Resolution of Generic Safety Issues: Task II.J.3: Management for Design and Construction (Rev. 1) ( NUREG-0933, Main Report with Supplements 1–35 )

The objective of this task was to improve the qualification of licensees for operating nuclear power plants by requiring greater oversight of design, construction, and modification activities.

ITEM II.J.3.1: ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING TO OVERSEE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this TMI Action Plan⁴⁸ item was to require "license applicants and licensees to improve the oversight of design, construction, and modification activities so that they will gain the critical expertise necessary for the safe operation of the plant."

CONCLUSION

The criteria and regulatory guidelines for this issue were addressed and developed by DHFS/NRR as a part of Item I.B.1.1. Therefore, this issue was covered in Item I.B.1.1.

ITEM II.J.3.2: ISSUE REGULATORY GUIDE

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this TMI Action Plan⁴⁸ item was to issue a Regulatory Guide to codify the criteria relating to organization and staffing to oversee design and construction (Item II.J.3.1).

CONCLUSION

This item required the utilization of criteria developed from Item II.J.3.1. Therefore, this item was evaluated together with Item II.J.3.1 under Item I.B.1.1.

REFERENCES

0048. NUREG-0660, "NRC Action Plan Developed as a Result of the TMI-2 Accident," U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, May 1980, (Rev. 1) August 1980.