Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 5b36f49a-1e5b-4d3c-b352-91bfde8ef8cc
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Acceptance of Commercial-Grade Design and Analysis Computer Programs Used in Safety-Related Applications for Nuclear Power Plants + HISTORY - HISTORY 04/2015 – DG-1305 , Proposed Revision 0
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1411/ML14119A286.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.231
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• 10 CFR 50.34(a)(7) and 10 CFR 50.34(b)(6)(ii) refer to Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 for establishing and implementing a QA program for the design and construction of nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants licensed or approved under 10 CFR Part 50 or 10 CFR Part 52, “Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants” (Ref. 3). • 10 CFR 52.17(a)(1)(xi) refers to Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 for establishing and implementing a QA program for site-related activities for the future design and construction of nuclear power facility early site permits under 10 CFR Part 52. • 10 CFR 52.47(a)(19) refers to Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 for establishing and implementing a QA program for the design of nuclear power facility standard design certifications under 10 CFR Part 52. • 10 CFR 52.79(a)(25) refers to Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 for establishing and implementing a QA program for the design and construction of nuclear power facilities with combined licenses under 10 CFR Part 52. Related Guidance • Generic Letter 89-02, “Actions to Improve the Detection of Counterfeit and Fraudulently Marketed Products,” (Ref. 4) provides guidance on the commercial-grade dedication process and conditionally approves Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) NP-5652 “Guideline for the Utilization of Commercial-Grade Items in Nuclear Safety-Related Applications (NCIG-07).” (Ref. 5) • Generic Letter 91-5, “Licensee Commercial-Grade Procurement and Dedication Programs,” (Ref. 6) describes industry dedication process implementation inadequacies and provides amplifying guidance for commercial-grade dedication. • Regulatory Guide 1.28, “Quality Assurance Program Criteria (Design and Construction),” (Ref. 7) describes an acceptable method for establishing and implementing a QA program for the design and construction of nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants that meets the requirements of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50. •