Title: Achieving excellence in 10CFR50. 59 safety evaluation programs
Abstract: This paper addresses approaches to upgrading 10CFR50.59 safety evaluation programs. Specific advantages to different approaches and industry trends are identified based on surveys of industry practices conducted by the author and the author's experience in reviewing and upgrading safety evaluation programs. Topics discussed include: identification of need and assignment of responsibility; establishment of policy, including screening proposed changes for applicability, definitions of increased probability, increased consequences, and reduced margin of safety, and responsibility assignment for writing and reviewing safety evaluations; personnel training; and program implementation and monitoring.
Publication Year: 1988
Publication Date: 1988-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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