RIC 2006 DESIGN-CENTERED APPROACH Session T2D New Reactor Licensing,

RIC 2006
Session T2D
New Reactor Licensing,
Preparing for Combined License Reviews
DESIGN-CENTERED APPROACH
Phillip Ray
Senior Project Manager
Division of New Reactor Licensing
March 7, 2006
Overview
• Application Specific Review Process
• Success
• Design-Centered Approach
• Strategies for Success
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Application Specific Review Process
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
License Application
License Application
License Application
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Success
• Quality Review to Ensure Safety
• Timely Decisions
• Effective Use of Resources
4
Design-Centered Review Approach
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
AP 1000 Program Review
COL
ESBWR Program Review
COL
EPR Program Review
COL
Design Certification Review
COL Review
ESP Review
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One Decision – Multiple Applications
DC Review
Rulemaking
COL -1
Reference
Mandatory
Hearing
Mandatory
Hearing
COL -2
Mandatory
Hearing
COL -3
Mandatory
Hearing
COL -4
Similar approach used on site reviews (environmental and safety)
Strategies for Success
• Develop Vendor/Applicant
Coordinating Groups
– High quality submittals
• Maximize Standardization of
Submittals and Reviews
– Like applications
– One Decision-Multiple
Applications
• Optimize Review Process
– Staff /Applicant Accountability
– Early Resolution of Issues
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Conclusion
• Design Centered Approach
• Applicant and NRC Must
Work Together
• Optimize Review Process
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