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Audit of the NRC's Drop-in Meeting Policies and Procedures

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
OIG-22-A-12
Report Type
Audit
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Nuclear Regulatory Commission OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Location(s)

Rockville, MD
United States

Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Recommendations

Develop and publish a public description of the purposes and benefits of, and the controls on, the drop-in meeting process.

Status: Open: Resolved. The Office of the Executive Director for Operations (OEDO) will update the NRC’s public web page to include a description of the purposes and benefits of, and the controls on, the drop-in meeting process in accordance with guidance that the OEDO is developing to systematize practices related to drop-ins (see Recommendation 2 below). Target Date for Completion: September 30, 2023.

Develop guidance to systematize practices across the agency for consistently informing technical staff about drop-in meetings, both before and after the meetings.

Develop guidance to systematize practices across the agency for consistently including staff observers as part of staff development and training efforts.

Once the new guidance is developed, train all managers on the new guidance and controls for drop-in meetings and related interactions with external stakeholders.

Status: Open: Resolved. Upon completion of Recommendations 2 and 3, the OEDO will communicate the development of the new guidance in an agencywide announcement. The OEDO will also coordinate with the NRC program and regional offices to provide training to their staffs on this subject. Target Date for Completion: September 30, 2023.