Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: aa1c1ded-ea20-4e56-972b-84806f488df7
Document Type: srp
Title: RELIABILITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1235/ML12354A592.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.4
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rifies the adequacy of the COL applicant’s D-RAP, including its implementation during the COL application phase, through the agency’s safety evaluation review process, which may include audits. In addition, the COL applicant proposes in its application a process for integrating the RAP into operational programs to meet the objectives of the RAP during the operations phase. The RAP during the operations phase is implemented through regulatory requirements for SSCs, including the areas of: (1) the maintenance rule program established through 10 CFR Section 50.65, “Requirements for Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants,” (2) the QA program for safety- related SSCs established through Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50, (3) QA controls for non-safety-related RAP SSCs established in accordance with Part V of SRP Section 17.5, and (4) the inservice inspection, inservice testing, surveillance testing, and maintenance programs. • Prior to initial fuel load, the COL licensee is responsible for implementing the D-RAP, which includes: (1) applying the implementation controls of D-RAP during COL design and construction activities (which includes updating or maintaining the list of RAP SSCs as changes are made to the plant-specific design and PRA), (2) implementing the appropriate QA controls for COL design and construction activities for the non-safety-related RAP SSCs in accordance with Part V of SRP Section 17.5, and (3) completing the ITAAC for the D-RAP. The objective of the RAP during the operations phase of the plant’s life cycle is to ensure that the reliability and availability of RAP SSCs are maintained commensurate with their risk significance. Prior to initial fuel load, the COL licensee identifies dominant failure modes and integrates RAP into operational programs. During the operations phase of the plant, performance and condition monitoring is implemented to provide reasonable assurance that these RAP SSCs do not degrade to an