NUREG-1537, Part 2 - NRC

CHA'rER 12
12.2 Review and Audit Activities
Areas of Review
Because strong, independent oversight is very important to the safe operation of
the facility and the protection of the health and safety of the public, NRC expects
review and audit programs to be viable and fly supported by the licensee.
Independent review of certain activities by experts, strengthens the program.
Independent audit allows the licensee to find and correct problems before NRC
discovers them. Review and audit activities should focus on the following areas:
* composition and qualification of the committee members
* charter and rules of the committee
* conduct of the review function
* conduct of the audit fiinction
The requirements for review and audit activities at non-power reactor facilities are
similar in the various reactor designs. These activities are discussed in Chapter 14
of the format and content guide. Additional details on the areas of review can be
found in this chapter of the format and content guide.
Acceptance Crteria
The acceptance criteria for the information on review and audit activities include
the following:
* The applicant should discuss the composition of the review and audit
committee. One committee can perform both functions, or each function
can be assigned to each of two committees. The review committee may
have the authority to approve submitted documents or may give advice to
the facility director. If the review and audit functions are separate, a
minimum of three persons should be on the review committee and one
person on the audit committee. The committee members should represent
abroad spect of expertise (e.g., nuclear engineering, electrical
engineering, mechanical engineering, and radiation protection); the exact
composition of the committee will vary from facility to fahiuiiy. Committee
members should be appointed by the highest level of upper management. It
is also desirable to have members on the committee who are not employed
by the reactor owners.
* The applicant should discuss the charter and rules that govern the
operation 8f the comnmittee. The committee should meet at least once a
year [10 CFR 20.1101(c), for example, requires an annual review of the
content and implementation of the radiation protection program]. A
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