Document: 10 CFR Part 50
Document ID: a70cadbd-3af7-472b-a45a-c05d00d6e566
Document Type: cfr
Title: Emergency preparedness for small modular reactors, non-light-water reactors, and non-power production or utilization facilities.
Source: 10 CFR Part 50
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-50/section-50.160
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Section ID: 50.160
CFR Part: 50
CFR Title: 10

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§ 50.160 Emergency preparedness for small modular reactors, non-light-water reactors, and non-power production or utilization facilities. ( a ) Definitions. For the purpose of this section: ( 1 ) Site boundary means site boundary as defined in § 20.1003 of this chapter . ( 2 ) [Reserved] ( b ) Requirements. The emergency plan shall contain information needed to demonstrate compliance with the elements set forth in this paragraph. The applicable requirements of § 50.47(a)(1) apply to applications submitted under this section. ( 1 ) Performance-based framework. Demonstrate effective response in drills and exercises for emergency and accident conditions. ( i ) Maintenance of performance. Maintain in effect preparedness to respond to emergency and accident conditions and describe in an emergency plan the provisions to be employed to maintain preparedness. ( ii ) Performance objectives. ( A ) By the beginning of each calendar quarter, develop and maintain a complete list of performance objectives for that calendar quarter; and ( B ) Maintain records showing the implemented performance objectives and associated metrics during each calendar quarter for the previous eight calendar quarters. ( iii ) Emergency response performance. The emergency response team must have sufficient capability to demonstrate the following emergency response functions using drills or exercises: ( A ) Event classification and mitigation. Assess, classify, monitor, and repair facility malfunctions in accordance with the emergency plan to return the facility to safe conditions. ( B ) Protective actions. Implement and maintain protective actions for onsite personnel for emergency conditions, and recommend protective actions to offsite authorities as conditions warrant. ( C ) Communications. Establish and maintain effective communications with the emergency response organization, and make notifications to response personnel and organizations who may have responsibilities for responding during