ML071770240

Notice of TSTF Public Meeting to Discuss Administrative Processes Matter Related to TSTF Travelers

ML071770240
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Site:	Technical Specifications Task Force
Issue date:	06/27/2007
From:	Matthew Hamm NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS/ITSB
To:	Kobetz T NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS/ITSB
Hamm, Matthew DIRS/ITSB 415-1472
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June 27, 2007 MEMORANDUM TO: Timothy J. Kobetz, Chief Technical Specifications Branch Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM: Matthew Hamm, Reactor Engineer /RA/

Technical Specifications Branch Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation DATE & TIME: July 19, 2007 Time: 8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Excel Services Corporation 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20852 PURPOSE: To discuss administrative processes matters related to TSTF Travelers under review; to review pending, in-process, and issued TSTF Travelers warranting special attention; and to address future planning issues.

PARTICIPANTS: NRC Industry T. Kobetz, NRR B. Mann, TSTF R. Telson, NRR D. Hoffman, TSTF Tech Coord.

T. Wertz, NRR J. Kenny, BWROG C. Schulten, NRR B. Yates, PWROG/W A. Lewin, NRR J. Messina, BWROG Others, NRR R. Gambrell, PWROG/B&W D. Millar, PWROG/CE CATEGORY 2: This is a category 2 meeting*. The public is invited to participate in this meeting by discussing regulatory issues with the NRC at designated points identified on the agenda.

CONTACT: M. Hamm, NRR 301-415-1472 MEH1@nrc.gov

Enclosure:

Agenda

• *Commission=s Policy Statement on AEnhancing Public Participation in NRC Meetings,@

67 Federal Register 36920, May 28, 2002. For information regarding participating via teleconference, please contact M. Hamm at 301-415-1472 or MEH1@nrc.gov.

ML071770240 OFFICE ITSB:DIRS BC:ITSB:DIRS NAME MHamm TKobetz DATE 6/27/07 6/27/07 Memorandum to T. Kobetz, from M. Hamm dated PURPOSE: To discuss administrative processes matters related to TSTF Travelers under review; to review pending, in-process, and issued TSTF Travelers warranting special attention; and to address future planning issues.

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PLANNED AGENDA Participants at the July 19, 2007, meeting will discuss administrative processes matters related to TSTF Travelers under review; review pending, in-process, and issued TSTF Travelers warranting special attention; and address future planning issues.

Session 1 8:15 ~ 12:00 (Attendees are encouraged to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to facilitate an on-time start)

I. Administrative (30 minutes)

A. Introductions B. Agenda Review - Amendments & Acceptance C. Other Administrative Issues

1. Withdrawal of November 29, 2006 Request for Pre-Submittal Meeting on TSTF Traveler to Address Main Steam Isolation Valve Operability.

2. Withdrawal of August 9, 2005 Request for NRC Endorsement of TSTF-GG-05-01, Writer's Guide for Plant-Specific Improved Technical Specifications.

D. TSTF Questions Regarding NRC Review Fees for Traveler Reviews

1. TSTF presentation on apparently incongruous fees in relation to the complexity of the proposed change. Namely, fees in 1Q07 for TSTF-487, as well as others.

II. Process (1 Hour)

A. T Kobetz & M Hamm will lead discussion on TSTF review schedule coordination, communication & adherence

1. Completeness of submittals and thoroughness of acceptance reviews.

2. Quality of Staff=s Requests for Amplifying Information.

3. Expectations regarding timely notification and coordination - e.g. informal (face-to-face, telephone, email, etc.) notification before projected milestones are missed.

4. Posting of TSTF Review Schedule and Availability to NRC Website

5. Review of CLIIP NRC and Industry Actual vs. Scheduled Performance Enclosure

B. Update on, and discussion of, NRR Office Instructions under development or revision with application to TSTF Travelers, TS Conversion, and CLIIP Adoption

1. LIC-601, Technical Specification Conversion Accelerated Review C. How to achieve greater coordination and consistency between Topical Reports and Travelers.

D. Request for TSTF/NRC Meeting To Develop Standard CLIIP Template to Address Recurring TSTF Comments on CLIIPs.

III. Specific TSTF Traveler Issues (1 Hour)

A. TSTF and NRC Staff will discuss issues related to Travelers listed below:

1. TSTF-448 Model Safety Evaluation.

2. TSTF-425 - Industry desire for a more aggressive review schedule.

3. TSTF-493 - Industry desire for a more aggressive review schedule and concern that reassignment of ITSB personnel will result in delays.

IV. CLIIP Status (5 minutes)

A. TSTF will present an overview of the Updated Industry Survey on CLIIP Adoption.

V. Future Planning & Priorities (30 minutes)

A. TSTF will provide status updates on TSTF Travelers under development:

1. TSTF-500, Update of TSTF-360.

2. Traveler to Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control.

3. Traveler on RCS Leakage Instrumentation Sensitivity.

4. Traveler to Revise SG Tube Inspection Program inspection end point.

B. NRR staff will address the following topics:

1. Risk Informed Technical Specification Licensing Reviews and Inspections.

C. Upcoming Schedule Priorities - A brief review of both TSTF and NRC staff work priorities for the coming quarter and the remainder of the calendar year.

1. Examining the TSTF Traveler process threshold to ensure NRC staff and industry resources remain focused on generic activities that bring the greatest benefit in safety, efficiency, and effectiveness, to ensure that effort expended on TSTF travelers is justifiable.

2. New NRC personnel and Potential for Meeting to Review Industry Training Program on ISTS Usage Rules.

VI. Next Meeting (5 minutes)

A. Establish date of next meeting (e.g. November 2007)

VII. Public Participation Invited (5 minutes)

VIII. Wrap-up, Seconds, Schedule Buffer (5 minutes)

XVI. Adjourn For Lunch Session 2 13:00 ~ 14:00 I. Containment Gaseous Radiation Monitor Leakage Detection Capability (1 Hour)

A. TSTF to present proposed ISTS changes to address containment gaseous radiation monitor leakage detection capability.

II. Public Participation Invited (5 minutes)

III. Adjourn