Use of risk-informed methodology in nuclear criticality safety. Panel Discussion

Full text of publication follows: The nuclear industry and regulators are moving to a 'risk-informed' methodology in the evaluation of nuclear criticality safety (e.g., the Disposal Criticality Topical Report YMP-004Q and the standard review plans for Part 70 licensees). Moving to a risk-informed methodology has two components: The first is a likelihood of occurrence; the other is the consequence associated with the proposed event. This panel discussion will focus on what it means to be risk-informed and how the risk-informed nuclear criticality safety methodology has been, is being, or will be implemented within nuclear facilities and systems (e.g., fabrication and enrichment facilities, storage and transportation casks, and disposal systems). The panel will represent domestic and international regulatory agencies, nuclear facilities, and other interested organizations. (authors)