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Evaluation of NRC's Oversight of the Agency's Federally Funded Research and Development Center Contract

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
OIG-18-A-17
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Recommendations

Provide training to FFRDC CORs specific to FFRDC contract administration including, but not limited to, the structure of SwRI and CNWRA, the difference between the Charter and non-Charter contracts, invoice review and delegation memoranda.

Update OIP internal guidance to refer to Part 40.12(b) and verify that all carriers on export applications have a Part 40 license if exports exceed 500 kilograms of natural uranium.

Update OIP internal guidance to refer to Part 40.12(b) and verify that all carriers on export applications have a Part 40 license if exports exceed 500 kilograms of natural uranium.

Revise NRC Billing Instructions for Cost-Reimbursement Type Contracts, to include language prohibiting the contractor from billing rates that have not been incorporated into the contract by written modification.

Develop and implement a qualification program for OIP licensing officers.