1	COMMISSION BRIEFING Selected Programs and Technical Issues Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
2	Opening Remarks Focus on Safety Importance of Communications
3	Presentations Reactor License Renewal Reactor Power Uprates Rulemaking Reactor Materials Issues PWR Sump Performance Browns Ferry Unit 1 Restart New Reactor Licensing
4	Reactor License Renewal Primary Focus is Safety of Plant Operations Program Status Completed - 8 applications for 18 units Under review - 8 applications for 15 units Future submittals scheduled FY 2004, 7; FY 2005, 7; FY 2006, 5
5	Reactor License Renewal Program Goal 12 applications under review at any time 6 new applications per year Guidance Document Development New Review Process Multi-discipline project teams Audit of Aging Management Reviews Three Pilot Plants
6	Reactor Power Uprates Measurement Uncertainty Recapture Power Uprates Stretch Power Uprates Extended Power Uprates
7	Reactor Power Uprates Performance Since January 1, 2003 * Approval of Hatch Units 1 and 2 delayed until questions regarding safety were addressed. ** Completed in greater than 9 months. Met licensee’s implementation schedule
8	Reactor Power Uprates Process Improvements Review Standard (SECY-02-0106) Effectiveness & Efficiency (SECY-02-0115) Challenges Steam Dryer Cracking Ultrasonic Flow Instrumentation Interpretation of Topical Reports
9	Rulemaking Rulemaking Coordinating Committee Task Force (SECY 03-0131) Process Improvements Centralize NRR rulemaking responsibility Develop technical basis before rulemaking Goal: Rule Plan, Proposed Rule, & Final Rule completed in 24 Months
10	Materials Issues Materials Degradation Industry Actions Materials Executive Oversight Group Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Regulatory Response Generic Communications Codes and Standards Research
11	PWR Sump Performance Status of ongoing actions to ensure safety Technical Assessment Completed Risk Assessment Completed Bulletin 03-01 Issued June 2003
12	PWR Sump Performance Challenges Communications with Stakeholders Generic Letter Issuance Final Resolution
13	Background Browns Ferry Restart
14	Browns Ferry Unit 1 Restart Current Status Project Status Inspection Manual Chapter and Regulatory Framework Inspection and Licensing Activities Challenges Extended Power Uprate License Renewal for Three Units
15	New Reactor Licensing Program Status Early site permit applications AP1000 design certification review Preapplication reviews Regulatory infrastructure
16	New Reactor Licensing Challenges/Emergent Issues Integrating ESP reviews with license renewal reviews ESP seismic issues ACR-700 testing Preparation for combined license applications
17	"Backup Slides 18 and 19..." Backup Slides 18 and 19 Follow
18	Reactor License Renewal
19	Reactor Power Uprates