ML20141J529

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Proposed Rule 10CFR50 & 73, Frequency of Reviews & Audits for Emergency Preparedness Programs,Safeguards Contingency Plans & Security Programs for Nuclear Power Reactors (PRM 50-59 & PRM 50-60)
ML20141J529
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Issue date: 07/30/1997
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NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
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ML20141J449 List:
References
CCS, PR-970730, NUDOCS 9708200089
Download: ML20141J529 (2)


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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 10 CFR Parts 50 and 73 RIN 3150 AF63

Frequency of Reviews and Audits for Emergency Preparedness Programs, l

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AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

SUMMARY

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend its regulations to change the frequency of licensees' independent reviews and audits of their emergency preparedness programs, safeguards contingency. plans.

and security programs. This amendment-is being proposed in response to petitions for rulemaking submitted by Vi,'ginia Power Company. Specifically, instead of conducting reviews every 12 months, as is currently required, the proposed amendment would require nuclear-power reactor-licensees.to conduct-program reviews and audits in response to program performance indicators, or after a significant change in personnel, procedures, equipment, or facilities, but in no case less frequently than every 24 months. -

DATES: Submit comments [ insert date 75 days after publication in the Federal Register), Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so.-but the Commission is able to assure consideration only for comments received on or before this date.

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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 10 CFR Parts 50 and 73 RIN 3150 AF63 Frequency of Reviews and Audits for Emergency Preparedness Programs, Safeguards Contingency Plans, and Security Programs For Nuclear Power Reactors (PRM 50-59 and PRM 50 60)

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Comission.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

SUMMARY

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend its regulations to change the frequency of licensees' independent reviews and audits of their emergency preparedness programs, safeguards contingency plans, and security programs, This amendment is being proposed in response to petitions for rulemaking submitted by Virginia Power Company, Specifically, instead of conducting reviews every 12 months, as is currently required the proposed amendment would require nuclear power reactor licensees to conduct program reviews and audits in response to program performance indicators, or after a significant change in personnel, procedures, equipment, or facilities.

but in no case less frequently than every 24 months.

DATES: Submit comments [ insert date 75 days after publication in the Federal Register). Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the Comission is able to assure consideration only for coments received on or before this date.

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