Factors to be considered when evaluating sites.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

Factors considered in the evaluation of sites include those relating both to the proposed reactor design and the characteristics peculiar to the site. It is expected that reactors will reflect through their design, construction and operation an extremely low probability for accidents that could result in release of significant quantities of radioactive fission products. In addition, the site location and the engineered features included as safeguards against the hazardous consequences of an accident, should one occur, should insure a low risk of public exposure. In particular, the Commission will take the following factors into consideration in determining the acceptability of a site for a power or testing reactor: (a) Characteristics of reactor design and proposed operation including: (1) Intended use of the reactor including the proposed maximum power level and the nature and inventory of contained radioactive materials; (2) The extent to which generally accepted engineering standards are applied to the design of the reactor; (3) The extent to which the reactor incorporates unique or unusual features having a significant bearing on the probability or consequences of accidental release of radioactive materials; (4) The safety features that are to be engineered into the facility and those barriers that must be breached as a result of an accident before a release of radioactive material to the environment can occur. (b) Population density and use characteristics of the site en

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