Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 352cca3a-8b72-4ad0-be8a-f7d4da401a70
Document Type: srp
Title: GEOLOGIC CHARACTERIZATION INFORMATION
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1331/ML13316C067.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.5.1
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ect the design and operation of the proposed facility have been adequately investigated and characterized. Application of 10 CFR 100.23(c) requires that the geologic and seismic characteristics of the site and its environs be investigated in sufficient scope and detail to permit an adequate evaluation of the proposed site; provide sufficient information to support estimates of the SSE ground motion; and permit adequate engineering solutions to actual or potential geologic and seismic effects at the proposed site. Further, 10 CFR 100.23(c) specifies that all geologic and seismic factors that might affect design and operation of the proposed nuclear power plant must be investigated. Application of 10 CFR 100.23(d) requires that the geologic and seismic siting factors considered for design include a determination of the potential for surface tectonic and non-tectonic deformations. 2.5.1-9 Revision 5 – July 2014 III. REVIEW PROCEDURES The procedures outlined below are used to review ESP, CP, OL applications and COL applications that do not reference an ESP to determine whether geologic and seismic information for the proposed site meets the Subsection II, ‘Acceptance Criteria’ of this SRP section. As applicable, reviews of COLs include a determination on whether the content of technical specifications related to continued seismic surveillance is acceptable and whether the technical specifications reflect consideration of any unique geologic and seismic conditions that have been identified. For deviations from these acceptance criteria, the staff should review the applicant's evaluation of how the proposed alternatives provide an acceptable method of complying with the relevant NRC requirements identified in Subsection II, ‘Acceptance Criteria.’ Review Process During the regulatory review process, the reviewer follows specific regulatory requirements promulgated in the Code of Federal Regulations, the regulatory guidance and the acceptance criteria in this SRP.