Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: b143ccef-ed08-482d-bc4b-b4e012328090
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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ed in the ESP, (2) information to resolve any potentially significant environmental issue that was not resolved in the ESP proceeding, and (3) any new and significant information for issues related to the impacts of construction and operation of the facility that were resolved in the ESP proceeding. DG-1325, Page-51 Sections C.1.3 and C.2.15 provide guidance for information to be included in the ER. GUIDANCE Material Referenced Applications under 10 CFR Part 52 may reference other documents as part of the provisions for the specific application. However, the application should clearly indicate whether these documents are (1) reference materials used to provide supplemental information or (2) legally binding requirements necessary as part of the design or licensing description or bases in accordance with a specific requirement of 10 CFR Part 52. A document that provides supplementary information on a topic and is not intended to provide a unique provision or approach describing the plant design or operation is a “reference document.” Conversely, a document “incorporated by reference” constitutes a requirement that is mandated as part of the design or operating provision or approach. The NRC may rely on documents incorporated by reference in making determinations required by 10 CFR Part 52 for issuance of a certification or license. Deviations from documents incorporated by reference are controlled by the regulatory change processes set forth for the application. See Section C.2.14 for additional guidance on information change processes for COL applicants. For example, if a document in a DC application is incorporated by reference, it could be either (1) the actual description of the plant design or (2) information that demonstrates that the design meets applicable NRC requirements and is required by 10 CFR 52.47 to be in the DC FSAR or DCD. Such documents constitute requirements and are listed in the DCR as being approved for incorporation by reference.