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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in the application, including the FSAR, which is a variance from the ESP. In addition, 10 CFR 51.50(c)(1)(i) requires the ER to contain information to demonstrate that the design of the facility falls within the site characteristics and design parameters specified in the ESP. Therefore, the ER should analyze the environmental impact of the variance. Sections C.1.7 and C.2.14 contain explanatory information and guidance on this topic. Exemptions from the Regulations A COL applicant’s intended departure from the referenced DC may constitute an exemption from NRC regulations as discussed in the appendices to 10 CFR Part 52 that contain the DCR that would require an exemption request. In addition, a COL applicant may request an exemption from one or more of the requirements of 10 CFR Part 52, as provided in 10 CFR 52.7. COL applicants should discuss any departure from the referenced certified design that requires an exemption in the section of the FSAR that corresponds to the DCD section in which the topic is presented. The COL applicant should include sufficient information for the NRC staff to resolve all safety and security issues related to the exemption and to determine the regulatory basis for the exemption, as described in 10 CFR 52.93. DG-1325, Page-56 Further, COL applicants should understand that the NRC staff regards an exemption from the referenced certified design as a potential critical path item in the review of a COLA. Accordingly, the COL applicant should inform the NRC of its intent to request exemptions, including the number and nature of these exemptions, during preapplication interactions. Sections C.1.7 and C.2.14 contain additional and guidance on this topic. Evaluation against the Standard Review Plan and Regulatory Guides Standard Review Plan The regulation in 10 CFR 52.79(a)(41) requires that COL applicants evaluate the facility against the SRP revision that is in effect 6 months before the docket date of the application. The evaluation