Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: acab976c-e936-49be-8c59-865767973599
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Guidance for a Technology-Inclusive Content of Application Methodology to Inform the Licensing Basis and Content of Applications for Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Non-Light-Water Reactors (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2319/ML23194A194.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-09
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Section ID: RG-1.253
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n approach that is acceptable to the staff of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for using a technology-inclusive content-of-application methodology to inform specific portions of the safety analysis report (SAR) included as part of a non- light-water reactor (non-LWR) license application. Specifically, this RG endorses the methodology described in Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 21-07, Revision 1, “Technology Inclusive Guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors, Safety Analysis Report Content: For Applicants Using the NEI 18-04 Methodology” issued February 2022 (Ref. 1), with clarifications and additions, where applicable, as one acceptable process for use in developing certain portions of the SAR for an application for a non-LWR construction permit (CP) or operating license (OL) under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, “Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities” (Ref. 2), or for a combined license (COL), manufacturing license (ML), standard design approval (SDA), or design certification (DC) under 10 CFR Part 52, “Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants” (Ref. 3). As of the date of this RG, the NRC is developing a rule to amend Parts 50 and 52 (RIN 3150-Al66). The NRC staff notes this RG may need to be updated to conform to changes to Parts 50 and 52, if any, adopted through that rulemaking. Further, as of the date of this RG, the NRC is developing an optional performance-based, technology-inclusive regulatory framework for licensing nuclear power plants designated as 10 CFR Part 53, “Licensing and Regulation of Advanced Nuclear Reactors,” (RIN 3150-AK31) and anticipates that this RG will be updated after promulgation of those regulations to address content of application considerations specific to the licensing processes in this framework. Applicability This RG applies to designers of non-LWRs and applicants for permits, licenses, certifications, and approvals under 10 CFR