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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. 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. 17.5-42 March 2007 2. The IRB performs the following: a. Reviews proposed changes to the facility as described in the safety analysis report (SAR). IRB also verifies that changes do not adversely effect safety and if a technical specification change or NRC review is required. b. Reviews 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. c. Reviews 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. d. 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. e. Reviews any matter related to nuclear safety that is requested by the Site Vice President, Site Director, Plant Manager, or any IRB member, f. Reviews corrective actions for significant conditions adverse to quality. g. Auditing the adequacy of the audit program every two years. 3. IRB reviews are supplemented as follows: a. A qualified person, independent of the preparer, reviews proposed changes in the procedures as described in the SAR prior to implementation of the change to determine if a technical specification change or NRC approval is required. b. Audits of selected changes in the procedures described in the SAR are performed to verify that procedure reviews