Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: eb3f5778-b26b-4ba0-9962-f7101bddfff7
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: (Rev. 3005)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0037/ML003739900.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.8
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or modifications to 'plant systems or equipment to determine the environmental impact of the changes. f. Results of the environmental monitoring programs prior to their submittal in each Environmental Operating Report (see Section 5.6.1). g. Investigation of all reported instances of violations of environmental technical specifications. Where investigation indicates, evaluation and formulation of recommendations to prevent recurrence. 4.8-9 5.4 Action To Be Taken If a Limiting Condition for Operation is Exceeded The following wording is acceptable for this section: "5.4.1 Remedial action as permitted by the technical specification shall be taken until the condition can be met. "5.4.2 Exceeding a limiting condition for operation shall be investigated by the independent review and audit authority. "5.4.3 A report for each occurrence shall be pre pared as specified in Section 5.6.2." 5.5 Procedures The following wording is acceptable for this section: "5.5.1 Detailed written procedures, including applicable checklists and instructions, shall be prepared and foliovedl for all activities involved in carrying out the envirbnmental technical specifications. Procedures snall include sampling, data recording and storage, instrument calibration, measurements and analyses, and actions to be taken when limits are approached or exceeded. Testing frequency of any alarms shall be included. These frequencies shall be determined from experience with similar instruments in similar environ ments and from manufacturers' technical manuals. "Procedures shall be prepared for ensuring the quality of program results, including analytical measurements, which document the ppogram in policy directives, designate a responsible organization or individuals, include purchased services (e.g., contractual lab or other contract services), include audits by licensee personnel, and include systems to identify and correct deficiencies, investigate anomalous or suspect results, and review and evaluate