Inspection and Verification of Waste Packages for Near Surface Disposal

'This Safety Guide provides recommendations on the appropriate management system, organization and staffing of the regulatory body responsible for the regulation of nuclear facilities in order to comply with the requirements of Safety Standards Series No. GS-R-1, Legal and Governmental Infrastructure for Nuclear, Radiation, Radioactive Waste and Transport Safety (2000). It supersedes Safety Series No. 50-SG-G1, Qualifications and Training of Staff of the Regulatory Body for Nuclear Power Plants: A Safety Guide (1979). Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Regulatory independence and funding of the regulatory body; 3. Organization of the regulatory body; 4. Staffing; 5. Training of staff; Appendix: Basic elements of a regulatory training programme.