Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 81395c8e-49df-441c-b98a-8ae655d174db
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Nuclear Power Reactors (Rev. 7)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2401/ML24019A202.pdf
Revision Date: 2025-03
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Section ID: RG-1.101
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plans. In October 1981, the NRC endorsed NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, Revision 1, in RG 1.101, Revision 2, including guidance in Appendix 1 to NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 that became the primary standard for the NRC’s review of EAL schemes. As the industry gained experience with the implementation and use of EAL schemes, the industry issued revised guidance documents on EAL scheme development to reflect lessons learned. The industry-developed guidance built upon and enhanced the foundation set forth in NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1. In December 2019, the NRC published Revision 2 of NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, which integrated nearly 35 years of lessons learned in radiological emergency preparedness and consolidated and clarified previous guidance related to the development of emergency plans. The planning criteria and guidance contained in Revision 2 of NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 reflect changes to both NRC and FEMA regulations, guidance, policies, and doctrine, as well as advances in technology and best practices that occurred since the document was originally issued in 1980. The NRC staff considers these criteria and guidance to be acceptable methods for complying with the onsite and offsite emergency response planning standards in 10 CFR 50.47. DG-1423, Page 7 In addition, Revision 2 of NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 defines the review period for emergency preparedness program reviews conducted in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(t)(1) such that “12 months” in 10 CFR 50.54(t)(1) and “annual” in NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1 both mean 365 days. Thus, the program review should not exceed 365 days from the end date of the prior review to the completion of the next program review, which includes issuance of the review report. The requirement for all elements of the emergency preparedness program to be reviewed at least once every 24 months should not exceed 730 days from the end of the prior review to the completion of the next program review, which includes issuance of the review report. Background of