Energia i regulacje · 24.11.1999

Revised Criteria for Post Accident Sampling Systems

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering modifying its criteria for post accident sampling systems (PASS). The NRC has received two industry-developed topical reports which provide justification for removal of PASS from the licensing basis for nuclear power plants designed by Westinghouse and Combustion Engineering. The NRC generally agrees with the conclusions in these reports and is considering approving these reports. If the NRC approves these reports, nuclear power plant licensees will be able to reference the reports to support changes to their PASS, including the elimination of the system. The NRC is requesting public comment on this pending action. In particular, the NRC is seeking comment on whether the elimination of information obtained from radionuclide sampling from PASS may affect offsite emergency response organizations ability to respond to an accident.