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American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2021-2022 Code Editions
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 30, 2024. It took effect on September 30, 2024.
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What the agency says
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to incorporate by reference the 2021 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the 2022 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants, Division 1, OM Code: Section IST, for nuclear power plants. This action is in accordance with the NRC's policy to periodically update the regulations to incorporate by reference new editions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Codes and is intended to maintain the safety of nuclear power plants and to make NRC activities more effective and efficient. This amendment also incorporates editorial changes that do not change the technical information.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-19235
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Published
- August 30, 2024
- Takes effect
- September 30, 2024
- Dates
- This final rule is effective on September 30, 2024. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulation is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of September 30, 2024.
- Docket
- NRC-2018-0289
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 3150-AK21
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 10 CFR 50
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Antitrust; Classified information; Education; Fire prevention; Incorporation by reference; Intergovernmental relations; Nuclear power plants and reactors; Penalties; Radiation protection; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Whistleblowing
- Pages
- 21
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