Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: ed595a39-2817-46a5-93dd-476899712ff9
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: 10/2017 (Rev. 5)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1720/ML17207A293.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.28
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Paragraph 400, “Classification,” of Requirement 17, “Quality Assurance Records,” provides guidance on the retention of “lifetime” and “nonpermanent” records. Paragraph 401, “Lifetime Records,” discusses the scope and responsibilities related to these records. The owner or an authorized agent must maintain lifetime records for the life of the particular item while it is installed in the plant or stored for future use. RG 1.28, Page 7 (2) Paragraph 402, “Nonpermanent Records,” identifies nonpermanent records as those records that “…show evidence that an activity was performed in accordance with the applicable requirements…” The owner or an authorized agent does not need to retain these records for the life of the item, because they do not meet the criteria for lifetime records. However, Paragraph 700, “Retention,” specifies that document retention periods be documented and records maintained for their retention period. NQA-1 Part III, Nonmandatory Subpart 3.1-17.1, “Guidance on Quality Assurance Records,” Paragraph 200, “List of Typical Lifetime Records,” lists typical lifetime records containing information that meets Requirement 17 of Part I. The list of typical lifetime records in Nonmandatory Subpart 3.1-17.1 should be considered for guidance purposes only. Note that the nomenclature of these records may vary. For records not listed in Subpart 3.1-17.1, the type of record that most nearly describes the record in question should be followed with respect to its retention classification. The applicant or licensee should be cognizant that the list is not considered to be all-inclusive. The applicant or licensee itself is responsible for ensuring, in accordance with Criterion XVII, “Quality Assurance Records,” of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50, that it maintains sufficient records to furnish evidence of activities affecting quality. b. Managing Quality Assurance Records in Electronic Media (1) For the management of