Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 39669ad0-0ad7-442d-8e1c-64c0e1607f1d
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Reporting of Operating Information -- Appendix A Technical Specifications (Rev. 2)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0037/ML003739954.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.16
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with this definition, the events desig nated in previous revisions of this guide as "abnormal occurrences" are designated "reportable occurrences" in Revision 4. Any "reportable occurrences" that are determined by the Commission to be significant from the standpoint of public health or safety will be further designated "abnormal occurrences." C. REGULATORY POSITION In addition to the applicable reporting requirements of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, the following program for reporting of operating information provides an acceptable basis to the NRC staff for meeting the reporting requirements of Appendix A technical specifi cations. Reports submitted in accordance with this guide should be addressed to the Director of the appropriate NRC Regional Office unless otherwise noted. *Unes indicate substantive changes from previous issue. 1. Routine Reports a. Startup Report. A summary report of plant startup and power escalation testing should be submitted following (1) receipt of an operating license, (2) amendment to the license involving a planned increase in power level, (3) installation of fuel that has a different design or has been manufactured by a different fuel supplier, and (4) modifications that may have significantly altered the nuclear, thermal, or hydraulic performance of the plant. The report should address each of the tests identified in the FSAR and should in general include a description of the measured valaes of the operating conditions or characteiistics obtained during the test program and a comparison of these values with design predictions and specifications. Any corrective actions that were required to obtain satisfactory operation should also be de scribed. Additional specific details may be included in license conditions based on the applicant's commitment to applicable regulatory guides and should be included in this report. Startup reports should be submitted within (1) 90 days following completion of the startup test program, (2) 90