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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11564
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued three Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) documents to update the aging management criteria for mechanical, structural, and electrical components in their subsequent license renewal (SLR) guidance documents. These ISGs update NUREG-2191 and NUREG-2192, which help with the preparation and review of license renewal applications for nuclear power plants. The revisions include updates to recommended aging management programs, changes to review items, and new guidance sections. These guidelines are aimed at clarifying the existing instructions and easing the application process for SLRs.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has made new rules to help keep old nuclear power plants safe for longer. These updates tell people how to take care of the parts of the plant that might wear out as they get older.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5266
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released updated guidance, known as Interim Staff Guidance (ISG), for managing the aging of reactor vessel internal components in pressurized-water reactors. This new guidance revises older documents to help both those applying for license renewals and NRC staff by clarifying and adding new information. Public comments were considered in the development of this final version, but the new guidance is not mandatory. This update will assist in the preparation and review of future license renewal applications more efficiently.

    Simple Explanation

    The NRC has come out with new rules to help keep parts inside certain power plants safe as they get older. These rules make it clearer what needs to be checked and fixed, so plants can keep running safely.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7578
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has streamlined its review process by consolidating several guidance documents related to spent fuel storage and radioactive material transportation packages into two new documents, NUREG-2215 and NUREG-2216. This effort simplifies access and improves efficiency by replacing numerous older standard review plans and interim staff guidance with these consolidated documents. While the older documents are now retired, they remain available online as legacy references. The NRC has ensured that information about these changes is easily accessible through their website and various public resource channels.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has combined some old rulebooks about safely storing and moving used nuclear stuff into two new, simpler rulebooks. This makes it easier for people to find all the important rules in one place, but you can still look at the old rulebooks if you need to.