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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ion II - Independent Review Committee (ANSI N18.7) 1. An independent review committee is assigned independent review responsibilities. 2. The independent review committee reports to a management level above the plant manager. 3. The independent review committee is composed of no less the 5 persons, no more than a minority of members are from the onsite operating organization. A minimum of the chairman or alternative chairman and 2 members must be present for all meetings. 4. During the period of initial operation, meetings are conducted no less frequently than once per calender quarter. Afterwards meetings are conduced no less than twice a year. 5. Results of the meeting are documented and be recorded. 6. The Independent Review committee is responsible for performing the following: a. Reviews proposed changes to the facility as described in the SAR. The Independent Review Committee also verifies that changes do not adversely effect safety and if a technical specification change or NRC review is required. 17.5-44 March 2007 b. Reviews 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. c. Reviews 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. d. 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. e. 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, f. Reviews