Nuclear regulatory commission usnrc as a direct result of the fukushima daiichi accident. The code is written by us nuclear regulatory commission nrc and has 18 criteria. This part prescribes rules applicable to all persons in the united states governing domestic licensing of byproduct material under the atomic energy act of 1954, as amended 68 stat. Seismic considerations for the transition break size. Guidelines for inservice testing at nuclear power plants. Medical administration of radiation and radioactive materials 10 cfr 20, 35 superceded by 20022 and 20052 pdf, docx 19961. Current version available based on modeling approaches developed in 1960s1970s, use dose factors from icrp2, circa late 1950s. Nuclear regulatory commission nrc discusses the applicable regulations for the inservice testing ist of pumps and valves and the examination and testing of dynamic restraints snubbers at commercial nuclear power plants.
The attached document is a reference for the material covered in chapter 6 of this book. Appendix s to part 50 earthquake engineering criteria for nuclear power plants. Title 10 of the code of federal regulations is one of fifty titles comprising the united states code of federal regulations cfr, containing the principal set of rules and regulations issued by federal agencies regarding nuclear energy. Pursuant to the national environmental policy act of 1969 and the united states nuclear regulatory commissions regulations in appendix m to 10 cfr part 50 and 10 cfr part 51, notice is hereby given that part ii of the final environmental statement related to the generic considerations of siting and operation of floating nuclear power plants in the coastal waters of. Jul, 2016 it has been over 40 years since the fire at browns ferry.
Appropriate nuclear regulatory commission regional office listed in appendix a means. Every applicant for a manufacturing license under part 52 of this chapter is required by the provisions of 10 cfr 52. A state need not adopt a specific regulation if the state has no licensees that would be subject to that regulation. Below is the current text of title 10 cfr part 50, appendix b as published by the us federal government. Every applicant for a construction permit is required by the provisions of 50. Title 10 of the code of federal regulations wikipedia. Compiled from requirements in title 10 of the us code of federal regulations as codified on december 31, 1991, author collins, m. Appendixes lm to part 50 reserved appendix n to part 50 standardization of nuclear power plant designs.
The nrc position on rtd cross calibration in nuclear power plants is provided in a public document, a copy of which is attached in this appendix. Regulatory perspectives on asme om code, mandatory. This course is designed to provide an overview of nuclear lead auditor requirements stated in 10 cfr 50 appendix b and asme nqa1. The nrc disagrees that a drawing of the ctf or more design details are necessary. Clarification of decommissioning funding requirements 10 cfr 30, 40, 70 pdf, docx 19957. Explanation of 10cfr50 appendix b quality assurance. Federal register incorporation by reference of american. Code of federal regulations, title 30, mineral resources, part 700end, revised as of july 1, 2019 cfr title 30 pt 700end. It does not represent an official, legal, nor complete interpretation of the standard. Publication of the 2014 edition of the asme om code begins the nrc rulemaking process to modify 10 cfr 50. Appendix 1a, general comparison of the scope of us nrc 10. While t hese are maximumallowablelimits, youremployershouldalso keep. These regulations dictate the exacting standards for disclosure, safety, documentation, planning, traceability, and robust quality systems when providing material or services to the nuclear supply chain.
The requirements of this section are applicable during all conditions of plant operation, including normal shutdown operations. The evaluation performed by the auditing company came to. See sa200, compatibility categories, and health and safety identification for nrc regulations and other. What are the code of federal regulations also referred to as the cfrs. Americas nuclear energy industry is taking off and arsenal consulting is ready to help suppliers meet the growing demand for components and services that meet the industrys unique requirements. These regulations dictate the exacting standards for disclosure, safety, documentation, planning, traceability, and robust quality systems when providing.
The bracket around a compatibility category designation means that the section may have been adopted elsewhere in a state rules and it is not necessary to adopt it again. The role of the nrc in license renewals international. Appendix c quantities of licensed materials requiring labeling a appendix d united states nuclear regulatory commission offices. Appendix f regulator and industry actions in the united states. Availability of nrc final environmental statement for the. Every applicant for a design approval or design certification under part 52 of this chapter is required by the provisions of 10 cfr 52. Nuclear regulatory commission nrc is issuing for public comment draft regulatory guide dg, dg34, guidance for implementation of 10 cfr 50. By now have all us nuclear plants been fully upgraded to meet the more exacting fire protection standards specified in 10 cfr part 50 appendix r. Webinar nrc reporting requirements in part 21 72815. Btp is an appendix to chapter 7 of nrc s nureg0800. The code of federal regulations cfr is an annual codification of the general and permanent rules of the executive departments and agencies of the federal government published by the office of the federal register ofr in the national archives and records administration nara in the federal register. No material surveillance program is required for reactor vessels for which it can be conservatively demonstrated by analytical methods applied to experimental data and tests performed on comparable vessels, making appropriate allowances for all uncertainties in the measurements, that the peak neutron fluence at the end of the design life of the vessel will not exceed 10 17 ncm 2 e 1 mev. The application for authorization must describe the need for the higher apf and demonstrate that the. Icrp2 recommendations, 1959 appendix i icrp26 recommendations, 1977 10 cfr 20 icrp60 recommendations, 1990 decommissioning.
Nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b nuclear quality assurance. Can an airliner crash into a nuclear plant compromise defense in depth and result in nuclear fuel melt. Trigger list items are controlled in part by the nrc in accordance with its exportimport rule codified at 10 cfr part 110 for nuclear material, nuclear reactors and equipment, nonnuclear material for reactors, and certain components for sensitive facilities, as listed in the appendices to part. Nuclear regulatory commission nrc has been considering revision of the regulatory requirements for the emergency core cooling system eccs. The esp process was established by the nuclear regulatory commission nrc to enable completion of the site evaluation component of nuclear power plant licensing under 10 cfr part 52 before a utility makes a decision to build a plant. Compatibility with the iaea superceded by 20041 pdf, docx 19962. Appendix r to part 50 fire protection program for nuclear power facilities operating prior to january 1, 1979. Home nrc library document collections nrc regulations 10 cfr part index appendix c to part 50a guide for the financial data and related information required to establish financial qualifications for construction permits and combined licenses.
Appendixes op to part 50 reserved appendix q to part 50 preapplication early. The evaluation performed by the auditing company came to conclusion that the q uality assurance program of. United states nuclear regulatory commission form 3 that is specified in 10 code of federal regulations part 30. The ctf does not include 10 cfr part 50 controlled structures such as the fuel handling building or reactor building. We provide the expertise your company needs to be able to meet the requirements of asme nqa1, 10 cfr 50 appendix b, and ansi n45. In the beginning of the commercial nuclear power age which dates to 1956, when the first 10 cfr 50 regulations appeared in the federal register, the 50. For purposes of applying the appendix a criteria, tangible net worth must be calculated to exclude all intangible assets and the net book value of the nuclear facility and site, and total net worth, which may include intangible assets, must be calculated to exclude the net. The rule made three main changes to the 10 cfr 50 regulation. Appendix 1a, general comparison of the scope of us nrc. The historm 100 cask system is approved for use under the general license provisions of 10 cfr part 72. United states nuclear regulatory commission washington, dc 205550001 nrc form 3. Guide to nrc reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Appendix 1a, general comparison of the scope of us nrc 10 cfr.
The nrc may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of. The code of federal regulations cfr is an annual codification of the general and permanent rules of the executive departments and agencies of the federal government published by the office of the federal register ofr in the national archives and records administration nara in the federal. Regulatory perspectives on asme om code, mandatory appendix. It is available in digital and printed form, and can be referenced online using the electronic code of federal regulations ecfr. This is provided through direct classroom instruction of nuclear lead auditor requirements, shared experiences illustrated by instructors and nuclear. As discussed in the implementation section of this dg, the nrc has no current intention to impose the dg, if finalized, on current holders of 10 cfr part 50 operating licenses, 10 cfr part 52, subpart b, c, e, or f approvals, 10 cfr part 70 licenses, or 10 cfr part 72 licenses. Trigger list items are controlled in part by the nrc in accordance with its exportimport rule codified at 10 cfr part 110 for nuclear material, nuclear reactors and equipment, nonnuclear material for reactors, and certain components for sensitive facilities, as listed in. Appendix b to part 50quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants. In laymans terms, we call the 10cfr50 appendix b code. Apr 22, 2010 every applicant for a design approval or design certification under part 52 of this chapter is required by the provisions of 10 cfr 52. To pass the financial test, the parent company must meet the criteria of either paragraph a. Nrc currently anticipates that mandatory appendix iv will first appear in the 2014 edition of the asme om code.
Dec 19, 2019 appendix b to part 50quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants. The department of environmental quality radioactive material license replaces nrc form 374, byproduct material license, as specified in 10 code of federal regulations part 30. Pursuant to the national environmental policy act of 1969 and the united states nuclear regulatory commissions regulations in appendix m to 10 cfr part 50 and 10 cfr part 51, notice is hereby given that part ii of the final environmental statement related to the generic considerations of siting and operation of floating nuclear power plants in the coastal waters of the atlantic. This appendix applies to licensed nuclear power electric generating stations that were operating prior to january 1, 1979, except to the extent set forth in 50. Mary drouin senior program manager division of risk assessment, performance and reliability branch defenseindepth is a central theme in the nrcs regulatory oversight of the nuclear power industry. Asme has recently approved mandatory appendix iv, revision 0. This nureg report replaces revision 0 and revision 1 to nureg1482 and is applicable, unless stated otherwise, to editions and addenda up to the 2004 edition including 2005 and 2006 addendas to the american society of mechanical engineers asme code for operation and maintenance of nuclear power plants om code, that are incorporated by. If specific questions arise, the standard itself and regulatory guide 8. As our agency historian, tom wellock, discussed in mondays post, the concept of defenseindepth emerged during the trench warfare of world war i. Permits to construct and licenses to operate nuclear power reactors of identical design at multiple sites. The document in this appendix was retrieved from the nrcs website.