Utilization and modification of the reactor

The operating organization shall be responsible for ensuring that  

Safety analyses of the proposed utilization or modification are conducted. The approved categorization criteria are applied (see para. 7.87 and Ref. [15]). 

The associated requirements for review and approval are met. These may include the requirement to obtain the approval of the regulatory body before proceeding or the establishment of a formal licensing process. Proper safety precautions and controls are applied with regard to all persons involved in the performance of the modification or experiments, and with regard to the public and the environment. 

Quality assurance is applied at all stages in the preparation and performance of the experiment or modification to ascertain whether all applicable safety requirements and criteria have been satisfied. 

All personnel who will be involved in making a proposed modification or in conducting the proposed utilization are suitably trained, qualified and experienced for the task and, if necessary, trained in advance in the effect of this modification or utilization on reactor operation and the safety characteristics of the reactor. 

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