🔬Draft NUREG Update for Research and Test Reactor Licensing Standards
Draft NUREG: Operator Licensing Examiner Standards for Research and Test Reactors
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft NUREG, NUREG-1478, Revision 3, "Operator Licensing Examiner Standards for Research and Test Reactors." This draft NUREG establishes the policies, procedures, and practices for the development, administration, and grading of written examinations and operating tests used for examining licensees and applicants for reactor operator and senior reactor operator licenses at research and test reactor facilities. It also provides procedures and guidance for maintaining operators' licenses and for the NRC to conduct requalification examinations when necessary. Draft NUREG-1478, Revision 3, introduces electronic systems and technology, includes current research and test reactor regulations, adjusts grading criteria for accuracy, and streamlines the examination standards by organizing them in topic-based sections for ease of use.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The draft NUREG-1478 introduces new standards and procedures for operator licensing at research and test reactors, affecting compliance for businesses involved in these facilities. It highlights the need to adapt to updated regulations and technology, potentially requiring additional investments in training and systems.