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Items Reviewed by the CRGR

TOPIC ACTION DATE ENDORSING DOCUMENT RESULT
CRGR Internal Discussion None 01/04/2007 CRGR #412, ML070090598 Drafted initial plans for a public meeting to obtain comments regarding the existing CRGR process
Regulatory Issue Summary 2006-XX, “NRC Staff Position on Use of the Westinghouse Crossflow Ultrasonic Flow Meter for Power Uprate or Power Recovery” Informal Review 01/19/2007 N/A Waived
Proposed Final Regulatory Guide 1.189, “Fire Protection for Nuclear Power Plants” [ADAMS Accession Nos. (DG-1170)] Informal Review 01/19/2007 N/A Waived with comments
Proposed Generic Letter 2007-XX, “Managing Gas Intrusion in Emergency Core Cooling, Decay Heat Removal, and Containment Spray” Informal Review 01/19/2007 N/A Deferred until after public comment phase
Generic Letter 2007-XX, "Managing Gas Intrusion In Emergency Core Cooling, Decay Heat Removal, and Containment Spray Systems" Informal Review 01/19/2007 N/A Deferred until after public comment phase
Regulatory Issue Summary 2007-02, “Clarification of NRC Guidance for Emergency Notifications During Quickly Changing Events” Informal Review 01/25/2007 N/A Waived
Management Directive 8.18, “NRC Generic Communications Program” Informal Review 01/30/2007 N/A Waived with comments
Draft Rule, “Incorporation by Reference of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Codes, 2004 Edition” Informal Review 02/12/2007 N/A Deferred until after public comment phase
Proposed Rule, "Incorporation by Reference of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Codes, 2004 Edition" Informal Review 02/12/2007 N/A Deferred until after public comment phase
CRGR Internal Discussion None 03/07/2007 CRGR #413, ML070730244 Finalize plans for the public meeting on NRC backfit controls, scheduled for March 29, 2007
Regulatory Issue Summary 2007-06, “Regulatory Guide 1.200 Implementation” Informal Review 03/14/2007 N/A Waived
“Alternate Fracture Toughness Requirements for Protection Against Pressurized Thermal Shock” Informal Review 04/04/2007 N/A Deferred until after public comment phase
Proposed Rule, "Alternate Fracture Toughness Requirements for Protection Against Pressurized Thermal Shock Events" Informal Review 04/04/2007 N/A Deferred until after public comment phase
CRGR Internal Discussion None 04/05/2007 CRGR #414, ML071020204 Discuss actions to resolve comments obtained from the public meeting on NRC backfit controls, which took place on March 29, 2007
Draft Regulatory Guide DG-1132, “Qualification of Safety-related Cables and Field Splices for Nuclear Power Plants” Informal Review 04/09/2007 N/A Deferred until after public comment phase
Proposed Regulatory Guides, RG 5.69, “Guidance for the Application of the Radiological Sabotage Design-Basis Threat in the Design, Development, and Implementation of a Physical Security Program that Meets 10 CFR 73.55 Requirements (Safeguards),” RG 5.70, “Guidance for the Application of the Theft and Diversion Design-Basis Threat in the Design, Development, and Implementation of a Physical Security Program that Meets 10 CFR 73.45 and 73.46 Requirements (Classified)” Formal Briefing 04/17/2007 CRGR #415, safeguards Endorsed with minor editorial comments
Proposed Draft Regulatory Guide DG-1132, “Qualification of Safety-Related Cables and Field Splices for Nuclear Power Plants” Informal Review 04/19/2007 N/A Deferred until after public comment phase
Regulatory Issue Summary 2007-XX, “Implementation of Primary-to-Secondary Leakage Performance Criteria” Informal Review 05/01/2007 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2007-12, “Changes to the Unplanned Scrams With Loss of Normal Heat Removal Performance Indicator” Informal Review 05/02/2007 N/A Waived
RIS 2005-25, Supplement 1, “Clarification of NRC Guidelines for Control of Heavy Loads” Informal Review 05/15/2007 N/A Waived
CRGR Internal Discussion None 05/21/2007 CRGR #416, ML071440434 Discussion on disposition of the stakeholder feedback from the March 29, 2007 public meeting
Staff planned revision of Management Directive 6.4, “Generic Issues Program” Informal Briefing 05/21/2007 N/A Endorsed
Draft Regulatory Guides, DG-5019, “Reporting of Safeguards Events,” and DG-5021, “Managing the Safety/Security Interface” Informal Review 06/19/2007 N/A Deferred
Letters requesting information from all NRR licensees and some NMSS licensees regarding applicable rules in connection with recently discovered vulnerability that could impact rotating equipment connected to the electric power grid. Topic is known as the “Project Aurora.” Informal Review 06/20/2007 N/A Waived
Final Rule to Amend 10 CFRParts 19, 20, and 50: Occupational Dose Records, Labeling Containers, and the Total Effective Dose Equivalent Informal Review 07/19/2007 N/A Waived
Final Rule to Amend 10 CFR Parts 19, 20, and 50: “Occupational Dose Records, Labeling Containers, and the Total Effective Dose Equivalent” Informal Review 07/19/2007 N/A Waived
NUREG-1852, “Demonstrating the Feasibility and Reliability of Operator Manual Actions in Response to Fire” Formal Briefing 09/12/2007 CRGR #417, ML072250315 Endorsed with recommendations
Proposed Rule, "Incorporation by Reference of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code Cases in 10 CFR 50.55a" [Regulatory Guide 1.84, “Design and Fabrication Code Case Acceptability, ASME Section III,” Revision 34, and Regulatory Guide 1.147, “Inservice Inspection Code Case Acceptability, ASME Section XI, Division 1,” Revision 15] Informal Review 09/13/2007 N/A Waived
Standard Review Plan on Transfer and Amendment of Antitrust License Conditions and Antitrust Enforcement — Final Report (NUREG-1574, Rev. 2) Informal Review 09/25/2007 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2007-XX, "Combined License Application Acceptance Review Process" Informal Review 10/31/2007 N/A Waived
Generic Letter 2007-XX, “Managing Gas Intrusion in Emergency Core Cooling, Decay Heat Removal, and Containment Spray Systems” Formal Briefing 11/07/2007 CRGR #418, ML072980210 Endorsed with minor editiorial comments
Regulatory Issue Summary 2007-XX, "Implementation of Certificate of Compliance Amendments to Previously Loaded Spent Fuel Storage Casks" Informal Review 11/27/2007 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2007-XX, "Clarified Guidance For Licensed Operator Watch-standing Proficiency" Informal Review 12/27/2007 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2007-XX, "Discontinuation of Two Performance Indicators Associated With the Security Reactor Oversight Process" Informal Review 12/27/2007 N/A Waived
CRGR Internal Discussion None 01/10/2008 CRGR #419, ML080220316 Discussed initial plans for future CRGR activities resulting from recent directions from the Commission and EDO, as well as from public interactions
Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-XX, "Notice Regarding Individuals Under a Federal Firearms Disability" Informal Review 02/12/2008 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-10, "Notice Regarding Forthcoming Federal Firearms Background Checks" Informal Review 02/12/2008 N/A Waived with comments
Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-XX, "Lessons Learned to Improve Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria Submittal" Informal Review 02/20/2008 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-14, “Use of Tormis Computer Code for Assessment of Tornado Missile Protection” Informal Review 03/03/2008 N/A Waived
Draft Regulatory Issue Summary 2005-20, Rev. 1, “Revision to NRC Inspection Manual Part 9900 Technical Guidance, ‘Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments for Resolution of Degraded or Nonconforming Conditions Adverse to Quality or Safety’” Formal Review 03/06/2008 CRGR #420, ML080700025 The CRGR suggested and the staff agreed to modify and include additional text in the “Backfit Section” of the RIS. The staff modification will provide a clearer understanding of why the subject RIS is not considered a backfit.
Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-08, “Endorsement of Revision 1 to Nuclear Energy Institute Guidance Document NEI 06-04, “Conducting a Hostile Action-Based Emergency Response Drill”” Informal Review 03/14/2008 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-10, “Fatigue Analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Components” Informal Review 04/11/2008 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-26, “Clarified Requirements of Title 10 of The Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Paragraph 50.54(y) When Implementing 10 CFR Paragraph 50.54(x) to Depart From a License Condition or Technical Specification” Informal Review 04/11/2008 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-27, “Staff Position on Requests for One-time Extension of Integrated Leak Rate Test Interval Beyond 15 Years Under Option B of Appendix J to 10 CFR Part 50” Informal Review 04/30/2008 N/A Waived
Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.84, “Design, Fabrication, and Materials Code Case Acceptability ASME Section III,” and RG 1.147, “Inservice Inspection Code Case Acceptability, ASME Section XI, Division 1” Informal Review 05/01/2008 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-15, “Staff Position on Crediting Mitigating Strategies Implemented in Response to Security Orders in Risk-informed Licensing Actions and in the Significance Determination Process” Informal Review 05/13/2008 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Information Summary 2008-21, "Issuance of LIC-109 'Acceptance of Review Procedures'" Informal Review 07/11/2008 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-27, "Staff Position on Requests for One-time Extension of Integrated Leak Rate Test Interval Beyond 15 Years Under Option B of Appendix J To 10 CFR Part 50" Informal Review 07/28/2008 N/A Waived
NRO-REG-300, "Maintaining and Updating the Standard Review Plan (SRP)" Informal Review 08/04/2008 N/A Waived
NRO-REG-301, "Development and Issuance of Interim Staff Guidance (ISG)" Informal Review 08/04/2008 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Information Summary 2008-22, "Notification Of Licensees Regarding Aircraft Threats" Informal Review 08/20/2008 N/A Waived
CRGR Internal Discussion None 09/04/2008 CRGR #421, ML082520591 The CRGR discussed; the status of the various past CRGR items of interest, plans for CRGR support activities for the Office of Human Resources (HR) agencywide web-based backfit training program, bifurcated rules, regulatory guides, and the preliminary audit findings obtained from the Office of the Inspector General regarding the CRGR activities.
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-10, Supplement 1, “Notice Regarding Forthcoming Federal Firearms Background Checks” Informal Review 09/19/2008 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-28, "Endorsement of NEI Guidance for Reactor Vessel Head Heavy Load Lifts" Informal Review 09/22/2008 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-32 “Interim Low Level Radioactive Waste Storage at Reactor Sites” Informal Review 12/17/2008 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2008-09, "Use Of Multiple Dosimetry And Compartment Factors In Determining Effective Dose Equivalent From External Radiation Exposures" Informal Review 01/06/2009 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Information Summary 2009-02, "Use of Containment Atmosphere Gaseous Radioactivity Monitors as Reactor Coolant System Leakage Detection Equipment at Nuclear Power Reactors" Informal Review 01/14/2009 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2007-21, Rev. 1, “Adherence to Licensed Power Limits” Informal Review 02/13/2009 N/A Waived
Proposed NRC Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2009-xx, “Inclusion of External Events in Maintenance Rule 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4) Assessments” Formal Review 02/19/2009 CRGR #422, ML090550074 The discussion concluded with the staff proposing to withdraw the RIS and to further study the issue and plan to return to the committee at a later date.
NRC Regulatory Information Summary, 2009-04, "Steam Generator Tube Inspection Requirements" Informal Review 03/06/2009 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2009-08, “Process for Test Controls Associated With Performing Initial Validity Tests and Drug Tests Described in 10 CFR Part 26, Subpart F” Informal Review 06/10/2009 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2009-06, “Importance of Giving NRC Advance Notice of Intent to Pursue License Renewal” Informal Review 06/11/2009 N/A Waived
CRGR Internal Discussion None 06/12/2009 CRGR #423 ML091670501 The CRGR reviewed the proposed draft plans for addressing the recommendations in the Office of the Inspector General audit on the CRGR (February 3, 2009, OIG-09-A-06).
Proposed Draft Guide 1218 (Revision 1 to Regulatory Guide 1.205), “Risk Informed, Performance-Based Fire Protection for Existing Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants” Formal Review 07/13/2009 CRGR #424 ML091960108 The CRGR concluded that, as written, the proposed draft regulatory guide does not contain any backfit as it describes one acceptable approach for implementing the requirements of 10 CFR 50.48(c).
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2009-11, “Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations” Informal Review 07/15/2009 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2009-13, “Emergency Response Data System Upgrade From Modem to Virtual Private Network Appliance” Informal Review 09/15/2009 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2010-05, “Applicability of 10 CFR Part 21 Requirements to Applicants for Standard Design Certifications” Informal Review 10/15/2009 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2009-XX, “Inservice Inspection and Testing Requirements Of Dynamic Restraints (Snubbers)” (Released version number, RIS 2010-06) Informal Review 11/16/2009 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2010-04, “Monitoring the Status of Regulated Activities During a Pandemic” Informal Review 11/16/2009 N/A Waived
CRGR Internal Discussion None 01/21/2010 CRGR #425 ML100110557 The CRGR discussed the planned CRGR response to the Executive Director for Operations regarding the future role of the CRGR.
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 201X-XX, “Regulatory Requirements for Application of Weld Overlays and Other Mitigation Techniques in Piping Systems Approved for Leak-Before-Break”(Released version number RIS 2010-07) Informal Review 02/23/2010 N/A Waived
LIC-202, Revision 2, Procedures for Managing Plant-Specific Backfits and 50.54(f) Information Requests Informal Review 04/12/2010 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2007-16, Rev 1 “Implementation of the Requirements of 10 CFR 54.37(b) for Holders of Renewed Licenses” Informal Review 04/22/2010 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2010-06, “Inservice Inspection and Testing Requirements Of Dynamic Restraints (Snubbers)” Informal Review 05/26/2010 N/A Waived
Obtain CRGR feedback on the staff’s interpretation of backfit requirements as they apply to options being considered for inclusion in the GSI-191, “Assessment of Debris Accumulation on PWR Sump Performance,” SECY paper requested by the Commission Formal Review 08/10/2010 CRGR #426 ML102090113 The CRGR supports the staff’s proposal to identify and evaluate potential approaches and options along with a recommended path forward in response to the Commission’s May 17, 2010, SRM.
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary “2008-05, Revision 1, Lessons Learned to Improve Inspections, Tests, Analyses, And Acceptance Criteria Submittal” Informal Review 09/21/2010 N/A Waived
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2005-02, Rev. 1, “Clarifying the Process for Making Emergency Plan Changes” Formal Review 10/29/2010 CRGR #427 ML102090113 The CRGR determined that the change to require the use of 10 CFR 50.90 for emergency plan changes needing prior approval in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(q) is not a backfit.
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2009-XX, “Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation (SFST)-14, ‘Acceptance Review Process,’” Informal Review 12/03/2010 N/A Waived
Proposed Generic Letter 2011-xx, “Potential Embrittlement of Fuel Rods during Postulated Loss-of-Coolant Accidents” Formal Review 05/19/2011 CRGR #428 ML11153A039 The CRGR did not identify any backfit issues in the GL as written. The CRGR provided some minor editorial comments on both the GL and the draft justification memo.
Draft Regulatory Issue Summary 2011-07, “License Renewal Submittal Information for Pressurized Water Reactor Internals Aging Management” Informal Review 06/29/2011 N/A Waived
Draft Regulatory Issue Summary 2011-08, “Fatigue Management during Hurricane Conditions 10 CFR Part 26, Subpart I” Informal Review 07/28/2011 N/A Waived
OGC new template of implementation section for regulatory guides (RG) and inclusion in three proposed RG: Revision 1 of RG 1.93, “Availability of Electric Power Sources,” and Revision 1 to RG 1.156, “Qualification of Connection Assemblies for Nuclear Power Plants,” and New RG 1.218, “Condition-Monitoring Techniques for Electric Cables Used in Nuclear Power Plants” Formal Review 07/29/2011 CRGR #429 ML111800483 The CRGR did not identify any backfit concerns and it endorses the revised RG implementation section and its inclusion into the three subject RGs.
Draft Regulatory Issue Summary 2002-12 Update (A-I, L-M, and 2005-12) for the NRC Threat Advisory and Protective Measures System:
2002-12A, Revision 1, “Power Reactors, NRC Threat Advisory and Protective Measures System,” 2002-12B, Revision 1, “Threat Conditions and Specific Conditions for Research and Test Reactors,” 2002-12C, Revision 1, “Threat Conditions and Specific Actions for Decommissioning Power Reactors and Independent Fuel Storage Installations Using Wet Storage,” 2002-12D, Revision 1, “Threat Conditions and Specific Actions for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations Using Dry Storage,”  2002-12E, Revision 1, “Category I Fuel Facilities,”  2002-12F, Revision 1, “Category III Fuel Facilities,” 2002-12G, Revision 1, “Threat Conditions and Specific Actions for Conversion Facility,” 2002-12H, Revision 1, “Gaseous Diffusion Plants,” 2002-12I, Revision 2, “Transportation of Spent Nuclear Fuel Greater Than 100 Grams,”  2002-12L, Revision 1, “Threat Conditions and Specific Actions for Panoramic and Underwater Irradiators,” 2002-12M, Revision 1, “Manufacturing and Distribution Licensees,” 2005-12, Revision 1, “Transportation of Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern NRC Threat Advisory & Protective Measures System” 		Informal Review 08/16/2011 N/A Waived
Proposed Generic Letter (GL) 2011-xx, “Seismic Risk Evaluations for Operating Reactors” Formal Review 08/24/2011 CRGR #430 ML112150510 The CRGR did not identify any backfit issues in the GL as written. The CRGR recommended and the staff agreed to remove text that suggests the basis and conclusion for the information request may produce either an adequate protection backfit or a cost-justified safety enhancement backfit.
NRO Office Instruction, Office of New Reactor: REG-300, “Maintaining and Updating the Standard Review Plan” Informal Review 09/12/2011 N/A Waived
Regulatory Information Summary (RIS) 2011-xx, “Adequacy of Station Electric Distribution System Voltage” Formal Review 09/19/2011 CRGR #431 ML112660448 The CRGR did not identify any backfit issues in the RIS as written. The CRGR recommended and the staff agreed to include additional text that would address plants licensed before the issuance of GDC 17.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulation (NUREG) 1022, Revision 3, “Event Report Guidelines 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73” Informal Review 09/23/2011 N/A Waived
Response to Public Comments on Docket ID NRC-2011-0013 Proposed Generic Communications: Draft NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2011-12, “Adequacy of Station Electric Distribution System Voltage” Informal Review 11/18/2011 N/A Waived
Draft Regulatory Issue Summary 2011-13, “Follow Up to Generic Letter 96-05 for Evaluation of Class D Valves under Joint Owners Group Motor-Operated Valve Periodic Verification Program” Informal Review 12/08/2011 N/A Waived
Draft Regulatory Issue Summary 2012-02, “Insights into Recent License Renewal Application Consistency with the Generic Aging Lessons Learned Report” Informal Review 01/13/2012 N/A Waived
Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3, of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident Informal Review 02/15/2012 N/A Waived
Regulatory Issue Summary 2012-03, “Reintegration of Security into the Reactor Oversight Process Assessment Program” Informal Review 03/07/2012 N/A Waived
Response to Public Comments on Docket ID NRC-2011-0013 Proposed Generic Communications: Draft NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2011-12: Adequacy of Station Electric Distribution System Voltage Informal Review 03/27/2012 N/A Waived
Proposed Generic Bulletin 2012-01, “Design Vulnerability in Electric Power System” Formal Review 05/02/2012 CRGR #432 ML12101A373 The CRGR did not identify any backfit issues in the BL as written. The CRGR recommended and the staff agreed to modify some text in the, “Requested Action” section of the BL.

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