ML25168A073
| ML25168A073 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 07/12/1983 |
| From: | Ray J Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards |
| To: | Palladino N NRC/Chairman |
| References | |
| Download: ML25168A073 (1) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR SAFEGUARDS WASHINGTON, D. C. 20556 Honorable Nunzio J. Palladino Chairman July 12, 1983 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Convnission Washington, D. C. 20555
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED INTEGRATED SAFETY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM {!SAP)
Dear Dr. Palladino:
During the 279th meeting of the ACRS, July 7-9, 1983, the NRC Staff described the Integrated Safety Assessment Program {ISAP) that is being proposed as an alternative to the extension of the Systematic Evaluation Program {SEP) and to the National Reliability Evaluation Program {NREP).
The proposed !SAP is intended to provide an integrated evaluation and resol-ution of pending licensing actions and safety issues for operating reactors.
It will use the results from a plant-specific probabilistic safety assessment
{PSA) and a comprehensive review of plant operating experience and management performance.
It will include extensive participation by the licensee in the safety reviews and assessments and in the preparation of the PSA.
The NRC Staff participation will involve a team effort and will emphasize knowledge and understanding of the design of each plant being reviewed.
Although the proposed program has been developed well beyond the conceptual stage, many specific aspects of implementation remain to be developed.
We approve the concept and the program as it is now proposed, and we believe that acceptable and workable details for implementation can be developed.
We believe that this program can lead to more rational and more effective regulation, and would enhance the protection of the health and safety of the public.
We would expect to review the deta i 1 s and implementation of this program and to participate otherwise in the same way that we have participated in the SEP.
Sincerely,
~':3/4-Chairman 3589/ 3590