Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: be494cc1-5141-4685-8730-053728e9aace
Document Type: srp
Title: – 13.1.3  OPERATING ORGANIZATION
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070630.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.1.2
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d to engage in nuclear activities licensed under these regulations.17 2. 10 CFR Part 50, 50.54(j), (k), (l), and (m) as it relatesthey relate to operator 18 19 requirements during the operation of the facility, the responsibility for directing activities of licensed operators, and the senior operator availability during reactor operations and other specific reactor conditions or modes of operation. 20 Specific criteria necessary to meet the relevant requirements of the regulations are as follows: A. The requirements of ANSI N18.7/ANS-3.2, Section 3.4, "Operating Organization," as 21 endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.33, should be met. In addition, the following characteristics should be satisfied: 1. The reporting responsibility and authority of the functional areas of radiation protection, quality assurance, and training should assure ensure independence 22 from operating pressures. In utilities with large commitments to nuclear power plants, overall management and technical direction in these areas may be concentrated at the home office. 2. There are clear lines of authority to the Plant Manager. 3. Responsibility for all activities important to the safe operation of the facility are clearly defined. 4. Distinct functional areas are separately supervised and/or managed. 5. Sufficient managerial depth is available to provide qualified backup in the event of the absence of the incumbent. B. Responsibilities and authorities of operating organization personnel should conform to the requirements of ANSI N18.7/ANS-3.2 , Section 5.2, "Rules of Practice"; Section 23 4.4, "Onsite Review," as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.33; Branch Technical Position CMEBSPLB 9.5-1 (Reference 6) ; and ANSI N18.1, Section 3.2, "Operating Organ- 24 25 26 ization," as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8. In addition, to meet TMI Action Plan 27 item I.C.3 of NUREG-0694 (Reference 7) , the responsibilities of the shift supervisor 28 shall clearly establish the command duties of the shift supervisor