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APPENDIX C2

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATION JOURNAL 

FOR FUEL CYCLE PROJECT MANAGER 

I. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

A. Applicability

The training described below is required for all fuel cycle project managers

(PMs) assigned to manage licenses for fuel facilities.

B. Training

1. Required Training

a. Initial Training

i. Agency-Level Knowledge

ii. Office-Level Knowledge

iii. Ethics, Objectivity, and Professional Conduct

iv. Differing Views and Staff Diversity

b. Core Training

i. PM Roles and Responsibilities

ii. Receiving and Accepting a Licensing Action

iii. Technical Review and Requesting Additional Information

iv. Issuing a Final Action

v. Interacting with Stakeholders

vi. Hearings

vii. Major Industry Events

viii. Environmental Reviews

ix. Integrated Safety Analysis

x. The Inspection Program

xi. Backfit

xii. On the Job Training

c. Specialized Training

i. Site Access Training (H100 or H101)

ii. Fuel Cycle Processes (F201)

iii. Communications (complete at least one)

(1) Technical Writing

(2) Conducting Effective Public Meetings

(3) Media Training Workshop

iv. Risk Training (complete at least one)

(1) Introduction to Risk Assessment in Nuclear Material

Safety and Safeguards (NMSS) (P400 or P401)

(2) Human Error Analysis/Human Reliability Analysis for

NMSS (P406)

2. Supplemental Training. Additional training beyond that identified as Core

Training. This training will be determined by the individual’s supervisor. It will 
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depend on the individual’s previous work experience and planned licensing 

activities in specific areas.

3. Refresher Training. Refresher training will be determined by management

on a case-by-case basis.

II. QUALIFICATION JOURNAL

Purpose

This Qualification Journal (Journal) implements NRC Manual Chapter 1246, by 

establishing the minimum training requirements for personnel assigned to manage a 

fuel cycle license. 

This Journal establishes the minimum training requirements consistent with NRC 

Manual Chapter 1246. The document consists of a series of qualification guides and 

signature cards. Each signature card is used to document task completion, as indicated 

by the appropriate signature blocks. It establishes the minimum knowledge levels or 

areas of study that must be completed for each signature card. These signature cards 

provide traceable documentation to show that minimum requirements are met for each 

fuel cycle project manager.

Journal Format

The Qualification Cards will be divided into the following three sub-sections:

1. Evaluation Criteria

2. Tasks

3. Supervisor Approval

Each section will contain multiple items, e.g. documents, tasks, questions, etc. The 

tasks must be initialed by the supervisor or the proctor approved by the supervisor. The 

tasks will be labeled with a review tag to help identify the amount of effort the individual 

is expected to undertake. The review level may be adjusted by the individual’s 

supervisor on a case by case basis.

Basic = B:

Scan the information, but do not read word-for-word. Become knowledgeable of 

the purpose and general content. Be aware the information exists, know where it 

can be accessed, and know how it is used. Expect Qualification Questions 

regarding awareness of the information and where to find it. (Example Question: 

If uncertain how to report travel time on the weekend, where would one find 

guidance on this topic.)

Intermediate = I:

Familiarity plus: Review the entire body of information. Understand how the 

information correlates to the roles, responsibilities, and assignments of the 

position. Expect a few Qualification Questions to be drawn from key concepts in 
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the material. Be prepared to give basic examples of how the information would 

be used on the job.

(Example Question: What role does 10 CFR 73 play in the regulation of our 

licensees?)

Comprehensive = C

Basic plus: Study the entire body of information thoroughly. Be prepared to 

explain the basic steps needed to complete key tasks associated with the 

subject. Rather understand and be able to describe the process, the regulatory 

basis, and the importance of applicable guidance. 

(Example Question: If a licensee submits an ISA summary for a new facility 

process, describe how you would conduct the review and summarize the 

regulatory requirements needed for approval.)

Proctors

In order to support the “On the Job Training” requirements, the reviewer's immediate 

supervisor will assign one or more reference facilities. The reviewer will work under the 

direction of the facilities project manager to complete the required training. Any 

qualified member of the staff, as approved by the supervisor, may review and initial 

specific items on the qualification cards. The qualification board should seek to tailor 

the qualification process to the experience and training level of the reviewer and to meet 

the needs of the NRC. 

Qualification Journal Notebook

The qualification program involves two major tasks. First, the individual must review the 

material specified in the Qualification Cards listed below. Once the material has been 

reviewed to the satisfaction of the individual’s First Line Supervisor, the appropriate box 

below must be initialed. Second, after the qualification cards have been signed, the 

individual must appear before a Qualification Board, as described in Section 1246-08. 

At the successful completion of this Board review, the Second Line Supervisor, a Senior 

Executive Service (SES) manager, must provide the approval signatures. To complete 

your qualification, you are to complete the following signature cards. All signoffs shall 

include the signature of the responsible reviewer and the date. Maintain these cards in a 

notebook along with any background or written material required by the program. This 

notebook will comprise your NRC Qualification Journal. 

Additional guidance, including sample oral board questions, is provided in the 

Knowledge Management Center at 

http://nrcknowledgecenter.nrc.gov/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1546&lang=en-US.

New Employees
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New employees to the agency who are hired to NMSS shall complete, “New Employee 

Orientation Checklist”. The NMSS “New Employee Orientation Checklist” generally 

includes activities that a new NMSS employee would encounter in the first few weeks of 

employment. For activities that require more than the first few weeks of employment, 

employees can finish the activities in parallel with a qualification plan. The New 

Employee Orientation Checklist can be found in 

http://www.internal.nrc.gov/HR/pdf/orientation-checklist.pdf.
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FUEL CYCLE PROJECT MANAGER

QUALIFICATION JOURNAL NOTEBOOK

Name:

Position:

Branch:

Individual Education, Training and Experience (insert or attach description):

Beginning Date of Training and Qualification:

Proposed Completion Date of Training and Qualification:

(not to exceed 2 years from beginning date)

Acceptance of Qualification Plan

Employee Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________

Branch Chief Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________

Completion of All Requirements except Oral Board

Employee Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________

Branch Chief Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________

Successful Completion of Oral Board

SES Signature: _____________________________Date: _________

Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________

Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________

Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________
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Qualification Guide 1

Agency-Level Knowledge

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to familiarize the employee with the structure 

of the Agency and some impacts from regulatory history on the regulatory framework 

under which today’s NRC staff functions. Employees should gain an understanding of 

how the agency was formed and how it contributes as an independent agency.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Describe the statutes authorizing NRC activities. 

2. Describe the history of the NRC. 

3. Describe the NRC's Strategic Plan.

4. Describe how the NRC regulates.

5. Describe the organization and functions of NRC offices.

6. Describe the License Fee Program.

7. Describe major document collections including the general topic and the intended 

audience of each.

8. Describe How the Commission Operates

9. Describe How the Staff Communicates With the Commission

10. Describe how the NRC responds to emergencies.

TASKS.

1. Statutes - Locate the discussion of statutory authority on the public website. (Select 

"About NRC," then select "Statutory Authority".)

a. In general, what is the purpose of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) of 1954?

b. What is 11(e)2 material? See AEA Section 11 - Definitions.

c. What is "Restricted Data"? See AEA Section 11 - Definitions.

d. What AEA section defines "Safeguards Information"? See AEA Chapter 12 -

Control of Information.

e. What AEA section gives the public the right to know about significant actions and 

the right to request a hearing (e.g., to participate in the regulatory process)? See 

AEA Chapter 16 - Judicial Review.

f. When the Commission establishes an Agreement with a State, is the 

Commission's authority delegated or discontinued? See AEA Section 274 -

Cooperation with States.

g. Agreements with States are limited to what material? See AEA Section 274.

h. In general, what is the purpose of AEA Title II?
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i. Does the NRC license or certify gaseous diffusion plants? See AEA Chapter 27 -

Licensing and Regulation of Uranium Enrichment Facilities.

j. In general, what is the purpose of the Energy Reorganization Act (ERA) of 1974?

k. Does the NRC belong to a Branch of the Federal Government, or is it an 

independent agency? See ERA Section 201.

l. What employee protection is provided by the ERA? See ERA Section 211 -

Employee Protection.

m. In general, what is the purpose of the Administrative Procedures Act? See 

summary on public web site. 

n. In general, what is the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act? See 

summary on public web site. 

o. In general, what is the purpose of the Energy Policy Act of 1992? Search 

website. In addition, see NUREG-0980.

p. In general, what is the purpose of the Energy Policy Act of 2005? What security 

requirements did it impose? Search website. In addition, see NUREG-0980.

2. History - Locate the discussion of NRC history on the public website. (Select "About 

NRC," then select "History". Also see NUREG/BR-0175.)

a. In general, what was the concern that led to re-organizing the Atomic Energy

Commission and creating NRC?

b. How did NRC's regulatory approach change after the accident at Three Mile 

Island?

c. In general, describe some major issues that have been addressed regarding 

nuclear materials safety.

3. Strategic Plan - Locate the discussion of the Strategic Plan on the public website. 

(Select "About NRC," then select "Strategic Plan". Also see NUREG-1614.)

a. What are the key elements of the Strategic Plan?

b. What is the mission of the NRC?

c. What are the values of the NRC?

d. What are the Strategic Goals of the NRC?

e. Scan the Strategic Outcomes and Safety Goal Strategies. Know where to find 

them.

4. How We Regulate - Locate the discussion of regulations on the public website. 

(Select "About NRC," then select "Regulations".) Describe the key elements of our 

regulatory system.

5. Organization - Locate the discussion of organization on the public website. (Select 

"About NRC," then select "Organization and Functions".)

a. Note which office report directly to the Commission and which offices report to 

the Executive Director of Operations (EDO). Know where to find the information.
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b. Who is serving on the Commission currently?

c. What is the function of the Office of the EDO? Which Deputy EDO is responsible 

for our office?

d. Which Congressional Oversight Committees does the Office of Congressional 

Affairs keep informed?

e. Which Assistant General Counsel handles fuel cycle issues?

f. What kind of licenses does the Office of International Programs issue?

g. Who are the Public Affairs Officers in Region II?

h. Which office codifies Commission decisions in memoranda to the staff?

i. Which office investigates charges of criminal activity by NRC staff?

j. Which office investigates charges of criminal activity by licensees?

k. Which office is responsible for the Agreement State Program?

l. Which office manages the NRC Operations Center?

m. Which Region implements the Fuel Facility Inspection Program?

n. Which office is responsible for the Agencywide Document Access and 

Management System (ADAMS)?

o. Which office delivers your mail?

p. Which office implements the Employee Mentoring Program?

q. Which office has oversight of safety culture issues?

6. License Fee Program - Locate the discussion of fees on the public website. (Select 

"About NRC," then select "How We Regulate," then select "Licensing," then select 

'License Fees.")

a. Why does the NRC charge fees for licensing actions?

b. Which parts of NRC regulations establish the fees licensees must pay?

c. Which office is responsible for the NRC Fee Policy?

7. Major Document Collections - Locate document collections on the internal website. 

(Under "Agencywide" select "Info Resources" and then select the collection of 

interest.

a. What are the purpose and the audience for Management Directives (See MD 

1.1)?

b. What is a NUREG? (See brief statement on NUREG home page. Note different 

types of NUREGs.)

c. What is the purpose and audience for a Regulatory Guide? (See brief statement 

on Regulatory Guide home page. Note different divisions of guides.)

d. What is the purpose and audience of a Standard Review Plan (SRP)? SRP's are 

issued as what type of document?
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e. What types of documents are provided for inspectors in the Inspection Manual? 

(See Inspection Manual Chapter 0040, Sections 07.01 - 07.04)

f. What is the purpose of the Enforcement Policy (not the Enforcement Manual)? 

In what form is the policy being maintained currently? (Select "Enforcement" in 

the "Document Collections" section of the web page.)

8. How the Commission Operates - Locate discussion on public web site (Go to "About 

NRC", select "Organization & Functions", select "The Commission", select "DirectSetting and Policymaking Activities".)

a. What is a SECY paper?

b. What is a Commission Action Memoranda?

c. Check the schedule of upcoming Commission meetings and attend a meeting 

(on a topic related to your area if possible).

d. What is a Staff Requirements Memoranda?

e. What is a Commission Voting Record?

9. Communications with the Commission - Locate the "Offices" section on the internal

website and select "OEDO". Select "Info for the Commission" and then select 

"Procedures."

a. What is the purpose of a Drop-In Briefing Package? Know where to find the 

guidance.

b. What is the purpose of a Commissioners' Assistants Note? Know where to find 

the guidance.

c. What is the purpose of a Daily Note and a One Week Look Ahead? Know where 

to find the guidance.

d. Skim the last several EDO Updates to identify topics of interest to senior 

managers. (From the OEDO home page select "News from the EDO.")

e. If possible, attend a Commission All-Hands Meeting.

10. NRC Response to Emergencies - Locate discussion on public web site (Under "Key 

Topics", select "Emergency Preparedness". Scroll down and select "How We 

respond to an Emergency.") In addition, see MD 8.2, NRC Incident response 

Program.

a. What is NRC's highest priority when responding to an emergency?

b. With respect to other Federal agencies, what is NRC's role when the emergency 

occurs at a facility licensed by NRC or an Agreement State?

c. What changes when an emergency rises to the level of General Emergency, or is 

terrorist-related?

d. In general, describe the NRC response modes.

e. Describe the Fuel Cycle Safety Team functions (On the internal web page, under 

Offices select NMSS, then look under Emergency Preparedness)
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SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

B NRC Statutory Authority 

B NRC History 

C NRC Strategic Plan

I How NRC Regulates

B Organization and Function of Offices

B License Fee Program 

B Document Collections 

B How the Commission Operates 

B Communications with the Commission 

B NRC Response to Emergencies 

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Qualification Guide 2

Office-Level Knowledge

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to familiarize the employee with the structure, 

procedures and functions of the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. 

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Describe the NMSS Mission, Goals, and Values.

2. Describe the NMSS organization and functions.

3. Describe NMSS Office Letters (location and general topics).

4. Describe the various coordinators that NMSS has 

5. Describe the NMSS Delegation of Authority

6. Describe how to use the NMSS Ticket Tracking System

TASKS.

1. Mission, Goals and Values - Locate on internal website (Find "Offices", click on 

"NMSS", then scroll down and click on "Mission, Goals and Values".)

a. Do the NMSS goals match the Agency goals?

b. In general, describe the NMSS values and some aspects of those values.

c. Review the NMSS Operating Plan for the current fiscal year. (Located on S: 

drive)

2. Organization and Functions - Locate on internal website (Find "Offices", click on 

"NMSS", then scroll down and click on information needed.)

a. Who are the current Office Director and Deputy Office Director?

b. In general, describe the function of each division.

c. If you had a question about criticality safety, which Branch Chief would you call?

d. If you had a question about a gaseous diffusion plant, which Branch Chief would 

you call?

e. If you had a question about a certificate of compliance for a transportation quality 

assurance program, which Branch Chief would you call?
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f. If you had a question about the shielding in a spent fuel shipping cask, which 

Branch Chief would you call?

g. If you had a question about the Licensing Support Network for the high-level 

waste repository, which Branch Chief would you call?

3. Office Letters - Locate the NMSS Policy and Procedures Letters in ADAMS (Launch 

the ADAMS Document Manager and sign in. In the Main Library, open the NMSS 

P&P folder.)

a. Note that many of these letters are outdated. Review the "NMSS P&P Index" 

file.

b. What is the policy for radiation protection of NMSS staff (see P&PL 1-42)? In 

addition to the responsibilities of all staff, what special responsibilities does 

female staff have? How do you obtain a dosimeter?

c. Where do find guidance on withholding information from the public (see P&PL 1-

85)? Is OGC concurrence required on routine withholding determinations?

d. Where do you find guidance on posting notices on the NRC website of hearing 

opportunities for major licensing actions (see P&PL 1-86)?

e. Where do you find guidelines for voice mail and e-mail (see P&PL 1-87)?

f. Where do you find HRMS codes you can use to charge your time (see P&PL 2-

3)?

4. Office Coordinators - Locate on internal website (Find "Offices", click on "NMSS", 

then scroll down and click on "Contacts and Resources List".)

a. Who is the Training Coordinator that can help you register for a class?

b. Who is the Event Coordinator that can help you find an event report?

c. Who is the Allegation Coordinator that can help you follow-up on a phone call 

regarding discrimination by a licensee?

d. Who is the Enforcement Coordinator that can help you prepare for an 

enforcement panel?

e. Who is the Generic Communications Coordinator that can help you write an 

Information Notice?

f. Who is the Inspection Manual Coordinator that can help you revise an Inspection 

Procedure?

g. Who is the Radiation Safety Officer who can help you get a dosimeter?
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5. Delegation of Authority - Locate on internal website (Find "Offices", click on "NMSS", 

then scroll down to "Quick Links" and click on "Delegation of Authority".)

a. Note the actions that must be signed by the Office Director.

b. Under FCSS, who can approve licensing actions (amendments, reviews, 

renewals, and new applications)?

c. Who can approve travel?

d. What can a Project Manager approve?

6. Ticket Tracking System - Locate on internal website (Find "Offices", click on "NMSS", 

then scroll down and click on "Ticket Status".)

a. Run a report on all open tickets due in the next 30 days. Note the type of actions 

being tracked.

b. Open a ticket. What do the Special Instructions say? Who has the lead? Are 

other people assigned to provide input? When is input due? When is the final 

product due?

7. Read the most recent "Director's Greeting" and "Deputy Director's Corner." Attend 

an NMSS All Hands Meeting.

SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

C NMSS Mission, Goals, and Values 

I Organization and Functions 

B NMSS Office Letters 

B Office Coordinators 

B Delegation of Authority 

B Ticket Tracking System 

B Director Messages and All Hands Meeting 

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Qualification Guide 3

Ethics, Objectivity and Professional Conduct

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to acquaint employees with the NRC’s 

expectations of employee conduct, protocol, and professionalism. Employee conduct is 

a vital component of the NRC’s credibility as an effective regulator. Employees 

represent the Agency in interactions with licensee management and workers, local 

officials, media, and the public. This activity will assist employees to understand NRC 

procedures, policies, and expectations related to Headquarters employee conduct. This 

activity will also help employees enhance their professional conduct that is needed to be 

an effective employee.

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Describe the behavior expected of NRC employees at work.

2. Describe what the “appearance of impartiality or impropriety” means.

3. In general, describe the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) standards of ethical 

conduct.

4. Describe the behavior expected when NRC employees interact with other parties.

5. Describe the behavior expected when NRC employees visit other locations.

TASKS.

1. Behavior at Work - Locate ethics information on the internal website. (Under Offices, 

select "OGC," then select "Ethics." Complete the online training if not completed 

already. Review the resource information provided. If the answer cannot be found, 

call one of the OGC contacts listed or consult your supervisor.)

a. With regard to alcohol and illegal drugs?

b. With regard to official business and personal relationships?

c. With regard to business partnerships with licensees?

d. With regard to work habits and professional demeanor?

2. Appearance of Impartiality - Complete the online ethics training described in Task 2. 
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3. OGE Standards of Conduct regarding the following – Complete the online ethics 

training in Task 2:

a. Gifts from outside sources.

b. Gifts between employees.

c. Conflicting financial interests.

d. Seeking other employment.

e. Misuse of power.

f. Outside activities.

4. Interaction with Other Parties – Complete the online ethics training in Task 2. Review 

the NRC Principles of Good Regulation and NMSS Values (Go to public website, 

select “About NRC,” then select “Values”.)

a. Personnel of licensees, vendors or applicants.

b. Other NRC employees.

c. Members of the general public; another resource is the Office of Public Affairs.

d. Public interest groups - Another resource is the Office of Public Affairs.

e. Allegers and concerned citizens - Another resource is the NMSS Allegation 

Coordinator.

5. Conduct at other Locations - Complete the online ethics training in Task 2. Review 

the NRC Principles of Good Regulation and NMSS Values (Go to public website, 

select “About NRC,” then select “Values”.)

a. The site of licensees, vendors or applicants.

b. Headquarters, regional office or training center.

c. Public meetings.

d. Conferences.
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SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

C Behavior at Work

C Appearance of Impartiality

B Standards of Conduct

I Interaction with Other Parties

I Conduct at Other Locations

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Qualification Guide 4

Differing Views and Staff Diversity

PURPOSE. The purpose of the activity is to become familiar with the informal and 

formal processes for pursuing resolution of differing views or opinions and encourage 

diversity in opinion and staff. Our workforce represents diversity in gender, ethnicity, 

occupation, and age, and that diversity makes us stronger. It is the policy of the NRC 

and the responsibility of all NRC supervisory and managerial personnel to maintain a 

working environment that encourages each employee to make known his/her best 

professional judgment even though that judgment may differ from the prevailing staff 

view, disagree with a management decision or policy position or take issue with 

proposed or established agency practices.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. In general, describe the Differing Professional Opinion (DPO) program.

2. Describe the NRC Non-concurrence process.

3. Describe an Open Collaborative Work Environment.

4. Describe the Open Door Policy.

5. Describe the grievance process. 

6. In general, describe how the Agency supports diversity in the staff.

TASKS.

1. DPO Program - Locate MD 10.159, “The NRC Differing Professional Opinions 

Program”. In addition, locate information on Differing Views on the internal website 

(Under "Agencywide" select "Employee Resources," scroll down to "Employee 

Concerns" and select "Differing Views".).

a. What is the DPO policy?

b. What are the objectives of the program?

c. In general, how is a DPO submitted?
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2. Non-Concurrence Process - Locate MD 10.158, "NRC Non-Concurrence Process". 

In addition, locate information on Non-Concurrence Process on the internal website 

under Differing Views.

a. What is the NCP policy?

b. What are the objectives of the program?

c. In general, how does the process work?

3. Open Collaborative Work Environment - On the internal website, look under 

Agencywide links and select OCWE.

a. What is an OCWE?

b. What does it mean to be a "Team Player"?

c. Describe the different ways to raise a concern.

4. Open Door Policy - Locate MD 10.160, "Open Door Policy". In addition, locate 

information on the Open Door Policy on the internal website under OCWE.

a. What is the Open Door Policy?

b. What are the objectives of the program?

c. In general, how does the process work?

5. Grievance Process - Locate the Grievance Procedures in the Collective Bargaining 

Agreement (On the internal website, under "Agencywide" select 'Employee 

Resources," scroll down to "Union" and select "Collective Bargaining Agreement." In 

the agreement, go to Article 51 - Grievance Procedures.")

a. What is considered a grievance? 

b. What matters are excluded from the process?

c. Know how to contact the Union office for more information.

6. Diversity - Locate NUREG/BR-0316, “Comprehensive Diversity Management Plan”.

a. What are the goals of the Diversity Management Program?

b. What is the role of an employee in the program?

c. If possible, attend an EEO Commission briefing.
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SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

B DPO Program

B Non-Concurrence Process

C Open Collaborative Work Environment

B Open Door Policy 

B Grievance Process

B Diversity

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Qualification Guide 5

PM Roles and Responsibilities

PURPOSE. The purpose of the activity is to become familiar with the roles and 

responsibilities of an FCSS Project Manager. 

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

At the completion of this activity, you should have a clear understanding of the following: 

1. Understand the roles and principal functions of a PM. 

2. Expectations regarding communication with a licensee.

3. The documents that PMs should maintain.

4. Expectations regarding knowledge of the facility.

TASKS.

1. PM Roles and Functions - Locate Section 2.1 of the Fuel Cycle PM Handbook. (On 

the Internal website, select "Organization," than click on "NMSS," then select "Quick 

Links.") In general, describe the roles and functions of a Fuel Cycle PM.

2. Communications - Locate Section 2.2 of the PM Handbook.

a. Describe the flow of communications regarding licensing actions.

b. How often should PMs visit their sites?

c. Visit a Senior PM and ask what contact information the PM uses to communicate 

with the licensee and the Region.

3. Documents - Locate Section 2.3 of the PM Handbook. 

a. What documents should a PM maintain in the office? Make a list.

b. Visit a Senior PM and ask to see the documents on the list. How big are they? 

Where does the PM keep them? How often does the PM use them? 
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4. Knowledge of the facility - Locate Section 2.4 of the PM Handbook.

a. In general, describe the knowledge a PM should have of a facility.

b. Describe how a PM maintains unescorted access. Consult the NMSS Radiation 

Safety Officer if necessary.

c. Visit a Senior PM and ask how the PM responds to questions and requests for 

information (i.e., briefing packages, etc.).

SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

C PM Roles and Functions 

C Licensing Communications

C PM Documents

C Knowledge of the Facility

Initials Date

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Qualification Guide 6

Receiving and Accepting a Licensing Action

PURPOSE. The purpose of the activity is to become familiar with how FCSS receives 

and accepts a licensing action. 

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

At the completion of this activity, you should have a clear understanding of the following: 

1. How a licensing action is recorded (or "docketed") when it is received. 

2. How the staff determines what information is released to the public and what 

information is withheld (i.e., withholding determination).

3. What a Technical Assignment Control (TAC) number is and how you obtain one.

4. What the Operating Plan is and what measures (or metrics) apply to licensing 

actions.

5. How the PM creates a schedule in the Licensing Action Tracking System.

6. How the PM acknowledges receipt of a licensing action.

7. How the PM prepares Technical Assistance Requests (TARs).

8. How the PM conducts an acceptance review.

9. When is a Notice of Proposed Action required to be published in the Federal 

Register?

TASKS.

1. Docketing - Locate Chapter 6 of the PM Handbook

a. How should correspondence to NRC be addressed?

b. Work with a PM and OIS to have your e-mail address added to the E-RIDS 

distribution list for a facility.

c. Ask a PM for an example of an E-RIDS message with the "Non-Public Pending 

Review" statement. Work with the PM to conduct a SUNSI review and provide 

the results to ADAMS staff. Review the guidance on withholding information 

from the public in Chapter 8 of the PM Handbook (ML082520558).

d. What should the PM do if an original document is received without going to the 

Document Control Desk first?
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e. How is financial assurance documents handled differently?

f. Ask a PM to show you how a classified document received from the Caller Box 

should be handled.

g. Complete the annual Computer Security Awareness Training (web based).

h. Complete the annual Information Security Awareness Training (web based).

2. Withholding Determination - See Chapter 8 of the PM Handbook

a. What right does the public have under the Atomic Energy Act that requires the 

public to have access to information about licensing actions?

b. What does 10 CFR 2.390(a) say about all correspondence to and from the NRC?

c. What happens if we don't believe the licensee has provided a compelling reason 

to withhold information from the public?

d. Why an affidavit required for information isn’t withheld under 10 CFR 2.390(d)? 

What does the referenced section in 10 CFR 9.17 state?

3. TAC Numbers - See NRC Form 758 in Informs.

a. Ask your Licensing Assistant (LA) what information the LA needs to open a new 

TAC number using Form 758.

b. How is the TAC number used in HRMS to charge time spent on a licensing 

action?

4. Op Plan Metrics - See baseline operating plan for the current fiscal year in S:\FCSS 

Operating Plan\FY ####\Baseline.

a. What is the metric for completing licensing actions?

b. What is the metric for major milestones of new applications and renewals?

c. What is the metric for issuing licensing actions without technical deficiencies?

d. What are the metrics for completing reviews of annual updates to Integrated 

Safety Analysis (ISA) Summaries?

e. What the openness metrics for public meetings are with regard to: (1) meeting 

location, (2) meeting notice; (3) consideration of stakeholder comments; (4) 

feedback forms: (5) communication plans; and (6) meeting summaries?

5. Licensing Action Tracking System
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a. Get the shortcut to the Licensing Action Tracking System added to your 

computer desktop.

b. Ask a PM to show you how to create a new record with milestones for completing 

a licensing action within the metric timeframe.

6. Acknowledging Receipt - See Chapter 9 of the PM Handbook. Acknowledging 

receipt of licensee submittal is a courtesy that the PM can send by e-mail or letter.

7. Technical Assistance Requests (TARs) - See Chapter 11 of PM Handbook.

a. Ask a PM for examples of TARs. Note that due dates should match milestones 

in the Licensing Action Tracking System. Revise the tracking system to reflect 

commitments made by the supporting branch. Inform management if additional 

time requested by supporting branch will cause a metric to be exceeded.

b. Which branch provides assistance for criticality safety?

c. Which branch provides assistance for fire safety?

d. Which branch provides assistance for radiation safety?

e. Which branch provides assistance for environmental reviews?

f. Which branch provides assistance with material control and accounting (MC&A)?

g. Which branch provides assistance with physical security?

h. Which branch provides assistance with emergency preparedness?

i. Which branch provides assistance with information security regarding 

Safeguards Information (Part 73) and classified information (Parts 25 and 95)?

8. Accepting for Detailed Review - See Chapter 9 of the PM Handbook.

a. What does 10 CFR 70.22 and 70.65 require an application for a new license (or 

license renewal) to contain?

b. Review a standard review plan (such as NUREG-1520) and note the "Areas of 

Review" sections. An acceptance review scans submittals to identify major

deficiencies in the information provided for each area of review. Major deficiency 

means the information for an area of review is missing, or is so inadequate that 

NRC would be unable to make findings regarding the acceptance criteria for that 

area.

Note: Standard review plans (SRPs) may not address all of the content 

requirements in 10 CFR 70.22 and 70.65. Some SRPs focus on the safety 
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requirements and fail to address the safeguards requirements (e.g., security 

plans). An acceptance review must address all of the content requirements that 

apply to the request.

c. Where do you find the template for an acceptance letter?

d. What happens if the application isn't acceptable for detailed review?

9. Federal Register Notice (FRN) - See Exhibit 9.1 (including footnotes) in the PM 

Handbook.

a. When is a notice of proposed action required? (See 10 CFR 2.105 and 2.1301)

Note: Part 2 defines "facility" as a production or utilization facility as defined in 

Part 50. This excludes most fuel cycle facilities.

b. What is the standard format for the FRN? (The language tends to change, but 

consult the ADM website at 

http://www.internal.nrc.gov/ADM/DAS/cag/notices/ntemps.html, and the OGC 

website at http://www.internal.nrc.gov/ogc/services/FRN_templates/index.html.)
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SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

C Docketing

C Withholding Determination

C TAC Numbers

I Op Plan Metrics

C Licensing Action Tracking System

C Acknowledging Receipt

C Technical Assistance Requests

C Accepting for Detailed Review

I Federal Register Notice of Proposed Action

 

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Qualification Guide 7

Beginning a Technical Review and Requesting Additional Information

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to become familiar with procedures for 

conducting technical reviews and requesting additional information from applicants.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Describe the objective of the technical review (the evaluation report).

2. Describe the process for requesting additional information from an applicant.

3. Describe the typical follow-up actions if a response fails to close an issue.

TASKS.

1. Objective of the Technical Review (see Chapter 12 of the PM Handbook)

a. What is the purpose of an SER?

b. Why should a draft SER be prepared before additional information is requested?

c. Where can you find suggested wording for evaluation findings? (See a standard 

review plan such as NUREG-1520.)

2. Request for Additional Information (see Chapter 13 of the PM Handbook)

a. Describe how an RAI question should be worded.

b. Why must a regulatory requirement be cited?

c. Is compliance with guidance required? (See the statement at the bottom of first 

page of any final Regulatory Guide.)

d. Why is it useful to call a licensee and discuss the requests before they are 

issued?

e. What does 2.108(a) say about RAI responses?

3. Follow-up of Open Issues

a. What is the preferred follow-up action when an RAI response fails to close an 

issue – a direct conversation (meeting/call) or another RAI letter?

b. Why is a summary of a meeting/call required to be placed in ADAMS? 

SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C
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C Objective of Technical Review

C Request for Additional Information

C Follow-up of Open Issues 

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Qualification Guide 8

Completing a Technical Review and Issuing the Final Action

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to become familiar with procedures for 

completing technical reviews and issuing final licensing actions.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Describe the final action for a review requiring no amendment of the license.

2. Describe the final action for a license amendment/renewal.

3. Describe additional actions that may be required after the licensing action is issued.

TASKS.

1. Final Action for a Review (see Overview of Acceptance of Site Plans in Section 9.5 of 

the PM Handbook)

a. Describe the content of the final acceptance letter (see template in Section 9.6 of 

PM Handbook).

b. Is an SER included in the final action?

c. Where is the evaluation of the change documented?

d. Work with a PM to prepare a final acceptance letter for an action that did not 

require prior NRC approval.

2. Final Action for Amendment/Renewal (see Overview of Transmittal Letter for a 

Renewal or Amendment in Section 9.5 of the PM Handbook)

a. Describe the final package (letter and enclosures) for a license 

amendment/renewal. (see templates in Section 9.6 of the PM Handbook)

b. Describe the format of a Materials License (see Chapter 10 of the PM Handbook) 

c. Discuss special considerations for exemptions. (see Section 10.4 of the PM 

Handbook)

d. When would a license term less than the maximum be considered? (see Section 

10.5 of the PM Handbook)

e. Describe the format of Safety/Safeguards Evaluation Report (SER). What 

sections are required to be in every SER? (See Chapter 12 of the PM 

Handbook).

f. Why must SERs be coordinated with inspection staff?
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g. Work with a PM to prepare a final license amendment/renewal.

3. Additional Actions That May be Required

a. When is a Notice of Issuance required to be published in the Federal Register? 

(see 10 CFR 2.106)

b. If a Communications Plan was developed for a high visibility action, what 

notifications and actions are typically required when the final action is issued? 

(see Chapter 19 of the PM Handbook)

c. If a hearing board has been established, what is required when the final action is 

issued? (see PPL 1-86) 

SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

C Final Action for Review

C Final Action for Amendment/Renewal

C Additional Actions That May Be Required 

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Qualification Guide 9

Interacting with Stakeholders

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to become familiar with procedures for 

interacting with other NRC staff, licensees, and the public.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Describe how a PM should interact with a licensee.

2. Describe how a PM should interact with inspection staff.

3. Describe how a PM should interact with the Office of General Counsel (OGC).

4. Describe how a PM should interact with the public.

TASKS.

1. Interacting with a Licensee (see Chapters 4 and 5 of the PM Handbook):

a. How does a PM maintain objectivity?

b. How should licensee documents be handled?

c. How should conference calls be used and documented?

d. When should meetings and conference calls be open to the public?

e. How many days before an open meeting must a meeting notice be posted?

f. How does a PM handle a call from a licensee employee alleging problems at the 

site? (Complete the online Allegation training. On the internal website, go to the 

Training page, select iLearn, log-in and search under online items.)

g. When is a Communication Plan needed for a licensing action? Where is the 

guidance located? (See Chapter 19 of the PM Handbook. In addition, go to 

Internal Web Site, select Information Resources, and then look for the 

Communications section.)

2. Interacting with Inspection Staff (see Chapters 4 and 5 of the PM Handbook):

a. Which areas are inspected by Headquarters staff and which areas are inspected 

by Regional staff?

b. Who are the Project Inspectors for each fuel facility? (On the internal web site, 

select RII, and then click on the tab for DFFI. Select a Regulated Facility from 

the list provided and note the Key Information provided for each facility.)
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c. Review some recent inspection reports for a fuel facility. Were there any 

violations? Were there any inspection follow-up items? Were there any 

unresolved issues?

d. Review the last License Performance Review (LPR) for a fuel facility. Did it 

identify any areas needing improvement?

e. Review an Enforcement Action Worksheet (EAW) and attend an enforcement 

panel for a proposed violation. What is the PM’s role in the enforcement 

process? (See Section 5.4 of the PM Handbook)

3. Interacting with OGC (see Chapter 4 of the PM Handbook)

a. Does OGC report to the EDO or the Commission?

b. How should documents be sent to OGC for review?

c. What does No Legal Objection (NLO) mean?

d. In general, what does OGC need to review? Not review?

4. Interacting with the Public (see Chapters 4 and 5 of the PM Handbook)

a. Describe how a PM should communicate with the public. What should a PM 

strive to do? What should a PM refrain from doing?

b. Describe how a public meeting should be conducted. What statements should 

be made? What forms should be provided? How should it be documented?

c. How does a PM handle remarks from a member of the public alleging licensee 

misconduct or problems at the site? (Complete the online Allegation training.)

d. What does 10 CFR 2.206 allow a member of the public to request? Describe the 

process for handling these requests.
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SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

C Interacting with a Licensee

C Interacting with Inspection Staff 

 

C Interacting with OGC

C Interacting with the Public 

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Qualification Guide 10

Hearings

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to become familiar with the hearing process.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Describe the difference between a mandatory hearing and a requested hearing.

2. Describe the different types of hearing procedures.

3. Describe procedures for staff support of the hearing process.

TASKS.

1. Mandatory vs. Requested Hearing (see Chapter 18 of the PM Handbook):

a. A hearing is mandatory when it is required by the Atomic Energy Act, or by 

regulation. Part 2 says a hearing is mandatory when a license for a facility is 

requested. How is “facility” defined in Part 2? Does it include fuel facilities?

b. For what fuel facilities are hearings mandatory? (see 70.23a inserted between 

70.23 and 70.24)

c. If not mandatory, when must an opportunity to request a hearing be offered for 

fuel facility license application? (see 2.105)

d. How does NMSS interpret the phrase “any other license or amendment to which 

the Commission determines that an opportunity for a public hearing should be 

afforded”?

e. In a contested hearing, what must a person do to be admitted to the hearing?

2. Types of Hearing Procedures (see Chapter 18 of the PM Handbook):

a. What office represents the staff (and advises the staff) in a hearing?

b. What subpart of Part 2 contains the general rules for hearings?

c. What subpart of Part 2 contains the rules for formal hearings?

d. What subpart of Part 2 contains the procedures for informal hearings?

e. What subpart of Part 2 contains the procedures for license transfer hearings?

f. What subpart of Part 2 contains the procedures for expedited oral hearings?

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a. During a pre-hearing conference, could the staff be asked to issue an SER even 

though there are still open issues?

b. In general, describe what documents must be placed in the hearing file.

c. How often must the hearing file be updated?

d. What must the PM sign regarding the disclosure of documents?

e. What role does the PM serve in preparing written testimony?

f. What role does the PM serve in preparing rebuttal testimony?

g. How does the staff ask questions in a hearing?

SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

I Mandatory vs. Requested Hearings

B Types of Hearings

I Staff Support of Hearings

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Qualification Guide 11

Major Industry Events and Regulatory Implications (Lessons Learned)

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to familiarize the employee with some of the 

lessons learned from selected major nuclear operating and fuel cycle events and 

resulting changes that were made to NRC regulations or regulatory practices.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Criticality Events

2. Fires

3. Three Mile Island (unique event)

4. UF6 Releases

5. Spills

6. Red Oil

TASKS.

1. Criticality Events:

a. The Y-12 Accident (see Los Alamos Report LA-13638, 

http://nrcknowledgecenter.nrc.gov/adl/en-US/2721/file/967/la-13638.pdf)

i. Briefly describe the accident.

ii. What technical area received extra attention as a result of this event?

b. The United Nuclear Fuels (a.k.a. Wood River Junction) Accident (see Los 

Alamos Report LA-13638, http://nrcknowledgecenter.nrc.gov/adl/enUS/2721/file/967/la-13638.pdf)

i. Briefly describe the accident.

ii. Why did this event result in extra attention to working only with written 

procedures that have received formal review and approval?

c. The GE-Wilmington Accident (see the Executive Summary of NUREG-1450)

i. Briefly describe the event.

ii. What was wrong with the workers attitude towards the hazard of low-enriched 

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iii. What was wrong with NRC oversight of the facility?

iv. Why is the loss of a criticality control reportable under 20.403 (now 20.2202) 

even though a criticality accident hasn’t occurred? (see Bulletin 91-01)

v. Where is this reporting requirement addressed in the regulations today? 

(See Appendix A of Part 70)

2. Fires

a. Rocky Flats 1969 (see http://www.colorado.edu/journalism/cej/exhibit/1969fire01-

08.html)

i. Briefly describe the event.

ii. Why did this event result in much greater industry attention to machining 

operations and the amount of combustible material in process areas?

b. Browns Ferry 1975 (see NUREG/BR-0175, http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doccollections/nuregs/brochures/br0175/br0175.pdf)

i. Briefly describe the event.

ii. What safety issues received extra attention as a result of the event?

c. Three Mile Island (see NUREG/BR-0175, http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doccollections/nuregs/brochures/br0175/br0175.pdf)

d. Briefly describe the event.

e. What safety issues received extra attention as a result of the event?

f. What new NRC office was created?

g. What new rule was imposed on fuel facilities as a result of TMI? (see Federal 

Register notice, 54 FR 14051, dated April 7, 1989)

3. UF6 Release - Sequoyah Fuels 1986 (see the Executive Summary of NUREG-1198)

a. Briefly describe the event.

b. What changes were recommended as a result of the event?

c. How were hazardous chemicals addressed in the emergency plan rule? (see 

Federal Register notice, 54 FR 14051, dated April 7, 1989)

5. Spills – Nuclear Fuel Services 2006 (see Inspection Report at ML061630373 and 

Confirmatory Order at ML070520607)
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a. Briefly describe the event.

b. Why did this event result in more attention to configuration management and 

change control?

c. How did the Order address the safety culture concerns?

6. Red Oil – Tomsk, Russia 1993 (see IAEA report at 

http://www-pub.iaea.org/mtcd/publications/pdf/p060_scr.pdf)

a. Briefly describe the event.

b. What is Red Oil?

c. Why is it a concern in solvent extraction processes?

SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

B Criticality Events

B Fires

B Three Mile Island

B UF6 Releases

B Spills

B Red Oil

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Qualification Guide 12

Environmental Reviews

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to become familiar with the purpose and 

requirements of environmental reviews.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Purpose and scope of environmental protection regulations.

2. Environmental Impact Statement.

3. Environmental Assessment 

4. Categorical Exclusion.

5. Use of environmental review results.

TASKS.

1. Purpose and Scope of Environmental Protection Regulations:

a. Briefly describe the scope of NRC environmental protection regulations (see 

10 CFR 51.1).

b. Do the regulations apply to all domestic licensing actions?

c. Do the regulations apply to the environment of other nations?

d. What is the purpose of an environmental review? (see Chapter 15 of the PM 

Handbook and Chapter 1 of NUREG-1748)

2. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS):

a. What is an EIS? (see definition in 51.14 and Chapter 1 of NUREG-1748)

b. What types of fuel facility licensing actions require an EIS? (see 51.20) Note: 

The phrase “issuance of a license” is interpreted to mean issuance of a new 

license.

c. Why has an EIS never been performed for many fuel facilities? (see below)

i. In what year was the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) passed? 

(see 51.10(a))

ii. NEPA established the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to impose 

regulations on all Federal agencies to perform environmental reviews. In 

what year did CEQ issue its regulations? (see 51.10(a))
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iii. In turn, NRC had to issue regulations to implement the CEQ requirements. In 

what year was Part 51 first issued? (See citations in brackets at the end of 

51.4. What is the year of the first citation?)

iv. Many fuel facilities were already licensed and operating when final regulations 

were issued for environmental reviews. Although licensing a new fuel facility 

is likely to have a significant impact on the environment, is authorizing an 

existing facility to continue operation likely to have a significant impact?

3. Environmental Assessment (EA):

a. What is an EA? (see definition in 51.14)

b. What types of licensing actions require an EA? (see 51.21)

c. An EA will result in a decision to prepare 1 of 2 documents. What are they? (see 

Chapter 15 of the PM Handbook and Chapter 1 of NUREG-1748)

4. Categorical Exclusion (CatX):

a. What is a CatX? (see definition in 51.14)

b. Briefly describe the categories that have been excluded from an environmental 

review. (see 51.22)

i. Is a rulemaking amending Part 70 excluded? [see 51.22(c)(3)]

ii. License amendments are excluded if they are administrative, organizational, 

or procedural. What criteria must be satisfied to use this exclusion? [see 

51.22(c)(11)]

iii. Are license amendments related to security issues excluded? [see 

51.22(c)(12)]

iv. When is an exemption from the regulations excluded? [See 51.22(c)(25)].

5. Use of Environmental Review Results:

a. How does the environmental review affect the approval of license applications? 

[see 70.23(a)(7)]

b. If the action will have an impact on the environment, can the Commission still 

approve it?

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Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

B Purpose and Scope of Regulations

I Environmental Impact Statement

I Environmental Assessment

I Categorical Exclusion

C Use of Environmental Review Results

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Qualification Guide 13

Integrated Safety Analysis

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to become familiar with how Integrated 

Safety Analysis (ISA) and the ISA Summary are used within the fuel cycle licensing 

process.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Purpose of an Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) and an ISA Summary

2. Use of the ISA Summary during a licensing review.

3. Annual updates to ISA Summaries.

TASKS.

1. Purpose of an ISA and an ISA Summary: (see Section 3.1 of NUREG-1520)

a. Briefly describe what an ISA does. [see definition in 70.4 and requirements in 

70.62(c)]

b. Only a summary of the ISA is submitted to the NRC. Describe the information an 

ISA Summary must contain. (see definition in 70.4 and requirements in 70.65)

c. NRC focuses resources on items relied on for safety (IROFS). Describe what an 

IROFS is. (see definition in 70.4)

d. What is a management measure? [see definition in 70.4 and requirements in 

70.62(d)]

2. Use of ISA Summary during a licensing review:

a. What must reviewers confirm with an ISA Summary? (see Section 3.1 of 

NUREG-1520)

b. What is the purpose of reviewing commitments to management measures in a 

license application? (See Section 11.1 in NUREG-1520).

c. How is the ISA Summary used by other technical reviewers? (see the section on 

“Areas of Review” in Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of NUREG-1520)
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3. Annual Updates to ISA Summaries: (see Chapter 14 of the PM Handbook)

a. Describe the acceptance review and type of information an update should 

contain.

b. What are the 5 criteria used in the screening process?

c. Describe the Smart Review Process.

d. How are insights gained by the review shared with inspection staff?

SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

C Purpose of an ISA and an ISA Summary

C Use of ISA Summary during licensing review.

C Annual updates to ISA Summaries

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Qualification Guide 14

The Inspection Program

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to become familiar with the inspection 

program for fuel cycle facilities.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Types of Inspection Manual Documents.

2. NMSS Responsibilities for the Inspection Manual

3. The Fuel Cycle Inspection Program in MC 2600

4. Other Fuel Cycle Inspection Programs

TASKS.

1. Types of Inspection Manual Documents (see Manual Chapter 0040, on the internal 

web site, select Info Resources, scroll down to Key Guidance Documents and select 

Inspection Manual)

a. What information does a Manual Chapter (MC) contain? (see definitions in 

Section 0040-03 and formats in Section 0040-07)

b. What information does an Inspection Procedure (IP) contain?

c. What information does a Temporary Instruction (TI) contain?

2. NMSS Responsibilities

a. What are the NMSS responsibilities in the inspection manual? (see Section 

0040-04)

b. Who is the current NMSS Inspection Manual Coordinator? (on the internal web 

site, select NMSS, and then select the Contacts and Resources List)

3. Fuel Cycle Inspection Program in MC 2600

a. NSIR is responsible for what part of the inspection program? (see Section 2600-

05)

b. The FCSS/Technical Support Branch is responsible for what part of the 

inspection program?

c. The FCSS/Material Control and Accounting Branch is responsible for what part of 

the inspection program?
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d. In general, describe the inspection program elements. (see Section 2600-07)

e. What is the Master Inspection Plan? (see Section 2600-08)

f. What tools are used to assess facility performance? (see Section 2600-12)

g. Under the Core Inspection Program, what type of fuel facility receives the most 

inspection effort? (see MC 2600, Appendix B)

h. In general, describe the Resident Inspector program. (see MC 2600, Appendix 

C)

i. When planning for an inspection, what input is requested from the PM? (see MC 

2600, Appendix D)

4. Other Fuel Cycle Inspection Programs

a. What program is defined in MC 2602?

b. What program is defined in MC 2630?

c. What programs are defined in MC 2681, 2682, and 2683? (see Security Related 

Inspection Program Documents)

d. What programs are defined in MC 2694 and 2696?

SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

B Types of Inspection Manual Documents

B NMSS Responsibilities

I Fuel Cycle Inspection Program in MC 2600

B Other Fuel Cycle Inspection Programs

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Qualification Guide 15

Backfit

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to become familiar with the requirements and 

limitations placed upon the NRC staff when proposing new requirements or new 

interpretations of requirements for licensees or applicants

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Backfit Requirements

2. Backfit Guidance

TASKS.

1. Backfit Requirements

a. How is backfitting defined? [see 70.76(a)(1)]

b. In general, what is the Commission required to do before imposing a backfit? 

[see 70.76(a)(2) and (a)(3)]

c. In general, when is a backfit analysis not required for a new rule or staff position? 

[see 70.76(a)(4)]

2. Backfit Guidance

a. Where is the guidance for implementing backfit requirements? (see NMSS 

Policy and Procedures Letter 1-82)

b. What is the NMSS policy regarding backfitting?

c. In general, describe how backfits are identified (see Section IV of PPL 1-82)

d. In general, what is the difference between a documented evaluation and a backfit 

analysis? (see Sections V, VI, and VII of PPL 1-82)

e. Describe the appeal process for backfit decisions. (see Section VIII of PPL 1-82)

 
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SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

B Backfit Requirements

B Backfit Guidance

Initials Date

Initials Date
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Qualification Guide 16

On The Job Training

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to work with an experienced Project Manager 

to apply the knowledge gained from this qualification journal to actions associated with 

reference facilities.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Fee Memos

2. Public Meeting

3. Site Visit

4. Receiving and Accepting a Licensing Action

5. Requesting Additional Information

6. Issuing a Final Licensing Action

7. Environmental Review

8. Hearing

TASKS.

1. Fee Memos – Work with a PM to review and approve a set of fee memos.

2. Public Meeting

a. Schedule a public meeting and issue a meeting notice.

b. Help arrange and conduct the meeting.

c. Prepare and issue a meeting summary.
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3. Site Visit

a. Arrange a visit to a fuel facility.

b. Process a Form 277 to transfer your security clearance to the site.

c. Obtain an NRC dosimeter.

d. Visit the site.

e. Prepare and issue a trip report.

4. Receive and Accept a Licensing Action – Work with a PM to complete the tasks 

described in Qualification Guide 6.

5. Requesting Additional Information – Work with a PM to complete the tasks described 

in Qualification Guide 7.

6. Issuing a Final Action – Work with a PM to complete the tasks described in 

Qualification Guide 8.

7. Environmental Review – Work with a PM to complete an Environmental Assessment 

or an Environmental Impact Statement (see Qualification Guide 12).

8. Hearing – If possible, work with a PM to support a hearing.

SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

C Fee Memos

C Public Meeting

C Site Visit

C Receive and Accept an Action

C Request Additional Information

C Issue a Final Action

C Complete an Environmental Review

C Support a Hearing

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Qualification Guide 17

Specialized Training

PURPOSE. The purpose of this activity is to complete formal classes teaching skills 

and knowledge important to Project Manager functions.

EVALUATION CRITERIA.

1. Site Access Training

2. Fuel Cycle Processes

3. Communications

4. Risk Training

TASKS.

1. Site Access Training – Complete H100 or H101.

2. Fuel Cycle Processes – Complete F201 or F201S

3. Communications – Complete at least one of the following classes:

a. Technical Writing

b. Conducting Effective Public Meetings

c. Media Training Workshop

4. Risk Training – Complete at least one of the following classes:

a. Introduction to Risk Assessment in NMSS (P400 or P401)

b. Human Error Analysis/Human Reliability Analysis for NMSS (P406)
Issue Date: 10/26/11 C2-51 1246

SUPERVISOR APPROVAL:

Basic = B, Intermediate = I, Comprehensive= C

C Site Access Training

C Fuel Cycle Processes

C Communications

I Risk Training

Initials Date

Initials Date

Initials Date

Initials Date
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Attachment 1

Revision History for IMC 1246, Appendix C2

Commitment 

Tracking 

Number

Document 

Accession 

Number and

Issue Date

Description of Change Training 

Needed

Training 

Completion 

Date

Comment Resolution 

Accession Number

N/A ML102390432

11/15/10

CN 10-023

Completed 4 year 

historical CN search. 

Added new Qualification 

Journal for Fuel Cycle 

Project Managers.

None N/A ML102390433

N/A ML11230B332

10/26/11

CN 11-022

Revision history sheet 

added. Combined 

Appendix A17 with 

Appendix B17 and 

renamed as Appendix C2. 

Added “training 

requirements” section 

from Appendix A17.

None N/A ML11235A759