Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 895e917e-6441-4955-bd23-ef8c1e10c92a
Document Type: srp
Title: INITIAL TEST PROGRAM AND D-RAP (Tier 1)
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070670.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 14
Section ID: 14.3.10
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the cognizant technical branch; HQMB is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate testing requirements are verified in the startup and power ascension test programs in DCD Tier 2 Section 14.2. For D-RAP issues, the reviewer is responsible for coordinating with the Probabilistic Risk Assessment Branch (SPSB), so that risk-significant SSCs are identified in the DCD, and are treated appropriately in Tier 1. The acceptance criteria necessary for the review and their methods of application are contained in the applicable SRP sections related to the PRA review. II. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA The acceptance criteria for ITAAC are based on meeting 10 CFR 52.97(b)(1), which sets forth the comprehensive requirements for ITAAC. For design certification reviews, the scope of ITAAC is limited to the scope of the certified design as required by 10 CFR 52.47(b). Initial Test Program - The above acceptance criteria can be met for the ITP by the following: A high level commitment in Tier 1 to an ITP and a general description of the preoperational and power ascension test programs and major program documents that define how the ITP will be conducted and controlled (i.e., a site-specific startup administrative manual, test specifications, and test procedures). Provisions should be included to ensure these test procedures and test specifications are made available to the NRC. Tier 2 Chapter 14.2 should contain a complete description of the ITP. The reviewer should review Tier 1 to ensure it contains a high level commitment to an ITP as described in the acceptance criteria above and in Appendix A to SRP Section 14.3, regarding format of Tier 1/ITAAC. The staff should also review Tier 1 for consistency with the guidelines contained in the SRP Section 14.2 and RG 1.68, "Initial Test Program for Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants." RG 1.68 describes the general framework and controls for implementing the ITP. The key facets of the ITP are described in Tier 1 Tier 1 to ensure that subsequent