(NESSG member only) The candidate must participate in a minimum of two

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perform duties as a chair under the direction of a certified chair. This

participation shall include all phases of the NESSG activity listed above

necessary to demonstrate a clear understanding of and ability to carry out the

roles and responsibilities of an NESSG chair. This activity shall occur after

successful involvement described in paragraphs 2.4.1 a. and b.

During the activity described in c (above), the candidate shall lead the NESSG

activity under the guidance and direction of the certified NESSG chair. The

NESSG chair shall provide feedback to the candidate regarding performance

and, if appropriate, document successful completion of this requirement.

NESSG chair-in-training shall not sign NESSG reports. The certified chair

acting as a mentor during these activities retains all responsibilities, including

signing the report.

2.4.2 (NESSG member only) The candidate must participate in a minimum of two

NESSG activities in the three years immediately preceding final qualification to

the requirements in this document. This shall be accomplished as follows:

Involvement in all phases of the NESSG activity in order to understand the

review process and role of the NESSG member. These phases include:

Adequacy Review, briefings, demonstrations, deliberations, and report

writing.

For a minimum of one of the required NESSG activities, the candidate shall

participate as an NESSG member-in-training. As a member-in-training, the

candidate is expected to be actively involved in the above phases in order to

demonstrate a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a

NESSG member. This active involvement includes reviewing input

documentation, questioning briefers, identifying potential safety concerns,

engaging in deliberations, and writing issues, such as:

Demonstrate proficiency at identifying areas for further inquiry

following review of NESS input documentation.

Demonstrate proficiency in questioning briefers during NESSG

presentations, including following up open issues to reach closure.

Demonstrate proficiency in engaging in deliberations with other

NESSG members and reaching consensus.

Demonstrate proficiency in writing issues for inclusion in the NESS

final report.

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