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Dealing with uncertainty arising out of probabilistic risk assessment

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5222158· OSTI ID:5222158
In addressing the area of safety goal implementation, the question of uncertainty arises. This report suggests that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) should examine how other regulatory organizations have addressed the issue. Several examples are given from the chemical industry, and comparisons are made to nuclear power risks. Recommendations are made as to various considerations that the NRC should require in probabilistic risk assessments in order to properly treat uncertainties in the implementation of the safety goal policy. 40 references, 7 figures, 5 tables.
Research Organization:
RAND Corp., Santa Monica, CA (USA); Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
5222158
Report Number(s):
ORNL/TM-9076; ON: DE84009119
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English