U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission quality assurance roles and responsibilities for radioactive material transport

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's regulations include requirements for quality assurance (QA) programs for entities that engage in activities involving the transportation of radioactive materials in Type B and fissile material packages. Prior to commencing activities subject to the QA requirements, a QA program description must be submitted to the NRC for review and approval. The QA program user must also develop implementing procedures for the user's QA program to ensure compliance with the NRC's QA requirements. The NRC conducts independent periodic safety and compliance inspections of QA program users to assess the adequacy of program implementation. (author)