Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 97588fc2-97f1-4bfd-9000-7ecd777477d4
Document Type: srp
Title: -
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1900/ML19009A314.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.5.3
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tion referencing an ESP to determine that sufficient information is provided to demonstrate that the design of the facility falls within the site characteristics and design parameters specified in the ESP as applicable to this SRP section. In accordance with 10 CFR 52.79(b)(2), if the design parameters of the facility do not fall within the site characteristics, the application shall include a request for a variance from the ESP that complies with the requirements of 10 CFR 52.39 and 10 CFR 52.93, “Exemptions and variances.” In the absence of certain circumstances, such as a compliance or adequate protection issue, 10 CFR 52.39, precludes the staff from imposing new site characteristics, design parameters, or terms and conditions on the ESP at the COL stage. Consequently, a COL application referencing an ESP need not include a re-investigation of the site characteristics that have previously been accepted in the referenced ESP. However, long-term environmental changes and changes to the region resulting from human activities or natural causes might introduce changes to the site characteristics that are relevant to the design basis. Therefore, in accordance with 10 CFR 52.6, the applicant or licensee is responsible for identifying changes of which it is aware, that would satisfy the criteria specified in 10 CFR 52.39. Information provided by the applicant in accordance with 10 CFR 52.6(b) will be addressed by the staff during the review of a