Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 96ecfd93-e64a-4f35-93fe-d3b95daac61d
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants + HISTORY –HISTORY 06/2018 – DG-1336 , Proposed Revision 4 09/2011 – DG-1278 , Proposed Revision 3 08/1996 – DG-1051 , Proposed Revision 2 06/1994 – DG-1031, Proposed Revision 1 11/1992 – DG-1020, Proposed Revision 0 (Rev. 4)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1812/ML18129A080.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.160
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��Requirements for Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants,” of Title 10, of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, “Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities” (10 CFR Part 50) (Ref. 1). Applicability This RG applies to applicants for and holders of nuclear power plant operating licensees under 10 CFR Part 50, and applicants and holders of combined licenses under 10 CFR Part 52, “Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants” (Ref. 2). Applicable Orders and Regulation • EA 12-049, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Effective Immediately), (March 12, 2012) (Ref. 3). • 10 CFR 50.34(b)(6)(iv) requires each application for an operating license to include a final safety analysis report that includes plans for conduct of normal operations, including maintenance, surveillance, and periodic testing of structures, systems, and components. • 10 CFR 50.65, “Requirements for Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants,” requires that each holder of an operating license for a nuclear power plant under 10 CFR Part 50 and each holder of a combined license under 10 CFR Part 52 (after the Commission makes the finding under 10 CFR 52.103(g)), shall monitor DG-1336, Page 2 the performance or condition of structures, systems, or components, against licensee- established goals, in a manner sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that these structures, systems, and components are capable of fulfilling their intended functions. These goals shall be established commensurate with safety and, where practical, take into account industry-wide operating experience. When the performance or condition of a structure, system, or component does not meet established goals, appropriate corrective action shall be taken. For a nuclear power plant for which the licensee has submitted the certifications