ML17292B507
| ML17292B507 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 12/30/1998 |
| From: | Poslusny C NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Parrish J WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM |
| References | |
| TAC-M98169, TAC-MA0344, TAC-MA344, NUDOCS 9901050210 | |
| Download: ML17292B507 (10) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMIVIISSION WASHINGTON> D.C. 20555-0001
'December 30, 1998 Mr. J. V. Parrish Chief Executive Officer Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 (Mail Drop 1023)
Richland, Washington 99352-0968
SUBJECT:
REVISIONS 23, 24, 25, AND 27 TO OPERATIONALQUALITYASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (OQAPD) FOR NUCLEAR PROJECT NO. 2 (WPPSS-QA-004) (TAC NOS. M98169 AND MA0344)
Dear Mr. Parrish:
REFERENCES:
- 1. Revisions 23/24 to OQAPD submitted by letter dated February 19, 1997
- 2. Revision 25 to OQAPD submitted by letter dated April 9, 1997,
- 3. Revision 27 to OQAPD submitted by letter dated December 4, 1997 By the referenced letters cited above, Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS) submitted Revisions 23, 24, 25, and 26 to the Operational Quality Assurance Program Description (OQAPD) (WPPSS-QA-004) for Nuclear Project No. 2 (WNP-2) in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(a)(3).
Allprogram changes were submitted as non-reductions in prior commitments.
The staff reviewed the OQAPD changes presented in the referenced revisions and determined that additional information was needed to complete the review. The areas that required additional information were discussed with WNP-2 representatives by telephone on September 24 and November 4, 1997. The results of the NRC staffs review is provided in the enclosure to this letter.
By letter dated December 4, 1997 (GO2-97-217), Revision 27 to the OQAPD was provided in response to the staffs concern communicated in the November 4, 1997, telephone conference, regarding the lack of independence for the performance of the supplier quality and receipt inspection functions by the Procurement organization.
Revision 23 indicated that these responsibilities would be performed by Procurement.
Revision 27 restores the responsibility for these functions to the QA organization and is acceptable to the NRC as discussed in the enclosure.
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Mr. J. V. Parrish December 30, 1998 Ifyou have any questions about the staff review and findings, please contact me at 301%15-1341.
Sincerely, Origina1 signed by Chet Poslusny, Senior Project Manager Project Directorate IV-2 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-397
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Mr. J. V. Parrish December 30, 1998 cc w/encl:
Mr. Greg O. Smith (Mail Drop 927M)
WNP-2 Plant General Manager Washington Public Power Supply System P. O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Mr. Albert E. Mouncer (Mail Drop 1396)
Chief Counsel Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Ms. Deborah J. Ross, Chairman
'nergy Facility Site Evaluation Council P. O. Box 43172 Olympia, Washington 98504-3172 Mr. D. W. Coleman (Mail Drop PE20)
Regulatory Affairs Manager Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Mr. Paul Inserra (Mail Drop PE20)
Manager, Licensing Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Harris Tower 8 Pavilion 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, Texas 76011-8064 Chairman Benton County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 69 Prosser, Washington 99350-0190 Mr. Scott Boynton, Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 69 Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Mr. Rodney L. Webring (Mail Drop PE08)
Vice President, Operations Support/PIO Washington Public Power Supply System P. O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352 Perry D. Robinson, Esq.
Winston 8 Strawn 1400 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-3502
SUMMARY
OF REVIEW ISSUES REVISIONS 23 24 25 AND 27 TO OPERATIONAL UALITYASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM WNP-2 DOCKET NO. 50-397 REVISION 23 In Sections 1.3.2.1 and 1.3.2.4.4, the quality assurance responsibilities in the area of supplier and product quality were reassigned to the Manager, Procurement.
The position of Manager, Supplier Quality, formerly reporting to the Director, Quality, was eliminated.
This organizational change was made effective in October 1995 and was reported to the NRC as a non-reduction in commitment in Revision 23. The quality functions transferred to procurement include:
establishing vendor witness points for inspection and release of material/equipment for shipment, QC receipt inspection of materials and equipment received by WPPSS, establishing and maintaining evaluated vendors list, planning, coordinating, and performing source surveillances, source inspections, and external audits to verify implementation of vendor's QNQC programs, reviewing and approving vendor furnished QNQC procedures and programs, and reviewing for acceptance other utilityaudits furnished through NUPIC or NEI.
The, assignment of supplier quality responsibilities to the Procurement organization introduces the potential for a conflict of interest which is contrary to the requirements of Criterion I of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B. This matter was discussed with licensee representatives by telephone on November 4, 1997 and resulted in the restoration of these responsibilities to the Quality Assurance organization (see Revision 27 below).
In Section 1.3.2.1.3 the specific responsibilities of the Manager, Plant Quality Control have been deleted and only a general statement that the incumbent is "responsible for the performance of in-plant QC functions" remains.
The deleted functions include:
Evaluating procedures and instructions for accomplishing QC activities.
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Determining and establishing hold points for inspections, examinations, and/or measurements to be accomplished during maintenance, modification, repair, and testing.
Performing and evaluating the inspections, examinations, and/or measurements established.
Assuring that proper staffing. is available to meet plant workloads.
The deletion of these specific responsibilities does not detract from the overall functions of the Manager, Plant Quality Control, and the licensee's description is acceptable.
REVISION 27 Responsibility for the performance of supplier quality and receipt inspection functions was restored to the Quality organization under the supervision of the Lead, Supplier Quality. The qualification requirements of this new position were also specified. The changes to the OQAPD presented in Revision 27 satisfy the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B and are acceptable.
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