ML22300A237
| ML22300A237 | |
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| Issue date: | 10/24/2022 |
| From: | NRC/OCIO |
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| Download: ML22300A237 (5) | |
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SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Facility Operator Licensees Records (10 CFR Part 55)NRC 16.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified SYSTEM LOCATION:
For power reactors, at the appropriate Regional Office at the address listed in Addendum I, Part 2; for non-power (test and research) reactor facilities, at the Operator Licensing and Human Factors Branch, Division of Reactor Oversight, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, NRC, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
The Reactor Program System - Operator Licensing (RPS-OL) is located at NRC Headquarters and is accessible by the four Regional Offices.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Chief, Operator Licensing and Human Factors Branch, Division of Reactor Oversight, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
42 U.S.C. 2131-2141; 10 CFR part 55.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
The purpose of the system is to record information associated with individual operator licenses; including initial applications, examination results, license issuance, license renewals, license expirations, and medical status.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Individuals licensed under 10 CFR part 55, applicants whose applications are being processed, and individuals whose licenses have expired.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
These records contain information pertaining to 10 CFR part 55 applicants for a license, licensed operators, and individuals who previously held licenses. This includes applications for a license, license and denial letters, and related correspondence; correspondence relating to actions taken against a licensee; 10 CFR 50.74 notifications; certification of medical examination and related medical information; fitness for duty information; examination results and other docket information.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information in this system comes from the individual applying for a license, the 10 CFRpart 50 licensee, a licensed physician, and NRC and contractor staff.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the disclosures permitted under subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRCmay disclose information contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which the record was collected under the following routine uses:
- a. To determine if the individual meets the requirements of 10 CFR part 55 to take anexamination or to be issued an operator's license;
- b. To provide researchers with information for reports and statistical evaluations related to selection, training, and examination of facility operators;
- c. To provide examination, testing material, and results to facility management;
- d. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws. Further, arecord from this system of records may be disclosed for civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another agency in response to a written request from
that agencys head or an official who has been delegated such authority;
- e. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance, license, grant or other benefit;
- f. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the course of settlement negotiations;
- g. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the request of that individual;
- h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under contract with the NRC on a "need-to-know" basis for a purpose within the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system manager;
- i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC suspects or has confirmed that there has been abreach of the system of records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosuremade to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
- j. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a routine use to another
Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC determines that information from this system of records is reasonably necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a suspected or confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Records are maintained on paper in file folders and logs, and on electronic media.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Records are accessed by name and docket number and ADAMS accession number.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained under the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) NUREG 0910Rev 4 - (2.18.6.a, 2.25.9.a), Headquarters and Regional Operator Licensing Files, 10 CFR part55 Docket Files. Cutoff files upon latest license expiration/revocation/termination, application denial or withdrawal, or issuance of denial letter. Destroy when 10 years old.
Examination Package records are retained under NUREG 0910 Rev 4 - (2.18.6.b(1),
2.18.6.b(4), 2.25.9.b(1), 2.25.9.b(4)). Cutoff upon receipt of next exam. Destroy 4 years after cutoff.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Maintained in locked file cabinets or an area that is locked. Computer files are passwordprotected. Access to and use of these records is limited to those persons whose official duties require such access based on roles and responsibilities.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as Notification procedures.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as Notification procedures.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information about them should write to the Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, and comply with the procedures contained in NRCs Privacy Act regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.