ML16272A093

Periodic Review of Regulatory Guide 5.55, Standard Format and Content of Safeguards Contingency Plans for Fuel Cycle Facilities

ML16272A093
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Issue date:	10/21/2016
From:	Galloway M Division of Security Policy
To:	Bernard Thomas Division of Engineering
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Regulatory Guide Periodic Review Regulatory Guide Number: 5.55 Revision Number: 0

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Standard Format and Content of Safeguards Contingency Plans for Fuel Cycle Facilities Office: NSIR/DSP Technical Lead: Al Tardiff Recommended Staff Action: Reviewed, issues identified for future consideration

1. What are the known technical or regulatory issues with the current version of the Regulatory Guide (RG)?

This 1978 document is dated in numerous technical and regulatory areas, including references to outdated regulations.

2. What is the impact on internal and external stakeholders of not updating the RG for the known issues, in terms of anticipated numbers of licensing and inspection activities over the next several years?

The staff does not expect any new licensing actions relevant to this guide in the next several years and current licensees may continue to use RG 5.55. The staff does not anticipate any impact on not updating the RG at this point.

3. What is an estimate of the level of effort needed to address identified issues in terms of full-time equivalent (FTE) and contractor resources?

Approximately 0.2 full-time equivalency (FTE) will be required to complete a revision.

4. Based on the answers to the questions above, what is the staff action for this guide (Reviewed with no issues identified, Reviewed with issues identified for future consideration, Revise, or Withdraw)?

Reviewed with issues identified for future consideration.

5. Provide a conceptual plan and timeframe to address the issues identified during the review.

A decision on the future of the associated Part 73 rulemaking is expected in FY 2017. If the rulemaking continues, this RG will be withdrawn. If the rulemaking is discontinued, the RG will be revised.

Note: This review was conducted in October 2016 and reflects the staffs plans as of that date. These plans are tentative and subject to change.

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