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Regulations, Guidance, and
Generic Communications
Regulations, Guidance, and Generic Communications
To prepare for a radiological emergency, NRC developed regulations, guidance,
and communications related to emergency preparedness for nuclear power
plants.
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Regulations
NRC's regulations are found in Chapter I of Title 10, "Energy,"
of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Chapter I is divided into Parts
1 through 199. The following are the principal parts governing emergency
preparedness:
- 10
CFR 50.47(b), "Emergency Plans," the 16 planning standards
- Appendix
E to 10 CFR Part 50, "Emergency Planning and Preparedness for
Production and Utilization Facilities," the program requirements
- 10
CFR 50.54(q), following the plan and quality of the plan
- 10
CFR 50.47(c), the "Realism Rule" recognizes that State
and local government officials do their best to protect the public health
and safety
Guidance
NRC provides guidance to nuclear power plant operators on emergency preparedness
and procedures in NRC-generated documents and endorses guidance in the
two non-NRC-generated documents below:
- Regulatory
Guide 1.101, Rev. 4 & Rev. 5, "Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Nuclear
Power Reactors," describes acceptable methods for implementing
the regulations
- NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1,
"Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency
Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants"
- NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, Rev. 1, Supp. 1 , "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants - Criteria for Utility Offsite Planning and Preparedness"
- NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, Rev. 1, Supp. 2 , "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants - Criteria for Emergency Planning in an Early Site Permit Application"
- NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, Rev. 1, Supp. 3 , "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants - Criteria for Protective Action Recommendations for Severe Accidents"
- NUMARC/NESP-007, "A Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels"
- NEI
99-01, "Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels"
- NUREG-0696, "Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities"
- NUREG-0737, "Clarification of TMI Action Plan Requirements"
- NUREG-1791, "Guidance for Assessing Exemption Requests from the Nuclear Power Plant Licensed Operator Staffing Requirements Specified in 10 CFR 50.54(m)"
Generic Communications
The NRC uses various methods to conduct open and effective communications
with nuclear power plant operators. The type of written generic communication
used is based on the message's urgency, objective, and safety or
environmental significance.
For more detailed information, see Generic
Communications for Emergency Preparedness.
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