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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be present for all meetings. (4) During the period of initial operation, meetings are conducted no less frequently than once per calendar quarter. Afterwards meetings are conduced no less than twice a year. (5) Results of the meeting are documented and recorded. (6) The Independent Review committee is responsible for performing the following: i. Reviews the proposed changes to the facility as described in the SAR. The Independent Review Committee also verifies that changes do not adversely affect safety and if a technical specification change or NRC review is required. 17.5-12 Draft Revision 1 – August 2014 ii. Reviews the proposed tests and experiments not described in the SAR. These tests and experiments are reviewed prior to implementation. The Independent Review Committee also verifies that tests or experiments do not require a technical specification change or NRC review. iii. Reviews the 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. iv. 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. v. Reviews any matter related to nuclear safety that is requested by the Site Vice President, Site Director, Plant Manager, or any Independent Review Committee member. vi. Reviews corrective actions for significant conditions adverse to quality. vii. Audits the adequacy of the audit program every 2 years. (7) Consultants and contractors are used for the review of complex problems beyond the expertise of the Independent Review Committee. (8) Persons on the independent review committee are qualified as follows: (RG 1.8) i. Supervisor or Chairman of the Independent Review Committee