ML25147A147
| ML25147A147 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 06/04/2025 |
| From: | Jeffrey Herrera NRC/NSIR/DPR/RLB |
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| References | |
| NEI 99-01-R7 | |
| Download: ML25147A147 (1) | |
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NEI 99-01 Revision 7 Licensing Applications Jeffrey Herrera, Sr. EP Specialist Reactor Licensing Branch Division of Preparedness and Response Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1
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Introduction:==
Purpose:
The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of the requirements, processes and lessons learned for applicants submitting amendment requests for emergency action level scheme changes.
Outcome: The NRC expects that applicants will have a better understanding of the requirements, process and some of the lessons learned for applicants transitioning emergency action level schemes from NEI 99-01 Revision 6 to Revision 7.
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Overview:
Regulatory requirements and guidance Review process Tools NRC staff will be using Lessons Learned/Recommendations 3
Regulatory requirements and guidance:
- Regulatory requirements
- Regulations 10 CFR 50.47 and Appendix E to Part 50
- Regulatory Guidance
- Regulatory Issue Summary 2003-18
- Industry Guidance:
- NEI 99-01, Rev. 7 4
Review Process:
Pre-application meeting: Highly encouraged especially if expanding scope or due to unique EALs Application Acceptance: Applications must contain the information needed to conduct the review.
Staff Review: Timeline for staff review begins once the application is accepted.
Requests for Additional Information:
NRC staff will request additional information if needed to support the review.
Applicants can request clarification calls to ensure clear understanding of the requests for additional information.
An audit process is an option to consider.
License Amendment Issued: The NRC issues a license amendment, and the safety evaluation report documents the NRC staff review.
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Tools NRC staff will be using:
Staff will utilize the regulations and guidance documents to conduct the EAL reviews.
- Regulations 10 CFR 50.47 and Appendix E to Part 50
- NEI 99-01, Rev. 7 (currently under endorsement)
Specific topics will be discussed by staff during pre-application meetings based on lessons learned from previous LARs.
NRC staff will use a draft internal checklist derived from NEI 99-01 Rev. 7 change summary document to assist staff with the review.
NRC staff will use a draft safety evaluation template to assist NRC staff in efficient documentation of application reviews.
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Lessons Learned for more efficient reviews
- 2. A clean version of proposed EAL basis document.
- 3. Calculations specific to EALs (calculations using a ODCM or Technical Specification value as a basis are not needed).
- 4. Wall Board (to check layout and logic).
- 5. Difference/Deviation Matrix (with basis/justification).
- 6. A statement that confirms the proposed changes were discussed with State and county officials.
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Lessons Learned Contd:
- NRC Staff recommends that applicants review:
- Regulatory Issue Summary 2003-18 and supplements.
Common requests for additional information in past EAL reviews:
- The application should provide a statement that the EAL setpoints are within the calibration ranges and resolution for the instrumentation used.
- NRC staff expects that the basis document changes will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 50.54(q).
- Other RAIs have been related to the changes in threshold values of plant instrumentation. If changes are being proposed, please ensure that the documentation is provided.
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Summary:
- Pre-application meetings are encouraged
- NRC is developing tools for staff to improve review efficiency
- Applicants should review Regulatory Issue Summary 2003-18 to ensure submissions are complete to reduce the need for requests for additional information.
- NRC Licensing PM is available if you have any questions or need to schedule a clarification call.
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Questions?
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