Regulatory Reform Case Studies (Electrical Systems)

摘要

This report focuses on issues associated with the President's regulatory reform program. The attempt to approach zero risk and to obtain legal proof of perfection leads to goals which are fundamentally unattainable and which in fact leads to counterproductive efforts which can potentially contribute to reduction in safety margins. The objectives of reform are related to the reduction of overall schedules and to the lowering of costs by reducing construction and engineering manpower, equipment costs and commodities. Consistent with these objectives is the goal to provide a more practical approach to engineering design and construction consistent with realistic safety goals. In order to assist DOE in its responsibility to recommend improvements to the nuclear regulatory process, specific examples of regulatory requirements and their industrial interpretation were sought on a case study basis. The case studies program is aimed at exploring the commodity and labor productivity aspects of piping, electrical and concrete. This report relates to electrical systems. Results show that all parties share responsibility for the current state of the industry. (ERA citation 11:005262)