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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The organization description clearly identifies all the "onsite" and "offsite" organizational elements which function under the cognizance of the QA program (such as design, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, inspection, test, instrumentation and control, nuclear engineering, operations and maintenance, etc.), and the lines of responsibility. Functional responsibilities include activities such as preparing, reviewing, approving, and verifying designs; qualifying suppliers; preparing, reviewing, approving, and issuing instructions, procedures, schedules, and procurement documents; purchasing; verifying supplier activities; identifying and controlling acceptable and nonconforming hardware and software; manufacturing; calibrating and controlling measuring and test equipment (M&TE); qualifying and controlling special processes; constructing; inspecting; testing; startup; operating; performing maintenance; performing the audit function; and controlling records. For multiple organizations, the interface responsibilities are clearly defined. (Onsite/offsite, operational, and 17.5-8 Revision 1 – August 2015 maintenance organizational elements are not applicable to DC applicants (ANSI/ANS 3.2)). 7. The applicant identifies a management position that retains overall authority and responsibility for the QAP (normally, this position is the QA Manager) and this position has the following characteristics: a. Is at the same or higher organization level as the highest line manager directly responsible for performing activities affecting quality (such as engineering, procurement, construction, and operation) and is sufficiently independent from cost and schedule. b. Has effective communication channels with other senior management positions. c. Has responsibility for approval of QA Manual(s). d. Has sufficient authority and organizational freedom to implement the QA program, and is sufficiently independent from cost and schedule. e. Is responsible for