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SUS.NRC
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Protecting People and the Environment
Office of NuclearRegulatory Research
Programs, Performance,and Future Plans
Bill BorchardtExecutive Director for Operations
February 18, 2010
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AGENDA
Program Overview- Brian SheronState-of-the-Art Reactor
Consequence Analysis (SOARCA) -
Jennifer UhleAnalysis of Cancer Risk in
Populations Living Near NuclearPower Facilities - Jennifer Uhle
Advanced Reactor ResearchJennifer Uhle
Probabilistic Risk Assessment -
Christiana Lui2
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AGENDA (continued)Human Reliability Analysis -
Christiana LuiLife Beyond 60 Research- Michael
CaseLong-Term Research - James LyonsRES Results from the OIG Safety
Culture and Climate Survey - MaryMuessle
RES Focus Areas - Mary MuessleClosing Remarks- Brian Sheron
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Program Overview
* Accomplishments FY 2009- Provided regulatory offices with all
requested work products- Issued all agency and congressionally
mandated reports, e.g. AbnormalOccurrence Report
- Made progress in resolving open genericissues
- Developed numerous regulatoryguidance documents
- Conducted numerous knowledgemanagement activities, e.g. TMI-2seminar
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Program Overview (continued)
* Challenges- Program
* Developing new staff
* Staying connected- Technical
* Defining needed long-term spentfuel storage research
" SOARCA" Level 3 PRA
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State-of-the-Art ReactorConsequence Analysis (SOARCA)* Background
- Evaluate best estimate consequencesof selected scenarios
- Uses modern computer modelingprograms and evaluation techniques
" Status/Accomplishments- Initial technical analysis completed- Radioactive releases are. smaller and
occur later than previously estimated- Report currently undergoing peer
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SOARCA (continued)
* Challenges- Public review and comment on
SOARCA- Communication of SOARCA resultsto all stakeholders
* Policy Issues- Options for follow-on work- Regulatory insights
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Analysis of Cancer Risk inPopulations Living NearNuclear Power Facilities
* Background- Update 1990 NCI study
* Accomplishments- Developed initial study methodology- Established peer-review committee- Established communication team- Issued sources sought notice
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Analysis of Cancer Risk(continued)
* Challenges-Communication to ensure a shared
understanding with stakeholders
* Next Steps-Develop communication tools tofacilitate public outreach
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Advanced Reactor Research
• Background-Anticipate advanced reactor design
submittals
* Status/Accomplishments- Collaborative interactions with DOE
- Initiated research and infrastructuredevelopment for NGNP licensingreview
- Began low-level efforts on smallmodular reactors
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Advanced Reactor Research(continued)
* Challenges- Uncertainty in design type- Short time horizon
* Next Steps- Continue to research technical
safety issues and developinfrastructure
- Coordinate with NRO and interactwith DOE
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Probabilistic Risk Assessment(PRA)
* Background- Substantial new developments since
NUREG-1150- SOARCA insights- Need for "Risk Analysis Tool Box"
* Status/Accomplishments- Identified project goals
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New Level 3 PRA
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New Level 3 PRA (continued)
* Challenges- Best approach - resources and priority- Need for industry cooperation
* Next Steps- Develop scoping study to formulate
project plan- Commission guidance
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Human Reliability Analysis(HRA)
* Background-Human element highly influential in
safety
* Status/Accomplishments- Past work led to current regulatory
tools and actions- Ongoing research to integrate HRA
into routine regulatory assessments
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HRA (continued)
* Challenges- Quantity and quality of data- Evolving design detail for:
*Advanced control roomse New concept of operations
* Next Steps- Continue international and domestic
partnership- Integrate insights into regulatory
guidance
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Life Beyond 60 Research
• Background-NRC regulations do not prevent
subsequent license renewal past 60years
* Status/Accomplishments- Scoping efforts identified focus areas- NRR user need request developed to
provide basis for key future activities
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Life Beyond 60 Research(continued)
* Challenges-Timely modification to regulatory
framework
* Next Steps- Begin assessment of potential
modification to regulatory framework- Develop an expanded materialsdegradation assessment
- Develop a catalog of results fromlicensee implementation of agingmanagement programs
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Long-Term Research
* Background- Scoping in nature
*Are there safety issues involved?* Who needs to address them?*When do they need to be addressed?
- Fundamental insights for >5 yearsin the future
* Status/Accomplishments- First plan defined in 2007,
implemented in 2009, updated yearly- Projects funded in FY 2009 and FY
2010
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Long-Term Research(continued)
* Challenges- Not getting too far ahead of the
industry
* Policy Issues/Next Steps-Resource allocation process will
follow Commission direction
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RES Results from the OIG SafetyCulture and Climate Survey
" Background - Results of survey" Status/Accomplishments
- Analysis of the survey results- Strengths in RES
* Working environment* Building teamwork/respecte Work/Life balance* Fair performance evaluation* Effective communication bysupervisors
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RES Results from the OIG SafetyCulture and Climate Survey
(continued)
* ChallengesStaying connected
Communication and Empowerment
Training and development
Quality Focus
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Closing Remarks
" Priorities for FY 2010
" Provide regulatory offices withtools and information needed toassure public health and safety
" Agencywide collaboration andstrong coordination
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Acronyms
" DOE - U.S. Department of Energy
" FY - Fiscal Year
* HRA - Human Reliability Analysis
* NCI - U.S. National Cancer Institute
" NGNP - Next Generation NuclearPlant
" NRC - U.S. Nuclear RegulatoryCommission
" NRO - Office of New Reactors
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Acronyms (continued)
" OIG - Office of Inspector General
" PRA- Probabilistic RiskAssessment
" RES - Office of NuclearRegulatory Research
" SECY - Office of the Secretary
" SOARCA - State-of-the-ArtReactor Consequence Analysis.
" TMI - Three Mile Island
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