NP 703 - Management of SARP Preparation, 1 Credit, ($2,100 tuition and course materials for in-person class, $1650 for virtual), December 1st-5th 2025 at the UGA Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Conference Center, 3280 Williston Road, Aiken, SC, 29803.
This course provides a basic understanding of the steps necessary to manage the development, submission, and utilization of a Safety Analysis Report for Packaging (SARP).
This course covers:
- the regulatory requirements, guidance, and applicable codes and standards used during the development of the SARP
- templates for the development of the SARP writing team and for estimating the scope, schedule, and cost associated with the development of the SARP
- various ways to evaluate radioactive material packages as well as format and write the SARP
- the internal and external reviews associated with a SARP, as well as interaction with the regulatory body that reviews the SARP for completeness
- the processes associated with renewals, exceptions, special permits, and decertifications.
Prospective participants include DOE and its contractors and other agency and industry personnel who are responsible for SARP management; SARP leads, writers, and developers; engineers and package designers; and others who support Type B and fissile radioactive material packaging and transportation operations.
To register, please fill out the below form and submit.
If you have any questions about registration or the course, please contact Ed Ketusky at (803) 221-3285 or edward.ketusky@srnl.doe.gov.
It is encouraged for participants to bring a laptop/tablet for use during the course. Limited physical copies of the course material will be provided. Additionally, please bring closed toed shoes for tours.
NP 703 is available in person and virtual via Teams. Exams will be taken online at designated times.