ML25167A046
| ML25167A046 | |
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| Issue date: | 06/16/2025 |
| From: | Samir Darbali NRC/NRR/DEX/EICB |
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Regulatory Insights on Digital Modernization of Plant Protection Systems Samir Darbali, PE Senior Electronics Engineer The presentation represents the personal opinions and viewpoints of the author only and is not intended to represent any official position of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Regulatory Insights
- NRC Mission
- Preparing for Upcoming Applications
- Current Challenges
- Path to Success
NRC Mission 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.
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Preparing for Upcoming Applications
- Digital modernization of plant protection and safety systems is critical to plant operation beyond 60 years.
- The number of digital modification applications is expected to increase each year.
- The successful design, review and implementation of these digital upgrades depends on continued collaboration between NRC staff and industry stakeholders.
- Pre-application meetings
- Lessons-learned workshops
- Plans to clarify and revise the DI&C-ISG-06 licensing guidance
- ADVANCE Act Section 505 implementation to support efficient, timely and predictable licensing reviews Digital I&C lessons-learned workshop (March 13-14, 2025)
Preparing for Upcoming Applications
Current Challenges Increase in digital modernization applications More complex architectures and designs Need for guidance clarification and revision Competing priorities Reduction in staffing and resources
Path to Success Improve the Quality and Completeness of Applications Improve the Licensing Review Process Design Standardization (e.g., design-specific topical reports)
Industry Project Prioritization NRC Staff-Industry Cross Training