Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection: June 2024
Aim of inspection
The aim of this inspection is to seek assurance that NRS Trawsfynydd's arrangements for compliance with LC12 (Duly Authorised and Other Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons) and LC23 (Operating Rules) are adequate, and have been adequately implemented.
Subject(s) of inspection
- LC12 - Duly authorised and other suitably qualified and experienced persons - Rating: Green
- LC23 - Operating rules - Rating: Green
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
I carried out a compliance inspection at the NRS Trawsfynydd site in order to ensure that site's arrangements for LC12 (Duly Authorised and Other Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons) and LC23 (Operating Rules) are adequate, and have been adequately implemented. I selected the upcoming dust in FED Cells POCO (post-operational cleanout) LPW Retrievals project as the key sample for the inspection.
As part of the inspection, I also followed up on the recent issue with the Gamma Monitor fingerprints (RI-11865) to ensure that adequate additional training has been provided to the relevant SQEPs to prevent the issue or a similar issue from reoccurring.
I gained assurance that site's arrangements and implementation of LC12 and LC23 were adequate, and was also satisfied with the additional training provided to the relevant SQEPs on waste characterisation and fingerprints. I therefore assigned a green rating to the inspection.
Conclusion
I considered applicable legislation and relevant good practices including, but not limited to,
- Licence Conditions 12 (1,2) and 23 (1,3)
- NS-INSP-GD-012 Issue 4 Licence Condition 12 - Duly authorised and other suitably qualified and experienced persons
- NS-INSP-GD-023 Issue 7 Licence Condition 23 - Operating Rules
Based on the evidence sampled during this inspection, I judged there were no significant compliance shortfalls in NRS's arrangements, and therefore I assigned a green inspection rating.