10 CFR § 53.540 Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Commercial Nuclear Plants

§ 53.540 Siting interfaces.

Current through Oct 5, 2026 · Read all of Part 53

⚠ 7 pending changes to Part 53

Site characteristics must be addressed by the design features, programmatic controls, and supporting analyses used to demonstrate that the safety criteria in §§ 53.210 and 53.220 are met for each commercial nuclear plant. Site characteristics must be such that adequate emergency plans and security plans can be developed and maintained.

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