Federal Register #NRC-2026-3301

NRC Request for Public Comment on Draft Regulatory Guide for Risk Metrics in Commercial Nuclear Plants

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding a draft regulatory guide for risk metrics in commercial nuclear plants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The NRC is seeking feedback on a draft guide (DG 1443, proposed RG 1.263, Revision 0) titled "Comprehensive Risk Metrics and Associated Risk Performance Objectives for Commercial Nuclear Plants" - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The guide outlines acceptable approaches for developing comprehensive risk metrics (CRMs) and associated risk performance objectives (RPOs) for commercial nuclear plants - The focus is on supporting a technology-inclusive, risk-informed, and performance-based regulatory approach under 10 CFR part 53 - This is a request for information to inform future regulatory guidance, not a procurement or contract opportunity

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft Regulatory Guide (DG), 1443, proposed Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.263, Revision 0, titled "Comprehensive Risk Metrics and Associated Risk Performance Objectives for Commercial Nuclear Plants." This guide describes approaches acceptable to NRC staff for developing comprehensive risk metrics (CRMs) and associated risk performance objectives (RPOs). The guide supports a technology-inclusive, risk-informed, and performance-based approach to the design and operation of commercial nuclear plants under 10 CFR part 53. Comments on the draft guide are due by September 21, 2026.

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