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US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Human Factors Program Plan. Revision 1

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6338927
The purpose of the NRC Human Factors Program Plan (NUREG-0985) is to ensure that proper consideration is given to human factors in the design, operation, and maintenance of nuclear facilities. This revised plan addresses nuclear power plants (NPPs) and describes (1) the technical assistance and research activities planned to provide the technical bases for the resolution of the remaining human factors related tasks described in NUREG-0660, THE NRC Action Plan developed as a result of the TMI-2 Accident, and NUREG-0737, Clarification of TMI Action Plan Requirements; (2) the additional human factors efforts identified during implementation of the Action Plan that should receive NRC attention; (3) conduct of developmental activities specified in NUREG-0985 during FY-83; and (4) the impact of Section 306 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, PL 97-425. The plan represents a systematic and comprehensive approach for addressing human factors concerns important to NPP safety in the FY-84 through FY-86 time frame.
Research Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
OSTI ID:
6338927
Report Number(s):
NUREG-0985-Rev.1; ON: TI85900041
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English