Issue 188: Steam Generator Tube Leaks/Ruptures Concurrent with Containment Bypass
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Historical Background
This issue was identified when it was believed[1]that the validity of steam generator (SG) t
Issue 187: The Potential Impact of Postulated Cesium Concentration on Equipment Qualification in the Containment Sump in Nuclear Power Plan
DESCRIPTION
NRC regulatory requirements include the estimation of individual offsite dose from the design basis LOCA.
Issue 186: Potential Risk and Consequences of Heavy Load Drops
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Historical Background
The Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) identified this issue in April 1999,[1]when t
Issue 185: Control of Recriticality Following Small-Break LOCA In PWRs
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Historical Background
This issue was identified[1]following an NRR request for reconsideration of the safety prior
Issue 184: Endangered Species
DESCRIPTION
In 1973, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act for the protection of endangered or threatened species.
Issue 183: Cycle-Specific Parameter Limits in Technical Specifications
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The objective of this task was to respond to the Regulatory Review Group (RRG) Item #55.
Issue 182: General Electric Extended Power Uprate
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Historical Background
A generic BWR power uprate program was created to provide a consistent means for individual licensees to recover additional generating capacity beyond t
Issue 181: Fire Protection
DESCRIPTION
In February 1993, The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) completed a reassessment of the reactor fire protection review and inspectio
Issue 180: Notice of Enforcement Discretion
DESCRIPTION
The NRC requires that a licensee operate its facility in compliance with the NRC's regulations and the specific facility's license.