Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 5810150e-ee20-4cd1-b72f-6e918a603f73
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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ferencing an ESP would have a significant portion, if not all, of the site characteristics already reviewed by the NRC before submitting the COLA. With some limited exceptions, the NRC does not intend for a COL applicant to resubmit information previously submitted and reviewed. Accordingly, the COLA would include the remaining portions of the facility design and site characteristics information that require review. For example, 10 CFR 52.79(b) specifies the FSAR content if the COLA references an ESP, and 10 CFR 52.79(d) specifies the FSAR content if the COLA references a DC. If the referenced ESP or DC application is under concurrent review, a COL cannot be issued until the ESP has been finalized or the DC has been certified (or both). Harmonization with International Standards The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has established a series of safety guides and standards constituting a high level of safety for protecting people and the environment. IAEA safety guides present international good practices and increasingly reflect best practices to help users striving to achieve high levels of safety. The NRC was involved in the development of the original IAEA Safety Guide No. GS-G-4.1, “Format and Content of the Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants,” DG-1325, Page-11 issued May 2004, (Ref. 31) and has provided significant input into IAEA’s efforts on a revision of that guide, which is currently under development. This RG contains principles similar to those in IAEA Safety Guide No. GS-G-4.1. The revision of GS-G-4.1 that is under development was developed using insights from both RG 1.70 and RG 1.206, as well as the SRP. DG-1325, Page-12 C. STAFF REGULATORY GUIDANCE This section provides guidance on the format and content of applications for nuclear power plants submitted to the NRC under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52. C.1 Application Format and Content Each application under 10 CFR Part 52 shall comply with