Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 151ab883-1221-4a79-88d6-a2631cce2239
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Reactors (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2134/ML21347A080.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-05
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Section ID: RG-1.184
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alysis of the jobs to be performed, and evaluation and revision of the training based on the performance of the trained personnel in the job setting. Accordingly, as plant conditions change (i.e., the job setting changes), training programs will be revised to reflect these changes. These revisions could include the development of new programs, such as the CFH training and retraining program, or the elimination of obsolete programs. However, the process also ensures that the modification of the program to reflect the changed environment is performed in an orderly fashion. If a decommissioning plant decides to make some or all existing training programs unnecessary, the licensee would obtain relief from these requirements by applying for an exemption eliminating or modifying the affected programs. Safe Handling and Storage of Spent Fuel A CFH is also responsible for decisions related to the safe handling and storage of spent fuel at a decommissioning facility. In addition to the overall safety of any decommissioning-related activities at the facility, the CFH is intended to be the on-shift licensee representative who is responsible for safe fuel handling operations and to ensure the safe maintenance and storage of spent fuel. Response to Emergencies The role of the CFH in determining actions needed in response to an emergency that could affect plant operations is significant. During emergency conditions, as discussed in 10 CFR 50.54(x) and 10 CFR 73.55(p), a licensee may take reasonable action that departs from a license condition or a DG-1347 Revision 1, Page 23 technical specification to protect the public health and safety or, for severe weather emergencies, to protect the health and safety of security force personnel, when no action consistent with license conditions or technical specifications that can provide adequate or equivalent protection is immediately apparent. These regulations serve to ensure that the emergency action decisions that are necessary to