[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 39 (Monday, February 28, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-4454]


[Federal Register: February 28, 1994]


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Regulatory Information Conference

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The objectives of the conference are to give the licensees and 
the public insight into our approach to safety regulations and to 
provide a forum for feedback from those in attendance on their concerns 
about our overall approach, as well as feedback on differences that may 
exist on technical issues. NRC staff will provide information regarding 
on-going programs and potential new initiatives as a basis for 
discussion.
    Discussions will proceed from general (i.e., the plenary sessions) 
to specific (i.e., the breakout sessions), with emphasis on plant 
operations and the NRC view of these operations based on experience in 
carrying out its regulatory mission. Four plenary sessions are planned, 
three of which will be followed by breakout sessions that will include 
presentations by the NRC staff and industry representatives.

DATES: Conference will be held May 3-4, 1994.

ADDRESSES: The conference will be held at the Mayflower Hotel, 1127 
Connecticut Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 347-
3000, FAX (202) 466-9083 (Refer to Group NRC-94).

FOR registration INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Wilson, ES Inc., by 
facsimile on (202) 835-0118 or by phone on (202) 835-1585.

participation: This conference is open to the general public; however, 
advance registration is required by April 11, 1994. The following is 
the preliminary program for the conference:

Tuesday, May 3, 1994--(8:30-5:15)

1. Welcome and Introductory Remarks * * * William T. Russell, 
Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
2. Morning Plenary Session: Regulatory Trends.
3. Breakout Sessions:
    1. License Renewal Update.
    2. Fire Protection Issues.
    3. Technical Specifications Improvement.
    4. Steam Generator Issues.
4. Luncheon Speaker: Commissioner Kenneth C. Rogers.
5. Afternoon Plenary Session: Operational and Regional Issues.

     Senior Management Review Process.
     Operation and Maintenance Cost Reduction and Safety.
     Licensee Self Assessment.
     Region IV--V Consolidation.

6. Breakout Sessions:
    1. Licensee Interim Spent Fuel Storage.
    2. Reactor Pressure Vessel Issues.
    3. Valve Performance Issues.
    4. Experience with the Use of 10 CFR 50.54(x).
7. Dinner Speaker: Commissioner Forrest J. Remick.

Wednesday, May 4, 1994--(8:30-4:30)

1. Opening Remarks * * * James L. Milhoan, Deputy Executive Director 
for Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Regional Operations & Research.
2. Morning Plenary Session: Implementing Regulatory Review Group 
Recommendations.
3. Breakout Sessions:
    1. Cost Beneficial Licensing Actions Program.
    2. PRA Applications in Reactor Regulation.
    3. ALWR Review and Design Certification.
    4. Graded QA, part 21 Revision and Commercial Grade Dedication.
4. Luncheon Speaker: James M. Taylor, Executive Director for 
Operations.
5. Breakout Sessions:
    1. Maintenance Rule Implementation.
    2. Allegations and Protecting Allegers Against Retaliation.
    3. Decommissioning Issues.
    4. Digital I&C Retrofit and 10 CFR 50.59.
6. Closing Plenary Session: NRR Executive Team and Regional 
Administrators.

    Note: There will be a question and answer period after each 
session each day.

    Next year's conference is scheduled for May 9-10, 1995, at the 
Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Rockville, MD.

    Dated in Rockville, Maryland this 18th day of February 1994.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Richard H. Wessman,
Chief, Planning, Program, and Management Support Branch, Program 
Management, Policy Development and Analysis Staff, Office of Nuclear 
Reactor Regulation.
[FR Doc. 94-4454 Filed 2-25-94; 8:45 am]
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