ML18164A085

Enclosure Briefing Material

ML18164A085
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Issue date:	06/13/2018
From:	Jo Bridge NRC/NRR/DIRS/IRAB
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Bridge J, NRR/DIRS, 415-4052
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Enclosure 3 Reactor Oversight Process Meeting Briefing Material May 24, 2018 ML18164A085

Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment Mary Anderson, Self Assessment Lead Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 1

Key Messages

• Fully implemented the ROP self-assessment process:

- Completed ROP metrics assessment

- Performed program evaluations

- Conducted focused assessment on the engineering inspection program

• ROP provided objective, risk-informed, understandable, and predictable oversight

• Identified improvements to the ROP 2

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Revised ROP Self-Assessment Process

• Three elements defined in IMC 0307:

1. Measure effectiveness of and adherence to ROP governance documents

2. Monitor ROP revisions and to assess effectiveness of recent changes

3. Conduct focused assessments and regional peer reviews 3

CY 2017 ROP Self-Assessment Element 1 Element 2 Element 3 4

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CY 2017 Results Element 1: Measure effectiveness of and adherence to the current program

• Metrics assessment:

- 22 of 26 metrics were determined to be Green

- Three metrics were Red; one metric was Yellow

• Responsiveness to ROP feedback forms (Red)

• Timely completion of performance deficiency determinations (Red)

• Performance of lessons learned evaluations (Red)

• Completion of final significance determinations (Yellow)

- Actions underway to address Red metrics

• Program evaluations:

- PI, inspection, SDP, and assessment programs 5

CY 2017 Results Element 2: Monitor ROP revisions and assess effectiveness of recent program changes

• ROP revisions that were monitored:

- OIG audit of IMC 2515, Appendix C inspections

• No effectiveness reviews were conducted in CY 2017:

- Several recent ROP changes; allowing for operating time before assessing

- Three reviews planned/underway in CY 2018 6

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CY 2017 Results Element 3: Conduct focused assessment and regional peer review

• Regional peer review:

- Biennial. Not required in 2017.

• ROP focused reviews:

- Enhancements to the engineering inspection program.

• ROP Baseline IP review:

- Biennial. Not required in 2017.

7 CY 2017 Conclusions

• ROP provided effective oversight by meeting program goals and achieving intended outcomes

• Ensured openness and effectiveness in supporting NRC mission and strategic goals of safety and security

• Program was successful in being objective, risk-informed, understandable, and predictable

• Program improvements implemented and underway based on lessons learned and feedback from stakeholders 8

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Plans for CY 2018 ROP Self-Assessment Element 1 Element 2 Element 3 9

2018 Planned Effectiveness Reviews

1. Inspection Finding Resolution Management (IFRM) pilot (underway)

2. Closure of IP 95001 inspections (underway)

3. Safety Culture Common Language 10 5