Document: 10 CFR Part 52
Document ID: 86208c8b-9477-4bd4-a439-dcf464db1ea9
Document Type: cfr
Title: Finality of standard design certifications.
Source: 10 CFR Part 52
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-52/section-52.63
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Chapter: 
Section ID: 52.63
CFR Part: 52
CFR Title: 10

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license is under consideration. ( ii ) The rulemaking procedures for changes under § 52.63(a)(1) must provide for notice and opportunity for public comment. ( 3 ) Any modification the NRC imposes on a design certification rule under paragraph (a)(1) of this section will be applied to all plants referencing the certified design, except those to which the modification has been rendered technically irrelevant by action taken under paragraphs (a)(4) or (b)(1) of this section. ( 4 ) The Commission may not impose new requirements by plant-specific order on any part of the design of a specific plant referencing the design certification rule if that part was approved in the design certification while a design certification rule is in effect under § 52.55 or § 52.61 , unless: ( i ) A modification is necessary to secure compliance with the Commission's regulations applicable and in effect at the time the certification was issued, or to assure adequate protection of the public health and safety or the common defense and security; and ( ii ) Special circumstances as defined in 10 CFR 52.7 are present. In addition to the factors listed in § 52.7 , the Commission shall consider whether the special circumstances which § 52.7 requires to be present outweigh any decrease in safety that may result from the reduction in standardization caused by the plant-specific order. ( 5 ) Except as provided in 10 CFR 2.335 , in making the findings required for issuance of a combined license, construction permit, operating license, or manufacturing license, or for any hearing under § 52.103 , the Commission shall treat as resolved those matters resolved in connection with the issuance or renewal of a design certification rule. ( b ) ( 1 ) An applicant or licensee who references a design certification rule may request an exemption from one or more elements of the certification information. The Commission may grant such a request only if it determines that the exemption will comply with the