Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 2e10133b-98b0-42f8-899f-1047931ce724
Document Type: srp
Title: OPERATING AND EMERGENCY OPERATING PROCEDURES
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0701/ML070100635.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.5.2.1
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by validation and verification activities, and submittals may integrate the two aspects under a given evaluation scheme. For these reasons reviewers must exercise considerable judgment in their review of the submittals. The evaluation elements for validation and verification were drawn from the six objectives identified in NUREG-0899 (Subsection 3.3.5.1). These objectives, which are repeated below, are the general basis for determining the acceptability of the validation and verification programs reviewed. B. General Objectives. The purpose of evaluating the validation and verification program is to ensure that the following general objectives are met. Specific evaluation elements are listed in Subsection 5.3. i. EOPs are technically correct (i.e., they accurately reflect the technical guidelines). ii. EOPs are written correctly (i.e., they accurately reflect the plant-specific writer's guide). iii. EOPs are useable (i.e, they can be understood and followed without confusion, delays, errors, etc.) iv. The controls, equipment, and indications that are referenced are available (inside and outside of the control room), use the same designations, use the same units of measurement, and operate as specified in the procedures. v. The language and level of information in the EOPs are compatible with the minimum number, qualifications, training, and experience of the operating staff. vi. There is a high level of assurance that the procedures will work (i.e., the procedures guide the operator in mitigating transients and accidents). 13.5.2.1-22 Revision 2 - March 2007 C. Specific Validation and Verification Review Guidelines. To aid the reviewer in the evaluation of the validation and verification program, the reviewer should consider the following review guidelines: i. The applicant should indicate the methods that will be used to meet each of the objectives (as specified in Subsection 5.2 above) of the validation and verification program; the specific combination of methods