ML18177A264
| ML18177A264 | |
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| Issue date: | 06/20/2018 |
| From: | Robert Kahler Policy and Oversight Branch |
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| Download: ML18177A264 (12) | |
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Emergency Preparedness for Small Modular Reactors and Other New Technologies Rulemaking FEMA IX Workshop San Luis Obispo, CA June 20, 2018 Robert Kahler, Chief Policy and Oversight Branch Division of Preparedness and Response Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
EP Rulemaking for SMR/ONT
- Appendix E to Title 10 of Part 50 footnote states:
- NRC will evaluate EPZ size on a Case-by-Case basis if < 250MwT or Gas-cooled Rx 3
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Commission Directed Rulemaking
- Options for EP for SMR and ONT
- Approval for Rulemaking
- Rulemaking Plan Schedule
- Graded Approach to EP
- Commensurate with the radiological risk National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference April 17, 2018 4
- Develop a clear set of rules and guidance for SMRs and ONT Principle distance and to Principle of dose-at-distance and consequence-oriented approach to determine EPZ size Risk-Informed, Performance Based Technology Neutral or Inclusive EP Rulemaking for SMRs and ONT 5
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- Regulatory Basis provides
- policy and legal issues
- stakeholder interactions,
- lessons learned from recent licensing of large light water reactors
- next steps in the rulemaking process
- the elements for reasonable assurance determination of adequate protection of public health and safety.
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- Proposed Rule and Guidance:
- Performance-based, risk-informed
- Some capability based planning standards
- Consequence-oriented, graded-approach
- Technology-inclusive, but does not alter existing nuclear power reactor EP requirements
- Recognizes offsite response & preparedness 7
National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference April 17, 2018 EP Rulemaking for SMRs and ONT
Emergency Preparedness Rulemaking for SMR/ONT
- Proposed Rule would:
- Allow for smaller EPZ sizes than those for existing nuclear power reactors.
- Require analysis of accident spectrum and consequences.
- Require the use of performance indicators to monitor E-plan performance and trends
- NOT change the EPZs or EP requirements for existing nuclear power reactors.
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- Proposed Performance Measures:
- Event mitigation
- Protective actions,
- Communications,
- Command and control,
- Staffing, and
- Radiological assessment
- Proposed Guidance:
- General information (non-design specific) 9 Emergency Preparedness Rulemaking for SMR/ONT National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference April 17, 2018
EP SMR/ONT Rulemaking Schedule
- Regulatory Basis issued (ADAMS No.ML17206A265)
- November 2017
- Proposed Rule/Draft Regulatory Guidance
- Comment period 60 days -to be issued in January 2019
- Draft guidance will accompany the proposed rule
- Final Rule/Final Regulatory Guidance
- Target: Provide to the Commission February 2020 Rulemaking information
- RIN Number: 3150-AJ68
- www.Regulations.Gov
- Docket ID NRC-2015-0225 10 National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference April 17, 2018
EP Rulemaking Documents for SMR/ONT Rulemaking information
- RIN Number: 3150-AJ68
- www.Regulations.Gov
- Docket ID NRC-2015-0225
- Regulatory Basis ADAMS No. ML17206A265 11 National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference April 17, 2018
Contact Information Robert Kahler, Chief Policy and Oversight Branch, Division of Preparedness and Response, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response.
robert.kahler@nrc.gov (301) 287-3756 12 National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference April 17, 2018