⚛️NRC Draft Guidance on Risk Assessment for Nuclear Construction Permits
Draft Interim Staff Guidance: Content of Risk Assessment and Severe Accident Information in Light-Water Power Reactor Construction Permit Applications
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is soliciting public comment on its draft Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) "Content of Risk Assessment and Severe Accident Information in Light-Water Power Reactor Construction Permit Applications." This draft ISG clarifies the scope and depth of the NRC staff review of the content of risk assessment and severe accident information in a construction permit (CP) application for a light-water power reactor. The purpose of this draft ISG is to clarify existing guidance in NUREG-0800, "Standard Review Plan [SRP] for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: LWR Edition (NUREG-0800, formerly issued as NUREG-75 087)," ("the SRP"; Ref. 1).
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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This regulatory notice impacts businesses involved in the nuclear energy sector. It outlines compliance requirements for construction permit applications, emphasizing risk assessments and severe accident information, essential for companies seeking permits. The request for public comment reflects an opportunity for stakeholder engagement and potential adjustments in regulatory expectations.