Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: fdc044d6-c06c-49db-abfd-db98da9289eb
Document Type: srp
Title: The description of the control of records provisions listed above
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0523/ML052350349.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.5
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satisfies the regulatory position of Regulatory Guide 1.88. Activities related to Audits (17.1.18) are acceptable if: 18Al. Audits.to assure that procedures and activities comply with the overall QA program are performed by: a. The QA organization to provide a comprehensive independent verification and evaluation of quality-related procedures and activities. b. The applicant (and principal contractors) to verify and evaluate the QA programs, procedures, and activities of suppliers. 18A2. An audit plan is prepared identifying audits to be performed, their frequencies, and schedules. Audits should be regularly scheduled based upon the status and safety importance of the activities being performed and are initiated early enough to assure effective QA during design, procurement, manufacturing, construction, installation, inspection, and testing. 18A3. Audits include an objective evaluation of quality-related practices, procedures, instructions; activities and items; and review of documents and records to ensure that the QA program is effective and properly implemented. 18A4. Provisions are established requiring that audits be performed in all areas where the requirements of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 are applicable.. Areas which are often neglected but should be included are activities associated with: a. The determination of site features which affect plant safety (e.g., core sampling, site and foundation preparation, and methodology). (PSAR only). b. The preparation, review, approval, and control of early procurements. (PSAR only). c. Indoctrination and training programs. d. Interface control among the applicant and the principal contractors. 17.1-23 Rev. 2 - July 1981 e. Corrective action, calibration, and nonconformance control systems. f. SAR and SSAR commitments. g. Activities associated with computer codes. 18BI. Audit data are analyzed by the QA organization and the resulting | reports indicating any quality problems and the effectiveness of the QA program,