Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: a0eac204-cda8-4f13-acbb-78128be9580c
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Qualification of Nuclear Power Plant Inspection, Examination and Testing Personnel (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1221/ML12216A006.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.58
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Eddy Current Testing Neutron Radiographic Testing Leak Testing b. For qualification of personnel performing non- destructive examinations required by Section III and Section XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, SNT-TC-IA-1975 should be used in conjunction with the additional provisions of the Code. 3. Section 1.2, "Applicability," of ANSI N45.2.6-1978 states: "The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, as well as other ANSI Standards, have been considered in the develop- ment of the Standard, and this Standard is intended to be compatible with their requirements." While Section III and Section XI of. the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code address requirements for the qualifications of certain personnel who perform inspection, examination, and testing, these sections do not address the qualification of all 4The terms "inspection," "examination," and "testing" are defined in Section 1.4, "Definitions," of ANSI N45.2.6-1978. 1.58-2 to perform. Regulatory Guide 8.8, "Information Relevant to Ensuring that Occupational Radiation Exposures at Nuclear Power Stations Will Be As Low As Is Reasonably Achievable," describes techniques, features, and recom- mendations to maintain occupational exposures ALARA. 9. Section 1.2, "Applicability," of ANSI N45.2.6-1978 states: "The requirements of this Standard do not apply to personnel who perform inspections for government or municipal authorities, or who perform as authorized inspectors in accordance with the ASME. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code." The requirements and recommen- dations of ANSI N45.2.6-1978, subject to the provisions of Regulatory Positions 1 through 8, are considered acceptable for use by or for all NRC permit holders and licensees, including those that are government or municipal authorities. 10. Section 2.2, "Determination of Initial Capability," and Section 2.3, "Evaluation of Performance," of ANSI N45.2.6-1978 deal with the use of evaluation of job perform- ance and determination of initial