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SCHEDULE AND OUTLINE FOR DISCUSSION
460th ACRS MEETING
MARCH 10-13, 1999
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999, CONFERENCE ROOM 2B3, TWO WHITE FLINT NORTH,
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
1) 8:30 - 8:45 A.M. Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman (Open)
1.1) Opening statement (DAP/JTL/SD)
1.2) Items of current interest (DAP/NFD/SD)
1.3) Priorities for preparation of ACRS reports (DAP/JTL/SD)
2) 8:45 - 10:15 A.M. Proposed Commission Paper on 10 CFR 50.59 (Changes, Tests and
Experiments) (Open) (JJB/MTM)
2.1) Remarks by the Subcommittee Chairman
2.2) Briefing by and discussions with representatives of the NRC
staff regarding the proposed Commission Paper on the summary
of public comments and staff recommendations for revising
10 CFR 50.59.
Representatives of the nuclear industry will provide their views, as
appropriate.
10:15 - 10:30 A.M. ***BREAK***
3) 10:30 - 12:00 Noon Westinghouse Best-Estimate Large-Break LOCA Methodology
(Open/Closed) (GBW/PAB)
3.1) Remarks by the Subcommittee Chairman
3.2) Briefing by and discussions with representatives of the
Westinghouse Electric Company and the NRC staff regarding
the application of the Westinghouse best-estimate large-break
LOCA methodology to upper plenum injection plants.
[Note: A portion of this session may be closed to discuss Westinghouse
proprietary information applicable to this matter.]
12:00 - 1:00 P.M. ***LUNCH***
4 ) 1:00 - 4:15 P.M. Proposed Phase 1 Standard for PRA Quality (Open) (GA/MTM)
(2:30-2:45 P.M. BREAK) 4.1) Remarks by the Subcommittee Chairman
4.2) Briefing by and discussions with representatives of the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Task Force and the
NRC staff regarding the proposed Phase 1 Standard for PRA
quality, as well as industry programs for certifying PRAs.
Representatives of the nuclear industry will provide their views, as
appropriate.
4:15 - 4:30 P.M. ***BREAK***
5) 4:30 - 7:15 P.M. Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open)
Discussion of proposed ACRS reports on:
5.1) Lessons Learned from the Review of the AP600 Design
(TSK/NFD)
5.2) Core Research Capabilities (REU/MME)
5.3) Proposed Phase 1 Standard for PRA Quality (GA/MTM)
5.4) Proposed Commission Paper on 10 CFR 50.59 (JJB/MTM)
5.5) Application of Westinghouse Best-Estimate Large-Break LOCA
Methodology to Upper Plenum Injection Plants (GBW/PAB)
5.6) NRC Safety Research Program (REU/MME)
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1999, CONFERENCE ROOM 2B3, TWO WHITE FLINT NORTH,
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
6) 8:30 - 8:35 A.M. Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman (Open) (DAP/SD)
7) 8:35 -10:00 A.M. Proposed Rule for Event Reporting Requirements (Open)
(JJB/NFD/DTD)
7.1) Remarks by the Subcommittee Chairman
7.2) Briefing by and discussions with representatives of the NRC
staff regarding the proposed rule for event reporting
requirements.
Representatives of the nuclear industry will provide their views, as
appropriate.
10:00 - 10:15 A.M. ***BREAK***
8) 10:15 - 11:45 A.M. Reevaluation of the Generic Safety Issue Process (Open) (DWM/AS)
8.1) Remarks by the Subcommittee Chairman
8.2) Briefing by and discussions with representatives of the NRC staff
regarding the results of the reevaluation of the Generic Safety
Issue Process.
11:45 - 1:00 P.M. ***LUNCH***
9) 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. Licensing Framework for Fuel Burnup Extension/NRC Participation in
the CABRI Reactor Fuels Research Program (Open) (DAP/MME/DTD)
9.1) Remarks by the Subcommittee Chairman
9.2) Briefing by and discussions with representatives of the NRC staff
regarding the proposed use of a systematic process, such as
Phenomena Identification and Ranking Table (PIRT) for fuel
burnup extension, and the status of the NRC participation in the
CABRI reactor fuels research program.
2:30 - 2:45 P.M. ***BREAK***
10) 2:45 - 7:00 P.M. Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open)
Discussion of proposed ACRS reports on:
10.1) NRC Safety Research Program (REU/MME)
10.2) Proposed Rule for Event Reporting Requirements
(JJB/NFD/DTD)
10.3) Proposed Use of PIRT Process for Fuel Burnup Extension
(DAP/MME)
10.4) Role of Frequency-Consequence Curves in Risk-Informed
Decisionmaking (TSK/MTM)
10.5) Reevaluation of Generic Safety Issue Process (DWM/AS)
10.6) Proposed Phase 1 Standard for PRA Quality (GA/MTM)
10.7) Application of Westinghouse Large-Break LOCA Methodology to
Upper Plenum Injection Plants (GBW/PAB)
FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1999, CONFERENCE ROOM 2B3, TWO WHITE FLINT NORTH, ROCKVILLE,
MARYLAND
11) 8:30 - 8:35 A.M. Opening Remarks by the ACRS Chairman (Open) (DAP/SD)
12) 8:35 - 10:00 A.M. Guidance for Implementing the Revised Enforcement Policy (Open)
(RLS/NFD)
12.1) Remarks by the cognizant ACRS Member
12.2) Briefing by and discussions with representatives of the NRC staff
regarding guidance for implementing the revised Enforcement
Policy, as well as the staff's plans to make the Enforcement
Policy risk informed.
Representatives of the nuclear industry will provide their views, as
appropriate.
10:00 - 10:15 A.M. ***BREAK***
13) 10:15 - 11:45 A.M. Safety Evaluation Report on the Topical Report Regarding Tritium
Production Core (Open) (RLS/MME)
13.1) Remarks by the Cognizant ACRS Member
13.2) Briefing by and discussions with representatives of the NRC staff
and the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the NRC staff's
Safety Evaluation Report on the Topical Report associated with
tritium production core, which describes how the inclusion of a
significant number of tritium producing burnable absorber rods
affects the performance of nuclear plant systems and
components for a representative commercial LWR.
14) 11:45 - 12:00 Noon Reconciliation of ACRS Comments and Recommendations (Open)
(DAP, et al./SD, et al.)
Discussion of the responses from the NRC Executive Director for
Operations to comments and recommendations included in recent
ACRS reports and letters.
12:00 - 1:00 P.M. ***LUNCH***
15) 1:00 - 1:45 P.M. Report of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee (Open/Closed)
(DAP/JTL)
Report of the Planning and Procedures Subcommittee on matters
related to the conduct of ACRS business, and organizational and
personnel matters relating to the ACRS.
[Note: A portion of this session may be closed to discuss organizational
and personnel matters that relate solely to the internal personnel rules
and practices of this Advisory Committee, and information the release of
which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal
privacy.]
16) 1:45 - 2:15 P.M. Future ACRS Activities (Open) (DAP/JTL/SD)
Discussion of the recommendations of the Planning and Procedures
Subcommittee regarding items proposed for consideration by the full
Committee during future meetings.
17) 2:15 - 7:00 P.M. Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open)
(3:00-3:15 P.M. BREAK) Continue discussion of proposed ACRS reports on:
17.1) Guidance for Implementing the Revised Enforcement Policy
(RLS/NFD)
17.2) Safety Evaluation Report on the Topical Report Regarding
Tritium Production Core (RLS/MME)
17.3) Proposed Phase 1 Standard for PRA Quality (GA/MTM)
17.4) Proposed Commission Paper on 10 CFR 50.59 (JJB/MTM)
17.5) NRC Safety Research Program (REU/MME)
17.6) Proposed Rule for Event Reporting Requirements
(JJB/NFD/DTD)
17.7) Application of the Westinghouse Best-Estimate Large-Break
LOCA Methodology to Upper Plenum Injection Plants
(GBW/PAB)
17.8) Proposed Use of PIRT Process for Fuel Burnup Extension
(DAP/MME/DTD)
17.9) Lessons Learned from the Review of the AP600 Design
(TSK/NFD)
17.10)Role of Frequency-Consequence Curves in Risk-Informed
Decisionmaking (TSK/MTM)
17.11)Reevaluation of Generic Safety Issue Process (DWM/AS)
17.12)Core Research Capabilities (REU/MME)
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1999, CONFERENCE ROOM 2B3, TWO WHITE FLINT NORTH,
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
18) 8:30 - 3:00 P.M. Preparation of ACRS Reports (Open)
(12:00-1:00 P.M. LUNCH) Continue discussion of proposed ACRS reports listed under Item 17.
19) 3:00 - 3:30 P.M. Miscellaneous (Open) (DAP/JTL/SD)
Discussion of matters related to the conduct of Committee activities
and matters and specific issues that were not completed during previous
meetings, as time and availability of information permit.
NOTE:
Presentation time should not exceed 50 percent of the total time allocated for a specific
item. The remaining 50 percent of the time is reserved for discussion.
Number of copies of the presentation materials to be provided to the ACRS - 35.
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