Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 3921f96a-d11f-4926-8200-7a9d08ba29cc
Document Type: srp
Title: PROBABLE MAXIMUM SURGE AND SEICHE FLOODING
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0523/ML052340539.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.4.5
CFR Part: 
CFR Title: 

Content:
REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES Primary - Hydrologic & Geotechnical Engineering Branch (HGEB) Secondary- None I. AREAS OF REVIEW In this section of the safety analysis report (SAR) the hydrometeorological design basis is developed to determine the extent of flood protection required for safety- related plant systems. The areas of review include the characteristics of the assumed probable maximum hurricane or other probable maximum wind storms and the techniques, methodologies, and parameters used in the determination of the design surge and/or seiche. Antecedent water levels, storm tracks, methods of analysis, coincident wind-generated wave action and wave runup on safety-related structures, potential for wave oscillation at the natural periodicity, and the resultant design bases for surge and seiche flooding are also reviewed. II. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA HGEB acceptance criteria for this SRP section are based on meeting the requirements of the following regulations: 1. General Design Criteria 2 (GDC 2) as it relates to structures, systems,.and components important to safety being designed to withstand the effects of hurricanes and seiches. 2. 10 CFR Part 100 as it relates to evaluating the hydrologic characteristics of the site. Specific criteria necessary to meet the relevant hydrologic requirements of GDC 2 and 10 CFR Part 100 are as follows: If it has been determined that surge and seiche flooding estimates are necessary to identify flood design bases, the applicant's analysis will be considered complete Rev. 2 - July 1981 USNRC STANDARD REVIEW PLAN Standard review plans are prepared for the guidance of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation staff responsible Ior the review of applications to construct and operate nuclear power plants. These documents are made available to the public as part of the CommissIon's policy to Inform the nuclear Industry and the general public of regulatory procedures and policies. Standard review plans are not substitutes for regulatory guides