Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 244ba017-304c-4f86-818e-a1339242d8c1
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Evaluating Deviations and Reporting Defects and Noncompliance Under 10 CFR Part 21 + HISTORY - HISTORY 11/2023 – DG-1416 , Proposed Revision 1 07/2017 – DG-1291 , Proposed Revision 0 (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2318/ML23187A549.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-11
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Section ID: RG-1.234
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hen the secondary reference is neither a legally binding requirement nor a “generic” NRC approved acceptable approach for meeting an NRC requirement. However, licensees and applicants may consider and use the information in the secondary reference, if appropriately justified, consistent with current regulatory practice, and consistent with applicable NRC requirements. DG-1416, Page 5 C. STAFF REGULATORY GUIDANCE The NRC staff endorses NEI 14-09, Revision 1, which provides an adequate basis for complying with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 21, with the following clarifications: 1. In the context of using NEI 14-09 and for the purposes of interactions between standard design certification or design certification rule (DCR) applicants and combined operating license (COL) holders, the DCR applicant is considered to be the supplier and the COL holder the purchaser. 2. For types and location of postings, the NRC staff agrees that 10 CFR Part 21 allows postings to be hard copies, digital copies, or a combination of both. In addition, links to electronic postings may be identified on “sites,” that is, websites, commonly frequented by workers during the performance of work subject to 10 CFR Part 21. The NRC staff endorses those positions and clarifies that posting requirements of 10 CFR 21.6 may be met through electronic postings, regardless of the physical location of the workplace. 3. Regarding training guidance, NEI 14-09 states the following: 10 CFR part 21 does not establish requirements for training of personnel involved in 10 CFR part 21 activities. However, as a good practice, appropriate familiarization, and training in the requirements of 10 CFR part 21 should be provided initially, and as appropriate on an ongoing basis, as necessary. As another good practice, an organization should designate individuals capable of assisting the staff in part 21 evaluation, reporting requirements and training requirements. The NRC’s position regarding training of