Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: db0c5d18-2d27-4720-8935-40b402e52f9a
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Guidance for a Technology-Inclusive, Risk-Informed, and Performance-Based Methodology to Inform the Licensing Basis and Content of Applications for Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Non-Light Water Reactors + HISTORY - HISTORY 05/2019 – Issued DG-1353 , Proposed Revision 0
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1831/ML18312A242.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.233
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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 Applicants and Licensees Non-LWR applicants and licensees may voluntarily11 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. Non-LWR 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.” Non-LWR licensees may also 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. Because this guidance applies only to non-LWRs and not to power reactors that are LWRs, the NRC staff does not expect any existing licensee to use or commit to using the guidance in this RG. 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 which would require the use of this RG. Examples of such unplanned NRC regulatory actions include issuance of an order requiring the use of the RG, requests for information under 10 CFR 50.54(f) as to whether a licensee intends to commit to use of this RG, generic communication, or promulgation of a rule requiring the use of this RG without further backfit consideration. During regulatory discussions on plant specific operational issues, the staff may discuss with licensees various actions consistent with staff