Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 12dd3f35-6baa-4f6a-8372-84c90ef96a91
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Test Documentation for Digital Computer Software Used in Safety Systems of Nuclear Power Plants + HISTORY - HISTORY 08/2012 – DG-1207 , Proposed Revision 1 08/1996 – DG-1056 , Proposed Revision 0 (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0833/ML083370243.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.170
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ees may find it useful. (6) Annex F, “Independence,” very briefly discusses the independence of testing groups from development groups. Although the NRC does not endorse this annex, applicants and licensees may find it useful. (7) Annex G, “Examples of Tailoring Documentation Contents,” describes how other software documentation may cover various testing documents, such as configuration management documentation, project plans, and quality assurance and development DG-1207, Page 11 documents. The NRC does not endorse this annex because it provides examples instead of regulatory guidelines. The NRC permits the repackaging of document contents, as described here, provided that no information is lost. (8) Annex H, “Guidelines for Compliance with IEEE/EIA Std. 12207.1-1997,” is not endorsed by the NRC because the staff has not reviewed IEEE/Electronic Industries Association (EIA) Std. 12207.1-1997, “Industry Implementation of International Standard ISO/IEC 12207:1995 (ISO/IEC 12207) Standard for Information Technology- Software Life Cycle Processes-Life Cycle Data,” issued April 1998 (Ref. 17) for endorsement. D. IMPLEMENTATION The purpose of this section is to provide information on how applicants and licensees2 may use this guide and information regarding the NRC’s plans for using this regulatory guide. In addition, it describes how the NRC staff complies with the Backfit Rule (10 CFR 50.109) and any applicable finality provisions in 10 CFR Part 52. Use by Applicants and Licensees Applicants and licensees may voluntarily3 use the guidance in this document to demonstrate compliance with the underlying NRC regulations. Methods or solutions that differ from those described in this regulatory guide 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