U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

License Verification System (LVS)

User’s Guide

Version 1.04

July 2013

Prepared by:

Lockheed Martin Corporation

30 W. Gude Drive, Suite 300

Rockville, MD 20850

Prepared for the:

United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs (FSME)

Rockville, MD 20852

License Verification System (ISMP) – LVS (Task 2)
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Revision History

Date Version Description Author

June 14, 2012 1.0 Initial Draft Lockheed Martin

March 25, 2013 1.01 Addressed IV&V comments Lockheed Martin

April 25, 2013 1.02 Addressed IV&V comments Lockheed Martin

May 03, 2013 1.03 Addressed IV&V comments Lockheed Martin

July 23, 2013 1.04 Added wording clarifying user 

responsibilities

NRC – A. Randall
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1

1.1 Purpose 1

1.2 Scope 1

1.3 Assumptions 2

1.4 Applicable Documents 2

2 System Summary.................................................................................................................3

2.1 Standard Format 3

2.2 Sorting 3

2.3 Design 3

2.3.1 Widget Use Guidelines....................................................................................4

2.3.2 Common Action/Navigation Buttons ................................................................5

2.3.3 Searching in the LVS.......................................................................................5

2.3.4 Error Messages...............................................................................................6

2.4 LVS Authentication 7

2.4.1 Smart Card......................................................................................................7

2.4.2 Failed Logon ...................................................................................................8

2.4.3 Session Timeouts............................................................................................8

2.4.4 Logging off the System....................................................................................8

2.5 User Groups 9

2.5.1 Categories.......................................................................................................9

2.5.2 Roles and Their Functions...............................................................................9

3 LVS Main Menu .................................................................................................................10

3.1 LVS Main Menu – (Landing Page) 12

4 LVS Modules......................................................................................................................14

4.1 Supplier Verifies Receiver’s License 14

4.2 Supplier Checks for Changed Receiver’s License 18

4.3 Perform Verification Activity Query 22

4.4 Check for Changed Receiver’s License - Batch Process 25

4.5 Supplier Verifies Receiver’s License – Batch Process 33

4.6 LVS System Administrator Maintains/Updates Lookup Tables 42

4.7 Alert Management 47

5 LVS User Responsibilities..................................................................................................48

5.1 Protection Controls 48

5.2 Workstation Security Controls 48

5.3 Handling Sensitive Information 48

6 Training..............................................................................................................................49

6.1 Computer Based Training 49

6.1.1 Purpose.........................................................................................................49

6.1.2 Scope............................................................................................................49

6.1.3 Interface and Navigation................................................................................49

6.1.4 Accessing the LVS Computer Based Training Menu .....................................50

6.1.5 Roles and User Groups.................................................................................50
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Appendix A: Abbreviations and Acronyms.............................................................................. A-1

Appendix B: LVS Windows, Functions, Alternatives, and Scenarios ...................................... B-1
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List of Figures

Figure 2-1: Design (NRC Logo & LVS Graphics/Banners) ......................................................... 3

Figure 2-2: Design (Required Fields) ......................................................................................... 4

Figure 2-3: Design (Buttons) ...................................................................................................... 4

Figure 2-5: Widget Use (Check Box).......................................................................................... 5

Figure 2-6: Widget Use (Standard Visual Representations) ....................................................... 5

Figure 2-7: Error Messages (LVS Recoverable Error 1)............................................................. 6

Figure 2-8: Error Messages (LVS Recoverable Error 2)............................................................. 6

Figure 2-9: LVS Authentication (Enter PIN)................................................................................ 7

Figure 2-10: Logging Off (Logout Button)................................................................................... 8

Figure 3-1: LVS Main Menu (Supplier Licensee – Landing Page) .............................................10

Figure 3-2: LVS Main Menu (System Administrator & Analyst role – Landing Page).................11

Figure 3-3: LVS Main Menu (Landing Page – multiple licenses) ...............................................12

Figure 3-4: LVS Main Menu (Landing Page – license selected) ................................................12

Figure 4-1: Verify Receiver’s License (LVS Main Menu) ...........................................................14

Figure 4-2: Verify Receiver’s License (Search Criteria).............................................................15

Figure 4-3: License not found message ...................................................................................16

Figure 4-4: Verify Receiver’s License (License Image)..............................................................16

Figure 4-5: Verify Receiver’s License (Verification Activity Record)...........................................17

Figure 4-6: Unauthorized Request Confirmation .......................................................................18

Figure 4-7: Verify Receiver’s License (Verification Activity Record)...........................................18

Figure 4-8: Check for Changed Receiver’s License (LVS Main Menu) ......................................19

Figure 4-9: Check for Changed Receiver’s License (Search Criteria)........................................19

Figure 4-10: License Verification Activity (License Changed)....................................................20

Figure 4-11: Query Verification Activity (LVS Main Menu).........................................................22

Figure 4-12: Query Verification Activity (as Supplier) ................................................................23

Figure 4-13: Query Verification Activity (as Analyst)..................................................................23

Figure 4-14: Query Verification Activity (Result)........................................................................24

Figure 4-15: Query Verification Activity (Result – Additional columns selection)........................25

Figure 4-16: Check for Changed Receiver’s License – Batch Process (LVS Main Menu) .........26

Figure 4-17: Check for Changed Receiver’s License – Batch Process (File Upload).................26

Figure 4-18: Batch File Format..................................................................................................27

Figure 4-19: Choose File to Upload...........................................................................................28

Figure 4-20: Check for Changed Receiver’s License – Batch Process (Upload) .......................28

Figure 4-21: Batch Verification Result .......................................................................................29

Figure 4-22: Batch Verification Result (File with data error).......................................................30

Figure 4-23: Previous Batch Results .........................................................................................30

Figure 4-24: Batch Verification Results (Save Progress)...........................................................31

Figure 4-25: Batch Verification Results (Discard Changes).......................................................32

Figure 4-26: Previous Batch Results .........................................................................................32

Figure 4-27: Verify Receiver’s License – Batch Process (LVS Main Menu)...............................33

Figure 4-28: Verify Receiver’s License – Batch Process (File Upload)......................................34

Figure 4-29: Batch File format...................................................................................................34

Figure 4-30: Choose File to Upload...........................................................................................35

Figure 4-31: Verify Receiver’s License – Batch Process (Upload).............................................35

Figure 4-33: Batch Verification Result with errors......................................................................37

Figure 4-34: Previous Batch Results .........................................................................................37

Figure 4-35: Batch Verification Results .....................................................................................38

Figure 4-36: License Image.......................................................................................................39

Figure 4-37: Verification Activity................................................................................................40
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Figure 4-38: Batch Verification Results (updated after verification) ...........................................40

Figure 4-39: Cancel Confirmation message ..............................................................................41

Figure 4-40: Previous Batch Results .........................................................................................42

Figure 4-41: Maintain Lookup Table (LVS Main Menu) .............................................................43

Figure 4-42: Maintain Lookup Table (Selection)........................................................................43

Figure 4-43: Maintain Lookup Table (List of Codes)..................................................................44

Figure 4-44: Maintain Lookup Table (Add) ................................................................................44

Figure 4-45: Maintain Lookup Table (Confirmation of Add) .......................................................45

Figure 4-46: Maintain Lookup Table (Edit) ................................................................................46

Figure 4-47: Maintain Lookup Table (Confirmation of Edit) .......................................................47
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1 Introduction

The License Verification System (LVS) is a web-based system used to ensure only authorized 

quantities of radioactive materials are obtained by legitimate users. The LVS will assist in 

assuring that parties involved in radioactive materials transfers are completing a valid transfer 

between legitimate license-holders. It will provide a way for licensees nationwide to confirm 

license validity, and ensure maximum possession limit compliance of licensees seeking to 

obtain radioactive materials. This verification helps protect the nation from the threat of the 

malevolent use of radioactive materials.

IMPORTANT NOTE: LVS users have the ability to view sensitive (not publically available) 

licenses issued by the NRC or by an Agreement State. Licenses shall be viewed only when 

there is a need to know the information; i.e. the licensee is transferring radioactive material to 

another licensee and they need to verify the legitimacy of the license for license verification 

purpose. The LVS records every time a license is viewed in the system. Should licensees abuse 

their access to sensitive license information, action will be taken according to the Integrated 

Source Management Portfolio (ISMP) Rules of Behavior:

Consequence for Noncompliance 

The Rules of Behavior comply with the Rules of Behavior for all Nuclear Regulatory 

Commission (NRC) Automated Information System (AIS) Users provided in NRC 

Management Directive 12.5, “NRC Automated Information Security Program,” Section 2.5 

(ML052310031). The Rules of Behavior are to be followed by all ISMP resident application 

users. Users shall be held accountable for their actions on the ISMP resident applications. 

Non-compliance with the Rules of Behavior may subject the user to sanctions including, but 

not limited to, verbal or written warnings; removal of access to an ISMP resident application 

for a specific period of time or permanently; and/or prosecution under applicable Federal 

law consistent with the nature and the severity of the violation. NRC employees may also 

be subject to reassignment to other duties or termination. The Office of the Inspector 

General (OIG) is charged with the investigation of allegations of misconduct related to the 

misuse of ISMP resident applications, and ISMP management shall report all allegations of 

violations of the Rules of Behavior to the OIG. 

1.1 Purpose

This User Guide provides the LVS users with the information necessary to understand and use

the LVS system. This manual provides the LVS user with information to search for, and verify 

licenses and radioactive materials possession limits. Each of the LVS functions is documented 

in detail, including examples of system windows (Figures) and explanatory notes. 

1.2 Scope

This LVS User Guide is designed to be used by the following user groups:

 Supplier Licensees – Represents the organizations licensed by the NRC or Agreement 

State Agencies to possess and transfer to other licensees radioactive materials in 
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specific quantities and types. 

 LVS Analyst – Represents a specific type of “Super User” who has controlled access to 

LVS Radioactive Materials Request verification information for purposes of analysis and 

reporting.

 System Administrator – Represents an individual with special access privileges in LVS 

who is responsible for performing maintenance and system utility functions, and 

troubleshooting system problems.

1.3 Assumptions

This User Guide is directed toward individuals who have had some instruction and hands-on 

training with the LVS and Microsoft Windows. It is not intended for the first-time computer user.

It is assumed that users will have the following minimum skills and knowledge to use the LVS:

 Familiar with web-based browsers, e.g., Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, 

versions 7.0 or higher.

 Familiar with Microsoft Windows (or other operating system).

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1.4 Applicable Documents

License Verification System (LVS) v1.0, Software Development Plan (SDP), v1.0, June, 2011.

License Verification System (LVS) v1.1, System Requirements Specification (SRS), v1.3, 

December, 2012. 

License Verification System (LVS) UI Design, v2.1, January 2012.
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2 System Summary

2.1 Standard Format

The LVS was developed as a three-tiered web application. Many features in this application are 

common to any web application and are easy to learn and use. The LVS uses these common 

features: a main menu or landing page, and online help.

2.2 Sorting

Columns can be sorted. Select columns to sort ascending or descending. Click once to sort 

ascending; click again on the same column to sort descending. Within the same sort, it is 

possible to have some columns sorted ascending and descending in the same set. 

Note: Not all columns can be sorted. 

2.3 Design

• The LVS Logo and associated graphical images are present on the header section of all 

Web pages, as depicted in Figure 2-1: Design (NRC Logo & LVS Graphics/Banners). 

Links labeled “Logout”, and “Home” are present in the header section of all Web pages. 

“Help” links are present on all pages with Help topics.

LVS information is designated as Official Use Only The ‘Official Use Only’designation 

appears on all of the LVS windows with print or export option and on the printout.

 

Figure 2-1: Design (NRC Logo & LVS Graphics/Banners)
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• Required fields have a red asterisk ( * ) beside them and a line of text that reads,

“indicates required field.”

Figure 2-2: Design (Required Fields)

 Buttons (to submit a page) appear at the bottom of the page and are left-justified, as 

shown in Figure 2-3: Design (Buttons)

Figure 2-3: Design (Buttons)

• Long lists have scroll bars.

• All Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act compliance standards have been applied.

• All labels are left-aligned.

• All tables have column headers.

• Text displayed in a table is left-justified; numeric values in a table are right-justified.

2.3.1 Widget Use Guidelines

• Radio buttons are used when there is a list of two or more options that are mutually 

exclusive, and the user must select exactly one choice. There is a default selection.

Figure 2-4: Widget Use (Radio Button)

• Check boxes are used when there are lists of options, and the user may select any 

number of choices, including zero, one, or several.
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• A stand-alone check box is used for a single option that the user can either select or 

clear.

 

Figure 2-5: Widget Use (Check Box)

• Standard visual representations: A check box is a small square that is populated with 

a check mark when selected. A radio button is a small circle that contains a solid circle 

inside it when selected. 

Figure 2-6: Widget Use (Standard Visual Representations)

2.3.2 Common Action/Navigation Buttons

Many screens in the LVS share navigation and actions buttons that have the same function on 

each screen where they are available:

 - After viewing a license, click Submit to record verification of license to the 

system.

– After entry of the desired search parameters, click Search to display a list of items 

meeting the specified criteria. Clicking Search without defining any search parameters will 

usually return an error message. 

– To return the fields on a page to the default parameters, click Reset.

– When using a function that employs a series of screens, click Continue to go to 

the next screen.

– The system shall search the WBL database and retrieve the license that matches 

the search criteria.

– Prior to completion of a task, click Cancel to terminate a function (without saving 

any changes) and return to the previous page.

– On an edit screen, click Save to record a new item with the properties described or 

to update the properties of an existing item.

2.3.3 Searching in the LVS

Using search criteria will help to narrow and filter search results. The more search criteria 

entered in a search, the more refined the search results will be. When multiple search criteria 

are entered, the results are “and” searches. This means that the results will be only items that 

contain all of the entered search criteria. For example, Receiver Agency X, Verification Type Y, 
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and Verification Result ABC, will return results that contain all three values. Values that contain 

only one of the search criteria will not be displayed. If no results are found on a particular query, 

eliminating some of the entered search criteria may help. 

In addition to standard searching, wildcard searches are permitted in text entry fields. A 

wildcard is a character that may be used in a search term to represent one or more characters. 

An asterisk * may be used to specify zero or more alphanumeric characters. For example, 

searching for the term “h*s” would yield results that contain such words as “his,” “homes,” 

“houses,” “horses,” “horticulturalists,” and “herbaceous.” 

When searching for license verification activities license number should be entered as it was 

entered during the verification process in order to retrieve the exact verification activity record.

2.3.4 Error Messages

There are two types of error messages that can occur in the LVS: recoverable and 

unrecoverable. 

A recoverable error occurs when there is a problem with a file being uploaded (see Figure 2-7: 

Error Messages (LVS Recoverable Error 1)).

If there is a problem with the file, an error message will be displayed, and the file will be 

rejected. In the example error in Figure 2-7: Error Messages (LVS Recoverable Error 1), you 

would click Browse to return to the Choose File to Upload page, change the selection, and then 

resubmit the file. 

 

Figure 2-7: Error Messages (LVS Recoverable Error 1)

Another example of an error message is when data is missing (as shown in Figure 2-8: Error 

Messages (LVS Recoverable Error 2)). In this example, you would click OK to return to the 

page that caused the error, enter/select the missing data, and then resubmit. 

 

Figure 2-8: Error Messages (LVS Recoverable Error 2)

Note: Unrecoverable errors can occur due to programming or system data issues. If these 

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2.4 LVS Authentication

To log on to the LVS application, insert your Smart Card in your card reader, and connect to the 

application’s Uniform Resource Locator (URL) through your web browser. 

Click on Login and select a digital certificate.

Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN) at the prompt, and the OK button will be 

enabled. Click OK. 

Figure 2-9: LVS Authentication (Enter PIN)

2.4.1 Smart Card

2.4.1.1 Using the Smart Card

1. Insert the USB end of the card reader into your USB port on your Personal Computer 

(PC).

2. Insert the Smart Card, with the gold metal tab up, into the card reader.

3. The light on the card reader will flicker as it reads the card (usually about 10 second).
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4. After the card has been read, launch your Internet Explorer browser. 

Note: Do not remove the card from the reader. 

5. Once the browser starts, go to the LVS Website.

6. You will be prompted to enter a PIN (see 2.4 LVS Authentication).

2.4.1.2 Safeguarding your Smart Card

Do not give your card to someone else. Do not leave your card unattended.

2.4.2 Failed Logon

If you have trouble logging on to the LVS application, contact the Help Desk at 1-877-671-6787 

or LVSHelp.Resource@nrc.gov.

2.4.3 Session Timeouts

If your session is inactive for 13 minutes, the system will prompt the user to confirm the 

extension of the session. After another 2 minutes of inactivity, the system will log the user off 

and the browser will be closed. 

2.4.4 Logging off the System 

To log off the system, click (located on the upper-right portion of the LVS window).

Figure 2-10: Logging Off (Logout Button)
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2.5 User Groups

2.5.1 Categories

The following two categories of user groups are authorized to use the LVS: 

1. Users – Supplier Licensees1and LVS Analyst.

2. Administrator – LVS Administrator (system administration, reporting, time-triggered 

processing, and external interfaces). 

2.5.2 Roles and Their Functions

2.5.2.1 Administration 

The Administration role accesses and modifies all LVS information. This role is responsible for 

maintaining LVS-specific configuration information (e.g., business rules, lookup values, etc.). 

The Administration module allows you to perform the following functions:

 Administrator – Licensing Agency and Code Table Management

2.5.2.2 Supplier Licensee

The Supplier Licensee represents the company or person authorized by the NRC or Agreement 

State Agencies to possess and transfer radioactive materials to other licensees. In addition, the 

NRC and Agreement State Agencies can themselves have licenses and thus be considered 

Supplier Licensees. In the Supplier Licensee module, you can perform:

 Supplier Verifies Receiver’s License

 Supplier Checks for Changed Receiver’s License

 Perform Verification Activity Query

 Supplier Checks for Changed Receivers’ Licenses Batch Process

 Supplier Verifies Receivers’ Licenses Batch Process

2.5.2.3 LVS Analyst

The LVS Analyst represents a specific type of super user, who has controlled access to LVS 

Radioactive Materials Request verification information for purposes of analysis and reporting. 

This is a view-only privilege and the LVS Analyst may not alter data. NRC, Agreement State

agencies, and other Government agencies may be granted an LVS Analyst role. In the LVS 

Analyst module, you can:

 Perform Verification Activity Query

 

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Supplier is the licensee supplying a source to another licensee; manufacturer or otherwise
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3 LVS Main Menu

Starting from the LVS Main Menu, the user can perform many LVS functions, including:

 Supplier Verifies Receiver’s License – Search and verify Receiver Licensee’s license 

validity and possession limit compliance.

 Supplier Checks for Changed Receiver’s License – Check for any changes in a repeat 

customer’s License since the previous check.

 Perform Verification Activity Query – Retrieve verification information from system in order to 

provide a report for analysis.

 Supplier Check for Changed Licenses Batch Process – Check for multiple changed 

Receivers Licenses through an automated batch process.

 LVS System Administrator Maintains/Updates Lookup Tables – Maintain LVS specific values 

(codes) used for lookups, defaults, validations.

 Supplier Verifies Receivers’ Licenses Batch Process – Verify multiple Receiver Licensees’ 

license validity and possession limit compliance via a batch process.

Depending on the user role, different menu items will appear after you log on to the LVS. For 

example, a supplier licensee will have different menu items available on their main menu than 

an LVS analyst. An Analyst only or Administrator only role will not have a landing page and is 

taken directly to the only function available for that role. The Main Menu for the supplier 

licensee menu items is shown in Figure 3-1: LVS Main Menu (Supplier Licensee – Landing 

Page).

Landing pages for other types of licensee users are shown in the graphical exhibits that follow 

as:

 Figure 3-1: Supplier Licensee

 Figure 3-2: System Adminstrator with Analyst role

Figure 3-1: LVS Main Menu (Supplier Licensee – Landing Page)
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Figure 3-2: LVS Main Menu (System Administrator & Analyst role – Landing Page)
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3.1 LVS Main Menu – (Landing Page)

When a user logs on to the system, the LVS Main Menu window appears. The user with 

multiple licenses will be presented with a license number drop-down selection 

listing,preconfigured with the license numbers associated with the user. The user will select a 

license number from the drop-down listing. 

Figure 3-3: LVS Main Menu (Landing Page – multiple licenses)

Once the license number is selected, the links on the Main Menu will be displayed. The links 

displayed on the Main Menu are based on the role and access privileges for the user logged in. 

Figure 3-4: LVS Main Menu (Landing Page – license selected)
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To change the license number under which the user wants to perform the functions in LVS, 

select the license number in the License Number drop-down list. 

The license number on the upper banner of the window will change to reflect the user’s current 

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4 LVS Modules

4.1 Supplier Verifies Receiver’s License

User – Supplier Licensee

Use – Verify a Receiver Licensee’s license validity and possession limit compliance. 

1. From the LVS Main Menu, click Verify Receiver’s License.

 Figure 4-1: Verify Receiver’s License (LVS Main Menu)

2. The Verify Receiver License window appears. 
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Figure 4-2: Verify Receiver’s License (Search Criteria)

The following fields are available to enter as search criteria:

Field Name Req. 

Value

Description/Comments Acceptable Values Example Value

Receiver 

Agency

Y Represents the Agency who 

issued license to the Receiver

Drop-down US Nuclear 

Regulatory 

Commission

Receiver 

License 

Number

Y Represents the license 

number associated with a 

Receiver

Alphanumeric and 

punctuation up to 25 

characters

A424-19

Amendment 

Number

Amendment number of the 

Receiver License

Numeric up to 5 digits 12345

Issue Date Issue date of the Receiver 

License

mm/dd/yyyy not to 

precede 01/01/1970

03/02/2012

3. To initiate a request to view the Receiver License, enter search criteria in the fields and then 

click Verify. 

Note: Receiver Agency, Receiver’s License Number and either Amendment Number or

Issue Date must be entered.

4. If found, the license is displayed in the next window (Figure 4-4: Verify Receiver’s License 

(License Image)). If the license is not found, a message will be displayed (Figure 4-3: 

License not found message).
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Figure 4-3: License not found message

Figure 4-4: Verify Receiver’s License (License Image)
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Note: Navigation Options

The 1, 2 options on the top of the License image window allow you to navigate 

through the pages. The user can also enter the page number to navigate to that page. 

The user can zoom in or out on the License image by selecting from the drop-down.

The user can rotate the License image by clicking on to rotate to the left and to 

rotate to the right.

5. The user can print the license by clicking on the Save/Print PDF button2. The user will be 

taken through a series of screens to open/save the license in PDF and to select the printer 

to print the license.

6. The user can cancel the verification activity by clicking the Cancel button to return to LVS

Verify Receiver’s License. 

7. The user can indicate that he/she has completed verifying the license by ensuring the 

‘Complete Verification’ radio button is selected and clicking the Submit button. The 

Verification Activity Record window will display.

Figure 4-5: Verify Receiver’s License (Verification Activity Record)

8. The user can indicate that the license is not authorized by clicking on the Unauthorized 

Request radio button, selecting a reason code from the drop-down, and clicking the Submit

button. The Confirm Unauthorized Request window will display.

 

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The user will need to have Adobe Acrobat to open or print the licenses.
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Figure 4-6: Unauthorized Request Confirmation

9. The user clicks OK to confirm and the Verification Activity Record window displays.

Figure 4-7: Verify Receiver’s License (Verification Activity Record)

9. The user can choose to save/print a formal record of the verification activity with the 

displayed information by clicking on Save/Print as PDF.

10. When user is done with the verification activity, click Close to return to Verify Receiver’s

License page.

4.2 Supplier Checks for Changed Receiver’s License

User – Supplier Licensee

Use – Check for any changes in a repeat customer’s license since the previous check. 
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1. From the LVS Main Menu, click Check for Changed Receiver’s License.

 Figure 4-8: Check for Changed Receiver’s License (LVS Main Menu)

2. The Check for Changed Receiver’s License window appears. 

Figure 4-9: Check for Changed Receiver’s License (Search Criteria)

The following fields are available to enter search criteria:
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Field Name Req. 

Value

Description/Comments Acceptable Values Example Value

Receiver 

Agency

Y Represents the Agency who 

issued license to the Receiver

Drop-down US Nuclear 

Regulatory 

Commission

Receiver 

License 

Number

Y Represents the license 

number associated with a 

Receiver

Alphanumeric and 

punctuation up to 25 

characters

A424-19

Amendment 

Number

Amendment number of the 

Receiver License

Numeric up to 5 digits 12345

Issue Date Issue date of the Receiver 

License

mm/dd/yyyy not to 

precede 01/01/1970

03/02/2012

3. To initiate a request to check the Receiver License, enter search criteria in the fields and 

then click Check. The Receiver License has to be entered as originally entered when initial 

verification was performed.

Note: Receiver Agency, Receiver’s License Number and either Amendment Number or 

Issue Date must be entered.

4. If found, the verification activity is displayed in next window. If a license has been changed, 

a link will be available (if user is authenticated at a level that allows viewing of Sensitive 

License information or license’s Sensitive Security Flag is set to ‘No’) and the user can view 

or print the license image. If a license has not been changed, the license image will not be 

available for view or print.

Figure 4-10: License Verification Activity (License Changed)

Note: To print verification activity, user must save as PDF and then print from there.
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5. Supplier can choose to save/print a formal record of the verification activity with the 

displayed information.

6. Supplier can also choose to print the license image, if authorized for view, by clicking on the 

license image link.

7. When Supplier is done with the verification activity, click Close to return to LVS Check for 

Changed Receiver’s License page.
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4.3 Perform Verification Activity Query 

User – Supplier, LVS Analyst

Use – Retrieve verification information from the system in order to provide a report for analysis.

1. From the LVS Main Menu, click Query Verification Activity.

 Figure 4-11: Query Verification Activity (LVS Main Menu)

2. The Query Verification Activity window displays below. If user logs in as Analyst or 

Administrator/Analyst, the Query Verification Activity window will be that of figure 4-13.
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Figure 4-12: Query Verification Activity (as Supplier)

Figure 4-13: Query Verification Activity (as Analyst)

The following fields are available as search criteria:

Field Name Req. 

Value

Description/Comments Acceptable Values Example Value

Receiver 

Agency

Represents the Agency who 

issued license to the Receiver

Drop-down US Nuclear 

Regulatory 

Commission

Receiver 

License 

Number

Represents the license 

number associated with a 

Receiver

Alphanumeric and 

punctuation up to 25 

characters

A424-19
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Field Name Req. 

Value

Description/Comments Acceptable Values Example Value

Supplier 

Agency

Represents the Agency who 

issued license to the Supplier

Drop-down US Nuclear 

Regulatory 

Commission

Supplier 

License 

Number

Represents the license 

number associated with a 

Supplier

Alphanumeric and 

punctuation up to 25 

characters

A424-19

Verification 

Result

Result of the license 

verification

Drop-down Verification 

Cancelled

Verification 

Type

Type of verification Drop-down Possession 

Compliance 

Check

Verification 

Date Range

The ‘from’ and ‘to’ date criteria 

values used to search 

mm/dd/yyyy 03/02/2012

3. Select the search criteria (Receiver Agency, Receiver License Number, Supplier Agency 

(if applicable), Supplier License Number (if applicable),Verification Result, Verification 

Type, Verification Date Range).

Note: At least one search criteria must be chosen.

4. Click Search. 

 

5. The Verification activity is displayed in next window.

Figure 4-14: Query Verification Activity (Result)
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6. User can choose to display additional columns by clicking on the ‘Click to select columns 

to display +’ link, and selecting the columns to display by clicking on the corresponding 

check box.

Note: The Verification Notes field is only available to LVS Analyst.

Figure 4-15: Query Verification Activity (Result – Additional columns selection)

7. User can choose to save/print the list of verification result by clicking on the Save/Print 

PDF button.

8. User can also choose to export the list of verification result, by clicking on the Export as 

Excel button.

9. When user is done with the verification activity, click Cancel or Home to return to LVS 

Main Menu. There is no Cancel or Home for user logged in as an Analyst or as an 

Administrator.

4.4 Check for Changed Receiver’s License - Batch Process

User – Supplier.

Use – Check for multiple changed Receiver Licenses through an automated batch process. 
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1. From the LVS Main Menu, click Check for Changed Receiver’s License – Batch 

Process.

 Figure 4-16: Check for Changed Receiver’s License – Batch Process (LVS Main Menu)

2. The Check for Changed Receiver’s License – Batch Process window displays. 

Figure 4-17: Check for Changed Receiver’s License – Batch Process (File Upload)

The following fields are available to enter:

Field Name Req. 

Value

Description/Comments Acceptable Values Example Value

Upload File Y Represents the file and Comma separated ABC123.csv
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Field Name Req. 

Value

Description/Comments Acceptable Values Example Value

location to be uploaded value files

The Batch File should contain the following fields (Field Name) and in the correct format 

(Acceptable Values):

Figure 4-18: Batch File Format

3. Click Browse to choose the file to upload. The Choose File box appears.
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Figure 4-19: Choose File to Upload

4. Select the file, which will be populated into the File Name box, and then click Open.

Figure 4-20: Check for Changed Receiver’s License – Batch Process (Upload)

5. Once the file is selected, Click Upload. The result of the File Upload will display below.
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Figure 4-21: Batch Verification Result

6. The user may choose to save/print the list of verification batch result by clicking on 

Save/Print PDF button.

7. The user may also choose to export the verification batch result into Excel format by 

clicking on Export as Excel button.

8. If there is any format error in the uploaded file, the Supplier may correct the file data and 

retry. 
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Figure 4-22: Batch Verification Result (File with data error)

9. To return to the LVS Check for Changed Receiver’s License – Batch Process, click Cancel.

10. From the Check for Changed Receiver’s License – Batch Process page, the user may also 

view previously uploaded files’ results by clicking on View Previous Results. The file 

name of the previous batch results will display along with the date and time it was uploaded 

and its status. A status of ‘In Progress’ indicates not all of the lines have been marked as 

Completed. A status of ‘Complete’ indicates that all of of the lines have been marked as 

Completed.

Figure 4-23: Previous Batch Results
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11. To view any previous batch result in the list, select the radio button and click Load Batch 

Results. The batch result from Figure 4-21: Batch Verification Result will display. Licenses 

that have not changed since the initial verification will be indicated by the verification result 

of ‘License Unchanged’. These lines do not require follow-up and do not have the 

corresponding checkboxes.

12. The user can indicate a license has been reviewed by clicking on the corresponding check

box and saving progress. 

Figure 4-24: Batch Verification Results (Save Progress)

13. If user chooses to Cancel after clicking on any checkbox, user will be prompted to confirm 

the discard of changes.
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Figure 4-25: Batch Verification Results (Discard Changes)

14. Once all check boxes are checked and saved, the file status will be set to ‘Complete’. The 

user can see the file status of ‘Complete’ by clicking Cancel to return to the Previous Batch 

Results page.

Figure 4-26: Previous Batch Results
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4.5 Supplier Verifies Receiver’s License – Batch Process

User – Supplier Licensee

Use – Verify multiple Receiver Licensees’ license validity and possession limit compliance via a 

batch process. 

1. From the LVS Main Menu, click Verify Receiver’s License – Batch Process.

 Figure 4-27: Verify Receiver’s License – Batch Process (LVS Main Menu)

2. The Verify Receiver’s License – Batch Process window appears. 
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Figure 4-28: Verify Receiver’s License – Batch Process (File Upload)

The following fields are available to enter:

Field Name Req. 

Value

Description/Comments Acceptable Values Example Value

Upload File Y Represents the file and 

location to be uploaded

Comma separated 

value files

ABC123.csv

The Batch File should contain the following fields (Field Name) and in the correct format 

(Acceptable Values):

Figure 4-29: Batch File format

3. Click Browse to choose the file to upload. The Choose File box appears.
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Figure 4-30: Choose File to Upload

4. Select the file, which will be populated into the File Name box, and then click Open.

Figure 4-31: Verify Receiver’s License – Batch Process (Upload)

5. Once the file is selected, Click Upload. The status of the File Upload will display below.
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Figure 4-32: Batch Verification Result

15. The user may choose to save/print the list of verification result by clicking on Save/Print 

PDF button.

16. The user may also choose to export the verification result into Excel format by clicking on 

Export as Excel button.

17. If there is any error, the Supplier may correct the upload file data and retry. 
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Figure 4-33: Batch Verification Result with errors

18. To return to the LVS Verify Receiver’s License – Batch Process, click Cancel.

19. From the Verify Receiver’s License – Batch Process page, the user may also view 

previously uploaded files’ results by clicking on View Previous Results.

Figure 4-34: Previous Batch Results
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20. To view any previous batch result in the list, select the radio button and click Load Batch 

Results. The most recent batch results, up to a configurable number, (Figure 4-32: Batch 

Verification Result) will be retrieved and will display.

21. The user can verify each license by clicking on the license image link and then select to 

verify or unauthorize the license. If the user chooses to cancel the verification request, by 

clicking on Cancel button on the license image page, the user will be returned to this page 

and the Verification Result will be updated with a status of ‘Verification Cancelled’.

Figure 4-35: Batch Verification Results
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Figure 4-36: License Image
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Figure 4-37: Verification Activity

22. Click Close to go back to list of licenses and their results. Note that the status of the 

verification is updated in the Verification Result column.

Figure 4-38: Batch Verification Results (updated after verification)
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23. The user can indicate a license is reviewed by clicking on the corresponding checkbox and 

saving progress. The user can also revert by unchecking the checkbox and saving again if 

needed.

24. If user chooses to Cancel after clicking on any checkbox, user will be prompted to confirm 

the discard of changes.

Figure 4-39: Cancel Confirmation message

25. Once all checkboxes are checked and saved, user can see the file status of ‘Complete’ by 

clicking Cancel to return to View Previous Results page
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Figure 4-40: Previous Batch Results

4.6 LVS System Administrator Maintains/Updates Lookup Tables

User – LVS System Administrator.

Use – To maintain and update various LVS-specific values (codes) used for lookups, defaults, 

and validations. The following Lookup Tables are available:

1. Reason Code – used to indicate reason for unauthorized request

2. Regulatory Agency – list of all available Regulatory Agencies in drop-down list throught 

LVS

3. Verification Status – indicate the various verification status (e.g. Complete, Changed, 

Cancelled)

4. Verification Type – type of verification that can be performed in LVS

1. If logged in as Administrator/Analyst, click on Maintain Lookup Table from the LVS Main 

Menu.
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 Figure 4-41: Maintain Lookup Table (LVS Main Menu)

2. The Maintain Lookup Table window displays. 

Figure 4-42: Maintain Lookup Table (Selection)

The following fields are available to choose:

Field Name Req. 

Value

Description/Comments Acceptable Values Example Value

Select a 

Lookup Table

Y Represents the Lookup Tables 

that can be added/updated

Drop-down LVS Reason 

Code

3. Select the Lookup Table.

4. Click Continue. 

 

5. The selected Lookup Table’s content is displayed in next window.
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Figure 4-43: Maintain Lookup Table (List of Codes)

6. User can choose to add to the list of Lookup codes by clicking on Add.

7. The Add Maintain Lookup window displays

Figure 4-44: Maintain Lookup Table (Add)

The following fields are available:
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Field Name Req. 

Value

Description/Comments Acceptable Values Example Value

ID Lookup ID System-generated 47

Code Y Unique short Lookup Code to 

identify a lookup record

SECACC

Status Y Status of the lookup record Drop-down Active

Code 

Description

Y Descriptive text pertaining to a 

lookup record

Free-form text Security Access 

Issue

System 

Reason 

Indicator

Y Indicator to differentiate a 

system code from userselectable code (This field is 

only applicable to Reason 

Code lookup table).

Drop-down Y

Comment Free-form text License is not 

Authorized

Created By User that created the lookup 

record

System-generated jdoe

Created Date The date/timestamp when the 

lookup record was created

System-generated 2012-06-08 

18:03:24:23

Last Updated 

By

User that last updated the 

lookup record

System-generated tdoe

Last Updated 

Date

The date/timestamp when the 

lookup record was updated

System-generated 2012-06-08 

18:03:24:23

8. Once required fields are entered, click on Save. A confirmation window will display.

Figure 4-45: Maintain Lookup Table (Confirmation of Add)

9. User can choose to go back to the Maintain Lookup Table list by clicking on Close or to 

go back to Reason Code Lookup to add/edit more codes by clicking on Back to Reason 

Code Lookup.

10. From the selected Lookup Table, user can also choose to edit an existing code, by 

selecting on a code and clicking on Edit.
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11. The Edit Lookup window displays.

Figure 4-46: Maintain Lookup Table (Edit)

The following fields are available:

Field Name Req.

Value

Description/Comments Acceptable Values Example Value

ID Lookup ID System-generated 04

Code Y Unique short Lookup Code to 

identify a lookup record

NAR

Status Y Status of the lookup record Drop-down Active

Code 

Description

Y Descriptive text pertaining to a 

lookup record

Free-form text Unauthorized 

Request

Comment Free-form text

Created By User that created the lookup 

record

System-generated jdoe

Created Date The date/timestamp when the 

lookup record was created

System-generated 2012-06-08 

18:03:24:23

Last Updated 

By

User that last updated the 

lookup record

System-generated tdoe

Last Updated 

Date

The date/timestamp when the 

lookup record was updated

System-generated 2012-06-08 

18:03:24:23

12. Once required fields are updated, click on Save. A confirmation window will display.
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Figure 4-47: Maintain Lookup Table (Confirmation of Edit)

13. User can choose to go back to the Maintain Lookup Table list by clicking on Close.

4.7 Alert Management

Based on certain events, the system automatically generates an alert, sends it to designated 

alert recipients, and logs the alert in the system. All confirmation and administration for alerts 

will be done directly using RDBMS interface. There will be no user interface for alert 

configuration and management. The following is a listing of event(s) that will trigger an alert:

Event: Three Suppliers perform a verification activity on the same Receiver’s license on the 

same day. LVS will generate and send an alert to the agency notifying them of this potential 

suspicious activity.
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5 LVS User Responsibilities 

It is critical that users of the LVS fulfill their responsibilities in protecting LVS’ vital 

information. The people who access License information have a special responsibility to 

protect it from unauthorized use and disclosure. Understanding information security 

responsibilities and how to fulfill them will help to mitigate risks to the LVS. 

The goal of this section is to provide simple everyday tools to protect the LVS’ information 

while using its resources. End user roles and responsibilities for using the LVS are as 

follows: 

5.1 Protection Controls

Protect LVS resources by applying system-wide protection controls. If your token or ID 

information is stolen, lost, or forgotten, immediately report it to the Help Desk at 1-877-671-

6787 or LVSHelp.Resource@nrc.gov.

5.2 Workstation Security Controls

Protect data by implementing security controls at your workstation as follows:

a. Protect your computer from unauthorized access by keeping it physically secure. Your 

LVS workstation is equipped with a password-protected screen saver. Anytime you 

leave your desk, be sure to invoke the screen saver, logout of LVS and close all browser 

and/or Adobe Acrobat windows or shut down your computer.

b. Log on securely to the system.

c. Preserve your PIN and keep it safe so that no one can access it.

d. Identify and report LVS-related security incidents to the Help Desk.

5.3 Handling Sensitive Information

Federal guidance for sensitive but unclassified information security can be found on the

NIST Website at http://csrc.nist.gov/index.html.
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6 Training

6.1 Computer Based Training

6.1.1 Purpose 

The goal of the LVS Computer Based Training (CBT) is to enable users to effectively learn 

the various LVS procedures required of their role as well as provide access to those various 

process training modules as quick reference resources. This feature will be made available 

at a later date.

6.1.2 Scope 

The LVS CBT training will provide:

 An intuitive interface providing simple navigation tools.

 Background and key concepts of the LVS.

 A “big picture” overview of the LVS software including main systems function and 

features.

 Guided practice and interactive exercises using real-life scenarios.

 A detailed look at the LVS functionality and tasks required for each function.

 Post-lesson self-assessment testing to reinforce learning, with questions linked to 

specific learning objectives. 

All tasks included in the LVS CBT modules will include steps in the classic instructional 

sequence: “hear, see, do.” Users listen to or read an explanation of a concept or task, 

observe a demonstration, and then complete the task independently. Users will not be 

required to complete the modules in any particular order. Access to any given module is not 

dependent on the completion or score of any other module within the user’s track.

6.1.3 Interface and Navigation

The typical user will:

 Log on to the LVS web application

 Access the CBT “Main Menu” page from links on the LVS site.

 Select Role-Based Track – Once on the CBT page, the user selects among the 

Training Tracks from the LVS Main Menu based on their role.

 Select Module- The user selects the module that they wish to complete. 

 View the Module- Once in a specific module, the CBT interface will allow the user to 

move forward or backward through the individual screens of instruction.

 Practice - Each module guides the user through an interactive multimedia experience to 

learn the information and will provide guided practice where appropriate. 
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6.1.4 Accessing the LVS Computer Based Training Menu 

This feature will be made available at a later date.

6.1.5 Roles and User Groups

The LVS computer-based training is intended for three primary roles, or user groups:

Supplier Licensee, LVS Analyst, and System Administrator. 

6.1.5.1 Supplier Licensee

Supplier Licensee represents the company or person authorized to verify Receiver’s License

under a license issued by the NRC or an Agreement State. Generally speaking, Supplier will 

use LVS to verify a licensee, and query verification activities.

6.1.5.2 LVS Analyst

Generally speaking, LVS Analyst will use the LVS to retrieve verification information for 

reports.

6.1.5.3 System Administrator

The System Administrator is the NRC staff member who maintains and updates various 

LVS Lookup tables.
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Appendix A: Abbreviations and Acronyms

CBT Computer-Based Training

CSV Comma separated value

LVS License Verification System

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NSTS National source Tracking System

OTP One-Time Password

OUO Official Use Only

PC Personal Computer

PDF Portable Document Format

PIV Personal Identity Verification 

PIN Personal Identification Number

URL Uniform Resource Locator

USB Universal Serial Bus

WBL Web-Based Licensing
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Appendix B: LVS Windows, Functions, Alternatives, and Scenarios

The following table provides a general description of the LVS windows and their functions, and 

typical usage scenarios that show how various user types might perform the functional 

processes. Also included are alternative flows that show other ways that a user might interact 

with the system to perform the functional processes. The sections numbers correspond to the 

section numbers in the document. 

Section Window Function Alternative Scenario

4.1

Supplier 

Verifies 

Receiver’s 

License

Verifies 

Receiver’s 

License

License Image

Unauthorized 

Confirmation

Cancel

Verification 

Activity Record

Allows Supplier 

Licensee to verify if 

receiver license is valid. 

Allows Supplier 

Licensee to 

view/save/print license 

image, if authorized.

Allows Supplier 

Licensee to indicate if 

receipt is allowed by 

completing the 

verification process or to 

indicate if unauthorized.

Allows Supplier 

Licensee to cancel the 

verification.

Allows Supplier 

Licensee to 

view/save/print 

verification result 

None A Supplier needs 

to verify a 

Receiver’s license 

upon their first 

request for 

Radioactive 

Materials

4.2

Supplier 

Checks for 

Changed 

Receiver’s 

License

Supplier 

Checks for 

Changed 

Receiver’s 

License

License Image

Cancel

Verification 

Allows Supplier 

Licensee to check if 

receiver license is still 

valid. 

Allows Supplier 

Licensee to 

view/save/print license 

image, if license has 

changed and user is 

authorized.

Allows Supplier 

Licensee to cancel the 

check.

Allows Supplier 

Supplier needs to 

verify any updates 

or changes to a 

Receiver’s 

License since the 

previous 

verification.
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Section Window Function Alternative Scenario

Activity Record Licensee to 

view/save/print 

verification result 

4.3

Perform 

Verification 

Activity Query

Query 

Verification 

Activity Search 

Criteria

Query 

Verification 

Activity Search 

Result

Allows LVS Analyst or 

Supplier to search for 

verification activity 

records.

Allows LVS Analyst to 

view the result of the 

search, sort result,and 

print the result list.

LVS Analyst 

needs to view 

what 

‘Unauthorized 

Request’ 

verifications have 

occurred in the 

past month.

Supplier needs to 

provide an 

inspector with a 

list of verifications 

that it performed 

within the past 

year.

4.4

Changed 

License 

Verification 

Batch 

Process

Check for 

Changed 

License File 

Upload

Choose File to 

Upload

Invalid file 

errors 

displayed

Batch 

Verification 

Result

Previous Batch 

Results

Allows user to upload a 

csv file with correct 

format, of list of 

licensees to check.

Allows user to choose 

the file to upload from 

any directory.

Allows user to see the 

error messages and the 

line number of the data 

in error.

Allows user to see the 

result of the verification.

Allows user to save and 

go back to previous 

verification results.

None Supplier has need 

to see if any of its 

100 customers’ 

licenses have 

changed since the 

previous 

verification.

Supplier can’t 

complete checking 

for changes of all 

its 100 customers’ 

licenses and 

wants to check off 

and save the 

completed portion 
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Section Window Function Alternative Scenario

of the batch.

4.5

Supplier 

Verifies 

Receivers’ 

Licenses 

Batch 

Process

Supplier 

Verifies 

License File 

Upload

Choose File to 

Upload

Invalid file 

errors 

displayed

Batch 

Verification 

Result

Previous Batch 

Results

Allows user to upload a 

csv file with correct 

format, of list of 

licensees to verify.

Allows user to choose 

the file to upload from 

any directory.

Allows user to see the 

error messages and the 

line number of the data 

in error.

Allows user to see the 

result of the verification.

Allows user to save and 

go back to previous 

verification results.

None Supplier wants to 

verify multiple 

receivers’ licenses 

in a batch, rather 

than checking 

them one at a 

time.

Supplier can’t 

complete 

verification of all 

its 100 customers’ 

licenses and 

wants to check off 

and save the 

completed portion 

of the batch.

4.6

LVS System 

Administrator 

Maintains/Upd

ates Lookup 

Tables

Lookup Table 

Selection

Lookup Table’s 

Content

Add to Lookup 

Allows LVS System 

Administrator to choose 

the Lookup Table to 

update.

Allows LVS System 

Administrator to select 

the code to edit.

Allows LVS System 

None The LVS System 

Administrator 

needs to change a 

Lookup table’s 

values from 

Yes/No to 

True/False.
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Table

Edit Lookup 

Table

Confirmation 

of Add/Edit

Administrator to add 

additional code to the 

Lookup table

Allows LVS System 

Administrator to edit the 

code in the Lookup 

table.

Allows LVS System 

Administrator to confirm 

and complete the 

add/edit of Lookup 

table.

4.7

LVS Alert 

Trigger 

Generates 

System Alerts

None System generated None Three Suppliers 

perform a 

verification activity 

on the same 

Receiver’s license 

on the same day. 

LVS generates 

and sends an alert 

to the agency 

notifying them of 

this suspicious 

activity.