RMS - Increased Controls "Toolbox"

This guidance is not intended to, an does not, create any rights or privileges, substantive or procedural, which are enforceable by person. The publication of this guide, or any version thereof, does not place any limitation of the otherwise lawful prerogatives or discretion of the Division of Environmental Health, Radiation Protection Section. Use of the guidance, recommendations, and tools associated with this material is not mandated or required in any way. Any consideration or use is voluntary on the licensee’s part. While it is hoped the material is useful to the licensee in achieving and maintaining compliance, consideration or use by the licensee has inherent effect on compliance status.

The information contained within this "toolbox" is designed to enhance the licensee’s ability to efficiently and effectively -

implement controls intended to further the security of certain types and quantities of radioactive material,
determine an implementation method which demonstrates compliance with the specified requirements,
document a “comprehensive program” intended to comply with specified requirements, and
interact with the NC Radiation Protection Section in matters related to compliance with the specified requirements.

An intended outcome is that licensees can incrementally “build” a cumulative and comprehensive IC Compliance Program through the use of the following documents – Increased Security Controls Evaluation Tool, Increased Security Controls Evaluation Tool Worksheet, and Increased Security Controls Evaluation Tool Guidance. An example of a completed Increased Security Control Evaluation Tool Worksheet for a single IC Compliance Program element is available.

The diversity of licensee organizations (size, type, and structure) affected requires that any guidance be general in nature and adaptable to their varied needs. Licensees are encouraged to consider adapting the materials to their specific needs in order to achieve the above listed outcomes.

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