Federal Register #NRC-2026-1849

NRC Requests Public Comment on Draft NUREG-1220: Training Review Criteria and Procedures

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting public comment on draft NUREG-1220, Revision 2, which provides updated guidance for NRC staff to review and inspect training programs at nuclear power plants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Purpose: - Seeks feedback on draft guidance document for reviewing nuclear power plant training programs - Focuses on Systems Approach to Training (SAT) methodology - Scope: - Applies to initial training program submissions and ongoing inspections - Covers large light-water reactors, advanced reactors, and small modular reactors - Key Details: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - The notice is for public comment only, not a solicitation or award - Notable Requirements: - Guidance aligns with ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 and Regulatory Guide 1.8 - Outlines review criteria, evaluation methods, and SAT elements - Aims to ensure training programs are developed and maintained using SAT principles

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing draft NUREG-1220, Revision 2, for public comment. This document provides guidance for NRC staff to review training programs at nuclear power plants, ensuring they use a Systems Approach to Training (SAT). It details review criteria, evaluation methods, and summarizes the five SAT elements consistent with ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014. The guidance applies to initial training program submissions and ongoing inspections across various reactor types, emphasizing performance-based training and continuous evaluation.

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