# American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2021-2022 Code Editions
> **Nuclear Regulatory Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2024-08-30 · Effective 2024-09-30 · 89 FR 70449
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-19235
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 70449
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 50
- **Publication date:** 2024-08-30
- **Effective date:** 2024-09-30
- **Energy docket:** NRC-2018-0289
## Abstract

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to incorporate by reference the 2021 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the 2022 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants, Division 1, OM Code: Section IST, for nuclear power plants. This action is in accordance with the NRC's policy to periodically update the regulations to incorporate by reference new editions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Codes and is intended to maintain the safety of nuclear power plants and to make NRC activities more effective and efficient. This amendment also incorporates editorial changes that do not change the technical information.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/30/2024-19235/american-society-of-mechanical-engineers-2021-2022-code-editions)
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