ML22097A140
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| ML22097A140 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/24/2022 |
| From: | Leira Cuadrado NRC/NMSS/DMSST |
| To: | |
| J. Lynch, NMSS/MSST | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML22097A145 | List: |
| References | |
| Download: ML22097A140 (6) | |
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OfficeofNuclearMaterialSafety andSafeguards InspectionLessonsduringthe COVID19Pandemic Presentedby:LeiraCuadrado,Sr.ProjectManager Division of Materials Safety,Security,State,andTribalPrograms OfficeofNuclearMaterialSafetyandSafeguards U.S. Nuclear RegulatoryCommission Leira.Cuadrado@nrc.gov
PhasedApproachforthisAssessment PhaseA (August2020- April2021)
- Gatherinitialinternalfeedbackonthe implementationofinspectionprogram during theCOVID19pandemic
- Sharedfeedback,challenges,and goodpractices (ReportavailableatADAMSAccession No.ML21158A231)
PhaseB (April2021-November2021)
- Gatheradditionalfeedbackinternally andexternally
- Expandedonbestpracticesand challenges
- Developedrecommendationsforthe routineimplementationofinspection programs 2
Whatwas thePhaseBoftheNMSS COVID19PublicHealthEmergency OversightActivitiesAssessment?
- Evaluationofthevarious practices,adjustments, processes,andinspection techniquesusedtosupport inspectionactivitiesinthe NuclearMaterialsandWaste SafetyPrograms
- Providerecommendations basedonthelearningsfrom theCOVID19pandemic WorkingGroupCharter AvailableinADAMSAccession No.ML21085A576 3
FeedbackMechanisms
- Internalsurvey(s) toinspectionstaffand programofficestaff
- Interviews toinspectionstaffand management(BranchChiefs,Division Directors,andRegionalAdministrators/Office Directors)
- Publicmeetingstoobtainexternalfeedback inJulyandAugust2021
- GovernmenttoGovernmentMeetingin October2021
AssessmentKeyMessages:
- Onsiteinspectionscontinuetobethemosteffective andpreferredmethodofinspection
- Keeptheoptiontoemployflexibilities(i.e. remote, hybrid,inofficereviewsofrecords),whenappropriate
- Specificinspectionguidanceiswarrantedforpandemic preparedness Reportisavailablehere
Upcoming Activities Eachinspectionprogramwill evaluatetheircurrentguidanceto identifyneededrevisions NRRisundergoingasimilar lessonslearnedeffortand theofficesarecollaborating PublicMeetingon April6,2022,2:00pmET