Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 0d3a8959-62cc-4843-9e80-f814f060f1a8
Document Type: srp
Title: -
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1235/ML12353A354.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 3
Section ID: 3.7.2
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Draft Revision 4 - December 2012 APPENDIX A AUDIT GUIDELINES FOR SRP SECTION 3.7 SEISMIC DESIGN REVIEW 1. Introduction This appendix provides guidelines for implementation of seismic design audits. The audit process is an important element of the staff’s review activities. It provides an opportunity to review pertinent technical information that is not included in a license or certification application. It also serves as a forum for detailed face-to-face discussion with the applicant about unresolved technical issues. The audit results form part of the technical basis for the staff’s final safety determination. 2. Audit Arrangements Arrangements for the audit are made by the responsible Licensing Project Manager (LPM). The audit agenda, including specific areas of interest, is prepared by the NRC lead technical reviewer. The audit agenda is forwarded to the applicant by the LPM, at least two weeks prior to the start of the audit. The LPM should notify the appropriate regional office personnel, as well as any intervening parties, if applicable, about the forthcoming audit. 3. Audit Team The audit team consists of the LPM, the NRC lead technical reviewer, and a number of technical experts, comprised of NRC staff and/or NRC contractor staff. The LPM acts as the contact between the NRC audit team and the applicant. The NRC lead technical reviewer is responsible for the resolution of all technical issues, and will determine the number of team members and the areas of expertise needed to accomplish the audit objectives. 4. Number and Duration of Audits In general, two audits should be planned. The first audit is conducted after the staff’s review of the applicant’s initial responses to the staff’s request for additional information (RAIs). The second audit is conducted near the end of the review process. At the end of the second audit, the remaining unresolved technical issues should be clearly defined by the staff and clearly understood by the applicant.