ML25050A094
| ML25050A094 | |
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|---|---|
| Issue date: | 02/26/2025 |
| From: | Christian Einberg NRC/NMSS/DMSST/MSEB |
| To: | Kevin Hsueh Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Download: ML25050A094 (1) | |
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MEMORANDUM TO:
Kevin Hsueh, Chief Radiation Protection and Consequence Branch Division of Risk Assessment Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM:
Chris E. Einberg, Chief Medical Safety and Events Assessment Branch Division of Materials Safety, Security, State, and Tribal Programs Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
SUBJECT:
OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM AUDIT This memo provides the plan for the biennial audit of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) radiation safety program. Per NRR Office Instruction ADM-403, Rev 3, Radiation Protection Procedures for NRR Employees, dated December 23, 2024, and Management Directive 10.131, Protection of NRC Employees Against Ionizing Radiation, dated July 11, 2018, the NRR radiation safety officer (RSO) should coordinate an audit of the NRR radiation safety program every two years.
The 2025 audit will be conducted by the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS) RSO and the NMSS Assistant RSO (ARSO). The audit will have a duration of approximately 2 days and will take place during the month of March or April, depending on NMSS RSO/ARSO availability. The NMSS RSO held a meeting with the NRR RSO and ARSO on January 21, 2025, to discuss the scope and plan of the audit. The NMSS RSO will provide preliminary observations at the completion of the audit to the NRR RSO and ARSO, will work with the NRR RSO to present the findings at the 2025 RSO Counterpart meeting (May 2025),
and will work with the NRR RSO to present the findings in the final audit report to NRR management.
This audit will verify that NRR radiation safety program requirements are met from a performance-based perspective. Satisfactory performance in meeting program requirements is indicative of the program supporting the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions objectives related to radiation safety of employees. Application of best practices is not within the scope of this audit.
The attachment to this letter provides a listing of the general program requirements that will be audited, the method(s) of verification and applicable references, resources and points of contact.
Enclosure:
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General Program Requirement CONTACT: Daniel Shaw, NMSS 301-415-364 February 26, 2025 Signed by Einberg, Christian on 02/26/25
General Program Requirement Enclosure Program Requirement Method of Verification References / Resources / Names 1
NRR adequately exercises the organizational responsibilities listed in MD 10.131.III.D, that relate directly to radiation safety of NRR employees Record and document review Management Directive 10.131, Protection of NRC Employees Against Ionizing Radiation, dated July 11, 2018 2
The NRR RSO adequately exercises the organizational responsibilities listed in MD 10.131.III.J. and the responsibilities in the ADM-403, Rev 3 Record and document review Management Directive 10.131, Protection of NRC Employees Against Ionizing Radiation, dated July 11, 2018 ADM-403, Rev 3, Radiation Protection Procedures for NRR Employees, dated December 23, 2024 3
Employees requesting dosimetry successfully complete the requisite radiation safety training prior to issuance of dosimetry Sampling of records (HRMS training) for personnel who were issued dosimeters in calendar years 2023 and 2024 ADM-403, Rev 3, Radiation Protection Procedures for NRR Employees, dated December 23, 2024 POC: Bill Rautzen, NRR Carmen Dykes, TTC 4
Accurate exposure records are being developed and maintained for NRR employees Review of exposure records maintained in the NRCs Employee Exposure Database System ADM-403, Rev 3, Radiation Protection Procedures for NRR Employees, dated December 23, 2024 POC: Bill Rautzen, NRR 5
The NRR radiation survey instrument program has calibrated and operational equipment that meets the needs of the NRR employees Review of calibration records and physical inspection of instruments (if applicable) retained by NRR Review of associated procedures for obtaining and use of equipment ADM-403, Rev 3, Radiation Protection Procedures for NRR Employees, dated December 23, 2024 POC: Bill Rautzen, NRR
ML25050A094; Memo ML25050A094 OFFICE NMSS/MSST/MSEB NMSS/MSST/MSEB NMSS/MSST/MSEB NAME DShaw KTapp CEinberg DATE Feb 19, 2025 Feb 19, 2025 Feb 26, 2025