Code of Federal Regulations Title 10. Energy § 10.830.206 Preliminary documented safety analysis

(1) The nuclear safety design criteria to be used in preparing the preliminary documented safety analysis unless the contractor uses the design criteria in DOE Order 420.1, Facility Safety, or successor document;  and

(2) The preliminary documented safety analysis before the contractor can procure materials or components or begin construction;  provided that DOE may authorize the contractor to perform limited procurement and construction activities without approval of a preliminary documented safety analysis if DOE determines that the activities are not detrimental to public health and safety and are in the best interests of DOE.