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Risk significant
The term referring to a facility’s system, structure, component, or accident sequence that exceeds a predetermined limit for contributing to the risk associated with the facility. The term also describes a level of risk exceeding a predetermined significance level.
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, February 15, 2023