10 CFR § 53.855

10 CFR · Energy

§ 53.855 — Emergency preparedness.

eCFR · current through Jul 28, 2026

§ 53.855 Emergency preparedness.

(a)Each holder of an OL or COL under this part must have an emergency response plan that must contain information needed to demonstrate compliance with either the requirements in § 50.160 of this chapter or the requirements in appendix E to part 50 and the planning standards of § 50.47(b) of this chapter.

(b)No initial OL, initial COL, or early site permit that includes complete and integrated emergency plans will be issued under this part unless a finding is made by the NRC, in accordance with § 50.47 of this chapter, that there is reasonable assurance that adequate protective measures can and will be taken in the event of a radiological emergency.

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§ 53.855 Emergency preparedness.

(a) Each holder of an OL or COL under this part must have an emergency response plan that must contain information needed to demonstrate compliance with either the requirements in § 50.160 of this chapter or the requirements in appendix E to part 50 and the planning standards of § 50.47(b) of this chapter.

(b) No initial OL, initial COL, or early site permit that includes complete and integrated emergency plans will be issued under this part unless a finding is made by the NRC, in accordance with § 50.47 of this chapter, that there is reasonable assurance that adequate protective measures can and will be taken in the event of a radiological emergency.

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