Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: e1a28538-35cc-4fc2-ab12-2e1d95830205
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Acceptability of ASME Code, Section XI, Division 2, Requirements for RIM Programs for NPPs, for Non-LWRs
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2112/ML21120A185.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-05
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Section ID: RG-1.246
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ew and approval. Inputs to the methodology (e.g., different inspection techniques, changes in inspection frequency, etc.) are not considered methodology changes. • Alternatives to ASME Code, Section XI, Division 2 as endorsed with conditions by this RG, should be submitted to the NRC for review and approval. • Use of volumetric and surface examination in lieu of leak testing for areas affected by repair/replacement activities, under paragraph RIM-4.2.4, is not endorsed by the NRC and should be submitted for review and approval obtained before placing systems into service. • RIM program changes involving alternate examination methods developed under ASME Code, Section XI, Division 2, Appendix A, should be submitted for review and approval before use. • If the applicable temperatures for a component exceed the temperature ranges allowed in ASME Code, Section III, Division 1, the applicant or licensee will need to establish the flaw evaluation acceptance criteria and submit to the NRC for review and approval. • Changes to the schedule for submitting OARs and NIS-2 forms. The following should be submitted to the NRC for information as described below: • After NRC review and approval of the program, the licensee should notify the NRC for information of any RIM program changes. Notification is to be provided prior to the next refueling outage or within 3 years of making the change, whichever is less. • OARs and NIS-2 forms should be submitted for information either within 120 days of completion of an outage or according to an alternate schedule reviewed and approved in the license application. • Analytical evaluations of examination results should be submitted for information within 120 days of completion of an outage or within 120 days of the examination, as appropriate. 5. Use of ANDE-1-2015 is not endorsed by the NRC staff for the qualification of inspection personnel. Standard ANSI/ASNT-CP-189 should be used as provided in ASME Code, Section XI,