Draft Regulatory Guide: Nuclear Power Plant Simulation Facilities
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This draft guide updates guidelines for using nuclear power plant simulation facilities in operator training and license exams. It aims to ensure these facilities meet high standards for training nuclear operators. By aligning with the latest industry standards, it provides clear directions for simulation facility operators on maintaining compliance with federal regulations.
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Key Changes
- Updates guidelines for nuclear power plant simulation uses
- Aligns with ANSI/ANS 3.5 2018 standards
- Clarifies requirements for operator training and examinations
Obligations
What this law requires
Simulation facility operators must ensure that their facilities meet the requirements specified in part 55 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) for operator training and license examinations.
Simulation facility licensees must ensure that their facilities meet the updated standards as endorsed in the proposed Revision 5 of Regulatory Guide 1.149.
Simulation facilities must provide sufficient scope and fidelity for the regulatory purposes prescribed by the NRC, specifically for operating tests, licensed operator requalification training, and performance of control manipulations.
Licensees must align their simulation facilities with the ANSI/ANS 3.5 2018 standard for operator training and examination.
Comments on the draft regulatory guide must be submitted by interested parties by May 15, 2026.