Regulatory Inspection Programme for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities

This publication provides practical information on establishing and implementing regulatory inspection programmes for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities (NFCFs). It covers the regulatory inspection process, the elements of a systematic regulatory inspection programme, and the interface of regulatory inspections with other functions and processes of the regulatory body. This publication is useful for regulatory bodies and their technical support organizations dealing with the regulatory inspection of NFCFs. The publication could also be useful for operating organizations in preparation for regulatory inspection, and for management review of the safety of NFCFs.