REGULATORY COMMITMENT ISSUES Licensing Action Task Force Li i A ti T k F

May 10, 2012 John Hughey Division of Operating Reactor Licensing

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OIG Audit
Audit of NRRs Management of Regulatory Commitments Opportunities for NRC Staff Improvement
consistent commitment management audits tracking of commitments NRC staff understanding and use of regulatory commitments

Corrective Actions
Audit Sample Selection Enhancements Robust Verification of Commitment Implementation Training to Foster Consistent Use/Application of Commitments

Commitment vs. Obligation

Obligation Legal Requirement Commitment Voluntary Action Misapplied Commitments
regulatory decisions findings of public health and safety in safety evaluations

Commitment

Obligation
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Enhanced Commitment Audits

Initial Results No Misapplied Commitments Procedure Adherence Issues
tracking commitments/ traceability in documents / managing changes

Ineffective Corrective Actions Inappropriate Changes Review of Implementing Documents

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Next Steps Track/Trend Results Through 2012 Consider Additional Actions Questions? NRC Contact: John Hughey (301) 415-3204
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