Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: de2a6863-3e00-4ade-b40d-9f1371ed9734
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Power Levels of Nuclear Power Plants (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1221/ML12216A005.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.49
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uences of accidents. 3. Analyses of the possible offsite radiological consequences of postulated design-basis accidents made to demonstrate acceptability of the site in accordance with 10 CFR Part 100 should be performed for an assum- ed core power level equal to 1.02 times the proposed licensed power level or may, at an applicant's discretion, be made at a higher power level, not to exceed 4100 megawatts thermal. Analyses made at an assumed core power level greater than 1.02 times the proposed licensed power level should be regarded as supporting operation of the facility at a proposed licensed core power level no greater than 3800 megawatts thermal. 1.49-2