ML23195A095
| ML23195A095 | |
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| Issue date: | 07/14/2023 |
| From: | Douglas Bollock NRC/NRR/DRO |
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| Download: ML23195A095 (1) | |
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2 Technical/process and inspection implementation training for inspector, including table-top scenarios, was completed.
NRC Technical and Programmatic leads.
Technical Leads-Aaron Armstrong and Greg Galletti Programmatic Lead-Doug Bollock Observed the first inspections in each region
3 Inspection Procedure IP71111.21N.03 was revised in March 2023-Based on first inspections and industry (EPRI feedback)
No substantive changes to the inspection itself Updating revisions of guidance referenced in the IP (EPRI 3002002982, adding RG 1.250)
Incorporated feedback from first inspections -
Clarity and emphasis for the information request (Appendix B of the Inspection Procedure)
4 First ten inspections completed by July.
NRC holds cross-regional review panels before the inspection reports are issued.
Inspections will continue through 2026, with each site having the inspection.
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- First time inspecting these areas, so it could be the first time many staff are interacting with the NRC.
- Early, clear communication between the NRC inspection team and licensee staff is essential.
- Get the right people involved.
- If you arent sure what the NRC is looking for, ask the NRC inspectors.
Everyone benefits when we all understand what the NRC is looking for.
6 Most findings so far have been minor.
Two common themes found at more than 1 site.
1)Control of parts and materials once signed out from the warehouse. From the warehouse to the shop to the jobsite, then returned to the warehouse if not used.
2)Shelf-life of parts in the warehouse. Properly identified and updated as needed.
7 10 CFR Part 21 compliance
- Reporting an event under 10 CFR Part 50.72, 50.73 or 73.71.
- Must include information on defect in 50.72, 50.73 or 73.71 report (meet the Part 21 reporting).
- Must still evaluate for defects (Part 21).
- See Grand Gulf Nuclear Station inspection report 05000416/2023001
8 Commercial Grade Surveys
- When using Method 2, a commercial grade survey is the dedication documentation.
- Must retain Commercial Grade Surveys
- These are your permanent records for the component.
9 Questions?
Douglas Bollock Senior Reactor Operations Engineer Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Division of Reactor Oversight Reactor Inspection Branch Email: douglas.bollock@nrc.gov; Phone: 301-415-6609 1
Ensure clear communications between licensee staff and NRC inspectors If unsure of what the inspectors are asking for, ask the inspectors CGD inspections are being implemented properly.
Licensees are conducting CGD adequately, with mostly minor issues identified so far.
Understand Part 21 evaluation and reporting requirements.
Maintain Commercial Grade Surveys 1