An Outside Perspective of SFST

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Nathan SanfilippoOffice of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Division of Inspection and Regional SupportJune 18, 2009

Organization

• NRR challenges– Regions

• SFST advantages

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• Take advantage of all being on the same team!

Management Support

• Exceptional engagement and support

• Get to know management expectations

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• Work focus – process focus – people focus

Staff Engagement/Initiative

• Inward focus to improve/advance the program

• Ownership

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• Procedures – Pros and Cons

• Office atmosphere – relationships

Meetings

• SFST meeting structure

• NRR/DIRS meeting structure

• Establishing a routine

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g– Communications channels

External Influences

• NEI

• The Regulated– Vendors vs. Licensees

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• Technical Stakeholders

• Congress

• Public

• Distractions

Recommendations to SFST

• Leverage advantages

• Schedules/timelines will always be a challenge

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• Team meetings

• Keep branch chiefs informed

Recommendations to NRR/DIRS

• Monthly seminars

• Branch meeting structure

• Improved communications

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• Team atmosphere

Questions?

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Questions?