ML20192A137
| ML20192A137 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 07/14/2020 |
| From: | Keith Hoffman NRC/NRR/DNRL |
| To: | |
| Rezai A, 301-415-1328 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML20192A137 (8) | |
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10 CFR 50.55a Rulemaking Update Keith Hoffman Division of New and Renewed Licenses Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation July 14, 2020
Two Ongoing Rulemakings
- 1. Proposed Rule: Incorporate by reference RG 1.84, Rev. 39, ASME Section III Code Cases RG 1.147, Rev. 20, ASME Section XI Code Cases RG 1.192, Rev 4, ASME OM Code Code Cases (RIN 3150-AJ94, Docket ID NRC-2017-0025)
- 2. Proposed Rule: Incorporate by reference ASME 2019 BPV & 2020 OM Code Editions (RIN 3150-AK22, Docket ID NRC-2017-0290) 2
Rulemaking Process 3
Final Rule Proposed Rule Regulatory (Technical)
Basis Identify need for rulemaking It has been NRCs practice to use ASME codes to establish requirements for nuclear power plants.
- Foundation of effective rulemaking
- Draft rule text
- Public meeting
- 75 day public comment period (typically)
- Final rule text Opportunities for public participation 3
IBR 2015 - 2017 Editions IBR Code Case RGs
ASME Code Case Rulemaking Scope/Schedule
- Proposed rule to be published October 2020
- Target date to publish final rule December 2021
- Public comments can be viewed at the docket
- www.regulations.gov, Docket ID (NRC-2017-0025) 48
ASME 2019 BPV - 2020 OM Editions RulemakingSchedule
- Target date to publish proposed rule is December 2020
- Target date to publish final rule is February 2022
- Public comments can be viewed at the docket
- www.regulations.gov, Docket ID (NRC-2018-0290) 5
Scope of ASME 2019 BPV 2020 OM Editions Rulemaking
Questions & Comments 7
Acronyms ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers CFR Code of Federal Regulations FR Federal Register IBR Incorporation by Reference ISI Inservice Inspection IST Inservice Testing NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission RG Regulatory Guide RIN Regulation Identifier Number 8