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Submittal of Operations Quality Assurance Plan Change QA-084
	ML16260A398
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Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	09/07/2016
From:	Koehl D; South Texas
To:	; Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Nuclear Operating Company South Texas Project Electric Generating Statton P.Q Box 289 Wadsworth, Texas 77483 September 7, 2016 NOC-AE-16003409 File No.: G09.19 10CFR50.54( a)

STI: 34367498 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 South Texas Project Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. STN 50-498 and STN 50-499 Submittal of Operations Quality Assurance Plan Change QA-084 STP Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) submits the attached change to revision 22 of the Operations Quality Assurance Plan (OQAP). This change provides the necessary revision to Chapter 1.0 of the OQAP in order to incorporate changes in organizational alignment, responsibilities and reporting.

This change also incorporates a revision (in Chapters 1.0, 2.0, 7.0, 13.0, 15.0, and 16.0) whereby the title of the Manager, Quality Assurance becomes the Manager, Nuclear Oversight.

This reporting title change is strictly administrative in nature, there are no changes in requisite job description, responsibilities or authority.

This change therefore does not represent a reduction in commitment and does not require NRC approval prior to implementation in accordance with the provisions of 10CFR50.54(a)(3).

There are no commitments in this letter.

If there are any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. R. M. Scarborough at (361) 972-7392 or Randall xum at (361) 972-7099.

Dennis L. Koehl President and CEO

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Morgan. Lewis & Beckius LLP Regional Administrator, Region IV Steve Frantz, Esquire U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1600 East Lamar Boulevard U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Arlington, TX 76011-4511 Lisa M. Regner Lisa M. Regner NRG South Texas LP Senior Project Manager Chris O'Hara U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jim von Suski!

One White Flint North (08H04) Skip Zahn 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 CPS Energy Kevin Pollo NRC Resident Inspector Cris Eugster U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission L. D. Blaylock P. 0. Box 289, Mail Code: MN116 Wadsworth, TX 77483 City of Austin Elaina Ball John Wester Texas Dept. of State Health Services Helen Watkins Robert Free

Attachment NOC-AE-16003409 Attachment Operations Quality Assurance Plan Change QA-084

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CH2.0 INSERT QA-084 CH7.0 INSERT QA-084 CH 13.0 INSERT QA-084 CH 15.0 INSERT QA-084 CH 16.0 INSERT QA-084 CH LO 5.1 INSERT the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, 5.3 .DELETE information technology,

[Note: Information DELETE cyber security, technology and cyber security functions are within corporate services (adde.d within 5.3); ref sub-tier paragraph 5.3.2.]

5.3 INSERT corporate services, INSERT and regulatory affairs 5.3.l DELETE Manager, Quality Assurance 5.3.1 INSERT (replace with) Manager, Nuclear Oversight 5.3.1.1 DELETE Manager, Quality Assurance 5.3.1.1 INSERT (replace with) Manager, Nuclear Oversight 5.3.1.2 DELETE Manager, Quality Assurance 5.3.1 2 INSERT I (replace with) Manager, Nuclear Oversight 5.3.l.3 DELETE Manager, Quality Assurance 5.3.1.3 INSERT (replace with) Manager, Nuclear Oversight 5.3.2 DELETE (2 places) Director, Information Support Services 5.3.2 INSERT (replace with - 2 places) General Manager, Corporate Services INSERT and technical support services

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5.4' INSERT Tlie Seflior Vke Pr¢siderit,,Operatfons is *responsible ~or

'i.ti_lple'ine_ihing qualify prog:r'iifu reqhlrefuents 'applicaple

.fo t~e £0110;,virig.furictfon: Projects (Spent Fuel .

Management Project).; The niariagerii~nt of this function r'eiiorts to the senior Vice :Presiciell'(bperations.

5.5-'- New'section inserted

INSERT The Executive Vice President arid Chief Nuclear Officer describing organizatio~al ' *' ' is r~sp~#~ibl~ for i~plemeritillg qu~lify program ' * '

Iespoh}i°biliiies 'dJExecutive

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vp:; *reqmrements'applicable-fo tlie raliowing functions:

genera1i~ri;c engiiie.~rillg arid proj ects.-The managellient (generation,; e1igii;~ering, 'Cmd ' '-'

projeCts inovedfrom. 5.4 to 5.5) . 'ofJ4~~'e N~c~olls report. to_ 'file Exe'C.utive Vice President aiid ChiefNiiCiear Officer.' - .. >.

5.5.1-This is the old 5.4.l INSERT The SiteVice Presic!ent is respon~~ble for implementing (deleted) withoiitthe qualityprogramre*qiiiremeP.t§'applfr:able to staffing STP regulatory affairs function. with qualified personnei and acqhirin:g and coordinating The regulatory affairs ' the' assisfartce of inforrial~nd external organizations for junCtion W~S moyic[ f() 5) . .,.*. t~eJollm*~ing functions indudirig: plant general * *

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iria'iiagementand training; The senior* management of tlieS'e furictlons report the Site Vic~ President. . to 5.?.I.I -<[hJs ist~~ o{4_ .. *INSERT. Th~.Plant General Manager has priine responsibility for the

'* 5.4.1.1 (deleted) and 'with no ' ' saf6°bperatiori of the ullits~' *The plarit staff, urtder the changes *direction of the Plant General Manager, develops detailed pro~edufes and instructionl> for testmg; operation, mdd~cation and :maintenance of the STP. The Plant Geiietal Manager is responsible for :iinplementing quality progra!n requirements applicable to the following functions

. llic!iidmgi ()perations, maintenance; cl:temistry, health physics; an.d work control, .The management of these to

.functl.oiis report tlie Plant General Manager.

5.5.2 ,- This is the old 5.4.-2 lli,SERT The General Manager, Engineeririgis responsible for (deleted) with additio~al

iinplellienting qualify program reqUirements applicable function 'OJ engin~ering to 1:ii~-:f0Iio\Villg :fUlictlons: desigii ¢ngiiieering,

projects.' testillg/ptogram engirieeriiig, systems engineering, maintenance erigine'e:drig, nuclear fuel& analysis (illciiid~s I-isk.min.ag'einerit) ~rid ~ngineering projects.

The managem~nt of these functions report to the General Manager, Engineering.

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Activities related to the Comprehensive Risk Management Program include oversight of Probabilistic Safety Assessment activities. The Comprehensive Risk Management Expert Panel guides the implementation of the Comprehensive Risk Management Program and is composed of a Chairman and additional senior level management designated by the President and Chief Executive Officer.

5.5.3 - This is the old 5.4.3 INSERT The General Manager, Projects is responsible for<<

(deleted) without the implementing quality program requirements applicable engineering projects to the following functions: strategic projects, outage function. The engineering management, and major projects. The management of projects function was moved these functions report to the General Manager, Projects.

to 5.5.2 .

5.6 - This is the old 5.5 INSERT The Executive Vice President and ChiefFinancial Officer is (deleted) with no changes. responsible for implementing quality program requirements applicable to contracts & procurement. The management of this function reports to the Executive Vice President and ChiefFinancial Officer. ..

CH2.0 5.1.2 DELETE Manager, Quality Assurance INSERT (replace with) Manager, Nuclear Oversight 5.8.2 DELETE Manager, Quality Assurance INSERT (replace with) Manager, Nuclear Oversight CH7.0 5.4.1.6 DELETE Manager, Quality Assurance INSERT (replace with) Manager, Nuclear Oversight 5.4.2.1 DELETE Manager, Quality Assurance INSERT (replace with) Manager, Nuclear Oversight 5.4.3.2 DELETE Manager, Quality Assurance INSERT (replace with) Manager, Nuclear Oversight

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Chapter TABLE OF 22 OPERATIO NS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS P~GE 1 OF2 EFFECTIVE DATE 01-20-16 Chapter Title Effective Effective *Change Number Chapter Revision Date Notice No.

Definitions IO 2-1-14 1.0 Organization 18 1-20-16 QA-083, QA-084 2.0 Program Description 19 2-1-14 QA-083, QA-084*

3.0 Conduct of Operation 9 2-1-14 4.0 Qualification, Training, and 7 2-1-14 Certification of Personnel 5.0 Maintenance, Installation of 6 2-1-14 Modifications, and Related Activities 6.0 Design and Modification Control 11 2-1-14 7.0 Procurement 14 2-1-14 QA-083, QA-084 8.0 Control and Issuance of Documents 7 2-1-14 9.0 Control of Material 7 2-1-14 10.0 Inspection 12 2-1-14 11.0 Test Control 9 2-1-14 12.0 Instrument and Calibration Control 7 2-1-14 13.0 Control Of Conditions Adverse to 15 2-1-14 QA-083, QA-084 Quality 14.0 Records Control 9 2-1-14

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Chapter 1.0 18 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN ORGANIZATION PAGE 1OF5 EFFECTIVE DATE 01-20-16 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to describe the organizational structure as related to quality assurance and to establish the responsibilities of organizations for the South Texas Project (STP).

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STP Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC), as licensee, has the Quality responsibility for design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, modification, maintenance, repair, in-service inspection, refueling, testing, and operation of the*

STP Units 1 & 2, Dry Cask Storage System (DCSS), and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI).

3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 None

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4.1 None 5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 5 .1 The STPNOC organization *includes the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, the Senior Vice President, Operations, the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, and the Executive Vice President and Chief Fina..11cial Officer. The senior management of these groups report to the President

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5 .2 The President and Chief Executive Officer has overall responsibility for the implementation of the Operations Quality Assurance Program and approving the Operations Quality Assurance Plan (OQAP) and revisions thereto. The President and Chief Executive Officer shall designate those members of senior management to function as the Senior Management Team.

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EFFECTIVE DATE 01-20-16 5.3 The Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officeris responsible for ,

implementing quality program requirements applicable to the folioWing functions: "<:!"

cc corporate services, quality assur!lllce, plant protection, emergency response, 0 access authorization,.fitness for duty, and regulatory affairs. The management of these functions report to the Executive Vice President a~d Chief Administrative Officer.

5.3.1 The Manager, Nuclear Oversight is responsible for implementing cc 0

quality program requirements appl~c.aple to quality assurance.

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s.3:1.1 * , * ~6* Manager~ 1'J\1dear Oversight ha~ the independence to <

Cl con4~cfQliaJ:ifractivities without unch~~ pres'sure of cost or schedule and.'is responsible for the foliowing:

Development, maintenance, and independent verification of implementation of the STP Quality Program; making periodic reports on its effectiveness; review of selected documents which control activities within its scope; and preparation, control, arid approval of the OQAP and ~e'1sions thereto; Identify, initiate, recommend, or provide solutions to quality-related problems and verify the implementation and effectiveness of the solutions; and Independent oversight activities, including audits, independent

as*sessments; evaluations, sli!Veillaiices; performance

momtorfug; inspe.ctions~ independent oversight ofNDE

exai:iiiriations;:vindor.6versight, and administration of organizatiOnal unit independent review activities. "<:!"

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r'l 5.3.1.2 The Manager, Nuclear Oversight, at his discretion, has co 0

unfettered access to the President and Chief Executive Officer <

Cl and.the Board of Directors.

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5.3.1.3 The Manager, Nuclear Oversight has the authority to stop work r'l co for cause. This alithority has been granted by the President and 0 Chief Executive Officer. The Quality organization, including <

Cl the inspection staff, is based upon the anticipated Quality involvement in operations, modification, and maintenance activities.

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Chapter 1.0 18 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN ORGANIZATION PAGE 30F 5 EFFECTIVE DATE 01-20-16 5 .3 .2 The General Manager, Corporate Services is responsible for '<!"

00 Cl implementing quality program requirements applicable to the M 00 following functions: information technology, cyber security, records Cl management and technical support services. The management ofthese <

Cl functions report to the General Manager, Corporate Services.

5 .3 .3 The Manager, Plant Protection/Emergency Response is responsible for implementing quality program requirements applicable to plant M 00 0

protection, emergency response, fitness for duty and access authorization. The management of these functions report to the Cl Manager, Plant Protection /Emergency Response.

5.4 The Senior Vice President, Operations is responsible for implementing quality program requirements applicable to the following function: Projects (Spent Fuel Management Project). The management of this function reports to the Senior Vice President, Operations.

5.5 The Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer is responsible for '<!"

implementing quality program requirements applicable to the following functions: 00 0

generation, engineering and projects. The management of these functions report <

Cl to the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer.

. 5.5.1 The Site Vice President is responsible for implementing quality program requirements applicable to staffing STP with qualified personnel and acquiring and coordinating the assistance of internal and external organizations for the following functions including: plant general management and training. The senior management of these functions report to the Site Vice President.

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5.5.1.1 The Plant General Manager has prime responsibility for the safe operations of the units. The plant staff, under the direction of the Plant General Manager, develops detailed procedures and instructions for testing, operation, modification, and maintenance of the STP. The Plant General Manager is responsible for implementing quality program requirements applicable to the following functions including: operations, maintenance, chemistry, health physics, and work control. The management of these functions report to the Plant General Manager.

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.activities. , Th,e.Cofupt~hen~fre Risk:tv1a11,agement Expert Panel

** * * :gmdes the:iIUJ?}eh;ientatio!J; ofthe. comprehensive Risk

. :Mku~gemefit-'i:l!o:gr~'aiid.is**~9rtiJ?oseq0f aChairman and

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5 ..5 j : The Gener~ Maiiag~r~ P.rojects is'f~p,6Iisible'for implementing quality

...... pfr)~amreqtiir~ciehts'.appli~~b,ie.to thefollowing functions: strategic

.... -,projebts; frutage::riiap:agehlert('~#P:iilajor pfoj eCti. The management of

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The E~eq~~fve \rite* Pre~ide~t fili<l chi~i tiriiuicialdfficer is responsible for implenientirig.qualitJpro~airi r~quirellienfa~pplicable to contracts &

probµrelli~nt. Tne.rI1anag~m.e11t ofijii~ fUnction reports to the Executive Vice Piesidenfand clli~fFiiiandalOffi°c;ef*:.:r.;

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. oper*tion of STP-.. These personnei'ahd their management are responsible for irripl~menting through approved procedures and other work documents, the

- qualityassurance.progi~m coritrols describedinthe OQAP. Line organizational details and responsibilities for Unit~: l~ & 2 are further described in STP UFSAR

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Chapter 2.0 19 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION PAGE 1OF19 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to define criteria and establish administrative controls for implementation of the Quality Assurance (QA) Program for the South Texas Project (STP).

2.0 SCOPE 2.1 The QA Program is implemented and controlled in accordance with the Operations Quality Assurance Plan (OQAP) and is applicable to structures, systems, and components (SSCs) to an extent consistent with their importance to safety, and complies with the requirements of 10CFR50, Appendix Band.other program commitments as appropriate.

2.2 The QA Program will also extend, as applicable and/or determined by STP

rp._an?-geme!lt, to pro grams including 10CFR71, Subpart H (except design and fabrication ofNRC certified-radioactive waste shipping casks), 10CFR72, Subpart G (those features, activities, and SS Cs of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI), Dry Cask Storage System (DCSS), or a transportation package important to safety that maintain the conditions required to prevent damage to a container during handling and storage, or provide reasonable assurance__that radioactive material can be received, handled, stored, and retrieved without undu~ risk to the health and safety of the public), ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sections III, V, IX, and XI; and to quality-related areas as defined herein including the Fire Protection Program, Emergency Plan, Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program, Radwaste Management Program, Computer Program Verification and. Control, Seismic and Environmental Equipment Qualification Programs, Radiation Protection Program,,

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2.3 Additional quality requirements specific to ISFSI and DCSS are located in Reference 4.9.

3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 Comprehensive Risk Management - A process by which the change in risk to station personnel, the public's health and safety are evaluated as a result of changes in commitments, processes, activities, and human and equipment performance.

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....**.. '*aCHVities affeqtihg t1{~' iiliportantto .safetffi.ihcti911s of tho~~ SS Cs of the ISFSI or

. .* :pcs$'.tliafpre,ven,t cffini.tigate*tii~ conseqU:ei:J.ces.Of p6stU,la~ed accidents that coul,d

.'. cause,'Uiidl1e nsk:to'ilie health aric1safetJbf thfpilblic:; The identification of

...:* illipq#fuitto *safety S~C§ for eachtJpe ()f.DC~Sil1se:idat STP is contained within

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its owp~r,Ucirie,:ioqFR72(C~~i~9ateFJ.:9Jder'~) :F~~~l§afetyArialysis Report

. (FSAR) (as up'dated),* and Certificate of Compliance(C'of C).

4.0 REFERENCES

4.1 10CFR50,AppendixB 4.2 IOCFR71, Subpart H 4.3 .ASMEB&PVCode

',' i 4.4 OQAP Chapter 14.0, Records Control

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5. l. l The OQAP shall be prepared and maintained to prescribe the STP QA Program. The OQAP reflects the quality program policies to be implemented. The OQAP describes the organization and responsibilities for attainment of quality objectives and verification of conformance to established requirements. The QA Program shall be in effect throughout the operating life of the STP (Units r & 2) and the ISFSI.

5.1.2 The President and Chief Executive Officer has overall responsibility for ~

quality assurance. The Manager, Nuclear Oversight is responsible for the I~

development and maintenance of the OQAP. S' 5.1.3 The operations phase of the STP includes design, procurement, fabrication, repair, testingL2]2eration, maintenance, refueling,_insp_edion, ____

independent oversight, modification, and other activities as discussed Table I to this chapter and throughout the OQAP. STP and its vendors are required, as appropriate, to comply with the criteria established by IOCFR50, Section 50.55a; IOCFR50, Appendix A, General Design Criterion(GDC) I; 10CFR50, Appendix B, 10CFR72, Subpart G, and 10CFR71, Sub-Part H (except design and fabrication ofNRC certified radioactive waste shipping casks). These regulations are not applicable to LSS and NRS safety-related components, to the extent that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted STP an exemption from the regulations as described in Reference 4.8.

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PAGE 5OF19 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 5.3.3 Selected systems are evaluated, at the component level, by a cross-discipline Expert Panel comprised of high level station management.

Initial evaluations are performed by the Working Group.

5.3 .4 These recommendations are developed in consideration of the risk significance of system functions, components' contribution to core damage frequency and large early release frequency, components' critical attributes (needed to support risk significant system functions),

performance, regulatory/QA requirements, and other deterministic considerations as prescribed in the Comprehensive Risk Management .;

procedures.

5.3 .5 Pro gram control recommendations are developed by the Working Group and ultimately approved by the Expert Panel and forwarded to the site for implementation. Controls are implemented in four graded applications (i.e., "Full", "Basic", "Targeted", and "Limited").

5.3.6 "Full" program_contr_ofaare applied to safety-related SSCs categorized as H:ss: These-Full" levels orcontrols-and oversight are designed to provide a high degree of confidence that SS Cs perform safely and activities are performed as expected. Table I to the OQAP chapter prescribes the program commitments applicable to "Full" program activities.

5.3.7 "Basic" program controls are applied to safety- related SSCs categorized as MSS. These are lower levels of control and oversight, designed to

maintainLpreser:¥e-those-identi-fied-criticaLattributes-of-SSCs-needed-to______ _

support risk significant system functions. These controls are intended to reflect economical and efficient business practices. Table I to this OQAP chapter prescribes the program commitments applicable to "Basic" program activities.

5.3 .8 "Limited" program controls are applied to safety-related SSCs categorized as either LSS or NRS. Only specific program controls related to the activities listed in the following subparagraphs are applicable to these SS Cs. The other chapters of the OQAP are not applicable to safety-related LSS and NRS SS Cs. Instead, the treatment processes applicable _to these SSCs are described in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report Section 13.7.3.3 and implementing procedures:

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5.5.2 The fire protection QA Program is part of the overall STP Operations QA Program. Fire protection QA Program criteria are implemented as part of the Operations QA Program.

5.5.3 Expendable or consumable items necessary for the functional performance of structures, systems, and components are subjected to quality assurance requirements-as specified in written procedures. These procedures include provisions for review and control in accordance with industry standards and specifications.

5.6 QA Program Documents 5.6.1 The QA Program shall be implemented with documented instructions, procedures, and drawings which include appropriate quantitative and qualitative acceptance criteria for determining that prescribed activities have been satisfactorily accomplished. Procedures shall include the

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when important to quality. To change these controls, the individual procedure must be changed and shall require the same level of review and approval given to the original procedure. Such instructions, procedures, and drawings are reviewed and approved for compliance with requirements appropriate to their safety significance by individuals qualified to do so.

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Chapter OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 2.0 19 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION PAGE 8OF19 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 5.7 Personnel Indoctrination and Training 5.7.1 General indoctrination and training programs shall be provided for site personnel to assure that they are knowledgeable regarding quality programs and requirements. The training requirements for STP personnel are described in UFSAR Section 13.2. Personnel performing complex, unusual, or potentially hazardous work shall be instructed in special indoctrination or briefing sessions. Emphasis shall be on special requirements for .safety of personnel, r.adiation control and protection, unique features of equipment and systems, operating constraints, and control requirements in effect during performance of work. Where

required by codes and standards, personnel are trained, qualified, arid certified according to written procedures in the principles *and techniques of performing specific activities.

5.8 Policies and Goals 5.8.1 STP policy is to assure that the.design, procurement, construction, testing, and operation of the STP are in conformance with specifications, procedures, codes, commitments and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations to the exter:tt not exempted. The responsibility of each organization supporting the STP is to ensure that the requirements stated in this QA Program are incorporated into procedures. Adherence to those procedures is mruidatory for all STP organizations and contractors or veridors providing.items or services covered by the QA Program.

5.8.2 The OQAP identifies activities and establishes requirements for procedures which identify, report, and verify the resolution of quality problems. The implementing procedures call for the resolution of quality problems at the lowest possible authorized level. However, if a dispute is encountered in the resolution of a quality problem which cannot be ~

resolved at lower levels, the Manager, Nuclear Oversight shall present the j ~

0 Problem to the President and Chief Executive Officer for resolution. -<

0 5.9 Control of Activities 5.9.l The OQAP requires Quality department review and/or approval of procedures which control selected activities. These procedures shall require the use of the proper equipment, completion of prerequisites for starting an activity, and suitable environment for performing the activity.

Procedures will comply with the appropriate standards.

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5.10 Management Review 5.10.1 The implementation of both line and OQAP requirements shall be verified through independent oversight activities. The Quality organization shall conduct independent oversight activities of the operating plant, DCSS, ISFSI and of the interfacing organizations' activities.

5.10.2 Independent oversight of the implementation of the OQAP is conducted under the cognizance of the Senior Management Team and results are transmitted to appropriate line and senior management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer for review and/or action ..

5.10 .3 STP may us_e the seryices _of architect-engineer firms, Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) suppliers, fuel fabricators, constructors, and others which provide or augment STP efforts during operations. As applicable, the QA programs of such contractors or consultants shall be subject to

. review, evaluation,- and-ac-ceptance by the-Quality organization before initiation of activities affected by the program.

5.11 Computer Code Programs 5.11.1 The development, maintenance, and use of computer code pro grams will be controlled. Prior to use of a computer code program, the appropriateness of the program shall be verified. In addition, all such

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6.0 DOCUMENTATION 6.1 Procedures which are generated as required by this chapter shall identify the records which are required to implement and document those activities. The records shall be controlled in accordance with Reference 4.4.

7.0 ATTACHMENTS 7.1 Table I - Program Commitments

TABLE I PROGRAM COMMITMENTS

.. R.G./ANSI STANDARD JrULL PROGRAM BASIC PROGRAM :

R.G. 1.8, rev. 1 (9/75) No exceptions taken. No exceptions taken .

ANSIN18.l, 1971 .4.2.2-The Operations Manager requirements regarding holding a Senior Reactor Same as full.

Operator license are met by the Unit Operations Managers.

R.G. 1.28, rev. 0 (6/72) ,This R.G. is not applicableto operations phase activities. Same as full.

ANSI N45.2, 1971 This standard is not applicable to operations phase activiqes. Same as full.

R.G. 1.33, rev. 2 (2/78) C,2 - the specific revisions of the listed standards to which STP is conunitted are Same as fl.ill.

in this table and are not necessarily the "latest" reviSion.

C.4- Chapter 15.0 of the ~TP OQAP describes the aucli.t program at STP that Same as full.

meets the intent of R.G. 1.33, rev. 2, position C.4 regardillg frequency of audits C.4.a.b.c - STP performs these audits in accordance with a nominal biennial Same as full.

frequency.

"*i ANSI NI8~7- 1976/ANS 3.2 3 .4.2 ~refer to R.G. ,1.8 regarding Operations Manager holding a Senior Reactor Same as full.

i Operator license.

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' 3.4.2 refer to R.G. 1.58 regarding use of personnel not qualified in accordance with ANSI N45.2.6.

4.5 - refer to R.G. 1.33 coverage regarding audit freque1icy. Same as full.

5.2.6 (5th paragraph)- independent verification may be concurrent with (same Same as foll.

time as) work performance.

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TABLE I PROGRAM COMMITMENTS R.G./ANSI STANDARD FULL PROGRAM BASIC PROGRAM ANSI N18.7/ANS 3.2 (cont'd) 5.2.1I (1st paragraph)- STP will use current approved design bases as opposed to Same as full.

original design bases.

5.2.7 - STP will perform inspection as deemed necessary, based on the relative complexity of the work.

I 5.2-j-I (5th paragraph)- STP takes exception to use of the word "promptly" with Same as full.

regard to determining, evaluating and recording the causes of malfunctions. The STPI C01T.ective Action Program includes the elements with regard to timeliness of action associated with causal analyses.

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5.2.7.2 - refer to table coverage of ANSI N45.2.l l, 1974.

5.2.13 (I st paragraph)- refer to table coverage of ANSI N45.2.13, 1976.

5.2.13.1 (1st paragraph) - refer to .

table coverage of ANSI N45 .2, 1971. :'

5.2.13.4 (5 1h paragraph) -refer to table coverage of ANSI N45.2.2, 1972.

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5.2.15 (4th paragraph)- Chapter 8.0 of the OQAP describes the requirements for Same as full.

conttol and issuance of documents, which meets the intent of R.G. 1.33, rev. 2.

The ~ntent of the biennial review is accomplished by other controls that assure that hrocedures are appropriately reviewed and revised to incorporate information basetl on plant operations, design changes, regulatory requirements, industry exp~rience and other conditions that may impact plant procedures.

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TABLE I PROGRAM COMMITMENTS R.G./ANSI STANDARD *FULL PROGRAM BASIC PROGRAM ANSIN18.7/ANS 3.2 (cont'd) 5.2.17 (3rd paragraph) - STP may not implement the requirement for conduct of inspections in a manner similar to that associated with construction phase activities (i.e.,

regarding use of pers01mel not qualified to ANSI N45.2.6)

R.G. 1.38, rev. 2 (5/77) No exceptions taken. No exceptions taken.

ANSIN45.2.2, 1972 2.4-Audit personnel are qualified in accordance with STP's commitment to R.G. Same as full.

1.146/ANSI 45 .2.23.

2.4- Offsite oversight of vendors of items in the Basic category will only be performed as deemed necessary.

5.2.l -These activities do not constitute an "inspection" as defined in Same as Full ANSI/ASME NQA-1; 1983, Supplement S-1, Terms and Definitions. Therefore,.

the requirements for qualification to ANSI N45.2.6 as stated in Section 2.4 do not apply to personnel performing these activities.

R.G. 1.58, rev. 1 (9/80) C.2- STP is committed to ASNT-TC-lA, 1980. STP treats the reconunenclation Same as full.

("should") of the i 980 edition as requirements ("shall").

ANSI N45.2.6, 1978 1.2 (1st paragraph) - with the exception of receipt inspection, perso1mel may perform inspections,

"' examinations and tests provided they are experienced, task qualified journeymen, or superviso1;s, who did not perform or directly supervised the activity being inspected, examined or Operations Quality Assurance Plan, Chapter 2.0, Revision l 9 Page 12 ofl9

TABLE I PROGRAM COMMITMENTS R.G./ANSI STANDARD FULL PROGRAM BASIC PROGRAM ANSI N45.2.6, 1978 (cont'd) l tested. These individuals shall also receive training to the applicable inspection procedure, processes, methods in accordance with a Quality approved training program; and Quality will provide periodic oversight

' of the inspection activities.

1.2 (!3rd paragraph)-refer to table coverage ofR.G. 1.28. Same as full.

I 1.4.4- refer to table coverage ofR.G. 1.74/ANSI N45.2.10. Same as full.

I Persb1mel I

performing the activities stated in ANSI N45.2.2, Section 5.2.1 do not Same as Full require qualification to this Standard. (see exception to ANSI N45.2.2)

I R.G. 1.64, rev. 2 (6/76) No 1xceptions taken. C.2 - STP may implement the requirement regarding design verification as prescribed in ANSI I N45.2.l 1, 1974, 6.1, second :

i I paragraph/second sentence, as opposed II to R.G. wording.

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ASNI N45.2.l 1, 1974 No txceptions taken. 3.2 (1st paragraph) - STP will require personnel to consider items 1 through II 28, but a doctm1ented checklist may I not be required.

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TABLE I PROGRAM COMMITMENTS R.G./ANSI STANDARD [ FULL PROGRAM BASIC PROGRAM ANSIN45.2.13, 1976 (cont'd) 3.2.3/- When purchasing commercial-grade calibration services from calibration Same as full laboratories accredited by a nationally-recognized accrediting body, the proc}1rement documents are not r~quired to impose a quality assurance program consistent with 10CFR50, Appendix B. In such cases, accreditation may be accepted in lieu of the Purchaser. imposing a QA Program consistent with 10CFR50, Appendix B, provided all of the following are met:

1) Tfue accreditation is to ANSI/ISO/IEC 17025

2) Tfue accrediting body is either the National Voluntary Laboratory Accrediting Prog~*am (NVLAP) administered by the National Institute of Standards and Tecllnology (NIST) or American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2IlA). The A2LA accreditation is recognized by NVLAP through the .

Inte+ational Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition .,

Arrangement (MRA). .

3) Tl~e published scope of accreditation for the calibration laboratory covers the need~d measurement parameters, ranges, and uncertainties. This requires the supplier to provide a measurement of collective uncertainty and obviates the need to in?pose the four-to-one ratio requirement discussed in NIST Information Report (NIS[IIR) 6989.

4) T~1e purchase documents impose additional technical and administrative requtrements, as necessary, to satisfy STPNOC QA Program and technical requirements. This requires the calibration certificate/report include identification of thb laboratory equipment/standards used. *

5) Pu~rchase documents require reporting as-found calibration data when calih!rated items are found to be oi:1t-of-tolerance.

6) The alternative method is limited to the domestic calibration service sup!?11.iers.

7) The I alternative method is applicable to sub-suppliers of calibration servjce suppliers, provided the above conditions are met.

5.3 dnd 5.4 - Provision are established for, in special cases and with management Same as full.

apprbval, completion of these activities after award of contract.

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TABLEl PROGRAM COMMITMENTS R.G./ANSI STANDARD FULL PROGRAM BASIC PROGRAM ANSIN45.2.13, 1976 (cont'd) 9.0 -This section will be implemented based on the scope, complexity and safety Same as foll.

significance of the items being lJl"ocured.

' 10.3.1-This section will only be

. implemented as deemed necessary .

12-This section will only be i implemented as deemed necessary for

audits of suppliers.

R.G. 1.144, rev. 1 (9/80) C.1 - refer to table coverage of R.G. 1.28 and ANSI N45 .2. Same as full.

C.3a(l) - refer to table coverage ofR.G. 1.33 regarding audit frequency. Same as fo.11.

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TABLE I PROGRAM COMMITMENTS R.G./ANSI STANDARD FULL PROGRAM BASIC PROGRAM R.G. 1.144, rev. 1 (9/80) (cont'd) C.3.b(2)- When purchasing commercial-grade calibration services from Same as full for commercial-grade calibtation laboratories accredited by a nationally-recognized accrediting body, calibration services

the atcreditation process and qccrediting body may be credited with carrying out a portion of the Purchaser's duties of verifying acceptability and effective 1

STP will audit vendors only as deemed implementation of the calibration service supplier's quality assurance program. necessary. STP will perfonn biem1ial In liL of performing an audit, accepting an audit by another licensee, or perf+ming a commercial-grade survey, a documented review of the supplier's evaluations.

accreditation shall be performed by the Purchaser. This review shall include, at a rninib1um, verification of the following: ' ;

1)Thb accreditation is to ANSI/ISO/IEC 17025

2) Tl}e accrediting body is either NVLAP or A2LA. The A2LA accreditation is '

recognized by NVLAP through the ILAC MRA.

3) Tlte published scope of accreditation for the calibration laboratory covers the needf:!d measurement parameters, ranges, and uncertainties. This requires the supplier to provide a measurement of collective uncertainty and obviates the need to inipose I

the four-to-one ratio requirements .discussed in NISTIR 6989.

4) Ti1e purchase documents impose additional technical and administrative requirements, as necessary, to satisfy STPNOC QA Program and technical requkrements. This requires the calibration certificate/report include the idenhfication of the laboratory equipment/standards used.

5) Phrchase documents require reporting as-found calibration data when cali~rated items are found to be out-of-tolerance.

6) The alternative method is limited to the domestic calibration service suplT11*1ers.

7) T~1e alternative method is applicable to sub-suppliers of calibration service suppliers, provided the above conditions are met.

The ~icensee is responsible for ensuring that the procured services are within the accrbclited scope of the NVLAP and A2LA certificates.

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TABLE I PROGRAM COMMITMENTS R.G./ANSI STANDARD li'UJ_,L PROGRAM BASIC PROGRAM ANSI N45.2.12, 1977 No exceptions taken. STP will audit vendors only as deemed necessary. These audits will be conducted as unpla1med/unschecluled audits.

R.G. 1.146, rev. 0 (8/80) C.1 - refer to table coverage ofR.G. 1.28 and ANSI N45.2.

Refer to table coverage of R.G. 1.74 and ANSI N45.2.10 Same as full.

ANSIN45.2.23, 1978 1.2-re:fer to table coverage ofR.G. 1.28. Same as full.

1.4- refer to table coverage ofR.G. 1.74. Same as full.

2.21 - refer to table coverage ofR.G. 1.28. Same as full.

2.3.3.1 - refer to table coverage of R.G 1.28. Same as full.

2.3.4 - In lieu of the requirements of section :f.3.4 of ANSI N45.2.23-1978 Same as full the following alternative is acceptabk:

Prospective lead auditors shall de11.1onstrate their ability to properly implement the audit process and effectively lead an audit team. This demonstration process will be described in implementing procedures and will include the evaluation and docmnentation of the results of the demonstration. Regai~dless of the methods used for the demonstration, the prospective lead auditor is required to participate in at least one nuclear quality assurance audit within the year pn:~ceding the individual's effective date of qualification. Upon successful demonstration of the ability to effectively implement the audit process and effectively lead audits, and having met the other provisions of Section 2.3 of ANSI N45.2.23-l 978, the individual may be certified as being qualified to lead audits.

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I For Regulatory Guides addressed by the table, and unless specific clarification or exception is indicated, STP will implement the Regulatory Guide positiqns, including reco1Jmendations.

, *. . . I

. For ANSI Standards addressed by this table, and unless specific clarification or exception is indicated, STP will treat ANSI requirements

. (i.e., "shall") as such- except in ~nstances where the standard itself provides options or requires a graded approach - this i1otwithstanding the general applicabmty stateme1~ts found in many standards (i.e., section 1.0)

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SOUTH NUMBER REV.

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Chapter OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 7.0 14 PROCUREMENT PAGE 1OF13 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to establish the requirements for procurement of items and services for the South Texas Project (STP).

2.0 SCOPE 2.1 This chapter applies to the procurement of items and services for use at STP which are subject to the controls of this Quality program. These activities include procurement document control, bid evaluation, vendor evaluation, verification of vendor activities and receiving inspection.

3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 None

4.0 REFERENCES

4.1 10CFR50, Appendix B 4.2 10CFR21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance 4.3 OQAP Chapter 2.0, Table I 4.4 EPRI NP.:.5652 (NCIG-07), Guideline for the Utilization of Commercial Grade Items in Nuclear Safety Related Application 4.5 OQAP Chapter 4.0, Qualification, Training and Certification of Personnel 4.6 OQAP Chapter 13 .0, Control of Conditions Adverse to Quality 4.7 OQAP Chapter 14.0, Records Control 4.8 Generic Letter 89-02, Actions to Improve the Detection of Counterfeit and Fraudulent Marketed Products

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5.1. , Procur,ement pocument Prepar'ation, Review and GohtroL

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5 .1.1 . Resp9n5ibility for procl,lieiiie:ri.t is aj omt effort. of alL the* departments withlh tb,e *srP. Nuclear. Operatillg G9iiiPanY (STPNOC)~The department requestfug the inateri'aror sei-vice pioVides technical c'oiitent and quality

... * ~,~:g§~~~nfo ~B.~~.~~&(Sp#!J:.ap~~:#fl1f,o ?¥eiiip{t: is resP,o)lsible to .

.-;*.* >' . ' .* ' prqy,id¢ fupµt Jo~Ql~,!.~qvystwg.q,epaittµ~nfbiJ:'Jycbpi~al content and

...... : ci~alifr'f~Ci4¥~#i~pt$;'~kf,~ql}e~t~a;* Qu~litY~i.11 conctir With all changes to qua***. ~~.ijre.CiU,ir~Ii}~~t~.** .. *;*.*:.*..:*****/; .

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5.1.2 The s~ql1ence. of preparntioh, reviey'v,' ~~pr6~al, ahd i~suanc~ of ,._

procureffientdo.cuiriep.fa is generallyas follows:*** 1 /*** ** * * ***

5.1.2.1 Purch~se Requisitions

** ** Purc~ase requisition forms shall b.e u~ed'.fci iiritiate the

,' *. prn~:ureinerit of niatenals, parts, corripoiients, and services.

' Pr6cl1re~ent faa}rbe:llli~fateci by any:SIPNOGpersonnel.

. . *. ***. '~b~as~{equisitioh~*~hiillincltide*iri~terial and component

' ;,identificatiori:reql:iifell1ents,cJ.ra\Yings,' specifications, 1

.* '.st~~dari:ls; ihspeCti8~ and te~trequirerrients, and special

' ~ .

.*.pr96~ss* ilistrllc~idµs*~~*appropri~te. * * *

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* :Purchase requis!~fonsfor materi.ais, Jifilts, components, or

.' ;.~

' '~ervices: s}iall be reyi,evvec1hy.*tlfe cogrtlzanttechnical organization to Verify thatadequate !e'chnical and quality

' .*,'requirements . . ' '.

have--been. specified'.' . ', ' '

Th~reyiews f;r tecliliical and_qualitYrequire1l1e:rits shall be

performedby soin~one* other ili'Ein fu~ c;>riginator of the

' 'requ:lsiti(fa. i' Qua1ity will concur with' all changes to quality requirem~nts. * ,. :* *.

5.1.2.2 Purchase .Orders. and Contracts o Purchase orders and*co~tracts are prepared and issued by

. Contracts & Prncl1rein:ent and establish for the suppliers the

. technical and quality foqiiir'ements which must be met.

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Purchase orders and contracts shall accurately reflect the technical and quality requirements established by the purchase requisition. If, during the bid negotiations with the supplier, it becomes necessary or cbmmercially desirable to change the technical or quality requirements, such changes shall be presented for approval to the cognizant technical organization which approved the original requirements.

5.1.2.3 Change Controls

Changes to procurement document quality and technical requirements shall require a review and approval equivalent to that of the original document. Commercial consideration changes not affecting the technical or quality requirements do not require review and concurrence by the originator.

5.1.3 For the procurement of spare or replacement parts, equipment, materials, and services, the quality and technical requirements shall be equal to or greater than the design basis requirements for the original part, equipment, materials or services; except where less stringent quality or technical requirements may be established based on specific evaluations and justification. The cognizant technical organization shall document such justification.

5.1.3.1 Items may be procured as Commercial Grade Items (CGis) if a documented engineering evaluation indicates the. CGI will provide equivalent performance. CGI dedication will comply,_ __

with established procedures designed to satisfy the requirements of References 4.2 and 4.8.

5.1.3.2 The cognizant technical organization shall verify that quality requirements are correctly stated, verifiable, and controllable; that acceptance/rejection criteria are included; and that the documents have been prepared, reviewed, and approved in accordance with STP Quality Program requirements.

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5~2~ 1 .*.Prpcl,lrem~~~ d~cJfuehtco11~ol Il1easures shall assure that appropriate

.- * . ,,,.' 're~latozyreq:Uire;nents; d~~ign bases,-*:- arid'otherrequireil1ents

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are included

. , . in tht'. :Prncll,f~ip.eµt*_pro(;t;~~s. ;}]ie foilqwing .~hall be included or invoked

. bY::r~{er,ejlc~.i~pro~~w~Atdc>cuments as.appropriate:

' s:i.1.i. APpli~~~t~.r~~~~tory;'{J'<le; .~l\d:ciesigrirequirements,

.:filchi~ing #l~tefial ,arid cbillpo~ent ideJJ,ti:fication requirements,

' 'ch;~Wfugs; ~pe~i:µ9ati~11s~ ~tan4&rc1s,insp~ct1on and test

.*.*. 'ryq~*~efits,:.sp~~~afpr~cessj~strl1~tio11s and handling,

.*.*' pres~iVatioP:*c;foaiiiP:g;::3foiage,:~packagiiig and shipping

- ~. *~ *r~filiifew~h.t{t~Ib;es.~fe;quireill,'erits. shall equ~l *or exceed the

- '. 9tfiµiai *r~.fruif#l~iits (llnless changed by established design 5.2. l.2 .*. ;~~ml~Cs~~ic Qir6gram

... *_ -Ap_p*~~dii(*B'oftg¢QApro~aip.i-equir~inents of other shall Comply mfu I OCFR50, n~tipnaiiyfecowz~c{'co,qes *~D_d:standards, as applicable; or for

' .CQI~~fo::hgdy,<#~~fe4 f()!"~ ~*~frj*dated use by STPNOC based

**ion.ihf'res\iltS'ofiFsi:irveyoftmh,:endor;s controls, the vendor's

.- * *;~~TI>N"b~:~i)pfov*;*~ahild/brslirV~Yed program.

~R.-~ii~iieilients'!ot:~uppl{er a*(J duilients, such as instructions, 5.2.L3.

prncetl,lires, dfctrvings, ~pec1ft2~tioiis, mspection and_ test recorc:1s; fil.14 suppl{er.~~--Q.Ateco'rds to be prepared, submitted,

. :or he)n~d~ availahl~. fof:r~view: and/or approval by STP

'per~9~.el.' .* * * -~ .

, . *, . *~: ,, __.. . ._

5.2;1.4 ' . Requir_~µl~:rLtS Joi:)~PP.Jie~s to mamtain the status of required

' irispeciions or fest'ftb:f'o'i:ighouflhe manufacturing process to

pr~duqei11advertentbypassing of inspections and tests .

5~2,l.5

Reqliit~!nents for.STPNOC's right of access to suppliers'

fa~iliti~s 'dnd wdrk:"i:locUrrients forinspection and audit.

5.2.1.6. *;_* _Requir'einehts for.~xtehding applicable STP procurement

' requirements to lower-tier suppliers arid subcontractors,,_~

induding STPNOC's a~cess to facilities aJ:!d records. ~, *

5.2.1.7 .Requirements for supplier reporting to STP nonconformances

~ to procurement document requirements* and conditions for their

... , l disposition. ; * ' ** * ., *

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Chapter OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 7.0 14 PROCUREMENT PAGE 5OF13 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 5.2.1.8 Requirements for the retention, control, and maintenance of supplier QA records that are not maintained by STPNOC.

Supplier-furnished records shall include:

Documentation (e.g., certification) that identifies the purchased item and the specific procurement requirements (e.g., codes, standards, and specifications) met by the item.

Documentation identifying any procurement requirements that have not been met.

A description of those nonconformances from procurement requirements dispositioned "accept-as-is" or "repair. ,

5 .2.1.9 Requirement for the supplier to submit a copy of its QA program description (does not apply for CGis).

5.2.1. l 0 Requirements for the performance of maintenance and receipt inspection checks where applicable.

5 .2.1.11 Applicability of 10CFR21 reporting requirements.

The reporting requirements of 10CFR21 do not apply to vendors of CGIs to be dedicated for use by STPNOC.

The reporting requirements of 10CFR21 do not apply to suppliers of commercial-grade calibration services.

~------------------5~2.2- When purchasing commercial-grade callbration services from calibration laboratories accredited by a nationally-recognized accrediting body, the procurement documents are not required to impose a quality assurance program consistent with 10CFR50, Appendix B.

5.2.2.1 In such cases, accreditation may be accepted in lieu of imposing a QA Program consistent with 10CFR50, Appendix B, provided all of the following are met:

The accreditation is to ANSI/ISO/IEC 17025

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- - The a8cr~~itatiolibodyis ~iffier tlie-Natioll,al-Voluntary

- tahorafofyA2cieditiilg :Prograni (NYLAP) administered

-oyN atio!la1.Tu~tlttl1:eof~tand.~rds afici T~chnology (NIST) ot Arrieri;can,Associatfon fof Lab()r~tofy Accreditation CA2L.A:)~ *Tue A2LA accreditati6n is recognized by

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N:yt~ tp.r6ughtJ:i~ ~teniatio+/-lal l::~b~ratory Accreditation Co6p~r~tioii (ILAC) )\ilurual RecOgiritfon Arrangement cMRA.t' : - ' ' ' ' - . '* ' " '

- '*<<-::,;;. ;*~*.1 "(7" *>(*~*. ' .... *.'

' * '--:'I)y 'p~~li~he4-;syope of acc~edit~tion_ f,oi: the calibration

.. . laO,orafofy coyers +/-he rieede_d :i:heasui:"einent parameters,

-~ii~fJe'.t!~t1~~;~f~I:d~i~~i{fJc~~a:f:~~~

to

-. _oBf~ai~sJhe.#.eec1 toimp9s~ tpe four-to-one ratio requir¢m~nt,4{~aj~s~d ill ~I.ST hif ormation Report

-(NI.STIR) 698,5).;. ., . - .-

* '.3'Jlepurchase_,dgc;~1~e1),ts impo~e additional technical and

.. ,. *. '?,grpjnistt~tiv¢r~qttrren1ents, ai:f rie¢-~ssary, to satisfy

_. _'. *s'fl?Nqcf<QA ::Piogl-affi aµ<l techfu2al requirements. This

':. ,'Jeqi.11r~~--tjJ.e'_c~1ibtati6n certiflc~fo/repbrt_ include

.* - ident1fit'atici#

. ' . brtiie -

labota'.tofy equipme~t/standards

~ . used.

-- Purchas$docuillentsr~qui:i-ereporting as-found calibration

'data when calibrat~cl items are found to be out-of-tolerance.

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-*Th.e altei-native method is limited to the domestic 6~}1bfatib~ seryice ~pJ?liers. , .

-The alt~rnat_ive_-method is applic~bie fo sub-suppliers of

-. ' - ca11bratfort

_s~ce suppliers;

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prbvided the above .

conditions

. ate met.

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5.3 - _Bid Evah:iation '*.:

53.l Biel Eval~ations sh_all be'perforill:'ecl to evaluate adherence to technical and

-_ qualit)r assuraric~ requrremeiits.*

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suppii~r seieetJ.on

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Chapter OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 7.0 14 PROCUREMENT PAGE 7OF13 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 5.4.1 Suppliers ofitems (for CGis, when basis for dedication includes commercial grade survey) or services shall be required to submit copies of their QA program description for evaluation prior to the issuance of a purchase order or execution of a contract, and acceptability shall be documented. The process by which suppliers are judged as being a capable procurement source is described as follows:

5.4.1.1 Procurement source evaluation and selection involves Engineering, Quality, Contracts & Procurement, and STP plant personnel, as appropriate. These organizations participate in the qualification evaluation of suppliers in accordance with written procedures.

5.4.1.2 Measures for the evaluation and selection of procurement sources shall be specified in procedures and may vary depending upon the complexity and risk significance of the item or service. When procurement source evaluations are performed, the information to be considered shall include one or more of the following:

o Experience of users of identical or similar products of the prospective supplier, other utility or approved contractor audits/evaluations, audits/evaluations by cooperative utility groups, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Certificates of Authorization, STP records accumulated in previous procurement actions, and STP product operating experience may be used in this evaluation. When other utility, contractor or cooperative

. ---*-------uttltty-audtts/evaluatlons are used~-th:e clocumentat1on wm----- ..,_

be obtained and reviewed. Supplier history shall reflect recent capability. Previous favorable experience with suppliers may be an adequate basis for judgments attesting to suppliers' capability.

An evaluation of the suppliers' current quality records supported by documented qualitative and quantitative information which can be objectively evaluated. This may include review and evaluation of the suppliers' QA Program Manual, procedures, and responses to questionnaires, as appropriate.

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,,* . ' ** .A sourc~:eva.luatlcn-i bfthe ~ilpPiiers'. t~chnical and quality

..*. c~p~~gity_as 'det~i$iined bf a clii~cf evaiuat1on of facilities

... . and persoriliel.(~:gdJ.t;* SlitVey;:;or' surveillance) and quality

,*,.* ... PF9grarinmple¢eµi~ti6rL ResqNtionor a commitment to

~- *.. res_olv~ µIlac~@tableteclurical'C)r qualit)":requirements

*identified bytiie*bid ¢valuati911*or yend()r evaluation shall

. be obtairted priOt:. to the awat*d of aj_Jll.rchase order or

.* *; *. * * -.:_~~:<* ~::tontrfict~-*:.:* .>. :_:. *. . \*. .<.\:">** .: * .< *. *. ~-: :. _...*\ ..

'* 5.4.13 .* * '.Prd6ilietil~~t ~61.itc~~::e\i~lUatibns mYolv~ a :r~View of technical I,** :..* an~f~~itlliy:~ci.ri~idefati<?iik't() *~~ eit~nt ~onsideted appropriate

' <by :e~~h pAftiCiparit~' *1~clm.ica~ cbnsic1eratiohs ii1¢lude the

,. * ~~i~~£r~~:~rJ~~:~~~~~ ~~i:;~~~:~i~~%:

.. *'cofup.pii~nt.:: Qu(llity;\~Onsidenitions inchide' one of the

..* 'pr~vfo;µsifst~t~d.m~fud.ds of s:U:PI>lier eyalUation and a

. *:*consideratioti~6f;ajirppliers' current'quality program or capabi]itie~; ';- . '.>:: ; .. '* *.

.*" iA:~oc~erited1qti~htf a~~ura11ce 'evaluation of a vendor's .

be

.*qtlalitypfOgran{shall perfonned to assure it meets the

- 'appropf:i~tereq~i~~merits*of 10CFR50 Appendix B, or where

.. : appJl~abl~, bth~iiiat16.tiailyrec6grnzed toci.es and standards, or,

*.* fqt OGis:*.fo a~stire *th~ prb~*am proVides adequate control over

. .*:established critic~i- characteristics. .

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s.4.1.s. :. *Y1;mdcn's*m.ay\i.~*pl~ted ori the Approved.Vendors List after

.* *. .. p'i?smg this e\i~lli~#cm. * * *

. I ..*

'5.4.i*.. 6 * .* .

Ayeridb~ sh~ffll.otbe issued a purchase order or contract

,* . luyes'S .th~fh8,y~J)een accepted for placement on the Approved "<!"

.*.* . _veil. dor.sLi~tdi)m

.*, Manager;.Nu~lear,Oyers1ght.

. '.*e_.~.Ce~tion has been approved by the

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5.4.1.7 . se~ic~ o~g;ailiz_atWriswhich will supply only manpower and no other'seiirice are :hot ;required to be on the Approved Vendors Lisfor have an STP approve~ quality assurance program as

_._,*. . lOng as the supplledpersonnel are trained and.work under the

.. auspices oftheSTP Operations*Quality Assurance Plan.

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PAGE 90F 13 EFFECTNE DATE 02-01-14 5.4.2 Each vendor on the Approved Vendors List shall be periodically evaluated by Quality as provided by Reference 4.3 (i.e., annually for "Full" program, biennially for "Basic" program).

5.4.2.l A vendor may be removed from the Approved Vendors List if evaluation determines the vendor is unacceptable, the vendor 00 0

requests removal or by direction of the Manager, Nuclear <')

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Oversight.

0 5.4.3 Planning of verification activities to be employed for item or serviCe acceptance shall begin during the purchase requisition or contract preparation and review stage. The extent of the verification activities will vary and be a function of the relative safety significance, complexity of the purchased item or service, and the supplier's past performance. The verification activities may include vendor surveillance, receipt inspection, or post-installation testing. Verification activities are planned to assure conformance to procurement document requirements. Procedures shall establish the organizational responsibilities for identifying required verifications and methods, performing and documenting the verification activities.

5.4.3.l Verification activities shall be performed using plans developed in accordance with procedures with appropriate input from the cognizant technical organization. The plan shall specify the characteristics or processes to be witnessed, inspected or verified.

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Nuclear Oversight. 00 0

0 5.4.3.3 Vendor related reports shall be evaluated to determine the effectiveness of the vendor's quality assurance program.

5.5 Receiving Activities 5.5.l Received purchased items shall be observed for shipping damage and the requirements of ANSI N45.2.2 Section 5.2.1. (This activity does not constitute an inspection and does not require qualification in accordance with Reference 4.5).

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I>ATE .' 02-01-14 5.5 2 Re~eivfug inspection -~hall be Coordinated withveri: fi-bation activities. If

. _ so1Ji-c*e inspection is, µof po/formed_ or Aid notaqdre~s ail applicable

** _i a:tlrib~t~s/rec¢i-Pti!J:~pe¢tfoµ.*siiaJ.tbe !Je.rf9ffe~4 ~a: *sJf~llinclude the

****applic~gl~*a:dd~tfq11~1-.~WP?\it~s #~~~4iri'!}N.$I.~45 .2~2_Se~tio~ 5.2.2,

-. except*fo{comriiercial g:i:ade itehhf dedi'cated*by survey which shall be 1 recdp(#ispected as requi),"~q by the proctitement document. *.

<.' ,, . . ; < <:* _::'_, :* \:-~;;_* ; __ :-;: -:'-;'. :*_.* /"'*.*. :. < .'. :*: *:', - . - . '* < . '

. :* * /5,5d: ;~yceiyirig*ffi,si:fect~on,ch~pl.<li~ts*§hallbe,developedusillgthe requirements

. '..' -* : i i*sp'e6i~_e4.µh4e'pro2cy~+/-:rienfdo~ufuents arid"a1§pl~cable ~ttributes of ANSI

N4s.2.2.: * *- * ' _*. :* * * -"*

5.5 A** -_ St(it~:stical sahlpliilg~ethods *lliay *be:used foi: 'group~ of similar items.

.Sabipiirig ~h~1Vddrrip1y :wi.thil:~ticniaily~ecogillzed niethods or approved

..,engm~eang*~iteflia~¢S~::*_:** * .. *..- * *. -* : *... . *.:*:* ;.- '.-~*: _ -.. * , *

'* 5;5:5 ~-*~e6el~g*fu~pe¢tio.~s-sp~lii~e,peffo~:~d-qi;~fsonneltrained and

,,:: * ,. crL1~lifie,d.-iti a99g#laIJ.~~ *. ~th*:~ef~r~P.s~;4.s:,/I;ecilliical assistance shali be

* *" .. \prby_iC1~a)*Y."~9i~#i.2,t~ ;?c ~focp~~#Di;9:r ~ri~eering as applicable. *

'* *. ** 5.5.6., R~~¢i~g*fu~p-bbtiori ~6ti~tie~siiin ~blud~: ** -

.. *-.... , :. .*. . _. .. ,.'*, . . . **. .;::*~- .. <'..: . *:, *;.. *.*:*.*.*'**i*'<.'* *.-*:*:. -\'*,,:-'**::

. : ~ :.:

.... ,5:5'.'6.1 ' ',' -~rd~riti~gffi~t~rlals,'p~ifs~\1#d;colliponeilt~ *and their status

-... hp6~ re26i)Jtbf taggrng or' other '8:c'cepta$lemeans of .

...... .. *_. _ic1i[ititl~~tie)µ,~-()r segr~gatuig a!ld ccmtrollirig items in receiving sepa:rMe

.*. :~:}i.61q ar~as from the* storage' faCilities for acceptable

- 1t~wi*;;J4~ntific.~Hoir~9f itefu.s ~hallcorrespond to the *

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docillnentation 5.5.6.3 . lnspectifigort~sting using approved procedures and calibrated

tools, miH'ges, and lll~as: Uring equipment for verification_,

-; ac~eptance'of itefus; inth.idirtg off~the-shelf items.

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Items deformined to hea6cepfable foruse ~hall be identified

wl.t.h an:Tacc~pf' tag ot other ~~cep~able means of identifi9ation

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_ prior to 1.eleas~ for st()r~g~~or~~se.

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Receiv~giteins which'_ do IJ.Ot co11fotrti to pr_ocurement do'cu11lents ar_e donfrollecl *and segregated (if practical) and

.processed in accotdapce with Rerererice 4.6.. ..

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Engineering specifications shall be used for developing post-installation test instruction requirements and acceptance documentation. Post-installation testing is the responsibility of the Plant General Manager and is witnessed by Engineering or Quality personnel at specified hold points.

5.5.8 Acceptance of Procured Items and Services 5.5.8.1 Acceptance of items and services shall be bas~d on one or more of the following:

Writt~n certifications (Note: This shall not be the sole method of acceptance for items in the "Basic" program)

Surveillance/Audit of procured service Source verification Receiving inspection/testing Commercial Grade Item dedication Vendor surveillance

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Post-installation test 5.5.9 Documented evidence from the supplier that procured items meet procurement quality requirements, when required, such as codes, standards, or specifications will be maintained at the plant site. Such evidence shall be provided by the supplier, at the time of source or receipt inspection, for review and verification before acceptance. The documented evidence will be retrievable and available at the plant site prior to installation or use of the procured item, unless otherwise controlled in accordance with Reference 4.6.

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>** ':'5*6'.l' .*FpfJty+/-n,:~ . ~ tJ:i~.:f¥1l)?ro~;;im~ S,:uppli~f~: Qo/rificate,s.c:ifConformance shall

" . , be*perio9.icaJlyev~luat~~ by C!;Ud~t~, in<;l:ependent inspections, surveys, or

.* .tes~ ta asslire t}J.flfllit?Yai:e. ~~!d:.wid resllits. dre documented. When

':'.~ac~~ptfilic;:,¢Js*pa~e4\ip_qri:~6µrcy~illsp'ecti9nodocumerited'evidence shall be

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. itciifqt'seh'ice'isVititl to'plafitsafofy; *or, the ,quality whon

' 'cbiraqt~rlstics~'ar~' clifficultf9'yeiify aiteti¢c~ipt~ or the hem or

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pre,~~4s~tO"ID,9hit~tj)y,:'o1:JSerV~tlon:;4esignated activities for the ph!P,os~. ~re:\raluat1ng ~iipplier perfomiarice and product

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', ,' '*, :,:; sub9c;>ritractcfrs;.aµ4;ot~~rs perfotjning work Thea:Udit and survey

. . . sbh~ch1i~ is'pre2ai~<1 'a.Iid.::~P~~t~d by Q~ality; Frequency of these surveys

, * * . fin.cF~udits isbas~~ilpqn,'.tP,e*safe}y, C:ofupleiity, a11d,quality requirements,

-a:tid. as .a 'inirtki.imJshaJ.tbe ih cort1pliance ~ithReference 4 .3.

s:6.3 WlienJ?tifth~sfu'g~.*20~*1:P~rbi~-w:a.<le calibration ser'Vices from calibration 1~Bo#tqtjes.ca6crydit~Cl,byal1~ti9nally-r'eco*gillzed accrediting body, the

.'~~cre4Hitioh p;~*c~ss; an~ 'itc<+/-ecl!tfug body rii~Y he credited with carrying

'out a portibn ofthe'STI?NOG' duties of .VerifY{ng acceptability and s:

',' ,* effe'ctive iillpie$:etit~tion' of.the'calibratioh. .

service supplier's quality assurance progr~m...*. * *

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In'liell of~erfcmnirig a1l audit; acceptill~ anaugit by another licensee, or

', performili'g a cofuiher~iai:.grade' sl1rvey;. adocumented review of the

supplier,'s_accredit~tlon sh~ll b'e perfoirn¢d b)r STPNOC. This review

' ' sh~li foClude, ,at ~ iliirullium,:\,r~rificati(:niof the following:

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*. t.he' accredltatfort is to ANSlJISO/IEC: 17.025

The accr~dhip.g)Jbdy,is either@i,AP.~r;.A2LA. The A2LA ac~reditat1chiistecoghized by.:NVLAttlliough the ILAC MRA.

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The published scope of accreditation for the calibration laboratory covers the needed measurement parameters, ranges, and uncertainties.

This requires the supplier to provide a measurement of collective uncertainty and obviates the need to impose the four-to-one ratio requirement discussed in NISTIR 6989.

The purchase documents impose additional technical and administrative requirements, as necessary, to satisfy STPNOC QA Program and technical requirements. This requires the calibration certificate/report include the identification of the laboratory equipment/standards used.

Purchase documents require reporting as-found calibration data when calibrated items are found to be out-of-tolerance.

o The alternative method is limited to the domestic calibration service suppliers.

The alternative method is applicable to sub-suppliers of calibration service suppliers, provided the above conditions are met.

STPNOC is responsible for ensuring that the procured services are within the accredited scope of the NVLAP and A2LA certificates.

6.0 DOCUMENTATION 6.1 Procedures which are generated as required by this chapter shall identify the records which are required to implement and document those activities. The

records-shaH-be-controlled-in-aceordanee-with--Reforence-4.'J-.----------------

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Chapter 13.0 15 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN Control of Conditions Adverse to Quality PAGE 1OF4 EFFECTIVE DA,TE 02-01-14 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements and responsibilities for the identification, documentation, evaluation, resolution, control and reporting of conditions adverse to quality at the South Texas Project (STP).

2.0 SCOPE 2.1 This chapter applies to conditions adverse to quality discovered in items, services and activities under the scope of the Operations Quality Assurance Plan and the reporting of items to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with Title IO Code of Federal Regulations.

3 .0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 None

4.0 REFERENCES

4.1 10CFR50, Appendix B 4.2 10CFR21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance 4.3 10CFR50.72, Immediate Notification Requirements for Operating Nuclear Power Reactors 4.4 10CFR50.73, Licensee Event Report System

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5.1 ' :' :.AI1 *P~~s9ruiel wofJ,qng iu:ic1ertb.~j@s_t}ictio# df tli¢ Qperations Quality Assurance

* :P1a.n,,~~~ti~siJ()Il9il>J~f<?r:r~Po~ing'.son~W9#s'~dverse'to Ciua1izy to appropriate

.fuEµj~g~epi_for; f~sQl~t,ic)l}4J: ac¢o~d~gce.~vitl,i a!Jpr~y,ed' prqcedures .

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5.2 Proce~u+/-es ~hall 1Je deyeloped for the control of items, services o~ activities which do ,not 'cprifqrin t() established reqltiremellts .. 'these procedures shall provide for

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5_,~~ i :,/*.'fa~Iitih9:~tf6ri*~~_ab611~e4t~tibn'.ot'. c,ohditioik' a~~~fse to quality.

5.2 .2 * .* Identificatfofi 6iilib*;te'~l1i~~ments, 'so~t~e,'6~ 're}er:erice information being violated': * ** * *. * * * * * ** * * *

5.2.3 . Notificationpf responsible mall,ageinent.. .

5 .2.4 CoJJ.tx~lof6onclitfons adverse to quality by taggillg, segregation,

. a<lihlill~trative cdntrols; or other: apptdpriate me~h~ to prevent inadvertent

- * * ****illstaiTMi6h,tise; otcontihi.lat1dii 9ftheactivity.~drerhov~*of such

.*. controls ~vhe~ retur.ned to 'se~ce ai.raiia~ilitY.;" * . . ' *. or .

5:25 :Ri§<>14~~ii ana16f:;<lisp'ositi6n .~iiiJi~~ea:by autliorized personnel prior to closing out the dosli1Ilenfatioh and resfori~g to norirlal 'service.

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Materialconditi()ns advers'e to qu~lify. disposition categories are:.*

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o . ;,Rewo~k". iri accor~.ance }'vith c1ocumented procedures

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o* ":Rei)air" iriaccotdance vvj.th doGuinented procedures

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5.2S2 "Use.:a.s~is" and "repair"*dispos~tions sl;tall be approved and justified in writing by Engil:ieeririg. .

5.2.5.3 Evaluations shallbe perfo~edto ascertain recurrence control measures.

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Chapter 13.0 15 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN Control of Conditions Adverse to Quality PAGE 30F4 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 5.2.6 Documentation of the corrective action taken.

5.2.7 Review and/or verification of the corrective action by the Quality organization, as appropriate.

5.2.8 Repaired and reworke9- items shall be reinspected in accordance with applicable procedures. Reinspection results are documented on inspection reports or other work process control documents.

5 .2.9 Installation of nonconfonning material, parts, and components may be perfonned after the effect of their installation has been evaluated and the installation approved by Plant Management, Quality, and Engineering.

Nonconforming_items __which may not be installed are those which, because o~their makeup and intended us'e, cannot be repaired or reworked after being instilled and those which, if installed and later removed, would degrad_e that system, structure, or component. Once installed, nonconforming items are not energized, used, or placed in service until the action required by the disposition, including reinspection, has been completed or an engineering evaluation has been prepared to justify the intended use of the nonconforming item.

5 .2.10 Conditions adverse to quality identified on installed items will be

evaluated for operability and functionality.

5 .2.11 Disputes over corrective action are normally resolved by Plant Management. Should this resolution not be satisfactory, the parties may elevate the matter to higher management for resolution.

5.3----P.roceduresshalLpro::v:ide-the-following_administrativ:e_controls: _______________

5 .3 .1 Unique identification and numbering of conditions adverse to quality.

5.3.2 Preparing and maintaining status reporting of conditions adverse to quality.

5.3.3 Actions to be taken to assure timely corrective action on conditions adverse to quality.

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Proced1:1r.es v.;@th ig~D.tify ailcH~ackc,~11c1ttiqr1$ .~4y~se to. quality shall require JJ?.allag~mel1t h:vi~w 'of eac11:'rep_QJ1,J() 9,yt~.*1+iue.:if.'.fue condition i,s significant.

F()~*sig;nfAcan~'co~~itio11s'adve,~set() qual~ty,the,Gahse Ofthe coridition and the

<' ** correcti:Ve actfo11.tak:eri fo,P,rncl~d-efepetitioJ:l' shal{bedocufuented and reported to 5.5

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. qu'ality fot~epbrlabilityJb:the'.NRCasfequfyedbyJ:\eferences 4.2 (to the extent ro

.* : 'notie~ewpt~d); 4}, apd:4.4~ *a~ apptopfi~t~/. . *.'

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.. : *for: hilY~9ti"\Tity b~ing*pet:foraj~q J?lc:olripfuly pers6:µneforcontractors which do notcorifo~to.~stabli~h.e4 r~qtrifyriierti5'. .: . ' . * .*.* .

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6.0 6.1 .. Pr?6-~dl1f~ii'Nbich~~ g~~er,ated;~S #ql1ir~d lJy tlll.~ chapte~ shall identify the

...... :r~c0.rds.wms4 a£ereql,liJ-:~d tp iip,p1¢1ll~ri~-~4.doc:;W?.e!J.t those activities. The

. records* ' . '." .

sha11 be* controlled - ill'* ..

accoidance With Reference 4.6.

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Chapter OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 15.0 14 QUALITY OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES PAGE 1 OF7 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements for a system of independent oversight activities of quality assurance programs for the South Texas Project (STP).

2.0 SCOPE 2.1 This chapter provides for implementing a program of independent oversight activities which includes audits, assessments, evaluations, performance monitoring, and surveillances to ensure the requirements of the Operations, Quality Ass.urance Program are being properly implemented.

3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 None

4.0 REFERENCES

4.1 OQAP Chapter 2.0, Table I 4.2 OQAP Chapter 4.0, Qualification, Training and Certification of Personnel 4.3 OQAP Chapter 7.0, Procurement 4.4 OQAP Chapter 13.0, Control of Conditions Adverse to Quality 4.5 OQAP Chapter 14.0, Records Control 5.0 REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Independent Oversight Activities 5 .1.1 Procedures shall be developed to control independent oversight activities.

These activities include, but are not limited to, audits, assessments, evaluations, performance monitoring, and surveillances. These activities shall be used to observe and verify that activities are accomplished in accordance with prescribed requirements.

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QUALITY OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES PAGE 30F7 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 5.2.1.10 The performance of activities required by the Quality Assurance Program for effluent and environmental monitoring; and 5.2.1.11 Other activities and documents as requested by the Senior Management T earn or the President and Chief Executive Officer.

5.2.2 Qualified personnel assigned auditing responsibilities shall be independent of any direct responsibility for the performance of the activities which they audit; shall be experienced or trairied commensurate with the scope, complexity, or special nature of the activities to be audited; and shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of Reference 4.2.

5.2.2.l An audit team consists of one (or more) qualified person(s). A qualified lead auditor shall be appointed as the audit team leader. The audit team leader shall be responsible for the written plans, checklists, team orientation, audit. notification, pre-audit conference, audit performance, post-audit conference, reporting, and follow-up activity to assure corrective action.

The audit team leader shall promptly report conditions requiring immediate corrective action to the appropriate management of the audited organization. Other audit findings will be identified to the audited organization at the post-audit conference.

5.2.2.2 Other qualified personnel may assist in the conduct of audits, such as technical specialists or management representatives.

5.2.3 Internal Audits 5.2.3.l Internal audits shall be conducted by the Quality Department and perforined with a frequency commensurate with their safety significance, past performance and regulatory requirements. Audits are scheduled on a nominal biennial frequency, except those audits whose frequency is specifically governed by regulation.

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Chapter OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 15.0 14 QUALITY OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES PAGE 40F7 EFFECTNE DATE 02-01-14 If a decision is made to extend an audit beyond that nominal frequency, the basis for that decision shall be documented.

Decisions shall be approved by the Manager, Nuclear Oversight and notifications made to the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Management Team.

5.2.3.2 Review of the audit program shall be performed at least semiannually by the Senior Management Team or by a management representative t6 verify that audits are being accomplished ih: accordance with the requirements of the Quality Program.

5.2.3.3 Audit results shall be reviewed periodically by the Quality orgru.Vzation for qu8:1ity trends and overall audit program effectiveness. The results of these reviews shall be reported to appropriate management in periodic summary reports.

5.2.3.4 Audited organizations are responsible for providing timely corrective action including action to prevent recurrence for programmatic problems identified by an audit.

.S.2.4 Supplemental audits shall be conducted when:

5.2.4.1 Significant changes are made to the quality assurance program.

5.2.4.2 It is necessary to determine the root cause of problem areas which may impact the effectiveness of the quality assurance program.

5.2.4.3 A systematic, independent assessment of program effectiveness 1s necessary.

5.2.4.4 Requested by appropril1te management.

5.2.5 Audit implementation shall inClude the following:

5.2.5.1 Written noti~cation to the audited organization of the audit, if an announced audit.

5.2.5.2 Development of an individual audit plan/scope. The audit plan and any necessary reference documents shall be available to the audit team members.

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Chapter OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 15.0 14 QUALITY OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES PAGE 5 OF7 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 5.2.5.3 A pre-audit and post-audit conference with responsible organizational management.

5.2.5.4 Use of a checklist or procedure as a guide during the performance of the audit.

5.2.5.5 Identifying and documenting conditions adverse to quality.

5.2.5.6 Audit reports shall be prepared and submitted to the audited organization, Senior Management Team, and the President and Chief Executive Officer within thirty days after the post-audit conference. The audit report shall address those items required by Reference 4. L 5.2.5;7 Audited organizations provide timely and thorough corrective action and recurrence control to discrepancies identified during the audit. In the event that corrective action cannot be completed within thirty days, the audited organization's response shall indude a scheduled date for the corrective action. Earlier dates for corrective action may be established if circumstances dictate.

5.2.5.8 Evaluation of corrective action for conditions adverse to quality and follow-up verification as appropriate.

5 .3 Surveillance/Quality Performance Monitoring 5.3.1 Procedures and/or instructions shall be developed to control surveillance/quality performance monitoring activities.

Surveillance/quality performance monitoring activities shall be us-ed-fo ___________ _

observe and verify that activities are accomplished in accordance with prescribed procedures.

5.3.2 Surveillance/quality performance monitoring activities will be performed during refueling outages, startup activities, and normal and off-normal operational activities. Areas to be monitored will be determined based on safety significance, past performance, regulatory requirements, and customer request.

5 .3 .3 The frequency of slirveillance/quality p*erfomiarice monitoring activities is based upon the complexity of the activity, importance of the activity, and severity level of conditions noted during previous oversight activities.

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Chapter OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 15.0 14 QUALITY OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES PAGE 60F7 EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-14 5.3.4 Surveillance/quality performance monitoring results shall be documented and a summary shall be prepared and transmitted to responsible management.

5. 4 Assessments/Evaluations 5.4. l Assessments are conducted on a nominal biennial frequency in accordance with written procedures to assess the Quality organization's implementation of the Operations Quality Assurance Plan.

5.4.1.1 These assessments will be conducted by organizations independent of the activities performed to assure the.STPNOC OQAP is being properly implemented.

5.4.1.2 The Senior Management Team shall review the scope and schedule of the assessment.

5.4.1.3 The results of these assessments will be transmitted to the President ~nd ClµefE~e~utive Officer and the Senior Management Te(lm.

5.4.2 Other assessments/evaluations ~ay be performed to verify actiVities are accomplished in accordance with applicable requirements and prescribed procedures.

5.4.2.1 These assess111ents/evaluations will be p~rformed on areas based on their safety significance, past performance, regulatory requirements, and customer request.

5.4.2.2 Assessment/evaluation results shall be documented and transmitted to appropriate management.

5.5 An approved oversight plan shall be issued annually to include:

5.5.l Activities/organizations to receive independent oversight.

5.5.2 Time frame in which the oversight activity will be conducted.

5.6 Conditions adverse to quality identified during an independent oversight activity shall be documented in accordance with Reference 4.4.

5.7 Personnel performing mdepeilderitoversight activities*shall be trained and qualified in accordance\vith Referen:ce4.2;

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7.0 ATTACHMENTS 7.1 None

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Chapter OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 16.0 14 Independent Technical Review PAGE 1 OF3 EFFECTIVE DATE 01-20-16 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to describe the requirements and responsibilities for independent technical review for the South Texas Project (STP).

2.0 SCOPE 2.1 This chapter describes the independent technical review activities within the scope of the Operations Quality Assurance Plan (OQAP):

3 .0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 None

4.0 REFERENCES

4.1 OQAP Chapter 1.0, Organization 4.2 OQAP Chapter 2.0, Program Description 4.3 OQAP Chapter 4.0, Quallficatfon, Training, and Certification of Personnel 4.4 OQAP Chapter 13.0, Deficiency Control 4.5 OQAP Chapter 14.0, Records Control 4.6 OQAP Chapter 15.0, Quality Oversight Activities

0~0- --RESP-QNSIBI-LI+ms 5.1 The Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for implementing quality program requirements including independent technical review.

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5.2 The Manager, Nuclear Oversight is responsible for independent oversight activities performed to accomplish the independent technical reviews.

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6.2* Independent te9}$cal tevie~s'shall be us~d to observe and verify'th~t activities

',, .'::** * *. Cll"e,pertor.fil(;)4.:c()fr~~tly a!).d :th~t hum'.an ~!lo# ,~e red,up~d as,µiuch' as praeticaL

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.:_ 6.3 Iridepeiid,enttecfuiiqal reViews shallih6hide, but'not be liffiited, to, the following activities: . . . . . . . . ...

6.3;1

_*. l]nit-operating dl.aracteristics

6 .3 .2 N11Cl~ar Reg1liatory *C_ori:nnission issuances .

Ind,listfy advisori~~ .

6.3.4 . Lic~nsee ~v~nt R,epC>hs * *

c,**. **r.:i' * ' * .. 1*:;' !;*,* ,"* *...

6~3.5 * ,;Otherscm~ces'of{#t design andopefatiTI.g experlen~e.irifoim~tion,

..* ;iiic~ti~:lhgtinlt~ crf'sifui1~)c'desigi(wlric~~ay iridiciate.~reas for improving

. unit 'safety..: - > . ': *.* .

Pfant:operation~ _

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6.3. 7 Maintertanceattivlties .* *.

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6.3.8

Equip1lleilt niodificatio~s 6.3 .9- \ _.* Independent Spent F,uel Storage Installation

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ci.ria Dry C~sk *sforage System

. 6.4 -As detehrunecfb*~;Qiiallty nifil1a~emeht,. s-e~e;~i-:;~f~o+/-mei* p~~formii1g

illd~endenttechriicai revie~s will be required to have a-degreKin: engineering or at relat¢d sdel1ce and least 3 years of profossional levetexperien()e in the nuclear field;-~* *..' " ;' ;..*.*...* . . . .. . . . . . ..,.... . . ,_ ..

6.5 .*Persorlhelp~tf6rtnl.figillcfoperidenttecfullcal reviews-~hould be illdependent of

. performance functiori,'sigri.Off function, arid the plant management chain while perfonrting this oversight activlty.. . .

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SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION NUMBER REV.

NO.

Chapter OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 16.0 14 Independent Technical Review PAGE 3 OF3 EFFECTIVE DATE 01-20-16 6.6 The results of independent technical reviews will be periodically transmitted to appropriate line and senior management, the Senior Management Team, and the President and Chief Executive Officer for review and/or action and to advise management on the overall quality and safety of operations.

6.7 Conditions adverse to quality and recommendations identified during the performance of independent technical reviews shall meet the requirements of Reference 4.4 7.0 DOCUMENTATION 7 .1 Procedures which are generated as required by this chapter shall identify the*

records which are required to implement and document those activities. The records shall be controlled in accordance with Reference 4.5.

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