 Staff Activities 4
Applying process improvements + lessons learned Ongoing 5
Engagement with industry on timing of applications Ongoing - Last engagement at 12/3/24 SLR Efficiencies Public Meeting 6
Affording credit of operational programs Ongoing with Tiered Approach 7
Business process improvement exercise to identify + implement additional efficiencies Planned 8
Reporting to Commission:
Progress/metrics Exceedance of 10% of metrics Ongoing progress reports
License Renewal Roadmap 8
License Renewal Roadmap Dashboard
Continuous Application & Learning: Tiered Approach (Dresden/Clinton)
Reminders:
Tiering established at the time of acceptance is subject to change as the review progresses.
Clear, transparent, and forthcoming engagements are key to efficiency 9
Piloting on Dresden SLR + Clinton LR:
Ongoing training to staff to support successful implementation Gathering internal/external feedback to consider for future modifications Continues to inform additional potential improvements
Lessons Learned: Proper Use of Industry Documents 10 Lessons Learned: Proper Use of Industry Documents NRC Observation:
Recent applicants used revisions/later editions of industry documents, without:
explicitly identifying in the application providing plant-specific justification Resulted in a significant increase in unplanned and iterative interactions between the NRC/applicant Path Forward:
GALL-SLR recognizes use of revisions/later editions of industry documents Approved via:
NRC Regulatory Guides, -A topical reports, interim staff guidance, or regulations Precedent from previous reviews Otherwise, applicants propose exceptions to GALL/GALL-SLR Identify in application + provide appropriate level of justification
Lessons Learned: Proper Use of Industry Documents 11 Lessons Learned: Proper Use of Industry Documents Best Practices:
Engage early via pre-submittal meetings Discuss plant-specific approaches/situations in detail Obtain early NRC staff feedback In the application, explicitly identify differences and describe/justify the document revisions Prevents misunderstanding + eliminates unnecessary, iterative interactions Encourages focused discussion on the technical details Offers transparency in the staffs safety evaluation Ensure proper detail is offered on plant-specific parameters, factors, and experience (major contributor to an efficient review)
Questions?
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13 Industry Perspectives:
Scoping & Screening Review