Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: b143ccef-ed08-482d-bc4b-b4e012328090
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Applications for Nuclear Power Plants (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1523/ML15233A056.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.206
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r Revision This revision of the guide (Revision 1) reflects lessons learned about the review of large light-water nuclear power plant applications under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, “Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants,” since the initial issuance of RG 1.206 in June 2007. As such, it satisfies the two remaining action items from NRC’s April 2013 Lessons Learned Report (Ref. 26) by 1) revising RG 1.206 to reflect lessons learned and 2) incorporating DC/COL ISG11, “Finalizing Licensing Basis Information”, (Ref. 27) in the revised RG 1.206. In addition, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has adjusted the scope of this RG in response to these lessons learned as described below. Background The staff has expanded the scope of this revision beyond COLAs addressed in RG 1.206 Revision 0 to more explicitly address the current application process related to applications for design certifications (DCs), ESPs, and LWAs, as well as other applicable NRC regulations referenced in 10 CFR Part 52 (e.g., portions of 10 CFR Part 50, and 10 CFR Part 51). The RG provides more integrated guidance on the overall format and content for COLAs and DC and ESP applications. The guidance conforms with that given in other RGs pertaining to nuclear power plant licensing and operation. Consistent with RG 1.206, Revision 0, this revision does not cover additional processes in Subpart E, “Standard Design Approvals,” and Subpart F, “Manufacturing Licenses,” of 10 CFR Part 52. In addition, the NRC staff believes that several of the topics discussed in this RG may be used in applications for any type of power reactor technology. Another major change from RG 1.206 Revision 0 is the removal of a description of the technical information to be included in the SAR. There is substantial overlap between RG 1.206, Revision 0, and NUREG-0800, SARs Safety Analysis Reports which contains guidance for the NRC staff to