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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ed in the FSAR? If so, the change must be screened for its applicability to 10 CFR 50.59. (2) Does the proposed change require a revision to a technical specification? If so, a license amendment under 10 CFR 50.90 is required before the licensee can carry out the change. (3) Carry out the following change processes as applicable: (1) apply 10 CFR 50.54(a) for quality assurance programs and (2) apply 10 CFR 50.54(p) for a safeguards plan. (4) The regulation at 44 CFR 350.14 describes the applicable change process for proposed changes that affect the design, operation, testing, or maintenance of the ANS. The appropriate State official(s) must request prior approval from FEMA for implementation of the proposed changes. c. Does the proposed action meet the definition of “change” to the “emergency plan” in 10 CFR 50.54(q)(1)(i) and (ii), respectively, as expanded on in Regulatory Positions 3.6 and 3.5? If not, the change process in 10 CFR 50.54(q)(3) and (4) is not applicable. Otherwise, continue with Regulatory Position 5.1.d. d Would the emergency plan, modified as proposed, continue to comply with planning standards in 10 CFR 50.47(b) and the requirements in Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50? If not, the change must be processed as an exemption request under 10 CFR 50.12, “Specific Exemptions,” rather than under 10 CFR 50.54(q). Otherwise, continue with Regulatory Position 5.1.e. e. Does the proposed change involve program elements associated with one or more emergency planning functions as defined in 10 CFR 50.54(q)(1)(iii) and as expanded on in Regulatory Position 4 of this guide? If not, the proposed change may be carried out without prior NRC approval. Otherwise, continue with Regulatory Position 5.2 DG-1324, Page 38 5.2 Evaluation Process a. The licensee must evaluate proposed changes to the emergency plan, which the above screening process did not disposition, under 10 CFR 50.54(q)(3) to determine whether the change reduces the effectiveness of the