NUREG-1537, Part 2 - NRC

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to mansge such wastes. The reviewer should expect that the factors addressed by
the applicant should include the following:
* philosophy of and approach to management of the wastes
* organization of the management function
* program staffing and position descriptions, and program personnel
responsibilities and qualifications as discussed in the format and content
guide
* any review and audit committees related to radioactive waste management
* training for staff
* plans for shipping, disposal, and long-term storage,
* program documentation and records, including availability and retention
* audits of the effectiveness of the program
* bases of procedures
* bases of technical specifications
Acceptance Crieria
Acceptance criteria for the radioactive waste management program include the
following:
* The SAR should contain a commitment to comply with applicable
regulations and guidelines fbr managing radioactive wastes.
* The program should be designed to address all technical and administrv
functions necessary to limit radiation hazards related to radioactve waste.
Technical specifications should be proposed and justified if needed to
control the program.
* The program should include audit, review, and self-evaluation provisions.
* The program should be sufficiently flexible to accommodate changing
radioactive waste loads, changing regulatory requirements, and changing
environmental factors, and should remain effective in protecting the health
and safety of the facility staff and the public.
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