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{{Adams
| number = ML081440755
| issue date = 07/02/2008
| title = 2007 External Stakeholder Response to Federal Register Notice, Consolidation of Public Comments on the Seventh Year of Implementation of the Reaction Oversight Process.
| author name = Brown F
| author affiliation = NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS
| addressee name = Brice B, Butler J, Cavanaugh G, Foster J, Lochbaum D, Moser T, O'Claire C
| addressee affiliation = Entergy Operations, Inc, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), Region IV Utility Group (RUG IV), State of OH, Emergency Management Agency, Strategic Teaming &amp; Resource Sharing (STARS), Union of Concerned Scientists
| docket = 
| license number = 
| contact person = Fu Z, NRR/DIRS, 415-2467
| case reference number = SECY-08-0046
| package number = ml081440644
| document type = Letter type:SECY
| page count = 8
}}

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{{#Wiki_filter:July 2, 2008 James E. Foster 504 Eagleview Drive Carol Stream, IL 60188-1712

==SUBJECT:==
2007 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, ASOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SEVENTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS@

==Dear Mr. Foster:==

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission=s (NRC) 2007 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-08-0046, AReactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2007" (ADAMS Accession Number ML080460148), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on June 4, 2008.
To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the comments. This document, entitled AConsolidated Response to the 2007 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey@ (ML081440771), along with the Commission paper (ML080460148) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML080350368), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.
The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Bart Fu at (301) 415-2467 and Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.
Sincerely,
                                               /RA/ By Michael Cheok Acting For/
Frederick D. Brown, Director Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

==Enclosure:==

As Stated

July 2, 2008 David Lochbaum Union of Concerned Scientists 1707 H Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, D.C. 20006

==SUBJECT:==
2007 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, ASOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SEVENTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS@

==Dear Mr. Lochbaum:==

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission=s (NRC) 2007 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-08-0046, AReactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2007" (ADAMS Accession Number ML080460148), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on June 4, 2008.
To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the comments. This document, entitled AConsolidated Response to the 2007 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey@ (ML081440771), along with the Commission paper (ML080460148) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML080350368), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.
The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Bart Fu at (301) 415-2467 and Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.
Sincerely,
                                               /RA/ By Michael Cheok Acting For/
Frederick D. Brown, Director Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

==Enclosure:==

As Stated

July 2, 2008 John C. Butler Director, Safety Focused Regulation Nuclear Generation Division Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20006-3708

==SUBJECT:==
2007 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, ASOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SEVENTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS@

==Dear Mr. Butler:==

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission=s (NRC) 2007 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-08-0046, AReactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2007" (ADAMS Accession Number ML080460148), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on June 4, 2008.
To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the comments. This document, entitled AConsolidated Response to the 2007 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey@ (ML081440771), along with the Commission paper (ML080460148) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML080350368), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.
The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Bart Fu at (301) 415-2467 and Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.
Sincerely,
                                               /RA/ By Michael Cheok Acting For/
Frederick D. Brown, Director Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

==Enclosure:==

As Stated

July 2, 2008 Carol O'Claire Ohio EMA, Radiological Branch COClaire@dps.state.oh.us

==SUBJECT:==
2007 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, ASOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SEVENTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS@

==Dear Ms. OClaire:==

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission=s (NRC) 2007 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-08-0046, AReactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2007" (ADAMS Accession Number ML080460148), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on June 4, 2008.
To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the comments. This document, entitled AConsolidated Response to the 2007 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey@ (ML081440771), along with the Commission paper (ML080460148) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML080350368), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.
The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Bart Fu at (301) 415-2467 and Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.
Sincerely,
                                               /RA/ By Michael Cheok Acting For/
Frederick D. Brown, Director Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

==Enclosure:==

As Stated

July 2, 2008 Bill Brice Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995

==SUBJECT:==
2007 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, ASOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SEVENTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS@

==Dear Mr. Brice:==

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission=s (NRC) 2007 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-08-0046, AReactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2007" (ADAMS Accession Number ML080460148), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on June 4, 2008.
To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the comments. This document, entitled AConsolidated Response to the 2007 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey@ (ML081440771), along with the Commission paper (ML080460148) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML080350368), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.
The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Bart Fu at (301) 415-2467 and Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.
Sincerely,
                                               /RA/ By Michael Cheok Acting For/
Frederick D. Brown, Director Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

==Enclosure:==

As Stated

July 2, 2008 Gary Cavanaugh Chairman, Region IV Utility Group 4200 South Hulen Drive, Ste. 422 Ft. Worth, TX 76109

==SUBJECT:==
2007 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, ASOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SEVENTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS@

==Dear Mr. Cavanaugh:==

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission=s (NRC) 2007 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-08-0046, AReactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2007" (ADAMS Accession Number ML080460148), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on June 4, 2008.
To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the comments. This document, entitled AConsolidated Response to the 2007 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey@ (ML081440771), along with the Commission paper (ML080460148) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML080350368), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.
The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Bart Fu at (301) 415-2467 and Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.
Sincerely,
                                               /RA/ By Michael Cheok Acting For/
Frederick D. Brown, Director Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

==Enclosure:==

As Stated

July 2, 2008 T. Moser, Chairman STARS Integrated Regulatory Affairs Group P.O. Box 620, Fulton, Missouri 65251

==SUBJECT:==
2007 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE, ASOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE SEVENTH YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REACTOR OVERSIGHT PROCESS@

==Dear Mr. Moser:==

Thank you for providing comments and participating in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission=s (NRC) 2007 Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) annual self-assessment. The self-assessment is used to determine whether the ROP has been effective in meeting program goals and achieving its intended outcomes, as well as to identify areas needing improvement. Identified areas for improvement are then evaluated and incorporated, if appropriate, into the key ROP program areas of performance indicators, inspection, significance determination process, and assessment. The self-assessment results are documented in SECY-08-0046, AReactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment for Calendar Year 2007" (ADAMS Accession Number ML080460148), which was discussed with the Commission during a public meeting on June 4, 2008.
To more directly address and respond to stakeholder comments, the NRC has consolidated the public comments received and provided a comprehensive response to the comments. This document, entitled AConsolidated Response to the 2007 Reactor Oversight Process External Survey@ (ML081440771), along with the Commission paper (ML080460148) and the annual ROP performance metric report (ML080350368), will be posted to the ROP Web page and are attached for your convenience.
The staff appreciates your participation in this effort. Questions and comments should be directed to Bart Fu at (301) 415-2467 and Ronald Frahm at (301) 415-2986.
Sincerely,
                                               /RA/ By Michael Cheok Acting For/
Frederick D. Brown, Director Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

==Enclosure:==

As Stated

Package ML081440644; Cover Letters ML081440755; Consolidated Response ML081440771; ROP Metrics ML080350368; ROP Self Assessment ML080460120; Enclosure 1 ML080460167; Enclosure 2 ML080460179; Enclosure 3 ML0804601920; Enclosure 4 ML080460210; Enclosure 5 ML080460233; Enclosure 6 ML080460262 OFFICE          DIRS/IPAB            DIRS/IPAB:BC            DIRS/IRIB:BC               DIRS:DD NAME                ZFu                JAndersen                TKobetz                  FBrown DATE             06/10/08               07/01/08                06/25/08                 07/02/08}}