A local element inventory must be conducted by the person having local custody responsibility for the material and which other person?

A local element inventory must be conducted by the person having local custody responsibility for the material and which other person?

• A. The person having local custody responsibility and the qualified witness
• B. The COR
• C. The Generating Facility
• D. The Security Officer

Answer: (A)

Two-person verification is required when conducting a local element inventory. The person responsible for local custody handles the material and performs the physical count, but a qualified witness must accompany them to observe the process, verify the counts, and sign off on the inventory. This independent witness provides an objective check, helps prevent errors or tampering, and maintains proper documentation for accountability and chain-of-custody. The other roles listed aren’t part of this two-person requirement. The COR oversees contracts rather than the day-to-day inventory of local custody materials. The Generating Facility isn’t the designated party for performing the inventory, and while a Security Officer has related responsibilities, the policy specifically calls for a qualified witness to accompany the custodian during the inventory.

Two-person verification is required when conducting a local element inventory. The person responsible for local custody handles the material and performs the physical count, but a qualified witness must accompany them to observe the process, verify the counts, and sign off on the inventory. This independent witness provides an objective check, helps prevent errors or tampering, and maintains proper documentation for accountability and chain-of-custody.

The other roles listed aren’t part of this two-person requirement. The COR oversees contracts rather than the day-to-day inventory of local custody materials. The Generating Facility isn’t the designated party for performing the inventory, and while a Security Officer has related responsibilities, the policy specifically calls for a qualified witness to accompany the custodian during the inventory.