Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 3e914c02-41b3-4c0b-9c94-7e4a07215354
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Guidance on Making Changes to Emergency Plans for Nuclear Power Reactors (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1505/ML15054A370.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.219
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could require prior NRC approval: (1) A change to the criteria for terminating the emergency and transitioning to a recovery organization could require prior NRC approval if it reduces the likelihood of an orderly transition, including coordination with State officials, to a recovery organization for the spectrum of accident scenarios enveloped by the NUREG-0654 planning basis. (2) A change could require prior NRC approval if it would not offer an adequate level of personal protection in uncertain reentry conditions. (3) A change could require prior NRC approval if it reduces the level of detail in plan provisions for the structure of the recovery organization and the authorities and responsibilities of key personnel assigned such that a reasonable general framework no longer exists. d. A proposed change to the general framework of a recovery organization to reflect changes in position titles made in the normal operating organizations would generally not require prior NRC approval. 4.14 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14)—Drill and Exercise Program a. The regulation at 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14) states the following: DG-1324, Page 34 Periodic exercises are (will be) conducted to evaluate major portions of emergency response capabilities, periodic drills are (will be) conducted to develop and maintain key skills, and deficiencies identified as a result of exercises or drills are (will be) corrected. b. Three emergency planning functions have been defined for this planning standard: (1) A drill and exercise program (including radiological, medical, health physics, or other program areas) is established. (2) Drills, exercises, and training evolutions that provide performance opportunities to develop, maintain, and demonstrate key skills, are assessed via a formal critique process to identify weaknesses. (3) Identified weaknesses are corrected. c. Sections IV.F.1–2 of Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50 provide supporting requirements. Informing criteria appear in Section II.N of NUREG-0654 and