ML13309A720
| ML13309A720 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 11/05/2013 |
| From: | Arizona Public Service Co |
| To: | Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| Rankin J | |
| References | |
| TAC MF2871, TAC MF2872, TAC MF2873 | |
| Download: ML13309A720 (17) | |
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Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station s Proposed Change to the Quality Assurance Program Assurance Program Pre-Submittal Conference to NRC Date: 11/05/2013 1
Purpose u pose
- Present and discuss with the NRC planned Quality Assurance Program changes Assurance Program changes.
- Modify PVNGS commitment to Regulatory Guide 1 33 Modify PVNGS commitment to Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, to adopt Regulatory Guide 1.28, Revision 4, (NQA-1-2008 with 2009 Addenda) and NEI 11-04A in lieu of ANSI N18 7 1976 ANSI N18.7-1976.
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Topics Wh t W A
D i op cs
- What We Are Doing
- Why NEI 11-04A and NQA-1 y
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- Overview of NRC Regulatory Guides
- Outline of Submittal Package Various Matrices
- Various Matrices
- Proposed Schedule
- Summary and Discussion 3
What We Are Doing
- Designated as a Project at e
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- Complete rewrite consistent with the format and Complete rewrite consistent with the format and content of NEI 11-04A
- Consolidating other UFSAR sections that describe QA and administrative requirements into UFSAR Section q
13.1 and 17.2
- Adopting Regulatory Guide 1.28, Rev 4 (NQA-1-2008 with 2009 Addenda) as the basis for the QA Program 4
Why These Standards?
y ese Sta da ds
- They represent the latest NRC-accepted guidance for content of QA Programs for content of QA Programs
- They represent 40 years of advancement in
- They represent 40 years of advancement in Nuclear QA Standards 5
Overview of NRC Regulatory Guides
- Current Commitments to be maintained O e e
o C
egu ato y Gu des
- Regulatory Guide 1.8 / ANS 3.1-1978, Personnel Selection and Training
- Regulatory Guide 1.26, Revision 1-1974, Quality Group Classifications and Standards for Water, Steam, And Radioactive -Waste-Containing Components g
p
- Regulatory Guide 1.29, Revision 3 - 1978, Seismic Design Classifications
- Regulatory Guide 1.54, Revision 0 - 1973, Quality Assurance Requirements for Protective Coatings Applied to Water-Cooled N clear Po er Plants Cooled Nuclear Power Plants
- Regulatory Guide 1.94, Revision 1 - 1976 - Civil / Structural Design (Steel and Concrete construction)
Design (Steel and Concrete construction) 6
Overview of NRC Regulatory Guides
- PVNGS does not intend to adopt O e e
o C
egu ato y Gu des
- PVNGS does not intend to adopt Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 3, which endorses ANS 3 2 2012 endorses ANS 3.2-2012
- Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 3, was g
y issued June 2013 [just after NRC endorsement of NEI 11-04A]
- The change would require a Technical Specification change Specification change.
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Outline of PVNGS Submittal Package
- Cover Letter Out e o GS Sub tta ac age Cover Letter
- Revised PVNGS Quality Assurance Program D
i ti Description
- NEI 11-04A Deviation Matrix
- QA Regulatory Guide Comparison Matrix
- Matrix identifying perceived Increases and Decreases in regulatory commitments 8
Revised QAPD Overview
- Overview e sed Q O e e
- Overview
- Consolidates PVNGS QAPD into PVNGS UFSAR sections 13.1 and 17.2
- Addresses QA requirements of 10 CFR 71 Addresses QA requirements of 10 CFR 71, Subpart H and 10 CFR 72, Subpart G.
I l
t d t d QA l t
- Implements an updated QA regulatory structure based on Reg. Guide 1.28, Revision 4 and NEI 11-04A 4 and NEI 11-04A 9
NEI 11-04A Deviation Matrix
- Organized using NEI 11-04A template sections 0
e at o at Organized using NEI 11-04A template sections which emulate 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, 18 Criteria plus additional operational phase p
p p
administrative controls
- Identifies deviations from NEI 11 04A template
- Identifies deviations from NEI 11-04A template content and the basis for the deviation 10
NEI 11-04 Deviation Matrix - Sample 0
e at o at Sa p e This sample shows a deviation from NEI 11-04 regarding scope. 10CFR71, Subpart H and 10CFR72 11 Subpart H, and 10CFR72, Subpart G are considered in scope of the PVNGS QAP.
Regulatory Guide Commitment Change Matrix g
y g
- Identifies existing PVNGS Regulatory Guide commitments and related industry standards commitments and related industry standards adopted
- Identifies proposed Regulatory Guide commitments, industry standards to be adopted, co e
s, dus y s a da ds o be adop ed, and the basis 12
Regulatory Guide Commitment Change Matrix - Sample g
y g
p This sample shows PVNGS will maintain existing commitments to Regulatory 13 commitments to Regulatory Guide 1.26.
Increases and Decreases in Commitment
- Matrix showing perceived Increases and Decreases in commitment as a result of adopting Decreases in commitment as a result of adopting NEI 11-04A and NQA-1-2008 with 2009 Addenda
- Identifies current QAPD section, new QAPD section, differences, our classification (N, I, or R) and basis for acceptability acceptability 14
Sample of Increase and Reduction in Commitment Matrix: Reduction Matrix: Reduction This sample shows a reduction in commitment related to Nuclear Assurance Department related to Nuclear Assurance Department concurrence of lowering classification of systems, structures, and components.
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Proposed Schedule for submittal
- Completion of submittal development internal p
- Completion of submittal development, internal review, and approval in first quarter of 2014
- Submittal to NRC is expected by April 2014
- Due to the extent of changes requested, PVNGS will request implementation period of 180 days will request implementation period of 180 days from the date of NRC approval 16
Summary and Discussion
- Complete rewrite of the PV Quality Assurance y
- Complete rewrite of the PV Quality Assurance Program.
- Adopting Regulatory Guide 1.28, Revision 4, (NQA-1-2008 with 2009 Addenda) and NEI 11-04A 04A
- Plan to submit for approval 2nd Qrt. 2014
- PV will implement 180 days from NRC approval 17