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Dear Dr. Smith:
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I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future J nuclear power plants.
l Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory i Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the l nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory i stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR !
designs certified by the NRC_for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example: -
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency F. educed radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin Hore tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, det. ermine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
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% , , , , , #' MAR 2 61987 Dr. Robert L. Seale, Head Nuclear & Energy Engineering Department University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721
Dear Dr. Seale:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in i
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- MAR 2 61987 Dr. Michael A. Kay Reed Reactor Facility Reed College 3203 S.E. Woodstock Portland, OR 97202 i
Dear Dr. Kay:
j I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
i Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and 3
beyond.
j EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability j Reduced core melt frequency
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conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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MAR 2 61987 Dr. Terry Kammash Department of Nuclear Engineering University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Dear Dr. Kammash:
I am caking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite ,
safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
2-conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Nuclear Engineering Department Columbia University New York, NY 10027
Dear Dr. Havens:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
I 2-conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Dr. Kastenberg:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive St.mmary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
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Dear Dr. Thompson:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while ,
the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering l Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total l plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction !
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Dear Dr. Woodall:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the
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Dear Dr. Witzig:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
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Dear Dr. Wilson:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulator, process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for fu:,ure plants in terms of total plant configuration, aperating and performm.ce characteristics, construction schedule and constru:.i. ton verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under revtew by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Dear Dr. Williamson:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory
- stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
2-conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
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Dear Dr. Sasscer:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists
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Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin
- More tolerant of operating transients
- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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%*....# MAR 2 61987 Dr. Charles W. Terrell University of Oklahoma Aero. , Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering j AMNE, 865 Asp Avenue Norman, OK 73069 .
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- Reduced core melt frequency
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- More tolerant of operating transients j
- Reduced number of unplanned trips
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the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering t Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total l plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction ;
schedule and construction verification requirements.
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(*....,/ MAR L 61987 Dr. Jacob M. Abel Mechanical Engineering Department University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19174
Dear Dr. Abel:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
j EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists
) all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for exarrple:
Longer plant life l
Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
2 conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with i
the Requirenents Document Review.
Please direct your coments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Dr. Aronson:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am 11terested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by
- the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
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Dear Dr. Babb:
I am'taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Severaiyearsage,theUnitedStatesnuclearutilityindustry,representedby the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory
' ' Commission to participate in a'foint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nucl. ear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently,to enable the industry to create standardized LWR desigas certified,by,the NRC for construction and operation in the'1990's and beyond. ,
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and
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The Rev.uirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff j is exp.:cted in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their l intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for l desir', certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in 4
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Dear Dr. Banerjee:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and constructie verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
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(...../ Mali 2 61987 Dr. W. P. Barnes, Chairman Nuclear Engineering Program University of Idaho Moscow, 10. 83843
Dear Dr. Barnes:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR
- designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Offic'e of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by-the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for i design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
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Dear Dr. Kallfelz:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the j Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
- I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
i' Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the
- nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory
- stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR
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EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists 4 all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero
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- the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering
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Dear Dr. Binney:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero l backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs ano desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for
, design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Dear Dr. Hennart:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plar.ts and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to crette standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the requiatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for l
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Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by i the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory j Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the i nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory j stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR j designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and
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plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction i schedule and construction verification requirements. .
. The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff j is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their
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\*****/ M L 66 ISSI7 L _ ...s Dr. D. A. Meneley Nuclear Engineering University of New Brunswick Fredericton, N.B. Canada
Dear Dr. Meneley:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requiremants Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regalatory stabilization sufficiently to enat:le the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips 3
To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, detemine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
F conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
Sincerely,
/ w Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear R7 actor Regulation
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Dear Professor Runnalls:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
i EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lista all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite
- safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example
Longer plant life
- Increased plant availability
- Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
- Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients
- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering i Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction i schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l I
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20555.
Sincerely,
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Dear Dr. Carbon:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
j EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
- Longer plant life
- Increased plant availability
- Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
- Increased thermal margin
- More tolerant of operating transients
- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total l plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff
, is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (A8WR) for j design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in i
2-conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
Sincerely,
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MAR 61987 l Dr. Laurent Amyot Ecole Polytechnic P.O. Box 6079, Station A Montreal, Quebec Canada H8C 3A7
Dear Dr. Amyot:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the i Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for f uture LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and
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desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclaar Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while
. the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (A8WR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
4 conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final
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Dear Dr. Lykoudis:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists l all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero
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Dear Dr. Gumnick:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Evecutive Sumary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future l nuclear power plants.
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Dear Dr. Lucey:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
I Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory i
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I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having e!sentia11y zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example: ,
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Dear Dr. Lahey:
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I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future
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Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by i the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by'the staff-is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR_is being documented, according to GE, in 4
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\...../ MAR 2 61987 Dr. Jay F. Kunze Nuclear Engineering Department University of Missouri 1026 Engineering Columbia, MO 65211
Dear Dr. Kunze:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulaticns impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero j backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and j desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
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To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for
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\...../ MAR 4 61987 Dr. Glenn F. Knoll University of Michigan 119 Cooley Lab Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Dear Dr. Knoll:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by i
the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitv izing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life s Increased plant availability !
Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
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is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their l intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
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MAR % 61987 Dr. Dale Klein Mechnical Engineering Department ETC 5.160 University of Texas Austin, TX. 78712
Dear Dr. Klein:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the NJclear Regulatory
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EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability i
- Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. , ;
1 The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in I
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Dr. Kilgore:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
! I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and i beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero
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.i desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips i
To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l
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Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Dr. Meyer:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the !!nited States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. l The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff l is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Fower Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
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Dear Dr. Malaviya:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero l backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the
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I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and i desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite j safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
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Dear Dr. Miley:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction )
schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in I
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Dear Dr. Miller:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by j
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EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification li.,ts the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
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To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working !
very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process whi1E the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff
, is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
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Dear Dr. Tulenko:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants. '
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists ,
all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero >
backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering l Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total '
plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction l schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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MAR % 61981 Dr. Roger Reynolds Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department Mississippi State University P.O. Drawer ME State College, MS 39762
Dear Dr. Reynolds:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future
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Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory j Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requis'te
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-- ER 2 6198T Dr. P. K. Ray Mechanical Engineering Department Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, AL 36088
Dear Dr. Ray:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes arc for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by'the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Dear Dr. Pigford:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some trore important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
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Dear Dr. Phelps:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRCpotential.
backfit regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which safety for the public. Some will protect investment as well as provide requisite more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life
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- Increased thermal margin
- More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future. plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction cerification requirements. 1 l
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Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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\*****/ R261987 Dr. P. F. Pasqua, Head Nuclear Engineering Department University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37916
Dear Dr. Pasqua:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. ,
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for ,
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Dear Dr. Parkinson:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency i
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total ;
plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by'the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in i
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SAK & ti 1987 Dr. M. J. Ohanian College of Engineering University of Florida 310 Weil Hall Gainesville, FL 32611
Dear Dr. Ohanian:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants. .
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency ,
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents '
Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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GAR z 61987 Dr. V. H. Charyulu Idaho State University P.O. Box 8060 Pocatello, ID 83200-8060
Dear Mr. Charyulu:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero l backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering '
Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the i
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Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by i
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designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite i
safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
- Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips
': To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by'the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in i
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Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Dr. Bridgeman:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff i is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
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Dear Dr. Carley:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients
- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (A8WR) for design certification. The A8WR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Dear Dr. Boller:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the l nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR t
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Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Dear Dr. Dunlap:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Connittee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intenttusubmittheirAdvancedBoilingWaterReactorPowerPlant(ABWR)for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Dear Dr. Diaz:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Sumary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero i backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
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- More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very clos 11y with EPRI'to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Comittee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
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Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Comission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the
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Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating. transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to , 'ng a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total-plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics,. construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Sumary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering 1 Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total '
plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction I schedule and construction verification requirements.
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College of Engineering The University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Dear Dr. Sandquist:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin
- More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in i __ .I
confo,mance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Dr. Hahn:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Sumary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I an interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists i all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life ;
Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their ,
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Dear Brother Francis:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I an interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Corr:ission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or riesign envelope which lists
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Longer plant life ,
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their.
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Dear Dr. Fenech:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l
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Dear Dr. Ferguson:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
. EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists l all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life ,
Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while ,
the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering i Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total i plant configuration, cperating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l
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Dear Dr. Peddicord:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option.for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and '
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in I
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Dear Dr. Eicholz:
I an taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
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desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Convaittee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. ,
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
1 conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design' review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
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Dear Dr. Eggen:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Sunnary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a perfomance specification or design envelope which lists
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Longer plant life ;
Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips l To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Dr. Eckoff:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by-the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Comission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a perfomance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists th' utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Comittee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction ;
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\*****/ NAR 2 61987 Dr. Craig Williamson Oak Ridge Associated University UPD P.O. Box 117 Dak Ridge, TN 37830
Dear Dr. Williamson:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commisston to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips l To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in 1
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Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
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Dear Dr. Weaver:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory a
Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability l Reduced core melt frequency I Reduced radiation release for severe accidents l Increased thermal margin I More tolerant of operating transients !
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, The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Dear Dr. Ward:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total j plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in 1
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Dear Dr. Turinsky:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and i
beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in i
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Dear Dr. Tsoulfanidis:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
Sincerely,
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Dear Dr. Todreas:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. ,
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being decumented, according to GE, in
t conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to David H. Moran, MS/216, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Dr. Stevenson:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for.your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips i
To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction j schedule and construction verification requirements.
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Dear Dr. Spinrad:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and i desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
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- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. '
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction j schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
, I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists
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Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1939. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
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Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by'the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
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I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I. am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years agc, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commicsion to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by tha NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPftI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. ,
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and' operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI coaceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility ir.dustry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while '
the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
i The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
-g-conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reacter Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
Sincerely,
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Dear Mr. Deputy Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory 4
stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite i
safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) 1's working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their j
intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l
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Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially ret o backfit potentisl. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as wall as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life !
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in t
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Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
1 conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review, Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Assistant Commissioner:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested.the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in I
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with
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1 Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential.
The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which safety for the public. Some will protect investment as well as provide requisite more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced co'e w it frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule ard construction verification requirements. '
The Requirements Documen*, is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
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Dear Mr. Commissioner:
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff l is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
! The ABWR is being documented,. according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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..... MAR 2 6 1987 Assistant Administrator Nuclear Energy Division Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 14690 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70898
Dear Mr. Assistant Administrator:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists
- all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit patential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
The ABWR is being documer.ted, according to GE, in i
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Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
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Dear Mr. Assistant Secretary:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
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- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in c
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I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR Wesigns certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
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I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by 4
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i The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in 3 joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential.
The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt freq;ency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
- The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Sumn:ary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
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Dear Mr. Deputy Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants-thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability.
Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin Mcre tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips
- To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their I intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for
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I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your cpinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. -
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in I
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requir4ments Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration,. operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
- The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total i plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction '
schedule and construction verification requirements. '
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in 1
l conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
P a direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
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very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while j the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
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Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips I To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very close.ly with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in f
l conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributer. are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while l the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering i Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total I plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction l schedule and construction verification requirements. ~
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff l is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their l intent to submit their Advanced Boiling We er Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l
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Dear Mr. Deputy Commissioner:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future i
nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
- Longer plant life
- Increased plant availability
- Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
- Increased thermal margin
- More tolerant of operating transients
- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in i
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Dear Mr. Executive Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the !
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I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory ,
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- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite I safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
- Longer plant life
- Increased plant availability
- Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
- Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients
- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us.of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expe'cted in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to .iubmit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in i
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability
- Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
- Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
1 The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff I is expected in 1989. The General Electric Ccmpany has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l
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Dear Mr. Administrator:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future ;
nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and t.o provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents-Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total. i plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction l schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by tne staff l is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their ,
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working ,
very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering
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schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in f
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Executive Director:
l I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint' effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as a% ised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in F
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency i Reduced radiation release for severe accidents !
Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients l Reduced number of unplanned trips l To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. l l
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l
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Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Sincerely,
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the Unite'd States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in f
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
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Dear Mr. Administrator:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the-nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory l stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs-and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability
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The Requirements Document is under review by the' staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for l design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in f
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
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I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR
- designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life j Increased plant availability 1 Reduced core melt frequency '
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company bae informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactoi Power Plant (ABWR) for '
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as prov.ide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering l Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total !
plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for j design certification.
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future ncclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory :
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nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory 1 stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR j designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and '
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EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential.
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The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989.
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Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increa3ed plant availability Reduced core melt frequ,ency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
- Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total ,
plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction l schedule and construction verification requirements. i l
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l
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Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
Sincerely,
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commissien to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life Increased plant availability Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin More tolerant of operating transients Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in i ,
conformance with the ALWR Requirements Document and will be given a final design review, . leading to approval (FDA) and certification concurrently with the Requirements Document Review.
Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
20555.
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Dear Chairman:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
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- Longer plant life
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- Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents Increased thermal margin !
- More tolerant of operating transients
- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while I the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering !
Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verificatior, requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us,of their I intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in l
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Dear Mr. Director:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
4 Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero i
backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and g desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
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- Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
- Increased thermal margin
- More tolerant of operating transients
- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements.
The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in f
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Dear Mr. Administrator:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance spe *^4 cation or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future. t sants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important attributes are for example:
Longer plant life 1
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- Reduced core melt frequency Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
- Increased thermal margin
- More tolerant of opkrating transients
- Reduced number of unplanned trips I
To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. l The Requirements Document is under review by the staff. Approval by the staff is expected in 1989. The General Electric Company has informed us of their intent to submit their Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Power Plant (ABWR) for design certification. The ABWR is being documented, according to GE, in I
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Please direct your comments to Wayne Kerr, AR-5303, USNRC, Washington, D.C.
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Dear Sir:
I am taking this opportunity to provide you with an Executive Summary of the Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document for your information.
I am interested in your opinion of this approach to the specification of future nuclear power plants.
Several years ago, the United States nuclear utility industry, represented by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) requested the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to participate in a joint effort for the purpose of revitalizing the nuclear option for future LWR electric power plants and to provide regulatory stabilization sufficiently to enable the industry to create standardized LWR designs certified by the NRC for construction and operation in the 1990's and beyond.
EPRI conceived of a performance specification or design envelope which lists all NRC regulations impacting future plants thereby having essentially zero backfit potential. The specification lists the utility industry needs and desired attributes which will protect investment as well as provide requisite safety for the public. Some more important~ attributes are for example:
- Longer plant life
- Increased plant availability
- Reduced core melt frequency
- Reduced radiation release for severe accidents
- Increased thermal margin
- More tolerant of operating transients
- Reduced number of unplanned trips To accomplish this, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is working very closely with EPRI to bring a new stability to the regulatory process while the utilities as advised by the industry EPRI Light Water Reactor Steering Committee, determine the requirements for future plants in terms of total plant configuration, operating and performance characteristics, construction schedule and construction verification requirements. l Approval by the staff The Requirements Document is under review by the staff.The General Electric is expected in 1989.
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