Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 4a96f7f8-16d2-41a4-a436-12b528d783d7
Document Type: srp
Title: REACTOR VESSEL INTEGRITY
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0631/ML063190008.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 5
Section ID: 5.3.3
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mains leaktight enough to support adequate core cooling. The generally accepted principles and procedures of linear elastic fracture mechanics provide the basis for acceptance of analyses that support conformance with this criterion. 7. Inservice Surveillance. The acceptance criteria for adequacy of the reactor vessel materials surveillance program, and the regulations satisfied by the criteria, are detailed in SRP Section 5.3.1. The criteria are based on the requirements of Appendix H, “Reactor Vessel Material Surveillance Program Requirements,” to 10 CFR Part 50. The SAR also provides information regarding the inservice inspections to be performed on the reactor vessel. The acceptance criteria for accessibility and inspection plan details, and the regulations that they satisfy, are detailed in SRP Section 5.2.4. These criteria are those of Section XI of the Code. 8. Operational Programs. For COL reviews, the description of the operational program and proposed implementation milestone(s) for the Inservice Inspection and Reactor Vessel Material Surveillance Programs are reviewed under SRP Section 5.2.4 and 5.3.1 respectfully, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(g), 10 CFR 50.60 and 10 CFR 50, Appendix H. The Reactor Vessel Material Surveillance Program and associated implementation milestone(s) are included within the license condition on operational program implementation. Technical Rationale The technical rationale for application of these acceptance criteria to the areas of review addressed by this SRP section is discussed in the following paragraphs: This SRP section involves the integrated review of reactor vessel integrity based on individual reviews performed for other SRP sections and does not introduce any new or additional criteria. Technical rationale for the acceptance criteria described above are provided in SRP Sections 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.3.1, and 5.3.2. Revision 2 - March 2007 5.3.3-7 III. REVIEW PROCEDURES The reviewer will select material from the