Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues Final Interim Staff Guidance on Winter Precipitation Loads for Seismic Category I Structures

Summary

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released its Final Interim Staff Guidance (ML091490565) to clarify how to assess normal and extreme winter precipitation loads on the roofs of Seismic Category I nuclear power plant structures, aiming to facilitate timely implementation of current guidance and review of applications for new licenses.