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Audit of NRC's Vendor Inspection Program

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
OIG-10-A-20
Report Type
Audit
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Nuclear Regulatory Commission OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Issue regulatory guidance to clarify sampling expectationsfor commercial-grade dedication.

Issue regulatory guidance describing a process that NRCconsiders acceptable for compliance with Part 21.

Clearly indicate via the NRC public Web site how and whenPart 21 has changed.

Develop guidance that clarifies the requirements for vendorson how to approve accredited commercial-grade calibrationlaboratories for safety-related applications.

Develop and implement a formal agencywide strategy andplan in order to monitor and evaluate CSFI.