SECY-22-0082, Weekly Information Report Week Ending August 26, 2022
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| Issue date: | 09/01/2022 |
| From: | Marissa Bailey NRC/EDO/AO |
| To: | Commissioners NRC/OCM |
| Jolicoeur J | |
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INFORMATION REPORT SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 SECY-22-0082 FOR: The Commissioners FROM: Marissa G. Bailey Assistant for Operations Office of the Executive Director for Operations
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WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING AUGUST 26, 2022 CONTENTS Enclosure Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer A Office of the Chief Information Officer B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation C Office of Administration D Office of the Secretary E Eric Stahl Acting Assistant for Operations, OEDO CONTACT: John R. Jolicoeur, OEDO 301-415-1642 Stahl, Eric signing on behalf of Bailey, Marissa on 09/01/22
ML22243A072 OFFICE OEDO OEDO/AO
NAME JJolicoeur EStahl for MBailey
DATE 9/1/2022 9/1/2022 Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO)
Items of Interest Week Ending August 26, 2022
ARRIVALS
BASS, RYANN REACTOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER NRR BERNSTEIN, KEVIN LEGAL INTERN OGC BORMAN, CHRISTOPHER HEALTH PHYSICIST R-I BORUK, REENA CHEMICAL ENGINEER NRR EASTER, RICHARD PROJECT ENGINEER (RI-DP) R-IV HOPKINS, MARK PROCUREMENT POLICY ANALYST ADM MCMANUS, ERIC HEALTH PHYSICIST R-IV MORALES, MARLA ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER NMSS PRADA, ALEXANDER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST NSIR SAWANT, PRAVIN NUCLEAR ENGINEER NRR STARKS, CANDICE SR HR POLICY AND PROGRAM DEV SPEC OCHCO VAISEY, BLAKE LEGAL INTERN OGC RETIREMENTS
ESKANDARY, ALDO PAULO SR. IT SPECIALIST (ACQUISITIONS) OCIO RAGLAND, ROBERT C. EMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATOR NSIR DEPARTURES
DALEY, ROBERT C. SENIOR REACTOR INSPECTOR R-III ETEMAD, SOROUSH STUDENT INTERN RES KIRK, MATTHEW H. RESIDENT INSPECTOR (PWR) R-II REID, PATRICE A. AGENCY CULTURE TEAM LEADER OEDO THOMPSON, JACQUELINE N. PROGRAM ASSISTANT OIP
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 ENCLOSURE A Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
Items of Interest Week Ending August 26, 2022
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Requests, Appeals, and Consultations Received During the Period of August 22 - August 26, as submitted by requester
Tracking Requesters Requesters Request Description Received Number Name Organization Date 2022-Billie P Clifford & Appeals the denial of 12 08/23/2022 000221 Garde Garde, LLP specifically described documents, or groups of documents related to the NRC's 1/3/22 Letter/Notice of Preliminary White Finding and Inspection Report (EA-21-170) regarding an airborne radioactivity event that occurred during the night shift of 5/28/21 at Entergy Northwest's Columbia Generating facility [NRC-2022-000157] and documents relating to the RIV Allegations Office and Office of Investigations files regarding allegations submitted to the RIV Allegations Office by [a specified individual] regarding this same radiation exposure event [NRC-2022-000158].
2022-Douglas M The report for NRO-2014-A-0029 08/25/2022 000222 Hare
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 ENCLOSURE B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR)
Items of Interest Week Ending August 26, 2022
NRC Attends INPO New Radiation Protection Manager Seminar
On August 25, 2022, the NRR and Region II staff participated in the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) New Radiation Protection Manager Seminar at the INPO Office in Atlanta, GA. The staff provided an overview of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRCs) radiation protection regulatory framework and insights into the inspection and assessment of radiation safety performance at operating nuclear power plants. The staff discussed recent inspection issues involving the monitoring of radiation originating from alpha-emitting sources as well as updates to the regulatory guidance regarding the monitoring and evaluation of occupational radiation exposure. Attendees and representatives from INPO provided positive feedback and expressed interest in the NRC participating in a future seminar that is tentatively scheduled for December 2022.
NRC Hosts Higher Burnup Workshop
On August 24, 2022, the NRC sponsored the Higher Burnup (HBU) Workshop III, a key activity supporting communications on Accident Tolerant Fuel (ATF) concepts. The workshop provided an overview of reactor fuel HBU and increased enrichment (IE) topics through presentations by the staff and industry. The workshop provided a forum for public questions on ATF activities, specifically on HBU and IE issues. The event also included an NRC and industry exchange on expectations for future submittals, including those involving HBU and IE for industrys planned batch loading of ATF by the late-2020s. The staff committed to continued interactions with the industry and the public regarding HBU and IE. The workshop had over 120 attendees.
NRC Reverse Drop-In Meeting on Limerick Digital Instrumentation and Controls
On August 22, 2022, NRR division management held a reverse drop-in meeting with the Site Vice President of Limerick Generating Station (Limerick) and other Constellation senior executives to discuss the tentative review schedule for the planned Limerick digital instrumentation and controls modification license amendment request. The primary purpose of the meeting was to make Constellation management aware of the impact of its recent decision to delay the submittal of the request from August to September and possible impact of any future delays on timely completion of the planned request. In addition to suggesting actions Constellation can take to help ensure successful and timely completion of the review, NRR described its actions taken to date to ensure the successful and timely completion of the planned Limerick license amendment request. Constellation stated that the meeting was beneficial and suggested that periodic executive meetings between NRR and Constellation should be held to support the successful and timely review of the request.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 ENCLOSURE C Office of Administration (ADM)
Items of Interest Week Ending August 26, 2022
Tableau Software for Data Analysis and Visualization
On August 19, 2022, contract number NNG15SD06B/31310022F0076 was awarded to 4 Star Technologies, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA. The purpose of this contract is to renew existing licenses and procure additional Tableau software for a data analysis and visualization tool. The period of performance is from August 10, 2022, through August 3, 2023, with no option periods.
The total potential value of the contract can be up to $1,040,496.93.
IdeaScale Innovation Management Software
On August 23, 2022, contract number GS35F0598S/31310022F0078 was awarded to Alamo City Engineering Services, Inc. in San Antonio, TX. The purpose of this contract is to acquire IdeaScale - Innovation Management Software on a brand name only basis from an authorized reseller. The period of performance is from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, with four option periods. The total potential value of the contract can be up to $1,165,411.27.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 ENCLOSURE D Office of the Secretary (SECY)
Items of Interest Week Ending August 26, 2022
Document Released to Public Date of Subject Document
Decision Documents
- 1. SECY-22-2076 08/10/22 Expansion of Current Policy on Potential Common-Cause Failures in Digital Instrumentation and Control Systems
Information
- 1. SECY-22-0075 08/10/22 Staff Requirements-SECY-21-0029 Inservice Testing and Inservice Inspection Program Rulemakings Update (NRC-2018-0291/3150-AK23)
- 2. SECY-22-0078 08/22/22 Weekly Information Report Week Ending August 12, 2022
- 3. SECY-22-0079 08/24/22 Weekly Information Report Week Ending August 19, 2022
Memoranda
- 1. None
Commission Correspondence
- 1. Letter to the Honorable Dianne Feinstein and Marcy Kaptur submits the NRCs monthly Congressional Status Report for July 2022
Federal Register Notices Issued
- 1. Harmonization of Transportation Safety Requirements with IAEA Standards (NRC-2016-0179; RIN 3150-AJ85)
- 2. Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. [NRC-2022-0097]
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 ENCLOSURE E