Energia i regulacje · 31/07/1997

Frequency of Reviews and Audits for Emergency Preparedness Programs, Safeguards Contingency Plans, and Security Programs For Nuclear Power Reactors

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend its regulations to change the frequency of licensees' independent reviews and audits of their emergency preparedness programs, safeguards contingency plans, and security programs. This amendment is being proposed in response to petitions for rulemaking submitted by Virginia Power Company. Specifically, instead of conducting reviews every 12 months, as is currently required, the proposed amendment would require nuclear power reactor licensees to conduct program reviews and audits in response to program performance indicators, or after a significant change in personnel, procedures, equipment, or facilities, but in no case less frequently than every 24 months.