Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: c1650863-1de1-414d-af2a-3303c5a3d208
Document Type: srp
Title: FUNCTIONAL DESIGN, QUALIFICATION, AND INSERVICE TESTING
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0707/ML070720041.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 3
Section ID: 3.9.6
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nce with the specified requirement would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety. E. The applicant should specify a schedule for the implementation of the relief request or alternative. F. The approval of relief requests or alternatives involves the following: i. Approval of relief for impractical code requirements Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(f)(6)(i) for pumps and valves, and 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i) for dynamic restraints, the Commission may grant relief from impractical code requirements because of design limitations upon application by the applicant. The NRC will consider the burden on the applicant as a factor in its review and evaluation. ii. Approval of alternatives to the OM Code requirements Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3), the staff may authorize alternatives to IST program requirements of the OM Code if the applicant has adequately demonstrated either of the following: (1) Proposed alternatives to the Code requirements or portions thereof will provide an acceptable level of quality and safety. (2) Compliance with the Code requirements would result in hardships or unusual difficulties without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety. 6. Operational Programs. For COL reviews, the description of the operational program and proposed implementation milestones for the preservice testing program, inservice testing program, inservice inspection program, and motor-operated valve testing program are reviewed in accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(f), 10 CFR 50.55a(g) and 10 CFR 50.55a(b)(3)(ii). The implementation milestones for the specific programs are specified below and included as license conditions for preservice testing and motor- operated valve testing programs: 3.9.6-17 Revision 3 - March 2007 A. Preservice testing program Per ASME OM Code, Subsection ISTA-2000, defines the preservice test period as the period of time following the completion of construction activities related to