Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: f476928a-164c-486b-883e-c7bf521d9cfb
Document Type: srp
Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - DESIGN CERTIFICATION,
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1503/ML15037A441.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.5
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also verifies that tests or experiments do not require a technical specification change or NRC review. 17.5-14 Revision 1 – August 2015 iii. Reviews the proposed technical specification changes and license amendments relating to nuclear safety prior to implementation, except in those cases where the change is identical to a previously approved change. iv. Reviews violations, deviations, and reportable events that are required to be reported to the NRC in writing within 24 hours. This review includes the results of investigations and recommendations resulting from such investigations to prevent or reduce the probability of recurrence of the event. v. Reviews any matter related to nuclear safety that is requested by the Site Vice President, Site Director, Plant Manager, or any Independent Review Committee member. vi. Reviews corrective actions for significant conditions adverse to quality. vii. Audits the adequacy of the audit program every 2 years. (7) Consultants and contractors are used for the review of complex problems beyond the expertise of the Independent Review Committee. (8) Persons on the independent review committee are qualified as follows: (RG 1.8) i. Supervisor or Chairman of the Independent Review Committee education: • Baccalaureate in engineering or related science • Minimum experience: 6 years combined managerial and technical support ii. Independent Review Committee members: • Education: Baccalaureate in engineering or related science for those independent review personnel who are required to review problems in nuclear power plant operations, nuclear engineering, chemistry and radiochemistry, metallurgy, nondestructive testing, instrumentation and control, radiological safety, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. High school diploma for those independent review personnel who are required to review problems in administrative control and QA practices, training, and 17.5-15 Revision 1 – August 2015 emergency plans and related