Procedures and processes for implementing identification and reporting requirements of 10 CFR 54.37(b) may vary among utilities. This document is intended to provide best practices to ensure potential sources of newly identified systems, structures, and components (SSCs) in scope of license renewal aging management are considered during the 10 CFR 54.37(b) review process. The details of how information is obtained during this review will generally be different from site to site.
A licensee may use the information from this document as an aid and tool to be used for performing periodic 10 CFR 54.37(b) reviews. This document provides guidelines for performing reviews using a consistent approach and process that is thorough and based on industry best practices and operating experience. It is recommended that these guidelines be integrated with existing site and utility 10 CFR 54.37(b) review procedures, but its use is not required or mandatory.
This document is only applicable to plants that have renewed their original operating license.