W26 Regulatory Challenges in New Reactor Technical Reviews

The NRC is currently reviewing multiple applications for design certifications and combined licenses in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 52, “Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants.” These applications take advantage of the current fleet’s operating experience, as well as technological advances in many areas. As a result of these applications, the NRC is addressing new, and sometimes significant, regulatory challenges.

SESSION CHAIR(S):

Lynn Mrowca, Branch Chief, Division of Safety Systems and Risk Assessment, NRC/NRO

SPEAKERS/PANELISTS:

• Introductory Remarks

  Lynn Mrowca Branch ChiefDivision of Safety Systems and Risk AssessmentNRC/NRO

• Implementation of PRA-Based Seismic Margin Assessments for New Reactors

  Jim Xu Senior Structural EngineerDivision of EngineeringNRC/NRO

• Challenges in Reviews of New Transient and Accident Safety Analysis Methods

  Shanlai Lu Senior Reactor System EngineerDivision of Safety Systems and Risk AssessmentNRC/NRO

• Seismic Wave Incoherency and Related Challenges

  Sunwoo Park Structural EngineerDivision of EngineeringNRC/NRO

• Regulatory Challenges in Reviewing A Unique Cask Loading Facility Design

  Raul Hernandez Reactor Systems EngineerDivision of Safety Systems and Risk AssessmentNRC/NRO

SESSION COORDINATOR(S):

Daniel Mills, NRC/NRO, tel: (301) 415-1108, e-mail: Daniel.Mills@nrc.gov