Energia i regulacje · 9.05.2002
Proposed Generic Communication (TAC No. MB2788); Control Room Envelope Habitability
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to issue a generic letter concerning control room envelope (CRE) habitability determination. The purpose of the proposed generic letter is to: (1) Alert addressees to findings at U.S. power reactor facilities that suggest that CRE licensing and design bases, and applicable regulatory requirements may not be met, and that a technical specification surveillance requirement may not be adequate to verify CRE operability, (2) emphasize the importance of reliable, comprehensive surveillance testing to verify CRE habitability, and (3) request addressees to submit information that demonstrates that the CRE at each of their respective facilities complies with the current licensing and design basis and applicable regulatory requirements, and that suitable design, maintenance and testing control measures are in place for maintaining this compliance. The NRC is seeking comment from interested parties regarding both the technical and regulatory aspects of the proposed generic letter, presented under the Supplementary Information heading. The NRC will consider comments received from interested parties in the final evaluation of the proposed ge