Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: ed595a39-2817-46a5-93dd-476899712ff9
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: 10/2017 (Rev. 5)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1720/ML17207A293.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.28
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ved QA programs. For additional information, see Information Notice (IN) 86-21, “Recognition of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Accreditation Program for N Stamp Holders,” dated March 31, 1986 (Ref. 18). RG 1.28, Page 10 D. IMPLEMENTATION The purpose of this section is to provide information on how nuclear licensees and applicants1 may use this guide and information regarding the NRC’s plans for using this RG. In addition, it describes how the NRC staff complies with 10 CFR 50.109, “Backfitting,” and any applicable finality provisions in 10 CFR Part 52. Use by Nuclear Licensees and Applicants Nuclear licensees and applicants may voluntarily2 use the guidance in this document to demonstrate compliance with the underlying NRC regulations. Methods or solutions that differ from those described in this RG may be deemed acceptable if they provide sufficient basis and information for the NRC staff to verify that the proposed alternative demonstrates compliance with the appropriate NRC regulations. Current licensees may continue to use guidance the NRC found acceptable for complying with the identified regulations as long as their current licensing basis remains unchanged. Licensees may use the information in this RG for actions that do not require NRC review and approval, such as changes to a facility design under 10 CFR 50.59, “Changes, Tests and Experiments.” Licensees may use the information in this RG or applicable parts to resolve regulatory or inspection issues. Use by NRC Staff The NRC staff does not intend or approve any imposition or backfitting of the guidance in this RG. The NRC staff does not expect any existing licensee to use or commit to using the guidance in this RG, unless the licensee makes a change to its licensing basis. The NRC staff does not expect or plan to request licensees to voluntarily adopt this RG to resolve a generic regulatory issue. The NRC staff does not expect or plan to initiate NRC regulatory action that would