Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: f5fcd424-bea6-4f79-b002-f91d93dd4c9e
Document Type: srp
Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - DESIGN CERTIFICATION,
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0631/ML063190019.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.5
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in the (topical report, safety analysis report or DCD) for (facility), we conclude the following: 17.5-47 March 2007 1. The application includes an evaluation of the facility against this SRP section. Alternatives to or differences from this SRP section as described in the applicable section of this safety evaluation are acceptable. 2. The QAPD acceptably describes the authority and responsibility of management and supervisory personnel, performance/verification personnel, and audit personnel. 3. The organizations and persons responsible for performing the verification and audit functions have the authority and independence to conduct their activities without undue influence from those directly responsible for costs and schedules. 4. The QAPD describes a philosophy and controls that, when properly implemented, comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.34(f)(3)(ii) and (iii), Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 pursuant to 10 CFR 50.34(b)(6)(ii) and 10 CFR 50.34(h), and GDC 1 of Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 50. 5. The QA program for items that are important to safety is acceptable. 6. The program for the QA treatment of nonsafety-related SSCs is acceptable. 7. For a COL review, the findings include a specific conclusion that the implementation of the operational phase of the QAP complies with 10 CFR 50.54(a)(1) (proposed). In addition, the program and implementation will be identified in Table 13.4X (Operational Programs) of the FSAR. All commitments should be listed in the SER. Exceptions or alternatives to the criteria in Section II should also be listed in the SER along with the organization responsible for evaluating the exceptions or alternatives. The SER should state the basis for the staff’s approval of the exception or alternative. A brief description of the applicant or holder’s QA program that highlights the more important aspects of the program should also be provided in the SER. For DC and COL reviews, the findings will also summarize the staff’s evaluation