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NRC updating GEIS rule for new nuclear technology
The Nuclear Regulatory Agency is issuing a proposed generic environmental impact statement (GEIS) for use in reviewing applications for new nuclear reactors.
In an April 17 memo, NRC secretary Carrie Safford wrote that the commission approved NRC staff’s recommendation to publish in the Federal Register a proposed rule amending 10 CFR Part 51, “Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions.”
James K. (Jim) Liming (ABS Consulting), Edward L. (Ted) Quinn (Technology Resources)
Proceedings | Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technolgies (NPIC&HMIT 2019) | Orlando, FL, February 9-14, 2019 | Pages 308-316
This paper summarizes an updated process for risk-informed surveillance frequency control program (RI-SFCP) implementation at nuclear power stations based on lessons learned in recent years. Since 2008, the authors of this paper have played significant roles in implementing industry initiative 5b RI-SFCPs for 20 nuclear power units operated by 8 nuclear power utility companies. These programs include selection and prioritization of specific target surveillance test interval extensions; and development, review, and implementation of surveillance test risk informed documented evaluation (STRIDE) packages designed to support extension of conventional surveillance requirement test intervals, in accordance with “Risk-Informed Technical Specifications Initiative 5b, Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies, Industry Guideline,” NEI 04-10, Revision 1 [1]. The scope of work associated with STRIDE development includes probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) case studies, deterministic assessment (DA) evaluations, and, where required, instrument drift evaluation (IDE). The STRIDE implementation efforts have also included support of independent decision-making panel (IDP) meetings at the implementing power stations and IDP member training. The purpose of this paper is to provide a presentation of a refined process for STRIDE development with a focus on instrumentation and control systems based on author experience, which includes support for the development of 122 plant STRIDEs. This paper outlines a framework for practical implementation of an RI-SFCP within the context of an integrated risk-informed performance-based regulation application program with emphasis on instrumentation and control systems.
