ML18010A064
| ML18010A064 | |
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|---|---|
| Issue date: | 01/10/2018 |
| From: | Lynnea Wilkins NRC/NRR/DLP/PLPB |
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| Wilkins L | |
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| Download: ML18010A064 (10) | |
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Integrated Action Plan for the Modernization of the NRCs Digital I&C Regulatory Infrastructure
-Revision 2 Update-Public Meeting January 10, 2017
Discussion Topics
- Key Messages
- IAP Revision 2 Overview
- IAP Revision Schedule
- Modernization Plan Updates (IAP Review) 2
Key Messages
- IAP activities are ongoing and are focused on tactical and strategic outcomes with near term products expected
- Industry is concerned that activities to date have not enabled implementable results
- Staff is working with industry to produce guidance for implementable results
- Frequent public meetings and workshops
- Staff evaluated industry feedback to the IAP and incorporated applicable changes 3
IAP Strategy for DI&C Modernization
- Objective: Modernize the digital I&C regulatory infrastructure to enhance the NRCs capability to be more timely, efficient, and effective in ensuring safety, and provide a consistent and predictable regulatory process
- Tactical - Continue to prioritize and implement the regulatory activities needed to provide regulatory clarity and support industry confidence to perform digital I&C upgrades (MPs #1-4A)
- Strategic - Assess and implement broader modernization of regulatory infrastructure (MP #4B) 4
IAP Revision 2 Overview
- Summary: Updated to list the specific key topics that have resulted in corresponding detailed modernization programs
- Sections 1-3: Editorial changes
- Section 4: Removed
- Section 5: Modernization Plans updated to reflect current strategies and implementation schedules 5
IAP Revision Schedule 6
ACTION DATE Receive Preliminary Stakeholder Input Fall 2017 Issue Draft IAP Rev 2 for Stakeholder Review January 2018 Public Meeting - Category 2 January 2018 Issue IAP Rev 2 End of January 2018 ACRS Brief April/May 2018
Modernization Plans Updates
- MP#1A - Guidance for developing and documenting acceptable qualitative assessments crediting the proposed design attributes, quality measures, operating history in support of 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations of proposed digital I&C modifications [RIS 2002-22, Supplement 1]
- MP #1B - Evaluation of NEI 16-16.
- MP #1C - Evaluate NRCs current position on defense against CCF in digital I&C systems and components 7
Modernization Plans Updates (contd)
- MP#2 - Considering Digital Instrumentation & Controls in Accordance with 10 CFR 50.59 [IAP, Page 16]
- MP #3 - Acceptance of Digital Equipment [IAP, Page 19]
- Commercial Grade Dedication 8
Modernization Plans Updates (contd)
- MP #4 - Assessment for Modernization of the Instrumentation & Controls Regulatory Infrastructure
[IAP, Page 23]
- MP #4A: Evaluation and Identification of Tactical Activities
- Tactical Activity (i): Streamline the licensing process guidance -
Update to DI&C-ISG-06
- Tactical Activity (ii): 10 CFR 50.59 Inspection Training and Guidance
- MP #4B: Develop Strategic activities for long-term improvements to the regulatory infrastructure.
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Questions?
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