The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is hosting a public meeting to provide an opportunity for external stakeholders to exchange information with the NRC staff on the NRC’s development of the Part 53 proposed rule for commercial nuclear plants.

Purpose

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is hosting a public meeting to provide an opportunity for external stakeholders to exchange information with the NRC staff on the NRC’s development of the Part 53 proposed rule for commercial nuclear plants. The NRC staff will discuss various draft requirements of Part 53 Framework B, Subparts N through U. In addition, the NRC staff will be discussing the Alternate Evaluation for Risk Insights (AERI) approach included in Framework B. The NRC staff will issue the consolidated Part 53 preliminary proposed rule language for Framework B on or before June 10, 2022. In addition, the NRC staff will issue White Papers titled "Technology-Inclusive Identification of Licensing Events for Commercial Nuclear Plants" and "Alternative Evaluation of Risk Insights Framework" on or before June 10, 2022. These documents will be available in ADAMS under ML22145A000, ML22146A045, and ML22146A041, and on the regulations.gov website under docket ID NRC-2019-0062.

Meeting Feedback

Meeting Feedback Form

Meeting Dates and Times

06/16/22, 1PM - 4PM EDT

Meeting Location

Hybrid

Conference Room T2-D30

Webinar

Webinar Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTJlYzNhOTItZWIxMS00MzY4LWExZWMtYWJlNzJmNzdiMDcz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e8d01475-c3b5-436a-a065-5def4c64f52e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a01e345e-dc74-4c5c-9751-157e5d9be742%22%7d

Contact

Robert Beall

(301) 415-3847

Participation Level

Comment-Gathering

NRC Participants

NRC-Wide

External Participants

Public

Related Documents

ML22152A044 - 06/16/2022 Public Meeting to Discuss the Part 53 Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors Rulemaking

ML22160A039 - Rulemaking: Part 53 Rulemaking - Framework B Development Process and Provisions White Paper with Requirements Crosswalk and Application Tables

ML22165A114 - 06/16/2022 - NRC Staff Presentation Slides for Public Meeting Regarding 10 CFR Part 53 "Licensing and Regulation of Commercial Nuclear Plants" Framework B - Preliminary Proposed Rule Language Overview Including Alternate Evaluation of Risk Insights

ML22145A000 - Rulemaking: Proposed Rule: Consolidated Preliminary Rule Language for the Part 53 Rulemaking - Framework B, Subparts N through U

ML22146A041 - Rulemaking: Alternative Evaluation for Risk Insights (AERI) Framework - Preliminary Draft Regulatory Guide DG-1414 (June 2022)

ML22146A045 - Rulemaking: Technology-Inclusive Identification of Licensing Events for Commercial Nuclear Plants - Preliminary Draft Regulatory Guide DG-1413 (June 2022)

Teleconference

Bridge Number: 3015762978

Passcode: 347304526#

Comments

This meeting provides an opportunity for the NRC staff to hear insights and answer questions from the public about the Part 53 rulemaking effort related to the preliminary proposed rule language for Framework B and the AERI White Papers. Attendees are encouraged to read the preliminary proposed rule language available on www.regulations.gov; Docket ID NRC-2019-0062 or in ADAMS, prior to the meeting. No regulatory decisions will be made during the meeting. Interested members of the public can participate in this meeting via the Microsoft Teams link or bridgeline provided above. For additional details, please call the NRC meeting contact listed or call the NRC’s toll-free number, 1-800-368-5642, and ask the operator to be connected to the meeting contact Robert Beall.

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