Categorization of motor-operated valves according to the methodology followed by the Joint Owners' Group (JOG)

The Generic Letter 96-05 discuss the periodic verification of the capability of safety-related motor-operated valves to perform their safety functions consistent with the current licensing bases of nuclear power plants, request that addressees implement actions described herein, and require that addressees provide to the NRC a written response to this generic letter relating to implementation of the requested actions. In response, the JOG performed the Joint Owners' group motor operated valves periodic verification program based on tests carried out at 176 valves.