ML20087H850
| ML20087H850 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 05200001, 05200002 |
| Issue date: | 08/15/1995 |
| From: | Kansler M VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.) |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| References | |
| FRN-60FR17924, RULE-PR-52 60FR17924-00019, 60FR17924-19, NUDOCS 9508180222 | |
| Download: ML20087H850 (2) | |
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Dear Sir:
10 CFR PART 52 STANDARD DESIGN CERTIFICATION FOR THE U. S. ADVANCED BOILING WATER REACTOR DESIGN AND THE SYSTEM 80+ DESIGN PROPOSED RULE FEDERAL REGISTER / Vol. 60, No. 67 / APRIL 7,1995-/ p.17902 The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to approve by rulemaking standard design certifications for the U. S. Advanced Boiling Water Reactor design and the System 80+ design. The NRC is proposing to add new appendices to 10 CFR Part 52 for the design certifications. This action will allow applicants or licensees intending to construct and operate either of these designs to do so by referencing the appropriate proposed appendix.
The design certification rules are cornerstones of a new, more efficient licensing process which is critical to the continued viability of nuclear power in the United States. The rules seek to achieve the early resolution of safety issues, enhanced safety and reliability of future nuclear power plants, a more predictable and stable licensing process, and standardization of future plants. We strongly support the Commission's goals for the regulation. The NRC is to be commended for its efforts in developing this major licensing reform initiative.
We are It is vital that the regulations actually achieve the Commission's goals.
concerned that a number of stipulations in the proposed rule, contrary to the Commission's goals, introduce licensing uncertainties and unnecessary burdens on These concerns are articulated in detail in the Nuclear Energy future licensees.
Institute's (NEI) comment letter to the NRC on this subject. It is important that these issues be resolved. We fully endorse NEl's comments.
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