### Question
What is the definition of basic component?


### Answer
The definition of **basic component** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 2273*:

> a facility structure, system, component or part thereof necessary to assure—


(1) the integrity of the reactor coolant pressure boundary,


(2) the capability to shut-down the facility and maintain it in a safe shut-down condition, or


(3) the capability to prevent or mitigate the consequences of accidents which could result in an unplanned offsite release of quantities of fission products in excess of the limits established by the Commission

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2273*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER XVII-ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER**

