216-40-20 R.I. Code R. § 12.8

Current through June 20, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-20-12.8 - Operating Controls and Procedures

12.8.1 Applicability of Operating Controls and Procedures

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for applicability of operating controls and procedures are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 71.81.

12.8.2Assumptions as to Unknown Properties

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for assumptions as to unknown properties are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 71.83.

12.8.3Preliminary Determinations

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for preliminary determinations are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 71.85(d).

12.8.4Routine Determinations

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for routine determinations are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 71.87.

12.8.5Air Transport of Plutonium

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for air transport of plutonium are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 71.88.

12.8.6Opening Instructions

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for opening instructions are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 71.89.

12.8.7Shipment Records

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for shipment records are defined by 10 C.F.R. §§ 71.91(a), (c) and (d).

12.8.8Shipment Reports

A. The licensee, after requesting the certificate holder's input, shall submit a written report to the Agency of:

1. Instances in which there is significant reduction in the effectiveness of any NRC-approved Type B or Type AF packaging during use;

2. Details of any defects with safety significance in any NRC-approved Type B or fissile material packaging after first use;

3. Instances in which the conditions of approval in the certificate of compliance were not observed in making a shipment.

B. The licensee shall submit a written report to the Agency of instances in which the conditions in the certificate of compliance were not followed during a shipment.

C. Each licensee shall submit a written report required by §§12.8.8(A) or (B) of this Part within sixty (60) days of the event or discovery of the event. The licensee shall also provide a copy of each report submitted to the Agency to the applicable certificate holder. Written reports prepared under other Regulations may be submitted to fulfill this requirement if the reports contain all the necessary information, and the appropriate distribution is made. These written reports must include the following:

1. A brief abstract describing the major occurrences during the event, including all component or system failures that contributed to the event and significant corrective action taken or planned to prevent recurrence.

2. A clear, specific, narrative description of the event that occurred so that knowledgeable readers conversant with the requirements of 10 C.F.R. Part 71, but not familiar with the design of the packaging, can understand the complete event. The narrative description must include the following specific information as appropriate for the particular event:

a. Status of components or systems that were inoperable at the start of the event and that contributed to the event;

b. Dates and approximate times of occurrences;

c. The cause of each component or system failure or personnel error, if known;

d. The failure mode, mechanism, and effect of each failed component, if known;

e. A list of systems or secondary functions that were also affected for failures of components with multiple functions;

f. The method of discovery of each component or system failure or procedural error;

g. For each human performance-related root cause, a discussion of the cause(s) and circumstances;

h. The manufacturer and model number (or other identification) of each component that failed during the event; and

i. For events occurring during use of a packaging, the quantities and chemical and physical form(s) of the package contents.

3. An assessment of the safety consequences and implications of the event.

This assessment must include the availability of other systems or components that could have performed the same function as the components and systems that failed during the event.

4. A description of any corrective actions planned as a result of the event, including the means employed to repair any defects, and actions taken to reduce the probability of similar events occurring in the future.

5. Reference to any previous similar events involving the same packaging that are known to the licensee or certificate holder.

6. The name and telephone number of a person within the licensee's organization who is knowledgeable about the event and can provide additional information.

7. The extent of exposure of individuals to radiation or to radioactive materials without identification of individuals by name.

D. The reports submitted by licensees and/or certificate holders under §12.8.8 of this Part must be of sufficient quality to permit reproduction and micrographic processing.

12.8.9 Advance Notification of Shipment of Irradiated Reactor Fuel and Nuclear Waste

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for advance notification of shipment of irradiated reactor fuel and nuclear waste are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 71.97.

216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-20-12.8

Adopted effective 1/1/2019
Amended effective 5/25/2022