30 CFR §250.228
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- (a)You must include the following information, as applicable, in your New or Unusual Technology Conceptual Plan:
- (1)How the New or Unusual Technology Conceptual Plan fits within your overall site specific project, if applicable, including an overview of the project development concepts.
- (2)A description of the technology and specific conditions under which it will be used;
- (3)A description of shut-in capabilities and procedures;
- (4)A description of redundancies of critical components or systems that will be used;
- (5)A discussion of how the new or unusual technology could impact the barrier or safety system, if any, including:
- (6)Information on inspection and testing capabilities;
- (7)A risk assessment and failure mode analysis;
- (8)Operating procedures;
- (9)A history of development and application of the technology;
- (10)The basis of design, including design verification and validation testing;
- (11)Detailed schematics identifying all components;
- (12)A justification for new or unusual technology use, and any additional information required for a complete review;
- (13)A list of requests for alternate procedures or equipment in accordance with § 250.141 and request for departures in accordance with § 250.142 needed for the new or unusual technology proposed in your New or Unusual Technology Conceptual Plan;
- (14)A statement that the technology is fit for service in the applicable environment (for the specific project at location); and
- (15)Documentation demonstrating payment of the service fee listed in § 250.125.
- (b)The Regional Supervisor may require the use of an I3P according to § 250.231 if the system or equipment you propose to use requires a high degree of specialized or technically complex engineering knowledge, expertise, and experience to evaluate, or if existing industry standards do not address the system or equipment you propose to use.