NRRPT Regulatory Compliance & Documentation 5

Question 1

Under 10 CFR 20.1502, individual monitoring with dosimetry is required for workers likely to receive what fraction of the annual occupational dose limits?

Accepted Answer

1/10 (10%)

Answer

10 CFR 20.1502 requires individual monitoring for workers likely to receive 10% or more (1/10) of the applicable occupational dose limits.

Question 2

A nuclear power plant's Technical Specifications (Tech Specs) are legally binding because they are:

Accepted Answer

Incorporated into the operating license as Appendix A

Answer

Technical Specifications are incorporated as Appendix A of the facility's NRC operating license, making them legally enforceable license conditions.

Question 3

Under 10 CFR 20.2203, a licensee must submit a written report to the NRC when a monitored individual's occupational effective dose exceeds what annual threshold?

Accepted Answer

5 rem

Answer

10 CFR 20.2203 requires a written report when an individual's annual occupational effective dose exceeds 5 rem (50 mSv), which is the annual limit.

Question 4

A 'confirmatory action letter' (CAL) issued by the NRC to a licensee is best characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A document confirming commitments the licensee has volunteered to take

Answer

A CAL documents voluntary commitments made by a licensee to the NRC and confirms that those actions must be completed as agreed upon.

Question 5

Under the NRC's Inspection Procedure (IP) 71124.01, the inspector evaluates the licensee's:

Accepted Answer

Radiological hazard assessment and exposure controls

Answer

IP 71124.01 focuses on radiological hazard assessment and exposure control programs including hazard identification, posting, and worker protection measures.

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NRRPT Regulatory Compliance & Documentation 5