§ 1.44 Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity: (a) Develops and recommends for approval by the Executive Director for Operations overall NRC policy providing for equal employment opportunity, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, physical handicap, political affiliation, or marital status; (b) monitors and evaluates NRC's affirmative action program, and recommends improvements or corrections needed to achieve its goals; (c) serves as the NRC contract with local and national public and private organizations on matters relating to equal employment opportunity: and (d) serves as the compliance office for matters relating to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IV of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and 10 CFR Part 4, "Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs."

§ 1.45 Office of Planning and Analysis.

The Office of Planning and Analysis assesses agency programs; conducts studies and evaluations of management effectiveness; analyzes and develops NRC policies; reviews the activities of offices reporting to and through the Executive Director of Operations; identifies strategies for accomplishing the agency's goals and objectives; and assures consistent implementation of agency policies on cost-benefit analy

ses.

§ 1.46 Office of International Programs.

The Office of International Programs is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating staff implementation of NRC's international activities, and for coordinating these activities with those of other agencies. Responsibilities include: (a) Negotiating and implementing regulatory and safety information exchange agreements with other countries and international organizations; (b) coordinating NRC export-import policies and issuing licenses for import and export of nuclear materials and facilities as directed by the Commission; and (c) policy planning related to internation

al safeguards and nonproliferation matters.

§1.17 Office of State Programs.

The Office of State Programs is responsible for developing and implementing plans, policies, and programs for the coordination and integration of Federal and State responsibilities in the regulation of nuclear materials and facilities: carrying out NRC's federally assigned "lead-agency" role in providing training and technical assistance to State and local governments to enhance their radiological emergency response planning and operations capabilities; developing NRC's nationallevel emergency preparedness program; administering the State Agreements program whereby qualified States assume certain NRC regulatory functions; and providing direct program support to NRC in all aspects of State-related activities, including the monitoring of all State legislation and activities affecting the agency.

§1.18 Office of Management Information and Program Control.

The Office of Management Information and Program Control provides integrated management information and control systems for program planning, and for reporting and analyzing schedules, manpower, budget, and performance of NRC programs; develops and maintains automatic data processing methods for management information systems; administers systems for nuclear plant reliability data collection, compilation, and dissemination of engineering, operational, and failure data; administers agency-wide manpower report system and performance appraisal reports; analyzes and reports on the operating experience of facilities licensed by NRC; and, in coordination with other NRC offices, develops and implements procedures and analyses for research utilization in regulatory judgments.

(a) The Operations Evaluation Division reviews and analyzes operating experience at licensed facilities; prepares computer summaries of events reported by licensees; prepares a quarterly report to Congress on abnormal Occurrences; maintains the central re

pository on radiation exposures; and evaluates operating experience.

(b) The Division of Licensing Information Systems collects, processes, analyzes, and reports information used to appraise licensing program performance.

(c) The Division of Regulatory Information Systems collects, processes, analyzes, and reports information for program performance appraisal of regulatory research programs, operating reactors, nuclear construction and regulatory standards.

PROGRAM OFFICES

§ 1.60 Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards.

The Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards was established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended. Its functions are: To license and regulate facilities and materials associated with the processing, transport, and handling of nuclear materials; to license operators of production facilities; to review and assess provisions for safety and safeguards against threats, thefts, and sabotage; and to recommend research on safety and safeguards matters.

(a) The Division of Fuel Cycle and Material Safety performs those licensing and regulatory activities specified by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, which pertain to the processing, transport, and handling of nuclear materials off the reactor site. These include: Performing safety and environmental reviews for production facilities other than those defined in 10 CFR 50.2(a)(1), licensing radioisotopes, certifying container designs for transportation of radioactive materials, developing and implementing of waste management program, assessing and improving the fuel cycle regulatory base, conducting generic studies on the nuclear fuel cycle, evaluating new technologies for improving safety and environmental protection, and identifying and coordinating related standards and research requirements.

(b) The Division of Safeguards develops, implements, and evaluates the overall nuclear safeguards program. This includes initiating NRC safeguards policies and developing, in co

ordination with the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation and other NRC offices, an agency-wide safeguards plan, reviewing the physical security and material control and accounting measures proposed by applicants for nuclear materials licenses; improving the effectiveness of existing domestic and international safeguards systems; planning long-range approaches and identifying associated research requirements; developing and implementing contingency plans to deal with threats. thefts, and sabotage of nuclear material and facilities; evaluating safeguards systems capabilities; and monitoring safeguards operations through information analysis.

§ 1.61 Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.

The Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, performs licensing functions associated with the construction and operation of nuclear reactors and with the receipt, possession, ownership, and use of special nuclear and byproduct material used at reactor facilities. It reviews applications and issues licenses for reactor facilities required to be licensed under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and evaluates the health, safety, and environmental aspects of facilities and sites; develops and administers regulations; licenses reactor operators; provides assistance in matters involving reactors or critical facilities exempt from licensing: analyzes reactor design concepts; evaluates methods of transporting nuclear materials and radioactive wastes on reactor sites; and monitors and tests operating reactors, recommending upgrading of facilities and modification of regulations as appropriate.

(a) The Division of Project Management carries out the reactor licensing process for utilization and production facilities other than fuel reprocessing and isotopic enrichment plants; is responsible for managing safety reviews of applications for construction permits and operating licenses for reactors and evaluations of standard plant designs; evaluates technical specifications, compliance with quality assur

ance criteria, financial qualifications, and plans for dealing with radiological emergencies and potential sabotage; examines and licenses candidates for reactor operator licenses; evaluates operational safety and design modifications of Government-owned nuclear systems and facilities that are exempt from licensing, and evaluates advanced reactor types; and issues, denies, and amends licenses and limited work authorizations.

(b) The Division of Site Safety and Environmental Analysis evaluates the safety and environmental aspects of proposed and existing sites for nuclear facilities. It assesses the environmental impact of construction and operation of proposed facilities, performs cost benefit analyses, evaluates consequences of postulated accidents, assesses radiological impacts, and evaluates site adequacy from the standpoints of geology, seismology, demography, meteorology, waste treatment, and other factors. It issues, denies, and amends limited work authorizations.

(c) The Division of Systems Safety carries out detailed safety reviews of reactor applications through the operating license stage; and develops and administers related safety programs and policies governing licensing and authorization of nuclear reactors other than for export. It performs technical reviews and analyses of mechanical, structural, and materials engineering aspects of reactor systems, core performance, auxiliary systems, control systems, mechanical components, reactor structures, and power systems.

(d) The Division of Operating Reactors administers the regulatory program, including safety and environmental reviews, for all reactor facilities licensed for operation; evaluates applications and issues construction permits and operating licenses for nonpower reactors, and, as requested, evaluates operational and design modifications of operating facilities exempt from licensing, owned by the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense; directs and supervises the processing of applications for license amendments for all licensed reactor facilities; issues, denies, and amends all permits and licenses for nonpower

reactors, and amends operating power reactor licenses.

(e) The Antitrust and Indemnity Group conducts prelicensing reviews of applications for nuclear facilities to assure that issuance of a license will not create or maintain a situation inconsistent with the antitrust laws; and is responsible for ascertaining compliance with license conditions pertaining to antitrust matters. It administers the Commission's program for indemnification of licensees against public liability claims arising out of nuclear incidents; and executes indemnification agreements with licensees pursuant to sections 170c, 170k, and 170.1 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

§ 1.62 Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research.

The Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research was established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended. It develops, for the Commission, policy options relative to nuclear regulatory research, and implements programs of confirmatory research which the Commission deems necessary for the performance of its licensing and related regulatory functions. Specifically, it sponsors research to establish methodologies, systems, and information to provide a systematic and comprehensive basis for NRC policies and programs; to improve methods and procedures for licensing review, inspection, and enforcement, and other regulatory actions; and to improve regulations and guides. The Office is responsible for implementing and managing research contracts, coordinating research and analytical needs with other Government agencies and private organizations, and coordinating with the Office of International Programs the policy aspects of any joint efforts with other countries or international organizations. It advises NRC staff of pertinent research findings.

(a) The Division of Reactor Safety Research plans, develops, coordinates and supervises experimental and analytical programs to enable NRC to assess the safety of nuclear power reactors. It sponsors research programs

dealing with light water reactors, liquid metal fast breeder reactors, high temperature gas reactors, and with related site safety issues.

(b) The Division of Safeguards, Fuel Cycle and Environmental Research plans, develops, coordinates, and supervises experimental and analytical programs of research on subjects including safeguards, threat analysis, accident prevention in fuel cycle facilities, and health and environmental research.

(c) The Probablistic Analysis Branch assists the Office Director in planning, developing, coordinating, and supervising programs for the development and application of methods to quantify risk assessment of nuclear power reactors and fuel cycle facilities.

§ 1.63 Office of Standards Development.

The Office of Standards Development develops and recommends standards (e.g., technical regulations and regulatory guides) that NRC needs to regulate nuclear facilities and commercial uses of nuclear materials.

These standards deal with radiological health and safety and environmental protection, materials and plant protection (safeguards), and antitrust review in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended. The Office also coordinates NRC participation in national and international standards activities.

(a) The Division of Engineering Standards develops standards for nuclear safety in the design, construction, and operation of nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants, other production and utilization facilities, and facilities for the storage, processing, and use of nuclear materials; and for materials safety activities, including the production, use, and transportation of radioactive products; provides technical assistance to NRC staff regarding research, resolution of generic issues, and the development, evaluation, and application of standards to specific safety problems associated with nuclear reactors, nuclear power plants and fuel cycle facilities, transportation of nuclear materials, and the production and use of radioactive products; and, in its assigned areas of

(b) The Division of Siting. Health and Safeguards Standards develops standards for protection of licensees employees, the public, and the environment from the effects of NRC-licensed activities in matters involving radiological protection, environmental effects, and safeguarding of nuclear materials and facilities; provides advice and technical assistance to NRC staff regarding research, resolution of generic issues, and the development, evaluation, and application of standards to specific licensing or other regulatory problems associated with nuclear materials or facilities; and on matters pertaining to its areas of responsiblity, maintains liaison with and provides technical input to other Federal agencies, State agencies, ANSI, professional societies, international agencies (in coordination with the Office of International Programs), public interest groups, and other organizations.

§ 1.64 Office of Inspection and Enforcement.

The Office of Inspection and Enforcement develops policies and administers programs for: Inspecting licensees to ascertain whether they are complying with NRC regulations, rules, orders, and license provisions, and to determine whether these licensees are taking appropriate actions to protect nuclear materials and facilities, the environment, and the health and safety of the public; inspecting applicants for licenses, as a basis for recommending issuance or denial of a limited work authorization, construction permit, or an operating license: inspecting suppliers of safety-related services, components, and equipment to determine whether they have established quality assurance programs that meet NRC criteria; investigating incidents, accidents, allegations, and unusual circumstances including those

involving loss, theft, or diversion of special nuclear material; enforcing Commission orders, regulations, rules, and license provisions; recommending changes in licenses and standards, based on the results of inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions; and notifying licensees regarding generic problems so as to achieve appropriate precautionary or corrective action. Headquarters Divisions are responsible for developing the inspection program, assuring the technical adequacy of enforcement cases and investigations, preparing notifications to appropriate parties, providing technical management and support for NRC response to incidents, and monitoring and appraising performance of Regional Offices. NRC's five Regional Offices are responsible for carrying out inspections and investigations.

(a) The Division of Fuel Facilities and Materials Safety is responsible for those inspection and enforcement functions that pertain to radiological and environmental protection at reactors and fuel facilities and handling of licensed materials, and for criticality control at fuel facilities.

(b) The Division of Safeguards Inspection is responsible for those inspection and enforcement functions that pertain to protection of nuclear materials and reactors.

(c) The Division of Reactor Construction Inspection is responsible for those inspection and enforcement functions that pertain to reactor construction.

(d) The Division of Reactor Operations Inspection is responsible for those inspection and enforcement

functions that pertain to reactor operations.

(e) The Executive Officer for Operations Support is responsible for developing requirements for enforcement and investigations; managing assigned investigations; assuring consistency of the enforcement program among the various offices; developing the pro

'Special nuclear material is defined in 10 CFR Part 70 as "plutonium, uranium-233. uranium enriched in the isotope 233 or in the isotope 235, and any other material which the Commission * * * determines

but does not include source material

gram for response to incidents; and providing centralized administrative support.

(f) The Executive Officer for Management and Analysis is responsible for budgets, financial control, computer services, management information systems, planning, personnel management, contract administration, technology and inspection training, and management studies and analyses.

(g) Each Regional Office reports to the Director, Office of Inspection and Enforcement, and performs the following functions within its assigned geographical area: inspects applicants, licensees, and others subject to NRC jurisdiction; investigates incidents, accidents, allegations, and other unusual circumstances involving matters subject to NRC jurisdiction; evaluates licensee event reports, and provides response, as appropriate; recommends changes in NRC programs, based on the results of inspections and investigations; and takes enforcement action, to the extent delegated; or recommends enforcement actions to appropriate Headquarters Division of the Office.

Subpart C-NRC Seal and Flag

§ 1.80 Description and custody of NRC seal.

(a) Pursuant to section 201(a) of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has adopted an official seal. Its description is as follows: An American bald eagle (similar to that on the Great Seal of the United States of America) of brown and tan with claws and beak of yellow, behind a shield of red, white, and blue, clutching a cluster of thirteen arrows in its left claw and a green olive branch in its right claw, positioned on a field of white, with the words "United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission" in dark blue and five gold stars outlined in dark blue encircling the eagle. The eagle represents the United States of America and its interests.

(b) The Official Seal of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is illustrated as follows: