Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 75093034-0d96-4f33-8b5d-aa7cb62592bf
Document Type: srp
Title: Technical Rationale58
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070627.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.4.57
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The technical rationale for application of the above acceptance criteria to the review of the management and technical support organization is discussed in the following paragraphs.59 1. Compliance with the relevant requirements of 10 CFR 50.40(b) requires that the applicant be technically qualified to engage in activities associated with the design, construction, and operation of a nuclear power plant in accordance with the regulations in 10 CFR 50. The management and technical support organization established by the applicant to oversee the design and construction of a nuclear power plant provides valuable insight into the corporate management's understanding of its safety role in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility. This information contributes to the determination that an applicant is technically qualified by ensuring that appropriate considerations were used in the establishment of general qualification requirements and staffing levels for all key positions on which the safety of the facility will depend. Meeting the requirements of 10 CFR 50.40(b) provides assurance that the applicant is technically qualified to engage in the proposed activities and has established the necessary management and technical support organization to safely operate the proposed facility.60 III. REVIEW PROCEDURES Each element of the SAR information is to be reviewed against this SRP section. The reviewer's judgment during the review is to be based on an inspection of the material presented, whether items of special safety significance are involved, and the magnitude and uniqueness of the project. Any exceptions or alternatives are to be carefully reviewed to assure ensure that they are clearly defined and that an adequate basis exists for acceptance. The applicant should identify the applicable version of references, Regulatory Guides, and Codes and Standards used. The reviewer should identify the applicable version of references, Regulatory Guides,