Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: b9509354-65a7-4aa2-844c-a948a4bd1020
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Qualification of Quality Assurance Program Audit Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1303/ML13038A429.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.146
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ppendix B, Criterion XVIII) has a requirement to conduct audits. ANSI N45.2.23-1 978 provides sufficient guidance to meet the requirements of this section. Approach 2. A regulatory guide endorsing the national standard provides the industry with the NRC staff posi- tion relative to a method that is acceptable for qualifica- tion of auditors and lead auditors. Since there are many alternatives for qualifying auditors and lead auditors, it is not desired to make any single method a requirement through the regulatory process; therefore, a regulatory guide endorsing a national standard is the proper procedural approach. 4. STATUTORY CONSIDERATIONS 4.1 NRC Authority Authority for this guide is derived from the safety requirements of the Atomic Energy Act as imple- mented by the Commission's regulations; in particular, Criterion XVIII of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 requires, in part, that a comprehensive system of planned audits be performed by appropriately trained personnel. 4.2 Need for NEPA Assessment This action is not a major action as defined by paragraph 51.5(a)(10) of 10 CFR Part 51 and does not require an environmental impact statement. 5. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER EXISTING OR PROPOSED REGULATIONS OR POLICIES No conflicts or overlaps with requirements promulgated by other agencies are foreseen. Implementation of this action is discussed in Section D of this guide. 6. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS Regulatory Guide 1.146, "Qualification of Quality Assur- ance Program Audit Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants," has been prepared. This guide, with certain exceptions, endorses ANSI/ASME N45.2.23-1978. 1.146-3 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGUJLATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20656 OFFICIAL BUSINESS PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE, S300 POSTAGE AND FEES PAID U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMM ISSION