Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 081a217e-3707-4233-964d-398c43368dd2
Document Type: srp
Title: MAINTENANCE RULE
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0708/ML070810004.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.6
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Maintenance Rule Program is fully described and that implementation milestones have been identified. Note that “fully described” for operational programs, in accordance with SECY 05-197, includes identification of the plant-specific program choices made by the applicant where allowed by the regulations and NRC-endorsed guidance. The reviewer verifies that the program and implementation milestones are included in FSAR Table 13.x. Implementation of this program will be inspected in accordance with NRC Inspection Manual Chapter IMC-2504, “Construction Inspection Program - Non-ITAAC Inspections,” specifically, IP 62706.52, “Maintenance Rule Program Implementation Inspection.” IV. EVALUATION FINDINGS The reviewer verifies that the applicant has provided sufficient information to fully describe the Maintenance Rule Program, i.e., in particular in areas involving applicant choices, those choices are stated and explained in accordance with SECY 05-197. A satisfactory finding is that the staff is satisfied that the applicant’s proposed Maintenance Rule program, as described, is sufficient for a finding of reasonable assurance that the program when implemented satisfies 10 CFR 50.65, for issuance of a COL. V. IMPLEMENTATION The staff will use this SRP section in performing safety evaluations of DC applications and license applications submitted by applicants pursuant to 10 CFR Part 50 or 10 CFR Part 52. Except when the applicant proposes an acceptable alternative method for complying with specified portions of the Commission’s regulations, the staff will use the method described herein to evaluate conformance with Commission regulations. The provisions of this SRP section apply to reviews of applications submitted six months or more after the date of issuance of this SRP section, unless superseded by a later revision. VI. REFERENCES 1. 10 CFR 50.65, “Requirements for monitoring the effectiveness of maintenance at nuclear power plants,” and the associated