Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 5810150e-ee20-4cd1-b72f-6e918a603f73
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Applications for Nuclear Power Plants (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1523/ML15233A056.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.206
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nuclear power plants submitted to the NRC under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52. C.1 Application Format and Content Each application under 10 CFR Part 52 shall comply with the requirements in Subpart A, “Early Site Permits”; Subpart B, “Standard Design Certifications”; or Subpart C, “Combined Licenses,” of 10 CFR Part 52. Each application shall be submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with 10 CFR 50.30, “Filing of Applications for Licenses; Oath or Affirmation,” and 10 CFR 52.3, “Written Communications.” Furthermore, each application should adhere to the standard format and content identified herein. Applications consist of a comprehensive collection of documented information and data that should be organized in multiple parts consistent with the standard parts addressed in Section C.1 of this regulatory guide (RG) and submitted to the NRC through a formal transmittal letter. Where practicable, applications should be submitted using the NRC’s electronic submittal process. Section C.2.3 includes guidance on the electronic submittal process. The NRC staff considers the guidance in Section C.1 on application format and content is applicable to any type of reactor (i.e., nonlight-water reactors (non-LWRs)). The organization, standard parts, and electronic submittal process for an application, as well as site characterization information, applicant-specific information (e.g., financial, business-related, proprietary), and certain other types of information, are independent of the reactor technology. Application Transmittal Letter The formal transmittal letter accompanying each application should be in standard business format and do the following: a. Identify the applicant (e.g., business entity). b. State the type of application and the appropriate 10 CFR Part 52 subpart. c. Summarize the information in the application. The summary should include the site location and description,