Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: f5fcd424-bea6-4f79-b002-f91d93dd4c9e
Document Type: srp
Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - DESIGN CERTIFICATION,
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0631/ML063190019.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.5
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cedures, 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; 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.) (NQA-1 and ANSI N18.7) 4. The QA program requires independence between the organization performing checking functions from the organization responsible for performing the functions. (This provision applies to DC applicant, ESP, and construction QA programs. This provision is not applicable to design reviews/verifications. The provision for design review/verification is addressed in C.2.f.) (10 CFR 50.34(f)(3)(iii)(A)) 5. Management positions in which the responsibility for carrying out the audit functions are established. The individuals filling these positions are to: (NQA-1) 17.5-7 March 2007 a. have sufficient authority and organizational freedom to implement assigned responsibilities b. be responsible for implementing the QA program and referring appropriate matters to the top management in a timely manner c. report at a management level sufficiently high to ensure that cost and schedule considerations do not unduly influence decision making d. have effective lines of communication with persons in other senior management positions 6. Major delegation of work to participants outside of the applicant or holder’s organization is identified and described as follows: (NQA-1) a. The organizational elements responsible for delegated work are identified and documented. b. Management controls and lines of communication between the applicant’s designated person or his