ML20138S091
| ML20138S091 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 09/11/1980 |
| From: | Stello V NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20138Q140 | List: |
| References | |
| FOIA-85-481 NUDOCS 8511190514 | |
| Download: ML20138S091 (2) | |
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\ +., September 11, 1980 MEPORANDUM FOR: IE Inspectors FROM: Victor Stello, Jr., Director, Office of ,
Inspection and Enforcement l
SUBJECT:
INSPECTOR QUALITIES As an NRC inspector you are a vital contributor to nuclear safety.
You and other NRC inspectors form the cutting edge of our regulatory.
program because you are located in the field where you can personally observe and improve the performance of licensees. In order to properly fulfill your responsibilities, you must have at least three important qualities: honesty, devotion to duty, and professional knowledge.
It is essential that inspectors be honest and open. Openness means giving a complete, accurate and timely report, not simply justifying a point of view. An important guideline related to honesty is to perform your work so that there is no real or apparent conflict of
. interest. Inspector credibility is essential to assuring the public
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that their interests are protected. Even the appearance of a conflict of interest destroys credibility.
Devotion to duty involves several aspects. .First, you must continually remind yourself that as an inspector in an area of significant national concern, you are a true servant of the people. Your primary goal should not be to foster your own career or organization but rather to serve the public. Second, you should believe in tough but fair inspections and you should have an inquiring attitutde that probes for adequate protection.
Not only should a licensee be in compliance, but also the license conditions should be adequate. If they are not, you should do your best to get them changed.
Professional knowledge means that you must know all aspects of your job.
For example, you must:
- 1. Fully understand the mission of the Office of Inspection and Enforcenent.
- 2. Have excellent technical knowledge in your inspection specialty.
- 3. Be thoroughly familiar with the various regulations, guides, standards, cedes and other documents to whien licensees are committed.
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- 14. Know how to'obtain factual information through the process of con-ducting interviews, reviewing records and witnessing work activities.
During your career in _IE you will . receive a mix of formal classroom and on-the-job ~ training .as well as- programmed self-study to help you im-prove your inspection abilities. - This Manual is associated with the Funda-mentals of Inspection course which is one part of-the training program. The course has-been prepared by experienced inspectors and managers and is in-tended to provide you with the benefits of their knowledge.
I? hope _you will continuously-keep in mind-the qualities of integrity, de-vetion to duty, and professional knowledge. I wish you success in your training program and your career.
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Director ~
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