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RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION INITIATIVE STATUS INITIATIVE               TITLE               INITIATIVE STATUS                           NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/                             TSTF NUMBER RESPONSIBILITY 1           Technical Specification
RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION INITIATIVE STATUS NEI RITSTF NEI Biff Bradley 202 739-8083 WOG Jack Stringfellow, Southern Nuclear 205 992-7037 CEOG Alan Hackerott, OPPD 402 533-7276 Tony Pietrangelo 202 739-8081 Jim Andrachek, Westinghouse 412 374-5018 Gary Chung, SCE 949 368-9431 TSTF Donald Hoffman, EXCEL 301 984-4400 Jerry Andre, Westinghouse 412 374-4723 Ray Schneider, CE 860 731-6461 EPRI Frank Rahn 650 855-2037 BWOG Paul Infanger, Progress Energy 352 563-4796 BWROG Fred Emerson, GE John Gaertner 704 547-6169 Stanley Levinson, Framatome 434 832-2768 Dusty Rhoads, Energy Northwest 509 377-4298 Mike Kitlan, Duke 980 373-8348 Page 1 of 8 8/17/2005 INITIATIVE TITLE INITIATIVE STATUS NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/
* NRC issued the CLIIP
RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 1
* NRC issued the TSTF-422 Notice of Availability     TSTF-422 R0 (CEOG)
Technical Specification Required Actions Preferred End States NRC issued the CLIIP Notice of Availability for TSTF-422 on July 7, 2005.
Required Actions            Notice of Availability for            on July 7, 2005.
NRC plans to issue CLIIP Notice for Comment for TSTF-423 in September 2005.
Preferred End States        TSTF-422 on July 7, 2005.                                                                 TSTF-423 R0 (BWROG)
NRC issued the TSTF-422 Notice of Availability on July 7, 2005.
* TSTF-423 was submitted to the NRC on 8/12/03.
TSTF-423 was submitted to the NRC on 8/12/03.
* NRC plans to issue CLIIP                                                                  TSTF-431 R0 (BWOG)
BWROG working with NRC to address one issue for the Implementation Guidance regarding time to stay above 500 psig in MODE 3.
Notice for Comment for
The TSTF will submit the final TSTF-423 implementation guidance in September 2005.
* BWROG working with NRC to address one issue TSTF-423 in September                for the Implementation Guidance regarding time     TSTF-432 R0 (WOG) 2005.                                to stay above 500 psig in MODE 3.                   (Not created)
NRC plans to issue TSTF-423 Notice for Comment in September 2005.
* The TSTF will submit the final TSTF-423 implementation guidance in September 2005.
TSTF-431 was distributed to the BWOG and the RITSTF for review on 7/11/04.
* NRC plans to issue TSTF-423 Notice for Comment in September 2005.
BWOG Topical Report (BAW-2441) was submitted to NRC on 1/19/04. The NRC provided RAIs on 6/29/04. The BWOG responded to the RAIs in 2/05.
* TSTF-431 was distributed to the BWOG and the RITSTF for review on 7/11/04.
NRC is currently reviewing the BWOG RAI responses.
* BWOG Topical Report (BAW-2441) was submitted to NRC on 1/19/04. The NRC provided RAIs on 6/29/04. The BWOG responded to the RAIs in 2/05.
NRC plans to issue Notice for Comment for TSTF 431 by 12/05.
* NRC is currently reviewing the BWOG RAI responses.
WOG plans to submit their Topical in 9/05.
* NRC plans to issue Notice for Comment for TSTF 431 by 12/05.
TSTF-422 R0 (CEOG)
* WOG plans to submit their Topical in 9/05.
TSTF-423 R0 (BWROG)
NEI RITSTF NEI    Biff Bradley            202 739-8083  WOG      Jack Stringfellow, Southern Nuclear    205 992-7037    CEOG   Alan Hackerott, OPPD          402 533-7276 Tony Pietrangelo        202 739-8081            Jim Andrachek, Westinghouse            412 374-5018            Gary Chung, SCE                949 368-9431 TSTF   Donald Hoffman, EXCEL    301 984-4400            Jerry Andre, Westinghouse              412 374-4723            Ray Schneider, CE              860 731-6461 EPRI  Frank Rahn              650 855-2037  BWOG Paul Infanger, Progress Energy            352 563-4796    BWROG Fred Emerson, GE John Gaertner            704 547-6169            Stanley Levinson, Framatome            434 832-2768            Dusty Rhoads, Energy Northwest 509 377-4298 Mike Kitlan, Duke                      980 373-8348 Page 1 of 8                                                                  8/17/2005
TSTF-431 R0 (BWOG)
TSTF-432 R0 (WOG)
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RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS INITIATIVE         TITLE             INITIATIVE STATUS                         NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/                       TSTF NUMBER RESPONSIBILITY 2     Missed Surveillances
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* TSTF-358, R6, has been
RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 2
* Initiative Complete.                            TSTF-358 R6 SR 3.0.3                  approved and published for CLIIP adoption.
Missed Surveillances SR 3.0.3 TSTF-358, R6, has been approved and published for CLIIP adoption.
* TSTF and RITSTF will issue implementation guidance in the fourth quarter of 2005.
Initiative Complete.
3     Increase Flexibility in
TSTF and RITSTF will issue implementation guidance in the fourth quarter of 2005.
* TSTF-359, R9, has been
TSTF-358 R6 3
* Initiative Complete.                            TSTF-359 R9 Mode Restraints LCO        approved and published for 3.0.4                      CLIIP adoption.
Increase Flexibility in Mode Restraints LCO 3.0.4 TSTF-359, R9, has been approved and published for CLIIP adoption.
* Revisions are needed to clarify the implementation guidance. The TSTF and RITSTF
The final Implementation Guidance, NEI-03-10, was issued on September 5, 2003.
* The final Implementation            will revise and reissue the implementation Guidance, NEI-03-10, was            guidance in the fourth quarter of 2005.
Initiative Complete.
issued on September 5, 2003.
Revisions are needed to clarify the implementation guidance. The TSTF and RITSTF will revise and reissue the implementation guidance in the fourth quarter of 2005.
4a   Individual Risk
TSTF-359 R9 4a Individual Risk Informed Completion Times Owners Groups (OGs) are pursuing generic Risk Informed Completion Time extensions through OG-specific Topicals and license amendments.
* Owners Groups (OGs) are
Ongoing.
* Ongoing.                                       TSTF-373 R2 (CEOG)
TSTF-373R2 approved on 2/27/04.
Informed Completion        pursuing generic Risk
TSTF-430R0 approved on 8/5/04.
* TSTF-373R2 approved on 2/27/04.
NRC issued the TSTF-454 FRN Notice for Comment on 5/25/05. The TSTF provided comments on 7/25/05. The TSTF is preparing a revision to TSTF-454 to reflect the NRC-approved Topical Report.
Times                      Informed Completion Time
TSTF-439R2 was submitted to the NRC on 6/20/05.
* TSTF-430R0 approved on 8/5/04.                 TSTF-409 R1 (CEOG) extensions through OG-
The NRC expects to issue the TSTF-409R1 CLIIP Notice for Comment in August 2005.
* NRC issued the TSTF-454 FRN Notice for specific Topicals and              Comment on 5/25/05. The TSTF provided           TSTF-417 R0 (WOG) license amendments.                comments on 7/25/05. The TSTF is preparing a revision to TSTF-454 to reflect the NRC-       TSTF-430 R0 (BWOG) approved Topical Report.
The NRC expects to complete their review of the Topical Reports that support TSTF-417R0 and TSTF-446R0 in August 2005. Review of the Travelers will follow approval of the Topical Reports.
* TSTF-439R2 was submitted to the NRC on         TSTF-439 R2 (ALL OG) 6/20/05.
TSTF-373 R2 (CEOG)
* The NRC expects to issue the TSTF-409R1 CLIIP   TSTF-446 R0 (WOG)
TSTF-409 R1 (CEOG)
Notice for Comment in August 2005.
TSTF-417 R0 (WOG)
* The NRC expects to complete their review of the TSTF-454 R0 (BWROG)
TSTF-430 R0 (BWOG)
Topical Reports that support TSTF-417R0 and TSTF-446R0 in August 2005. Review of the Travelers will follow approval of the Topical Reports.
TSTF-439 R2 (ALL OG)
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TSTF-446 R0 (WOG)
TSTF-454 R0 (BWROG)


RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS INITIATIVE         TITLE           INITIATIVE STATUS                             NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/                             TSTF NUMBER RESPONSIBILITY 4b   Risk Informed
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* Fort Calhoun, South Texas
RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 4b Risk Informed Completion Times With Configuration Risk Management Program or Maintenance Rule Backstop Fort Calhoun, South Texas Project, and Prairie Island have volunteered to develop pilot submittals.
* RITSTF will develop a White Paper to address the     TSTF-424 R0 Completion Times        Project, and Prairie Island            interface of the a.4 process to the Initiative 4b and With Configuration      have volunteered to develop            Initiative 6 process to show the overlap and Risk Management        pilot submittals.                      transition for ITS and non ITS plants and will Program or                                                    provide to NRC in 4/05.
Fort Calhoun and South Texas Project have submitted their pilots.
Maintenance Rule
The RITSTF is working to resolve the NRCs comments on the Risk Management Guidelines, the STP submittal, and the Traveler.
* Fort Calhoun and South Backstop                Texas Project have
RITSTF will develop a White Paper to address the interface of the a.4 process to the Initiative 4b and Initiative 6 process to show the overlap and transition for ITS and non ITS plants and will provide to NRC in 4/05.
* NRC provided 3 separate RAIs in 8/04 to NEI.
NRC provided 3 separate RAIs in 8/04 to NEI.
submitted their pilots.
The RITSTF has created an Initiative 4b Subgroup to coordinate responses to the NRC RAIs.
* The RITSTF has created an Initiative 4b Subgroup
The RITSTF provided responses to the NRC and met to discuss these responses on 12/15/04.
* The RITSTF is working to              to coordinate responses to the NRC RAIs.
NRC visited STP week of 1/18/05 to evaluate applications of Initiative 4b.
resolve the NRCs comments on the Risk
NRC and RITSTF met 3/17-18/05 and 5/3-5/4, 2005 to discuss policy issues. NRC will issue meeting summaries of these meetings.
* The RITSTF provided responses to the NRC and Management Guidelines,                met to discuss these responses on 12/15/04.
NRC will provide comments on the RMTS Guidelines by late 9/05.
the STP submittal, and the Traveler.
The RITSTF has revised the draft Risk-Managed Technical Specifications (RMTS) Guidelines document incorporating the results of the discussions with the NRC. The revised draft RMTS document was provided to the NRC at the August RITSTF/NRC meeting.
* NRC visited STP week of 1/18/05 to evaluate applications of Initiative 4b.
NRC will provide comments on the draft RMTS to RITSTF in 9/05.
* NRC and RITSTF met 3/17-18/05 and 5/3-5/4, 2005 to discuss policy issues. NRC will issue meeting summaries of these meetings.
TSTF-424 R0 5a Relocate Surveillance Requirements Not Related to Safety Deterministic portion of Initiative 5 transferred to TSTF responsibility.
* NRC will provide comments on the RMTS Guidelines by late 9/05.
TSTF reviewing candidate SRs to be relocated.
* The RITSTF has revised the draft Risk-Managed Technical Specifications (RMTS) Guidelines document incorporating the results of the discussions with the NRC. The revised draft RMTS document was provided to the NRC at the August RITSTF/NRC meeting.
TSTF will provide a Traveler to the NRC by 6/06.
* NRC will provide comments on the draft RMTS to RITSTF in 9/05.
None assigned
5a   Relocate Surveillance
* Deterministic portion of
* TSTF reviewing candidate SRs to be relocated.        None assigned Requirements Not        Initiative 5 transferred to Related to Safety        TSTF responsibility.
* TSTF will provide a Traveler to the NRC by 6/06.
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RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS INITIATIVE         TITLE           INITIATIVE STATUS                           NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/                         TSTF NUMBER RESPONSIBILITY 5b   Relocate Surveillance
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* RITSTF/BWROG/Pilot
RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 5b Relocate Surveillance Test Intervals to Licensee Control RITSTF/BWROG/Pilot Plant will be applying the methodology and interfacing with the NRC on the issues in 2004.
* The Limerick lead plant license amendment was     TSTF-425 R0 Test Intervals to        Plant will be applying the          submitted on 6/11/04.
The Limerick lead plant license amendment was submitted on 6/11/04.
Licensee Control        methodology and interfacing with the NRC
TSTF-425 was submitted to the NRC on 8/31/04.
* TSTF-425 was submitted to the NRC on 8/31/04.
NEI provided the formal methodology document to the NRC on 2/3/05.
on the issues in 2004.
NRC reviewed the Limerick LAR, TSTF-425, and the methodology document and issued RAIs 4/12/05 to the RITSTF.
* NEI provided the formal methodology document to the NRC on 2/3/05.
A separate subcommittee was formed by the RITSTF to respond to the NRCs RAIs.
* NRC reviewed the Limerick LAR, TSTF-425, and the methodology document and issued RAIs 4/12/05 to the RITSTF.
The 5b subcommittee met with the NRC on June 3 to discuss the RAI responses.
* A separate subcommittee was formed by the RITSTF to respond to the NRCs RAIs.
The RITSTF plans to respond to the RAIs in September, 2005.
* The 5b subcommittee met with the NRC on June 3 to discuss the RAI responses.
TSTF-425 R0 6a Modify LCO 3.0.3 Actions and Timing 1 hour - 24 hours On hold.
* The RITSTF plans to respond to the RAIs in September, 2005.
On hold for resolution of Initiative 6b and 6c to determine if Initiative 6a is required.
6a   Modify LCO 3.0.3
None assigned
* On hold.
* On hold for resolution of Initiative 6b and 6c to None assigned Actions and Timing 1                                          determine if Initiative 6a is required.
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RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS INITIATIVE         TITLE           INITIATIVE STATUS                       NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/                         TSTF NUMBER RESPONSIBILITY 6b   Provide Conditions in
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* NRC issued Safety
RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 6b Provide Conditions in the LCOs for Those Levels of Degradation Where No Condition Currently Exists to Preclude Entry Into LCO 3.0.3 NRC issued Safety Evaluation for Topical Report on 7/9/04.
* CEOG submitted revised version of Topical        TSTF-426 R0 the LCOs for Those       Evaluation for Topical            Report to address NRC RAIs in 10/03.
TSTF-426 R0 was submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.
Levels of Degradation   Report on 7/9/04.
CEOG submitted revised version of Topical Report to address NRC RAIs in 10/03.
Where No Condition
NRC issued Safety Evaluation for Topical Report on 7/9/04.
* NRC issued Safety Evaluation for Topical Report Currently Exists to
TSTF-426 R0 was submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.
* TSTF-426 R0 was                   on 7/9/04.
NRC provided an RAI on TSTF-426 on 11/13/04.
Preclude Entry Into      submitted to the NRC on LCO 3.0.3                8/30/04.
The TSTF has developed Implementation Guidance and will provide it to the NRC in 8/05.
* TSTF-426 R0 was submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.
The TSTF provided responses to the NRCs RAIs on 4/27/05.
* NRC provided an RAI on TSTF-426 on 11/13/04.
The TSTF 426 Implementation Guidance was provided to NRC in early 8/05.
* The TSTF has developed Implementation Guidance and will provide it to the NRC in 8/05.
NRC plans to issue the Notice for Comment in September 2005.
* The TSTF provided responses to the NRCs RAIs on 4/27/05.
TSTF-426 R0
* The TSTF 426 Implementation Guidance was provided to NRC in early 8/05.
* NRC plans to issue the Notice for Comment in September 2005.
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RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS INITIATIVE         TITLE           INITIATIVE STATUS                       NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/                         TSTF NUMBER RESPONSIBILITY 6c   Provide Specific Times
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* NRC issued Safety
RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 6c Provide Specific Times in the LCO For Those Conditions That Require Entry Into LCO 3.0.3 Immediately NRC issued Safety Evaluation for Topical Report on 7/9/04.
* CEOG submitted revised version of Topical        TSTF-426 R0 in the LCO For Those     Evaluation for Topical            Report to address NRC RAIs in 10/03.
TSTF-426 R0 was submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.
Conditions That           Report on 7/9/04.
CEOG submitted revised version of Topical Report to address NRC RAIs in 10/03.
Require Entry Into
NRC issued Safety Evaluation for Topical Report on 7/9/04.
* NRC issued Safety Evaluation for Topical Report LCO 3.0.3 Immediately
TSTF-426 R0 was submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.
* TSTF-426 R0 was                   on 7/9/04.
NRC provided an RAI on TSTF-426 on 11/13/04.
submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.
The TSTF has developed Implementation Guidance and will provide it to the NRC in 8/05.
* TSTF-426 R0 was submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.
The TSTF provided responses to the NRCs RAIs on 4/27/05.
* NRC provided an RAI on TSTF-426 on 11/13/04.
The TSTF 426 Implementation Guidance was provided to NRC in early 8/05.
* The TSTF has developed Implementation Guidance and will provide it to the NRC in 8/05.
* The TSTF provided responses to the NRCs RAIs on 4/27/05.
* The TSTF 426 Implementation Guidance was provided to NRC in early 8/05.
NRC plans to issue the Notice for Comment in September 2005.
NRC plans to issue the Notice for Comment in September 2005.
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RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS INITIATIVE         TITLE             INITIATIVE STATUS                           NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/                           TSTF NUMBER RESPONSIBILITY 7a   Impact of Non
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* The NRC issued the FRN
RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 7a Impact of Non Technical Specification Design Features on Operability Requirements - Barriers The NRC issued the FRN Notice of Availability for TSTF-372, Rev. 4 on 5/4/05.
* The NRC published the FRN Notice of                  TSTF-372 R4 Technical Specification    Notice of Availability for          Availability for TSTF-372 on 5/4/05.
RITSTF to respond to NRC comments on the TSTF-427 implementation guidance.
Design Features on         TSTF-372, Rev. 4 on                                                                      TSTF-427 R0 Operability                5/4/05.
The NRC published the FRN Notice of Availability for TSTF-372 on 5/4/05.
* NRC provided feedback on RITSTF responses on Requirements - Barriers                                        TSTF-427 in February 2004.
NRC provided feedback on RITSTF responses on TSTF-427 in February 2004.
* RITSTF to respond to NRC comments on the TSTF-427
TSTF will delete the additions to the definition of OPERABILITY for TSTF-427 to address NRC concerns.
* TSTF will delete the additions to the definition of implementation guidance.            OPERABILITY for TSTF-427 to address NRC concerns.
TSTF-427 implementation guidance was provided to the NRC on 09/21/04. NRC provided comments on the draft guidance on 10/13/04.
* TSTF-427 implementation guidance was provided to the NRC on 09/21/04. NRC provided comments on the draft guidance on 10/13/04.
NRC provided an RAI on TSTF-427 on 11/13/04.
* NRC provided an RAI on TSTF-427 on 11/13/04.
RITSTF provided responses to the NRCs RAIs on 3/23/05.
* RITSTF provided responses to the NRCs RAIs on 3/23/05.
The NRC provided additional questions on the TSTF-427 implementation guidance in a {{letter dated|date=June 2, 2005|text=letter dated June 2, 2005}}. RITSTF to respond.
* The NRC provided additional questions on the TSTF-427 implementation guidance in a letter dated June 2, 2005. RITSTF to respond.
Members of the TSTF & RITSTF met with the NRC on 7/28/05 to discuss NRC comments. The TSTF is preparing a revision of TSTF-427 to be submitted to the NRC in October 2005.
* Members of the TSTF & RITSTF met with the NRC on 7/28/05 to discuss NRC comments. The TSTF is preparing a revision of TSTF-427 to be submitted to the NRC in October 2005.
There was discussion of the LCO 3.0.9 that requires revision. The RITSTF will develop changes to LCO 3.0.9 and TSTF 427 Implementation Guidance to address the barrier that affects both trains of a system and the emergent condition of 1 barrier that affects 1 train and the second train becomes inoperable for another reason.
* There was discussion of the LCO 3.0.9 that requires revision. The RITSTF will develop changes to LCO 3.0.9 and TSTF 427 Implementation Guidance to address the barrier that affects both trains of a system and the emergent condition of 1 barrier that affects 1 train and the second train becomes inoperable for another reason.
The revised implementation guidance and revised TSTF-427 will be distributed to the RITSTF for review in September for submittal to the NRC in October 2005.
* The revised implementation guidance and revised TSTF-427 will be distributed to the RITSTF for review in September for submittal to the NRC in October 2005.
TSTF-372 R4 TSTF-427 R0
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RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS INITIATIVE                 TITLE           INITIATIVE STATUS                           NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/                           TSTF NUMBER RESPONSIBILITY 7b           Impact of Non TS
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* A White Paper on the
RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 7b Impact of Non TS Design Features on Operability Requirements - All other SSCs not in Technical Specifications A White Paper on the process to address this scope of SSCs is being developed.
* RITSTF will develop a White Paper to outline the   None assigned Design Features on        process to address this scope        process to address this scope of SSCs in 9/05.
RITSTF will develop a White Paper to outline the process to address this scope of SSCs in 9/05.
Operability              of SSCs is being developed.
RITSTF/TSTF reviewed and has commented on the revised Operability guidance that will supersede the guidance distributed with GL 91-18.
Requirements - All
RITSTF/TSTF will develop a TSTF and submit to NRC by 6/06.
* RITSTF/TSTF reviewed and has commented on other SSCs not in                                              the revised Operability guidance that will Technical                                                      supersede the guidance distributed with GL 91-18.
None assigned 8a Remove or Relocate Systems LCOs That Do Not Meet the 4 Criterion of 10 CFR 50.36 From Technical Specifications A White Paper on the application of the 10 CFR 50.36 criteria is being developed.
Specifications
NEI 00-04 is being reviewed and will serve as the basis for Criterion 4 application.
* RITSTF/TSTF will develop a TSTF and submit to NRC by 6/06.
RITSTF will develop a White Paper to outline the guidance and methodology based on NEI 00-04 for the application of the four criteria of 10 CFR 50.36 and a list of the systems identified for relocation. RITSTF working on the schedule -
8a           Remove or Relocate
* A White Paper on the
* NEI 00-04 is being reviewed and will serve as the None assigned Systems LCOs That Do      application of the 10 CFR            basis for Criterion 4 application.
Not Meet the 4            50.36 criteria is being Criterion of 10 CFR        developed.
* RITSTF will develop a White Paper to outline the 50.36 From Technical                                            guidance and methodology based on NEI 00-04 Specifications                                                  for the application of the four criteria of 10 CFR 50.36 and a list of the systems identified for relocation. RITSTF working on the schedule -
current plans are fourth quarter 2005.
current plans are fourth quarter 2005.
8b           Modify 50.36 Rule to
None assigned 8b Modify 50.36 Rule to Permit Removal or Relocation of Non Risk Significant Systems out of Technical Specifications Requires Rulemaking RITSTF looking at coordinating Initiative 8b with longer term initiatives given the requirements for rulemaking.
* Requires Rulemaking
Approach favored by NEI and NRC is making Criterion 4 a two way door (e.g., if it doesnt meet Criterion 4, Specification can be relocated even if it meets Criteria 1, 2, or 3).
* RITSTF looking at coordinating Initiative 8b with Not applicable Permit Removal or                                              longer term initiatives given the requirements for Relocation of Non Risk                                          rulemaking.
Not applicable BWOG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4 and 7 CEOG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4, 5 and 6 BWROG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4, 5 and 8 WOG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4, and 5}}
Significant Systems out of Technical
* Approach favored by NEI and NRC is making Specifications                                                Criterion 4 a two way door (e.g., if it doesnt meet Criterion 4, Specification can be relocated even if it meets Criteria 1, 2, or 3).
BWOG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4 and 7 CEOG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4, 5 and 6 BWROG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4, 5 and 8 WOG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4, and 5 Page 8 of 8                                                                8/17/2005}}

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Risk Informed Technical Specification Task Force (RITSTF) Risk Management Technical Specification Initiative Status
ML052490186
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Issue date: 09/06/2005
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RISK INFORMED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TASK FORCE (RITSTF)

RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION INITIATIVE STATUS NEI RITSTF NEI Biff Bradley 202 739-8083 WOG Jack Stringfellow, Southern Nuclear 205 992-7037 CEOG Alan Hackerott, OPPD 402 533-7276 Tony Pietrangelo 202 739-8081 Jim Andrachek, Westinghouse 412 374-5018 Gary Chung, SCE 949 368-9431 TSTF Donald Hoffman, EXCEL 301 984-4400 Jerry Andre, Westinghouse 412 374-4723 Ray Schneider, CE 860 731-6461 EPRI Frank Rahn 650 855-2037 BWOG Paul Infanger, Progress Energy 352 563-4796 BWROG Fred Emerson, GE John Gaertner 704 547-6169 Stanley Levinson, Framatome 434 832-2768 Dusty Rhoads, Energy Northwest 509 377-4298 Mike Kitlan, Duke 980 373-8348 Page 1 of 8 8/17/2005 INITIATIVE TITLE INITIATIVE STATUS NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/

RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 1

Technical Specification Required Actions Preferred End States NRC issued the CLIIP Notice of Availability for TSTF-422 on July 7, 2005.

NRC plans to issue CLIIP Notice for Comment for TSTF-423 in September 2005.

NRC issued the TSTF-422 Notice of Availability on July 7, 2005.

TSTF-423 was submitted to the NRC on 8/12/03.

BWROG working with NRC to address one issue for the Implementation Guidance regarding time to stay above 500 psig in MODE 3.

The TSTF will submit the final TSTF-423 implementation guidance in September 2005.

NRC plans to issue TSTF-423 Notice for Comment in September 2005.

TSTF-431 was distributed to the BWOG and the RITSTF for review on 7/11/04.

BWOG Topical Report (BAW-2441) was submitted to NRC on 1/19/04. The NRC provided RAIs on 6/29/04. The BWOG responded to the RAIs in 2/05.

NRC is currently reviewing the BWOG RAI responses.

NRC plans to issue Notice for Comment for TSTF 431 by 12/05.

WOG plans to submit their Topical in 9/05.

TSTF-422 R0 (CEOG)

TSTF-423 R0 (BWROG)

TSTF-431 R0 (BWOG)

TSTF-432 R0 (WOG)

(Not created)

RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS Page 2 of 8 8/17/2005 INITIATIVE TITLE INITIATIVE STATUS NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/

RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 2

Missed Surveillances SR 3.0.3 TSTF-358, R6, has been approved and published for CLIIP adoption.

Initiative Complete.

TSTF and RITSTF will issue implementation guidance in the fourth quarter of 2005.

TSTF-358 R6 3

Increase Flexibility in Mode Restraints LCO 3.0.4 TSTF-359, R9, has been approved and published for CLIIP adoption.

The final Implementation Guidance, NEI-03-10, was issued on September 5, 2003.

Initiative Complete.

Revisions are needed to clarify the implementation guidance. The TSTF and RITSTF will revise and reissue the implementation guidance in the fourth quarter of 2005.

TSTF-359 R9 4a Individual Risk Informed Completion Times Owners Groups (OGs) are pursuing generic Risk Informed Completion Time extensions through OG-specific Topicals and license amendments.

Ongoing.

TSTF-373R2 approved on 2/27/04.

TSTF-430R0 approved on 8/5/04.

NRC issued the TSTF-454 FRN Notice for Comment on 5/25/05. The TSTF provided comments on 7/25/05. The TSTF is preparing a revision to TSTF-454 to reflect the NRC-approved Topical Report.

TSTF-439R2 was submitted to the NRC on 6/20/05.

The NRC expects to issue the TSTF-409R1 CLIIP Notice for Comment in August 2005.

The NRC expects to complete their review of the Topical Reports that support TSTF-417R0 and TSTF-446R0 in August 2005. Review of the Travelers will follow approval of the Topical Reports.

TSTF-373 R2 (CEOG)

TSTF-409 R1 (CEOG)

TSTF-417 R0 (WOG)

TSTF-430 R0 (BWOG)

TSTF-439 R2 (ALL OG)

TSTF-446 R0 (WOG)

TSTF-454 R0 (BWROG)

RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS Page 3 of 8 8/17/2005 INITIATIVE TITLE INITIATIVE STATUS NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/

RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 4b Risk Informed Completion Times With Configuration Risk Management Program or Maintenance Rule Backstop Fort Calhoun, South Texas Project, and Prairie Island have volunteered to develop pilot submittals.

Fort Calhoun and South Texas Project have submitted their pilots.

The RITSTF is working to resolve the NRCs comments on the Risk Management Guidelines, the STP submittal, and the Traveler.

RITSTF will develop a White Paper to address the interface of the a.4 process to the Initiative 4b and Initiative 6 process to show the overlap and transition for ITS and non ITS plants and will provide to NRC in 4/05.

NRC provided 3 separate RAIs in 8/04 to NEI.

The RITSTF has created an Initiative 4b Subgroup to coordinate responses to the NRC RAIs.

The RITSTF provided responses to the NRC and met to discuss these responses on 12/15/04.

NRC visited STP week of 1/18/05 to evaluate applications of Initiative 4b.

NRC and RITSTF met 3/17-18/05 and 5/3-5/4, 2005 to discuss policy issues. NRC will issue meeting summaries of these meetings.

NRC will provide comments on the RMTS Guidelines by late 9/05.

The RITSTF has revised the draft Risk-Managed Technical Specifications (RMTS) Guidelines document incorporating the results of the discussions with the NRC. The revised draft RMTS document was provided to the NRC at the August RITSTF/NRC meeting.

NRC will provide comments on the draft RMTS to RITSTF in 9/05.

TSTF-424 R0 5a Relocate Surveillance Requirements Not Related to Safety Deterministic portion of Initiative 5 transferred to TSTF responsibility.

TSTF reviewing candidate SRs to be relocated.

TSTF will provide a Traveler to the NRC by 6/06.

None assigned

RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS Page 4 of 8 8/17/2005 INITIATIVE TITLE INITIATIVE STATUS NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/

RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 5b Relocate Surveillance Test Intervals to Licensee Control RITSTF/BWROG/Pilot Plant will be applying the methodology and interfacing with the NRC on the issues in 2004.

The Limerick lead plant license amendment was submitted on 6/11/04.

TSTF-425 was submitted to the NRC on 8/31/04.

NEI provided the formal methodology document to the NRC on 2/3/05.

NRC reviewed the Limerick LAR, TSTF-425, and the methodology document and issued RAIs 4/12/05 to the RITSTF.

A separate subcommittee was formed by the RITSTF to respond to the NRCs RAIs.

The 5b subcommittee met with the NRC on June 3 to discuss the RAI responses.

The RITSTF plans to respond to the RAIs in September, 2005.

TSTF-425 R0 6a Modify LCO 3.0.3 Actions and Timing 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> - 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> On hold.

On hold for resolution of Initiative 6b and 6c to determine if Initiative 6a is required.

None assigned

RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS Page 5 of 8 8/17/2005 INITIATIVE TITLE INITIATIVE STATUS NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/

RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 6b Provide Conditions in the LCOs for Those Levels of Degradation Where No Condition Currently Exists to Preclude Entry Into LCO 3.0.3 NRC issued Safety Evaluation for Topical Report on 7/9/04.

TSTF-426 R0 was submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.

CEOG submitted revised version of Topical Report to address NRC RAIs in 10/03.

NRC issued Safety Evaluation for Topical Report on 7/9/04.

TSTF-426 R0 was submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.

NRC provided an RAI on TSTF-426 on 11/13/04.

The TSTF has developed Implementation Guidance and will provide it to the NRC in 8/05.

The TSTF provided responses to the NRCs RAIs on 4/27/05.

The TSTF 426 Implementation Guidance was provided to NRC in early 8/05.

NRC plans to issue the Notice for Comment in September 2005.

TSTF-426 R0

RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS Page 6 of 8 8/17/2005 INITIATIVE TITLE INITIATIVE STATUS NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/

RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 6c Provide Specific Times in the LCO For Those Conditions That Require Entry Into LCO 3.0.3 Immediately NRC issued Safety Evaluation for Topical Report on 7/9/04.

TSTF-426 R0 was submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.

CEOG submitted revised version of Topical Report to address NRC RAIs in 10/03.

NRC issued Safety Evaluation for Topical Report on 7/9/04.

TSTF-426 R0 was submitted to the NRC on 8/30/04.

NRC provided an RAI on TSTF-426 on 11/13/04.

The TSTF has developed Implementation Guidance and will provide it to the NRC in 8/05.

The TSTF provided responses to the NRCs RAIs on 4/27/05.

The TSTF 426 Implementation Guidance was provided to NRC in early 8/05.

NRC plans to issue the Notice for Comment in September 2005.

TSTF-426 R0

RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS Page 7 of 8 8/17/2005 INITIATIVE TITLE INITIATIVE STATUS NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/

RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 7a Impact of Non Technical Specification Design Features on Operability Requirements - Barriers The NRC issued the FRN Notice of Availability for TSTF-372, Rev. 4 on 5/4/05.

RITSTF to respond to NRC comments on the TSTF-427 implementation guidance.

The NRC published the FRN Notice of Availability for TSTF-372 on 5/4/05.

NRC provided feedback on RITSTF responses on TSTF-427 in February 2004.

TSTF will delete the additions to the definition of OPERABILITY for TSTF-427 to address NRC concerns.

TSTF-427 implementation guidance was provided to the NRC on 09/21/04. NRC provided comments on the draft guidance on 10/13/04.

NRC provided an RAI on TSTF-427 on 11/13/04.

RITSTF provided responses to the NRCs RAIs on 3/23/05.

The NRC provided additional questions on the TSTF-427 implementation guidance in a letter dated June 2, 2005. RITSTF to respond.

Members of the TSTF & RITSTF met with the NRC on 7/28/05 to discuss NRC comments. The TSTF is preparing a revision of TSTF-427 to be submitted to the NRC in October 2005.

There was discussion of the LCO 3.0.9 that requires revision. The RITSTF will develop changes to LCO 3.0.9 and TSTF 427 Implementation Guidance to address the barrier that affects both trains of a system and the emergent condition of 1 barrier that affects 1 train and the second train becomes inoperable for another reason.

The revised implementation guidance and revised TSTF-427 will be distributed to the RITSTF for review in September for submittal to the NRC in October 2005.

TSTF-372 R4 TSTF-427 R0

RITSTF INITIATIVE STATUS Page 8 of 8 8/17/2005 INITIATIVE TITLE INITIATIVE STATUS NEXT ACTIONS/SCHEDULE/

RESPONSIBILITY TSTF NUMBER 7b Impact of Non TS Design Features on Operability Requirements - All other SSCs not in Technical Specifications A White Paper on the process to address this scope of SSCs is being developed.

RITSTF will develop a White Paper to outline the process to address this scope of SSCs in 9/05.

RITSTF/TSTF reviewed and has commented on the revised Operability guidance that will supersede the guidance distributed with GL 91-18.

RITSTF/TSTF will develop a TSTF and submit to NRC by 6/06.

None assigned 8a Remove or Relocate Systems LCOs That Do Not Meet the 4 Criterion of 10 CFR 50.36 From Technical Specifications A White Paper on the application of the 10 CFR 50.36 criteria is being developed.

NEI 00-04 is being reviewed and will serve as the basis for Criterion 4 application.

RITSTF will develop a White Paper to outline the guidance and methodology based on NEI 00-04 for the application of the four criteria of 10 CFR 50.36 and a list of the systems identified for relocation. RITSTF working on the schedule -

current plans are fourth quarter 2005.

None assigned 8b Modify 50.36 Rule to Permit Removal or Relocation of Non Risk Significant Systems out of Technical Specifications Requires Rulemaking RITSTF looking at coordinating Initiative 8b with longer term initiatives given the requirements for rulemaking.

Approach favored by NEI and NRC is making Criterion 4 a two way door (e.g., if it doesnt meet Criterion 4, Specification can be relocated even if it meets Criteria 1, 2, or 3).

Not applicable BWOG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4 and 7 CEOG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4, 5 and 6 BWROG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4, 5 and 8 WOG - Active in Initiatives 1, 4, and 5

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