Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: b4874b3a-bbf8-4eb6-8b86-db32ecf45ac6
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59, Changes, Tests, and Experiments (Rev. 2)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1904/ML19045A435.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.187
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NRC’s endorsement of Revision 1 of NEI 96-07 should not be considered an endorsement of the referenced documents. Additionally, Revision 1 of NEI 96-07 includes examples to supplement the guidance. While appropriate for illustrating and reinforcing the guidance in Revision 1 of NEI 96-07, the NRC’s endorsement of Revision 1 should not be considered a determination that the examples are applicable for all licensees. A licensee should ensure that an example is applicable to its particular circumstances before implementing the guidance as described in an example. DG-1356, Page 10 4. Guidance for FSAR Supplements for License Renewal The guidance in Revision 1 of NEI 96-07 and in this RG is applicable to changes to information added to the FSAR in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21(d) (i.e., for summary descriptions of the programs and activities for managing the effects of aging and the evaluation of time-limited aging analyses). DG-1356, Page 11 D. IMPLEMENTATION The purpose of this section is to provide information on how licensees 1 may use this guide and information regarding the NRC’s plans for using this RG. In addition, it describes how the NRC staff complies with 10 CFR 50.109, “Backfitting,” and any applicable finality provisions in 10 CFR Part 52, “Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants.” Use by Licensees Licensees may voluntarily2 use the guidance in this document to demonstrate compliance with the underlying NRC regulations. Methods or solutions that differ from those described in this RG may be deemed acceptable if they provide sufficient basis and information for the NRC staff to verify that the proposed alternative demonstrates compliance with the appropriate NRC regulations. Licensees may use the information in this RG or applicable parts to resolve regulatory or inspection issues. Use by NRC Staff The NRC staff does not intend or approve any imposition or backfitting of the guidance in this RG. The NRC staff does not