is displayed along with the
performance indicators (PIs) and a summary of NRC inspection findings.
Links are also provided to NRC assessment letters, inspection plans, and
inspection reports.
Comprehensive
Performance Summaries - Based on the latest applicable
performance indicators and inspection findings, the current Action Matrix
designation for each plant is available in the Action
Matrix Summary. The Action Matrix Summary provides a matrix of the
five columns with the plants listed within their applicable column. The
most significant inspection finding color designations over the previous
4 quarters for all plants is summarized in an Inspection
Findings Summary matrix. The most recent quarterly performance indicator
color designations for all plants are summarized in a PI
Summary matrix. You can drill down into more detailed information
from any of these three summary matrices. In addition, the
List of Inspection Reports includes links to all NRC reports documenting
ROP-related inspection results and the List
of Assessment Reports and Inspection Plans includes links to all NRC
performance assessment reports and associated inspection plans for the
upcoming year.
Historical
Performance - Historical snapshots of plant performance
from previous quarters as displayed on the web since the inception of
the ROP are also available on the Historical
Performance from Previous Quarters page. These include pdf files of
the individual plant performance summaries, inspection findings, and performance
indicators as well as the comprehensive summaries of the action matrix
designation, inspection findings, and performance indicators for all plants.
NRC Response to Plant Performance
- The NRC assesses plant performance continuously, and communicates its
assessment of plant performance in letters to licensees, typically semi-annually.
These assessment letters are available on the plant performance summary
page for each plant, and are posted on this web site as they become available.
More detailed information on the NRC's assessment process is available
in IMC
0305, "Operating Reactor Assessment Program."
The NRC determines its regulatory response in accordance with an Action
Matrix that provides for a range of actions commensurate with the significance
of the PI and inspection results. For a plant that has all of its PIs
and inspection findings characterized as green, the NRC will only implement
its baseline inspection program. For plants that do not have all green
PIs and inspection findings, the NRC will perform additional inspections
and initiate other actions commensurate with the safety significance of
the issues.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) provide a compilation of commonly
asked questions and answers related to performance indicators. The NRC
and industry review FAQs and work to achieve a consensus view during periodic
public meetings. If the stakeholders do not reach alignment on an issue,
the NRC makes the final decision and approval determination. The approved
FAQs should be used in conjunction with NEI 99-02 Rev 2 when determining
the current guidance for PI collection and reporting, and will be incorporated
into the next update of NEI 99-02. Approved FAQs can be
viewed in three ways:
Draft FAQs
(pdf) that have been submitted by various stakeholders and are in
the review/approval process are also provided for information purposes only.
Note that these draft FAQs have not been approved for use by the NRC. Each
draft FAQ will include the status of the FAQ in the review/approval process,
as well as a proposed response if one has been developed. Draft FAQs with
proposed responses will be considered for final approval at a future public
meeting. Once a draft FAQ becomes approved for use by the NRC, it will be
removed from the draft FAQ listing and added to the approved FAQs. In addition,
Archived FAQs (pdf)
that have been incorporated into, and superseded by, the latest NEI 99-02
guidance are included for reference only.
Pilot Efforts
- The NRC and the nuclear industry have jointly proposed a replacement
to the current set of Safety System Unavailability Performance Indicators
which is called the Mitigating System Performance
Index (MSPI). The 6-month pilot test period extends from September
1, 2002 through March 1, 2003.
Industry Trends
- The NRC's new program to monitor trends in industry performance to confirm
that the safety of operating power plants is being maintained on the
Industry Trends Web Page.
ROP Program
Information - Additional background information can be
found on the Detailed
ROP Description page. The Office of Public Affairs has published a
plain language description of the ROP in NUREG-1649.
The ROP-related program and policy documents are also conveniently summarized
by subject area on the ROP
Program Documents page.
Browns
Ferry Unit 1 Recovery - The NRC is conducting oversight
inspections of the recovery of Browns Ferry Unit 1. Until the unit fully
transitions under the Reactor Oversight Process (ROP), information regarding
this multi-year project can be accessed at Browns
Ferry Unit 1 Recovery.
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