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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Part 52, the implementation of the operational phase of the QAP complies with 10 CFR 50.54(a)(1), and the operational phase of the QAP and implementation will be identified in Table 13.4X (Operational Programs) of the FSAR, (10 CFR 50.54(a)(1) and SECY05-0197). 13. Independent Review Activities for the operational phase can use Option I or Option II below (does not apply to DC and ESP applicants’ QA programs). a. Option I - Independent Review Body. (Approved via January 13, 2005 SE, ADAMS Accession No. ML050210276.) (1) A group may function as an independent review body (IRB). In discharging its review responsibilities, the IRB keeps safety considerations paramount when opposed to cost or schedule considerations. One or more organizational units may collectively perform this function. (2) The IRB performs the following: i. Reviews the proposed changes to the facility as described in the SAR. IRB also verifies that changes do not adversely affect safety and if a technical specification change or NRC review is required. ii. Reviews the proposed tests and experiments not described in the SAR. These tests and experiments are reviewed prior to implementation. IRB also verifies that tests or experiments do not require a technical specification change or NRC review. 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 17.5-12 Revision 1 – August 2015 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 IRB member. vi. Reviews