Document: 10 CFR Part 72
Document ID: 5b8ee1fa-3766-4e10-975a-64e39e0afb7c
Document Type: cfr
Title: Geological and seismological characteristics for applications before October 16, 2003 and applications for other than dry cask modes of storage.
Source: 10 CFR Part 72
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-72/section-72.102
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Section ID: 72.102
CFR Part: 72
CFR Title: 10

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for the proposed foundation loading. ( e ) In an evaluation of alternative sites, those which require a minimum of engineered provisions to correct site deficiencies are preferred. Sites with unstable geologic characteristics should be avoided. ( f ) The design earthquake (DE) for use in the design of structures must be determined as follows: ( 1 ) For sites that have been evaluated under the criteria of appendix A of 10 CFR part 100 , the DE must be equivalent to the safe shutdown earthquake (SSE) for a nuclear power plant. ( 2 ) Regardless of the results of the investigations anywhere in the continental U.S., the DE must have a value for the horizontal ground motion of no less than 0.10 g with the appropriate response spectrum.