Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: c5da9adb-ab27-4695-99d7-12432175e5c4
Document Type: srp
Title: and Reference 3).
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0707/ML070730464.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.5.2
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Regulatory Guide 1.208, “A Performance-Based Approach to Define Site-Specific Earthquake Ground Motion” (Reference 12), describes methods acceptable for (1) conducting geologic, geophysical, seismologic, and geotechnical investigations; (2) identifying and characterizing seismic sources; (3) performing PSHA; (4) determining seismic wave transmission characteristics of soil and rock sites; and (5) determining site-specific, performance-based earthquake ground motion leading to establishing an GMRS. This regulatory guide offers an alternative to Regulatory Guide 1.165 for satisfying requirements of 10 CFR 100.23. Regulatory Guide 1.132, "Site Investigations for Foundations of Nuclear Power Plants” (Reference 13), describes geotechnical site investigations that enable evaluation of site safety in relation to performance of foundations and earthworks under anticipated loading conditions, including earthquakes. This regulatory guide provides general guidance and recommendations for developing site-specific investigative programs as well as specific guidance for conducting subsurface investigations. 2.5.1-6 Revision 4 - March 2007 Regulatory Guide 1.138, “Laboratory Investigations of Soils for Engineering Analysis and Design of Nuclear Power Plants “ (Reference 14), describes laboratory investigations and testing practices acceptable for determining soil and rock properties and characteristics necessary for engineering analysis and design of foundations and earthworks for nuclear power plants. Regulatory Guide 1.198, “Procedures and Criteria for Assessing Seismic Soil Liquefaction at Nuclear Power Plant Sites” (Reference 15), describes acceptable methods for evaluating potential for earthquake-induced instability of soils resulting from liquefaction and consequent strength degradation. Regulatory Guide 4.7, "General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations" (Reference 16), discusses major site characteristics related to public health and safety