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As stated CONTACT: Aron Lewin, NRR/DIRS/IRIB (301) 415-42259
As stated CONTACT: Aron Lewin, NRR/DIRS/IRIB (301) 415-42259


ML18156A407                                    *via email OFFICE NRR/DIRS/IRIB      NRR/DIRS/IRIB/BC    NRR/DE/EENB/BC  NRR/DE/DD NAME      ALewin          THipschman*        SRay (acting)*  SHelton DATE      06/05/18        06/05/18            06/05/18        06/8/18 OFFICE NRR/DIRS/D NAME      MMiller DATE      06/11/18
ML18156A407                                    *via email OFFICE NRR/DIRS/IRIB      NRR/DIRS/IRIB/BC    NRR/DE/EENB/BC  NRR/DE/DD NAME      ALewin          THipschman*        SRay (acting)*  SHelton DATE      06/05/18        06/05/18            06/05/18        06/8/18 OFFICE NRR/DIRS/D NAME      MMiller DATE      06/11/18 NRC ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION INSPECTIONS PUBLIC MEETING  
 
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION INSPECTIONS PUBLIC MEETING  


==SUMMARY==
==SUMMARY==


May 31, 2018 The public meeting notice was issued on May 15, 2018 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML18135A306), and the purpose of the meeting was to discuss technical issues that need to be resolved relative to the ongoing EQ inspections.
May 31, 2018 The public meeting notice was issued on May 15, 2018 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML18135A306), and the purpose of the meeting was to discuss technical issues that need to be resolved relative to the ongoing EQ inspections.
The NRC provided a presentation on NRC EQ Inspection Activities (ADAMS Accession No.
The NRC provided a presentation on NRC EQ Inspection Activities (ADAMS Accession No. ML18156A116). The NRC presentation included a discussion on EQ program background, EQ inspection objectives, EQ inspection results to date, and EQ Questions & Answers (Q&As). EQ Q&As were previously known as EQ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A copy of the NRC EQ Q&As were included as an attachment to the public meeting notice (ADAMS Accession No. ML18145A072). The NRC presented that next steps include (1) continuing to closely assess inspection findings and Unresolved Items (URIs) through the use of a Headquarters/Cross-Regional EQ Panel, (2) finalizing and sharing the NRC EQ Q&As with inspection staff, and (3) continuing previously planned inspector backfit training.
ML18156A116). The NRC presentation included a discussion on EQ program background, EQ inspection objectives, EQ inspection results to date, and EQ Questions & Answers (Q&As). EQ Q&As were previously known as EQ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A copy of the NRC EQ Q&As were included as an attachment to the public meeting notice (ADAMS Accession No.
The Nuclear Utility Group on Equipment Qualification (NUGEQ) then provided a presentation on NRC EQ Inspections (ADAMS Accession No. ML18156A121). The NUGEQ presentation included a discussion on the current inspection process, the licensing process and structure, and technical topics raised in the NRC EQ Q&As. NUGEQ also discussed utilizing commercial grade dedication for EQ applications and the use of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.164, Dedication of Commercial-Grade Items for Use in Nuclear Power Plants (ADAMS Accession No. ML17041A206). The NUGEQ presentation indicated that discussions in the NRC EQ Q&As reflect different interpretations or positions or asserted requirements, which constitute either generic or plant-specific backfits. NUGEQ representatives indicated that they will provide a written response to the NRC EQ Q&As (within three weeks). The NRC indicated that it would review the NUGEQ written response prior to finalizing the NRC EQ Q&As.
ML18145A072). The NRC presented that next steps include (1) continuing to closely assess inspection findings and Unresolved Items (URIs) through the use of a Headquarters/Cross-Regional EQ Panel, (2) finalizing and sharing the NRC EQ Q&As with inspection staff, and (3) continuing previously planned inspector backfit training.
The Nuclear Utility Group on Equipment Qualification (NUGEQ) then provided a presentation on NRC EQ Inspections (ADAMS Accession No. ML18156A121). The NUGEQ presentation included a discussion on the current inspection process, the licensing process and structure, and technical topics raised in the NRC EQ Q&As. NUGEQ also discussed utilizing commercial grade dedication for EQ applications and the use of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.164, Dedication of Commercial-Grade Items for Use in Nuclear Power Plants (ADAMS Accession No.
ML17041A206). The NUGEQ presentation indicated that discussions in the NRC EQ Q&As reflect different interpretations or positions or asserted requirements, which constitute either generic or plant-specific backfits. NUGEQ representatives indicated that they will provide a written response to the NRC EQ Q&As (within three weeks). The NRC indicated that it would review the NUGEQ written response prior to finalizing the NRC EQ Q&As.
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 1


NRC ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION INSPECTIONS PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE LIST May 31, 2018 John Conly          Certrec              Eric Benner      NRC Ron Wise            Contech              P. Castelman    NRC Deann Raleigh      Curtiss-Wright        Jorge Cintron    NRC Rick Weinacht      Curtiss-Wright        Theo Fanelli    NRC Chris Abernathy    Duke Energy          Adakou Foli      NRC Kevin Ellis        Duke Energy          Jermaine Heath  NRC Ashley Marlowe      Duke Energy          Shana Helton    NRC Jeff Chivers        Emerson Automated    Terry Jackson NRC Solution V. Bacanskas        Entergy              Jeff Jacobson    NRC John Giddens        Entergy              Mark Jeffers    NRC Rob Burg            EPM                  Mike King        NRC John Hilditch      Exelon                Hari Kodali      NRC Jack Strosnider    Independent Nuclear  Tom Koshy NRC Consultant Stephen Geier      NEI                  Robert Krsek    NRC James Slider        NEI                  Aron Lewin      NRC Larry Parker        Stars Alliance        Ray Lorson      NRC Zachary Kitts      TVA                  R. Mathew        NRC J.T. Polickusk      TVA                  Chris Miller    NRC Bill Horin          Winston & Strawn      Tania Martinez NRC Navedo Demetrius Murray NRC T. Nazario      NRC William Orders  NRC David Rahn      NRC Sheila Ray      NRC Tim Reed        NRC David Roth      NRC Marvin Sykes    NRC Teh-Chiun Su    NRC Enclosure 2}}
NRC ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION INSPECTIONS PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE LIST May 31, 2018 John Conly          Certrec              Eric Benner      NRC Ron Wise            Contech              P. Castelman    NRC Deann Raleigh      Curtiss-Wright        Jorge Cintron    NRC Rick Weinacht      Curtiss-Wright        Theo Fanelli    NRC Chris Abernathy    Duke Energy          Adakou Foli      NRC Kevin Ellis        Duke Energy          Jermaine Heath  NRC Ashley Marlowe      Duke Energy          Shana Helton    NRC Jeff Chivers        Emerson Automated    Terry Jackson NRC Solution V. Bacanskas        Entergy              Jeff Jacobson    NRC John Giddens        Entergy              Mark Jeffers    NRC Rob Burg            EPM                  Mike King        NRC John Hilditch      Exelon                Hari Kodali      NRC Jack Strosnider    Independent Nuclear  Tom Koshy NRC Consultant Stephen Geier      NEI                  Robert Krsek    NRC James Slider        NEI                  Aron Lewin      NRC Larry Parker        Stars Alliance        Ray Lorson      NRC Zachary Kitts      TVA                  R. Mathew        NRC J.T. Polickusk      TVA                  Chris Miller    NRC Bill Horin          Winston & Strawn      Tania Martinez NRC Navedo Demetrius Murray NRC T. Nazario      NRC William Orders  NRC David Rahn      NRC Sheila Ray      NRC Tim Reed        NRC David Roth      NRC Marvin Sykes    NRC Teh-Chiun Su    NRC Enclosure 2}}

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Summary of Public Meeting to Discuss NRC Environmental Qualification Inspections
ML18156A407
Person / Time
Issue date: 06/11/2018
From: Thomas Hipschman
NRC/NRR/DIRS/IRIB
To: Mark Miller
Division of Inspection and Regional Support
Lewin A, NRR/DIRS, 415-2259
References
Download: ML18156A407 (4)


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June 11, 2018 MEMORANDUM TO: Mark S. Miller, Director (Acting)

Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM: Thomas R. Hipschman, Branch Chief /RA/

Reactor Inspection Branch Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY

OF MAY 31, 2018 PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS NRC ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION INSPECTIONS On May 31, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff hosted a public meeting with the Nuclear Utility Group on Equipment Qualification (NUGEQ) and other industry representatives to discuss the on-going NRC Environmental Qualification (EQ) inspections per Inspection Procedure (IP) 71111.21N, Design Bases Assurance Inspection (Programs). The public meeting notice was issued on May 15, 2018 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML18135A306), and the purpose of the meeting was to discuss technical issues that need to be resolved relative to the ongoing EQ inspections.

Enclosed is a summary of the meeting and a meeting attendance list.

Enclosures:

As stated CONTACT: Aron Lewin, NRR/DIRS/IRIB (301) 415-42259

ML18156A407 *via email OFFICE NRR/DIRS/IRIB NRR/DIRS/IRIB/BC NRR/DE/EENB/BC NRR/DE/DD NAME ALewin THipschman* SRay (acting)* SHelton DATE 06/05/18 06/05/18 06/05/18 06/8/18 OFFICE NRR/DIRS/D NAME MMiller DATE 06/11/18 NRC ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION INSPECTIONS PUBLIC MEETING

SUMMARY

May 31, 2018 The public meeting notice was issued on May 15, 2018 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML18135A306), and the purpose of the meeting was to discuss technical issues that need to be resolved relative to the ongoing EQ inspections.

The NRC provided a presentation on NRC EQ Inspection Activities (ADAMS Accession No. ML18156A116). The NRC presentation included a discussion on EQ program background, EQ inspection objectives, EQ inspection results to date, and EQ Questions & Answers (Q&As). EQ Q&As were previously known as EQ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A copy of the NRC EQ Q&As were included as an attachment to the public meeting notice (ADAMS Accession No. ML18145A072). The NRC presented that next steps include (1) continuing to closely assess inspection findings and Unresolved Items (URIs) through the use of a Headquarters/Cross-Regional EQ Panel, (2) finalizing and sharing the NRC EQ Q&As with inspection staff, and (3) continuing previously planned inspector backfit training.

The Nuclear Utility Group on Equipment Qualification (NUGEQ) then provided a presentation on NRC EQ Inspections (ADAMS Accession No. ML18156A121). The NUGEQ presentation included a discussion on the current inspection process, the licensing process and structure, and technical topics raised in the NRC EQ Q&As. NUGEQ also discussed utilizing commercial grade dedication for EQ applications and the use of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.164, Dedication of Commercial-Grade Items for Use in Nuclear Power Plants (ADAMS Accession No. ML17041A206). The NUGEQ presentation indicated that discussions in the NRC EQ Q&As reflect different interpretations or positions or asserted requirements, which constitute either generic or plant-specific backfits. NUGEQ representatives indicated that they will provide a written response to the NRC EQ Q&As (within three weeks). The NRC indicated that it would review the NUGEQ written response prior to finalizing the NRC EQ Q&As.

Enclosure 1

NRC ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION INSPECTIONS PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE LIST May 31, 2018 John Conly Certrec Eric Benner NRC Ron Wise Contech P. Castelman NRC Deann Raleigh Curtiss-Wright Jorge Cintron NRC Rick Weinacht Curtiss-Wright Theo Fanelli NRC Chris Abernathy Duke Energy Adakou Foli NRC Kevin Ellis Duke Energy Jermaine Heath NRC Ashley Marlowe Duke Energy Shana Helton NRC Jeff Chivers Emerson Automated Terry Jackson NRC Solution V. Bacanskas Entergy Jeff Jacobson NRC John Giddens Entergy Mark Jeffers NRC Rob Burg EPM Mike King NRC John Hilditch Exelon Hari Kodali NRC Jack Strosnider Independent Nuclear Tom Koshy NRC Consultant Stephen Geier NEI Robert Krsek NRC James Slider NEI Aron Lewin NRC Larry Parker Stars Alliance Ray Lorson NRC Zachary Kitts TVA R. Mathew NRC J.T. Polickusk TVA Chris Miller NRC Bill Horin Winston & Strawn Tania Martinez NRC Navedo Demetrius Murray NRC T. Nazario NRC William Orders NRC David Rahn NRC Sheila Ray NRC Tim Reed NRC David Roth NRC Marvin Sykes NRC Teh-Chiun Su NRC Enclosure 2