Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 5eb2dc52-e4fd-4516-96e8-78311f9c289e
Document Type: srp
Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - DESIGN CERTIFICATION,
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1403/ML14035A202.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.5
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brating 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 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 no other duties or responsibilities unrelated to QA that would prevent his full attention to QA matters. e. Is responsible for implementing the QA program and referring appropriate matters to top management in a timely manner. 17.5-7 Draft Revision 1 – August 2014 8. Verification of conformance to established requirements is accomplished by individuals or groups within the QA organization who do not have direct responsibility for performing the work being verified or by individuals or groups trained and qualified in QA concepts and practices and independent of the organization responsible for performing the task. 9. Persons and organizations performing QA functions have direct access to management levels which will ensure the ability to: a. Identify quality problems. b. Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels. c. Verify implementation of solutions. Those persons and organizations with the above