NRC Generic Letter 1981-17
| ML031080560 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/05/1981 |
| From: | Eisenhut D G Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| References | |
| NUREG-0696, NUREG-0737 GL-81-017, NUDOCS 8112170392 | |
| Download: ML031080560 (1) | |
UNITED STATES pop1A °NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONC ¢WASHINGTON, 0. C. 20555e/ E0 5 1981TO ALL LICENSEES OF OPERATING PLANTS AND HOLDERS OF CONSTRUCTION PERMITS(GENERIC LETTER No. 17)Gentlemen:SUBJECT: FUNCTIONAL CRITERIA FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE FACILITIES (NUREG-0696)On February 18, 1981 the NRC staff sent you a clarification (in connectionwith NUREG-0737) for TMI Action Plan item III.A.1.2, Upgrade EmergencySupport Facilities. That letter further stated that NUREG-0696, "FunctionalCriteria for Emergency Response Facilities," would be issued in the nearfuture. Enclosed is a copy of NUREG-0696.The Commission has approved NUREG-0696 and noted that this document providesgeneral guidance only, is an acceptable way to meet the NRC rules andregulations, and that compliance with NUREG-0696 is not a requirement. Thestaff intends to use these criteria as an acceptable method for meetingthe requirements of the regulations for ERFs and will use them to evaluateconceptual design submittals for adequacy.Your attention is directed to page 18 of NUREG-0696 regarding the proposedEOF locations beyond 20 miles of the site. Any such facility would requirean exemption for EOF location.Any questions you may have concerning your specific project should beaddressed to your Project Manager or to Steve Ramos (301-492-9700) of NRC'sDivision of Emergency Preparedness.Sincerely,rell G. E ut, DirectorDivision of LicensingOffice of Nuclear Reactor RegulationEnclosure: .NUREG-06968112170392 810305 $PDR NUREG0696 C PDR