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Audit of NRC's Implementation of 10 CFR Part 21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
OIG-11-A-08
Report Type
Audit
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Recommendations

Revise 10 CFR Part 21 for full conformity with the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, As Amended, Section 206, Noncompliance.

Expedite publication of interim guidance that specifies requirements for Part 21 reporting in accordance with the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, As Amended, Section 206, Noncompliance.

Correct the sections of NUREG-1022, Event Reporting Guidelines 10 CFR 50.72 and 50.73, October 2000, that are in conflict with the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as Amended, Section 206, Noncompliance and 10 CFR Part 21.

Review, revise as applicable, and reissue NUREG-0302, Remarks Presented (Questions/Answers Discussed) at Public Regional Meetings to Discuss Regulations (10 CFR Part 21) for Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance, July 12 - 26, 1977.

Incorporate Inspection Procedure 36100, Inspection of 10 CFR Parts 21 and 10 CFR 50.55(e) Programs for Reporting Defects and Noncompliance into the NRC Baseline Inspection Program.