⚛️Draft Regulatory Guide for Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics
Draft Regulatory Guide: Preparing Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Submittals
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment Revision 1 to draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-1422, "Preparing Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Submittals." This DG is proposed Revision 1 to Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.245, "Preparing Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Submittals." DG-1422, Revision 1, describes a framework to develop the contents of a licensing submittal that the staff of the NRC considers acceptable when performing probabilistic fracture mechanics (PFM) analyses in support of regulatory applications.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
The text outlines a draft regulatory guide for preparing Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics (PFM) submittals, which impacts compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses in the nuclear sector. This can affect licensing processes and operational standards for these businesses.