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Updated QA Program Description for Cook Nuclear Plant.
ML17332A893
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Issue date: 08/15/1995
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DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT COOK NUCLEAR P

~UNIT NINIHE I NIII DOCKET NOS. 50-135 AND 50-316 LICENSE NOS. DPR-58 AND OPR-74 UPDATED QUAlITY ASSURANCE PROGRN DESQGPTION FOR %E COOK NUCLEAR PLANT

. JULY; 096 g gogS Concurred by: Date:

AEPSC C e Nuclear Engineer Approved by: Date AEPSC Director - equality Assurance U

Approved by:

AEPSC Senior Vi President Nuclear Generation 9508230300 950815 PDR ADOt K 05000315 PDR

American Electric Power Service Corporation 1 Riverside P! aza Columcus. OH 43215 614 223 1000 m ~

ANHtlCAN "LZCTNlC POWER STATirMENT OF POLICT FOR THE DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR PDLHT QUALITf ASSONANCE PROGRAM American Electric Power Company Inc., recognizes the fundamental importance of controlling the design, modification, and operation of Indiana Michigan Power Company's Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant by implementing a planned and documented quality assurance program, including quality control, that complies with applicable regulations, codes, and standards.

The quality assurance program has been established to contxol activities affecting safety-related functions of structures, systems, and components in. Cook Nuclear Plant. The quality assurance program supports the goal of maintaining the safety and reliability of Cook Nuclear Plant at the

'ighest level through a systematic program designed to assure that activities affecting safety-related functions are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, codes, standards, and established corporate policies and practices.

As chaixman of the board, president, and chief executive offi'cer of American Electric Power Company, Inc., I maintain the ultimate responsibility for the quality assurance pxogram associated with Cook Nuclear Plant. I have delegated responsibilities for implementation of, and compliance with, the quality assurance progxam, as outlined in this statement.

ATION The AEPSC director quality assurance, under the direction of the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation, has been assigned the overall, responsibility for specifying the quality assurance program requirements for Cook Nuclear Plant and verifying their implementation. The AEPSC director quality assurance has authority to stop work on any activity affecting safety-related items that does not meet applicable administrative, technical, and/or regulatory requixements. The AEPSC director quality assurance does not have the authority to stop unit

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Statement of Policy for the Donald CD Cook Nuclear Plant Quality Assurance Program Page 2 operations, but shall notify appropriate plant and/or corporate management of conditions not meeting the aforementioned criteria and recommend that unit operations be texminated.

The AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation, under my direction, has been delegated responsibility fox effectively implementing the quality assurance program. All other AEPSC divisions and,departments

. having a supporting role for Cook Nuclear Plant are functionally responsible to the senior vice president nuclear generation.

The site vice president/plant manager, under the direction of the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation, is delegated the responsibility for implementing the quality assuxance pxogram at Cook Nuclear Plant.

The AEPSC director quality assurance is responsible for establishing a quality control program at Cook Nuclear Plant.

The AEPSC director quality assurance is responsible for providing technical direction to the site vice president/plant manager for matters relating to the quality assurance program at Cook Nuclear Plant. The AEPSC director quality assurance is responsible for maintaining a quality assurance section at Cook Nuclear Plant to perform required reviews, audits, and suxveillances, and to provide technical liaison services to the site vice president/plant manager.

The implementation of the quality assurance program is described in the AEPSC general procedures (GPs), AEP Nuclear Organization policy &

procedure manuals, and subtier department/division procedures, Plant Manager's Instxuctions (PMIs), and subtier department manager instxuctions and procedures, which in total document the requirements of the program. fox'mplementation Each AEPSC and Cook Nuclear Plant organization involved in activities affecting safety-related functions of structures, systems, and components in Cook Nuclear Plane has the responsibility to implement the applicable policies and requirements of the quality assurance program. This responsibility includes being familiar with, and complying with, the applicable quality assurance program requirements.

CO CE The AEPSC director quality assurance shall monitor compliance with the established quality assurance program. Audit progxams shall be 1.7-2 July 1995

Statement of Policy for the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Quail.ty Assurance Program Page 3 established to ensure that AEPSC and Cook Nuclear Plant activities comply with established program requirements, identify deficiencies or noncompliances, and obtain effective and timely corrective actions.

Any employee engaged in activities affecting safety-related functions of structures, systems, and components in Cook Nuclear Plane who believes the quality assurance program is not being complied with, or that a.

deficiency Ln quality exists, should notify his/her supervisor, the AEPSC director quality assurance, and/or the site vice president/plane manager.

Xf the notification does not, in the employee's opinion, receive prompt or appropriate attention, the employee should contact successively higher levels of management. An employee reporting such conditions sha11 not be discriminated against by companies of the American Electric Power System, nor shall any supplier under contract with any of the companies of'he American Electric Power System discriminate against any employee of the supplier for reporting such conditions. Discrimination includes discharge or other actions relative to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

E. Linn Draper, Jr.

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officex.

American Electric Power Company, "Xnc.

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1. 7. 1 'COPE American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEPSC) is responsible for establishing and implementing the Quality Assurance (QA) program for the operational phase of the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant. Although authority for development and execution of various portions of the program may be delegated to others, such as contxactors, agents or consultants, AEPSC retains overall responsibility. AEPSC shall evaluate work delegated to such organizations. Evaluations shall be based on the status of safety importance of the activity being performed and shall be initiated early enough to assure effective quality assurance during the performance of the delegated activity.

This section of the Quality Assurance Pxogram Desex'iption (QAPD) identifies the AEPSC organizational responsibilities for activities affecting the quality of safety-related nuclear power, plant structures, systems, and components, and describes the authority and duties assigned to them. Xt addresses responsibilities for both attaining quality objectives and fow the &mctions of establisMng the QA program, and verifying that activities affecting the quality of safety-related items are performed effectively in accordance with QA pxogram requirements.

1.7.1.2 OH 1.7.1.2.1 Source o Authori The chairman of the board, president, and chief executive ofHcer of American Electric Power Company, Xnc. (AEP) and AEPSC is responsible for safe operation of the Cook Nuclear Plant.

Authority and responsibility for effectively implementing the QA

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pxogram for plant modifications, operations and maintenance are delegated to the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation.

In the operation of a nuclear power plant, the licensee is required to establish clear and direct lines of responsibility, authority and accountability. This xequixement is applicable to the organisation providing support to the plant, as we11 as to the plant staff.

The responsibility for the support of Cook Nuclear Plant rests with the American Electric Power Nuclear Organisation (AEPNO) which includes the onsite and offsite AEP oxganisations that administer, operate, maintain, and modify the plant. The AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation has pxWmxy responsibility for Cook: Nuclear Plant. All AEPNO divisions and departments are functionally responsible to the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation. (reference Figure 1.7-1).

In order to facilitate a more thorough understanding of the support functions, some of the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities within the organisation are as follows:

1) The responsibilities of the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation shall be dedicated to the area of Cook Nuclear Plant operations and support.
2) The AEPSC seniox'ice president nuclear generation shall be responsible for, and has the authority to direct, all Cook Nuclear Plane operational and support matters and shall make, or concur, in all final decisions regarding significant nuclear safety matters.
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3) AEPNO managers shall be familiar with activities within their scope of responsibility that affect plant safety and reliability. They shall be cognizant of, and sensitive to, internal and external factors that might affect the operations of Cook Nuclear Plant.
4) AEPNO managers have a commitment to seek and identify pxoblem areas and take corrective action to eliminate unsafe conditions, or to improve trends that will upgrade plant safety'and reliability.
5) The AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation shall ensure that Cook Nuclear Plant personnel are not requested to perfoxm inappropriate work or tasks by corporate personnel, and shall control assignments and requests that have the potential for diverting the attention of the ~~

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lane manager from the primary responsibility for safe and reliable plant operation.

6) AEPNO managers shall be familiar with the policy statements from higher management concerning nuclear safety and operational priorities. They shall be responsible for ensuring that activities under their direction are performed in accordance with these policies.

1.7.1.2.2 es o s b or tta Ob ect ves SC c ea Ge e at on The AEP chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer has assigned the overall responsibility for specifying QA program xequixements and verifying their implementation to the AEPSC director quality assurance.

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The AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation, under the direction of the AEP chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer, is responsible for effectively implementing t:he QA program.

The AEPSC director quality assurance, under the direction of the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation, is responsible for establishing the Cook Nuclear Plant quality control program.

Each AEPNO manager, which includes each AEPSC and Cook. Nuclear Plant organisation manager) involved in activities affecting safety-related functions of stxuctures, systems, and components in Cook Nuclear Plant, has the responsibility to implement the applicable policies and requirements of the quality assurance .

program. This responsibility includes being familiar with and, complying with, the applicable quality assurance program xequirements.

has an independenc cff-sice Reclean gafacp and Design Review Committee (NSDRC) which has been established pursuant to the requirements of the Technical Specifications for the Coo4

.Nuclear Plant. The function of the NSDRC is to oversee the engineering, design, operation, and maintenance of the Cook Nuclear Plant by performing audit:s and independent reviews of activities which are specified in the facility Technical Specifications.

The Cook Nuclear Plant on-site review group is the Xndiana Michigan Power Company (X&M) Plant Nuclear Safety Review Committee (PNSRC). This committee has also been established pursuant to the requirements of the Cook Nuclear Plant Technical Specifications. The function of the PNSRC is to review plant July 1995

operations on a continuing basis and advise the ~~~N

'prem'idliix&/>plane manager on maccera related co nnclaar aagerp.

1. 7. 1. 2e 3 Co orate Or anizatio e ca Elec c ower Co a AEP, the parent holding company, wholly owns the common stock of all AEP System subsidiary (operating) companies. The ma]or e operating companies and generation subsidiaries 'are shown in Piguxe 1.7-2. The chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer of AEP is the chief executive officer of AEPSC and all operating companies. The responsibility for the functional management of the ma5or operating companies is vested.

in the president of each operating company reporting to the AEPSC chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer.

a c c owe Se ce Co o at The responsibility for achdnistxative and technical direction of the AEP System and its 'facilities is delegated to AEPSC'. AEPSC provi.des management and technological services to the various AEP System companies.

Oea a e The operating facilities of the AEP System are owned and operated by the respective operating companies. The responsibility for executing the engineering, design, construction, specialized technical training, and certain operations'upervision is vested in AEPSC, while all, or part, of the administrative functional responsibility is assigned to

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the operating companies. In the case of Cook Nuclear Plant, XM general office staff (headquarters) provides public affairs, accounting, and industrial safety direction.

The Cook Nuclear Plant is owned and operated by X&K which is part of the AEP System.

Assu ance es o s b lit o AEPSC E

1) AEPSC provides the technical direction for the Cook Nuclear Plant, and as such makes the final decisions pertinent to safety-related changes in plant design.

Purther, AEPSC reviews Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) letters, bulletins, notices, etc., for impact on plant design, and the need for design changes ox modifications.

2) AEPSC furnishes quality assurance, engineering, design, construction, licensing, NRC correspondence, fuel management and radiological support activities.
3) AEPSC provides additional service in matters such as

'upplier qualification, procurement of original equipment and replacement parts, and the process of dedicating commercial grade items or services to safety-related applications.

4) The AEPSC QA department provides technical direction in quality assurance matters to AEPSC and the Cook Nuclear Plant, and oversees the adequacy, effectiveness and implementation of the QA Program through review and audit activities.

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5) Cognizant engineer (e.g., system engineer, equipment engineer, lead engineer, responsible engineer, procurement engineer etc.) is that AER89 individual who provides the engineering/design expertise fox a particular area of responsibility. This responsibility includes the implementation of the quality assurance and quality control measures for systems, equipment, structures, or functional areas included in that individual's responsibility. The various titles used for the identification of an individual's responsibility and assignment shall be understood to mean the same as cognizant engineer in the respective areas of responsibility.

As a ce es ons b - Cook c ea a ISE's Cook Nuclear Plant staff operates the Cook Nuclear Plant in accordance with licensing requirements, including the Technical Specifications and such other commitments as gp-roCed '.:d." '

e .~we 'X.: 'R '. describe the means by which compliance is achieved and responsibilities are assigned, including interfaces with AEPSC. Figure 1.7-1 indicates the organizational relationships within the AEP System pertaining to the operation and support of the Cook Nuclear Plant.

1.7.1.2.5 0 an sation AEPSC The chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer is ultimately responsible for the QA program associated with the Cook Nuclear Plant. This responsibility is administered through the AEPSC seniox vice president nuclear generation.

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Huc ea Ge e at o De a ent Nuclear generation is comprised of the AEPSC nuclear support services department, the AEPSC nuclear engineering department, the quality assurance department, M6an '>:mana'em"'

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and the Cook Nuclear Plant organisation.

ua i Ass ance De a ent AD The AEPSC director quality assurance, reporting to the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation, is responsible for the quality assurance (QA) department. The QA department consists of the follo~ing sections (Figure 1.7-3):

~ity assurance engineering and assessment section .

Supplier performance section assure,ds~~~C The (AD is organizationally independent and is responsible to perform the follmrfng:

Specify QA pxogram requirements.

Xdentify quality problems.

Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions thxough designated channels.

Verify implementation of solutions, as appropriate.

Prepare, issue and maintain QA pxogram documents, as required.

Verify the implementation of the QA program through scheduled audits and surveillances.

Verify the implementation of computer software quality assurance through reviews, surveillances and audits.

Audit engineering, design, procurement, construction and operational documents for incorporation of, and compliance vith, applicable quality assurance requirements to the

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extent specified by the AEPSC management-approved QA, program+

Organize and conduct the QA auditor orientation, training, certification and qualification of AEPSC audit personnel.

Provide direction for the collection, storage, maintenance, and retention of quality assurance records.

Edntain, on data base, a list of suppliers of nuclear (N) items and services, plus other selected categories of suppliers.

Xdentify noncompliances of the established QA program to the xesponsible organizations for corrective actions, and report significant occurrences that jeopardize quality to senior AEPSC management.

Follow up on sM~~ correcti~e actions~%i~n'M "s'e@; a4rers Con'dXt@ c44una eoCNea~

Review the disposition of aa~leaeg conditions adverse to quality to assure that action taken wi11 preclude recurrence.

Conduct in-process QA audits or surveillances ac supplier's facilities, as required.

Assist and advise other AEP/AEPSC groups in macters related co the QA program.

Conduct audits as directed by the NSDRC.

5 Haintain cognizance of industxy and governmental quality assurance xequirements such that the QA program is compatible with requirements, as necessary.

Recommend for revision to, or improvements in, the established QA Program to senior AEPSC management.

Audit dedication plans for commercial grade items and services.

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Issue "Stop Work" orders when significant conditions adverse to safety-related items are identified to prevent unsafe conditions from occurring and/or continuing.

Provide AEPSC management with periodic zeports concerning the status, adequacy and implementation of the QA program.

Prepare and conduct special verification and/or surveillance programs on in-house activities, as required or requested.

Routinely attend, and participate in, daQ.y plant work schedule and status meetings.

Provide adequate QA. coverage relative to procedural and inspection controls, acceptance criteria, and QA staffing and qualification of personnel to carry out QA assignments.

Determine the acceptability of vendors to supply products and services for safety-related applications.

Provide working-level cooxdination with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) in the areas of INPO training, senses, and woxkshops. This effort includes providing ~Nggf access to INPO resources, such as NUCLKLR NETWORK, and effectively integrating AEPSC and Cook Nuclear Plane efforts toward utilizing INPO recommendations contained in operating experience reports to improve Cook Nuclear Plant performance.

Develop and implement an effective Quality Control (QC)

Program. This encompasses, but is not limited to, the planning and directing of quality control activities to assure that industxy codes, NRC regulations, and company instructions and policies regarding quality contxol for Cook Nuclear Plant are implemented, qualified personnel perform the work, and that these activities are properly documented.

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Direct the activities of contractor QC/nondestructive enaminaoion (HDE) pensonnel assigned oo one p~X"

'erM'r'man'ceY<ass'uranus department and provide oversight of work performed.

Qualification and certification of IM personnel performing inspections or tests of ma]or modifications and non-routine maintenance to the requirements of Regulatoxy Guide 1.58 and ANSI N45.2.6, except as noted in Appendix B I

hereto, item 9.

Proper certification of contractor inspection, test and examination personnel in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.58, ANSI N45.2.6, ASHE B&PV Code and/or SNT-TC-LA, as applicable..

at o o S eci c es cat o t e C d ecto assure ce The AEPSC director quality assurance sha11 possess the following position requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, or related discipline.

Ten (10) years experience in one of, or a combination of, the following areas: engineering, design, construction, operations, maintenance of fossil or nuclear power generation facilities'r utility facilities'A, of which at least four (4) years must be experience in nuclear quality assurance related activities.

Knowledge of QA regulations, policies, practices and standards.

The same, or higher, organization reporting level as the highest Line manager directly responsible for 1.7-14 July 1995

performing activities affecting the quality of safety-related items, such as engineering, procurement, construction and operation, and is sufficiently independent from cost and schedule.

Effective communication channels with other senior management positions.

Responsibility for appxoval of QA Manual(s).

Performance of no other duties or responsibilities unrelated to QA that would prevent full attention to QA matters.

Sto Voxk Oxde s The AEPSC QA department is responsible for ensuring that activities affecting the quality of-safety-related items are performed in a manner that meets applicable administrative, technical, and regulatory requirements. In order to carry out this responsibility, the AEP chaixman of the board, president, and chief executive officer has given the AEPSC director quality assurance the authority to stop work on any activity affecting the quality of safety-related items that does not meet. the aforementioned requirements. Stop work authority has been further delegated by the AEPSC director 7

~ennhrenh superintendent.

The dEPSG directcr tuelitp eeeurence end the ~inn 6xmmu.'eiassurm8'uperintendent do not have the authority to stop unit operations, but will notify appropriate Cook Nuclear Plant and/or corporate management of conditions which do not meet the afoxementioned criteria, and recommend that unit operations be terminated.

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Audito if cat on and Certi catio o a AEPSC has established and maintains a QA. auditor training and certification pxogram fox'll AEPSC QA auditors.

Cond tion Xdent cat o Re o in and Escalat o AEPSC has established mechanisms for the identification, reporting and escalation of conditions affecting the quality of safety-related items to a level of management whereby satisfactory r

resolutions can be obtained.

SC c ea Su o Se ces De a ent The AEPSC chief operations manager/nuclear support services (HSS) department manager, reporting to the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation, is responsible for the following:

Formulate policies and pxactices relative to safety, licensing, operation, maintenance, fuel management, and radiological support.

Provide the.'s~~YWc .jxa, C/<plant manager with the technicaL and managerial guidance, direction and support to ensure the safe operation of the plant.

Maintain liaison with the AEPSC director quality assurance.

Implement the requirements of the AEPSC QA program.

Maintain knowledge of the latest safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements, codes, standards, and federal regulations applicable to the operation of Cook Nuclear Plant.

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Accomplish the procurement, economic, technical, licensing and quality assurance activities dealing with the reactor core and its related fuel assemblies and components.

Prepare bid specifications, evaluate bids, and negotiate and administer contracts for the procurement of all nuclear fuel and related components and services.

Maintain a special nuclear material accountability system.

Provide analyses to support nuclear steam supply system operation, including reactor physics, fuel economics, fuel mechanical behavior, core thermal hydraulic-and LOCA and non-LOCA transient safety analysis and other analysis activities as requested, furnish plant Technical Specification changes and other licensing work, and participate in NRC and NSDRC meetings as required by these analyses.

Perform reactor core operation follow-up activities and other reactor cora technical support activities as requested, and arrange for support from the fuel fabricator, when needed.

Contract for, and provide technical support for, disposa1 of both high level and low level radioactive waste.

Coordinate the development of neutronics and thermal hydraulic safety codes. and conduct safety analyses.

RM Coordinate nuclear support services computer code development, and provide the interface control for nuclear support services with the AEPSC information system department and Cook Nuclear Plant.

Obtain and maintain the NRC Operating Licenses and Technical Specifications for the Cook Nuclear Plant.

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Act as the communication link between the NRC, AEPSC, and the plant staff.

Perform and coordinate efforts involved in gathering information, performing calculations and generic studies; preparing criteria, reports, and responses; reviewing items affecting safety; and interpreting regulations.

Review, coordinate, and resolve all matters pertaining to nuclear safety between Cook Nuclear Plant and AEPSC. This includes, but is not limited to: g the preparation of safety evaluations, or reviews, for any designated subject; the preparation of changes to, and appropriate intexpretation of, the plant Technical Specification submittals of license amendments; and the analysis of plant compliance with regulatory requirements.

Plenary corporate contact for most oral and written communication with the NRC.

Provide support in key areas of expertise, such as nuclear engineering, probabilistic analysis, thermohydraulic analysis, chemical engineering,,mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and technical writing.

Interface with vendors and other outside organizations on matters connected with the nuclear steam supply system and.

other areas affecting the safe design and operation of nuclear plants.

Participate, as appropriate, in the review of nuclear.

plant operating expersiences, and relate those experiences to the design and safe operation of Cook Nuclear Plant.

Review, evaluate, and respond to NRC requests for information and NRC notifications of regulatory changes resulting in plant modifications or new facilities. Such responses axe generated in accordance with appropriate administrative procedures.

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Develop, specify, and/or review conceptual nuclear safety criteria for Cook Nuclear Plant in accordance with established regulations. This includes all information contained in the FSAR, as well as specialized information such as environmental qualification and seismic criteria.

Review and evaluate performance requirements for systems, equipment and matexials for compliance with specified safety criteria.

Review, on a conceptual basis, plant reports, ~

extent that they are related to the ultimate safe to the operation of the plant, for compliance with safety regulations, plant Technical Specifications, the Updated FSAR design basis, and with any other requirements under the Operating License, to detexmine if there are any unxeviewed safety questions as defined in 10CFR50.59.

Perform reviews of Condition Reports and 10CFR21 reviews in accordance with corporate requirements.

Opexate the Action Item Tracking (AIT) system for AEPSC internal commitment tracking.

Coordinate Nuclear Plant Reliability Data System (NPRDS) with INPO.

Coordinate daily communication with the Cook Nuclear Plant, provide AEPSC management with a daily plant status report.m Process incoming vendor information.

Contribute to the annual FSAR updates through reviews of Licensee Event Reports, g~. and the Annual Operating Report.

Radiological, emergency planning and support of the security program.

Corporate support of the Cook Nuclear Plant's radiation protection and health physics program, technical reviews and advice on the radiological aspects of design changes, 1.7-19 July 1995

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modifications or capital improvements, the ALARA. program, the radiation monitoring syst: em, the environmental radiological monitoring and sampling pxogram, dose and shielding analysis, radiochemistry review, implications of federal regulations, and meteorological monitoring.

Cook Nuclear Plant and corporate emergency planning, including procedure development, exercise scheduling, facility procurement and maintenance, and the liaison with off-site emergency planning groups, such as FEHA and the Michigan State Police.

Review federal codes and regulations as they relate to the development, implementation, xevision and distribution of the Modified Amended Security Plan (MASP).

Interface with the plant's security department providing support and maintaining security document files.

Provide nuclear General Employee Training (GET) for AEPSC personnel.

Coordinate the development of training for AEPSC personnel who support the operation and maintenance of Cook Nuclear Plant, ensuring a unified training program meeting annual goals and objectives.

Participate on the ALARA committee.

Prepaxe responses to the NRC on radiological, emergency planning and security issues.

Serve as technical advisors on plant audits..-

Remain cognizant of current decommissioning practices and developments.

AEPSC Nuclear En inee in De artme t The AEPSC chief nuclear engineer/nuclear engineering department manager, reporting to the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation, is responsible for certain engineering, design, 1.7-20 July 1995

procurement,",-;in'4.;,:,eojtstr'ni, functions. The AEPSC nuclear engineering department is comprised of engineering and design entities at AEPSC, as well as an on-site engineering, design, procurement.':;.skag,~const+'ietion support organization at the Cook Nuclear Plant.

The AEPSC civil engineering division, electrical engineering, fossil and hydro generation, and system planning departments provide periodic, technical assistance for the Cook Nuclear Plant. The administrative and quality assurance controls for this assistance are controlled through documented interface agreements with thi:; Sui3,ear'@Ceniiat'i'ng~~De'r', 'en%

AEPSC nuclear engineering (NE) department is responsible for the following:

Provide planning, engineering and design of the electrical facilities inside Cook Nuclear Plant up to the high voltage (HV) bushings of the main generator transformers and mechanical facilities inside Cook Nuclear Plant including:

  • determination of general layout and design;

,selection of equipment;

  • preparation of one-line and flow diagrams; and,
  • coordination of inside and outside plant facilities.

Provide engineering and design of all controls for operation and protection of nuclear steam supply, steam generator, turbine generator, auxiliary equipment and general plant protection, including checking and approving elementary, one-line, and flow drawings. 1.7-21 July 1995

Ensure that all purchased equipment conforms to accepted standards and fulfills the desired function.

Closely follow manufacturer's engineering and design processes to assure provision of adequate and reliable equipment upon which depend the safety, reliability, and performance of the unit and plant.

Prepare, review and/or approve design changes, sketches, drawings, calculations, and design verifications, as required.

Perform safety reviews of design changes pursuant to 10CFR50.59.

Prepare and/or approve dedication plans, specifications and procurement documents.

Perform drawing review of equipment, as appropriate.

Develop, review and/or approve procedures or correspondence as appropriate.

Obtain, review and perform engineering and design evaluations, including environmental equipment qualification (EQ).

Establish and maintain a central file for equipment environmental qualification documentation.

Coordinate operations within AEPSC that support the Cook Nuclear Plant Facility Data Base (FDB).

Perform calculations for proper application of equipment.

Perform and evaluate investigations, analyses and reports for facilities pertaining to the engineering design, operation and maintenance of the Cook Nuclear Plant.

Assist field personnel in installation, start-up, and subsequent locating of problems in equipment, and in determining proper operation of equipment, during normal or after emergency operations.

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Maintain a constant awareness for improvements and more reliable design of equipment and facilities, maintenance and operating methods or procedures.

Maintain a constant awareness of activities to ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures, initiating, when required, training or retraining programs.

Participate, as assigned, on the NSDRC and NSDRC subcommittees, and participate in matters covered in the committee's charter.

Provide responses to NRC correspondence, as required.

Participate in the evaluation and remedy of any situation requiring activation of the Emergency Response Organization.

Provide support per'sonnel for the Emergency Response Organization.

Provide technical support in areas of operation and maintenance, including: the Xnservice Inspection (ISI) program; the QA program; the fire protection QA program; the AEP ALARA program covering radiation protection; and, the corporate and plant industrial safety program.

Provide technical direction and assistance in the layout and arrangement of equipment piping, systems, controls, etc., for the development of drawings.

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System Descriptions. ,'evelop Provide analytical support in engineering and design disciplines (e.g., heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics) .

Provide engineering and design evaluations for CRs, LERs, INPO SOERs, and NRC Bulletins.

1.7-23 July 1995

Participate, as assigned, on the AEPSC Condition Assessment Croup (CAG).

Make recommendations and assist in the foxmulation of policies and practices relating to the design and engineering of office and service buildings, miscellaneous structures and material handling equipment, and provide the general supervision of the engineering of such facilities, structures and equipment.

Initiate and/or review, approve and control laboratory and field investigations and feasibility studies.

Arrange for outside engineering, design and consulting assistance, as required.

Perform shop and field surveillance on equipment being manufactuxed, fabricated, or installed.

Provide field services to the Cook Nuclear Plant, including the. assigning of personnel, as are required, during construction, normal or forced outages, or as requested.

Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance work on equipment, facilities, buildings and other structures.

Supervise maintenance and repairs of all masonry and concrete work at Cook Nuclear Plant, including supplying qualified inspection personnel.

Direct testing of materials used in concrete and testing of soils to be used in work at the Cook Nuclear Plant.

Review and recommend concrete mix formulations for all new constxuction.

Implement the corrective action program, with regard to activities affecting the quality of safety-related items and sexvices, that controls and documents items, sexvices or activities which do not conform to requirements.

1.7-24 July 1995

Assist in the preparation of applications for federal, state and local permits relative to installations being made which require such permits.

Conduct periodic management reviews of the activities of the department to ensure compliance with the objectives of the QA Program, and external technical surveillance, as necessary, of consultants, outside organizations and vendors over which the department is cognizant.

Establish and maintain a file for QA records.

Develop, review and approve designs and drawings for mechanical, electrical and structural systems, equipment and facilities of the Cook Nuclear Plant.

Perform required calculations and analyses, including pipe stress, pipe support design, cable sizing, conduit and cable tray support and structural steel and concrete.

Assist field personnel in the resolution of problems stemming from the installation of design changes, or from as-found plant conditions, including assigning personnel to the plant.

Formulate, administer, and implement policies and practices relating to the engineering, and design of the Cook Nuclear Plant.

Conduct functions so as to be in conformance with the operating licenses of the Cook Nuclear Plant.

Investigate evaluate and correct problems.

Coordinate special projects and studies, as required.

Coordinate the development and maintenance of the computerized Vendor Drawing Control (VDC) programs which include coordinating the programs with interfacing divisions/departments.

Control the issuance and distribution of drawings for the Cook Nuclear Plant, including monitoring of the Aperture Card Microfilm Program.

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k Supervise and control the work of consultants, architect/engineers and outside engineering and design agencies supplying services to AEPSC in their discipline and process notification of defects in accordance with company requirements. Also perform detailed reviews of engineering and design work submitted by outside agencies.

Review and update applicable sections of Cook Nuclear Plant Updated FSAR as assigned.

Participate, as members and as assigned, on committees and ad hoc task forces that review nuclear activities.

Coordinate Cook Nuclear Plant activities associated with the initiation, review, approval, "engineering, design, production, examination, inspection, test, turnover, and close out of design changes.

Procurement, receiving, qualIty control receipt inspection, storage, handling, issue, stock level maintenance, and overall control of stores items.

Provide material service and support in accordance with policies and procedures required by AEP purchasing and m~mLtegiiSK mimi~i ihiSli'AEPC,C QA, atd the HRC, which ate administered and enforced in a total effort to ensure safety and plant reliability.

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~~~a'cj'ook Nuclear P ant The Indiana Michigan Power site vice presidenegplant manager reports functionally and administratively to the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation and is responsible for the Cook Nuclear Plant activities (Figure 1.7-5).

The Cook Nuclear Plant organization is responsible for the following:

Ensure the safety of all facility employees and the general public relative to general plant safety, as well as radiological safety, by maintaining strict compliance with plant Technical Specifications, proceduxes and instructions.

Recommend facility engineering modification and initiate'"

and approve plant improvement requisitions.

Ensure that work practices in all plant departments are consistent with regulatory standards, safety, approved.

procedures, and plant Technical Specifications.

Provide membership, as required, on the PNSRC.

Maintain close working relationships with the NRC, as well as local, state, and federal government xegulatory officials regarding conditions which could affect, or are affected, by Cook Nuclear Plant activities.

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Set up plant load schedules and arrange for equipment outages.

Develop and efficiently implement all site centralized training activities.

Administer the centralized facility training complex, simulator, and programs ensuring that program development is consistent with the systematic approach to training, maintain INPO accreditations, regulatory and corporate requirements.

Ensure that human resource activities include employee support programs (i.e., fitness for duty) consistent with INPO/NUMARC guidelines, company policies, and regulatory requixements and standards.

Administex the NRC approved physical Security Program in compliance with regulatory standards, Hodified Amended Security Plan (MASP), and company policy.

Supervise, plan, and direct the activities related to the maintenance and installation of all Cook Nuclear Plant equipment, structures, grounds, and yards.

Prepare and maintain records and reports pertinent to equipment maintenance and regulatoxy agency requirements.

Administer contracts and schedule outside contractors'ork forces.

Enforce and coordinate Cook Nuclear Plant regulations,.

procedures, policies, and ob)ectives to assure safety, efficiency, and continuity in the operation of the Cook Nuclear Plant within the limits of the operating license and the Technical Specifications and formulation of related policies and procedures.

Plan, schedule, and direct activities relating to the operation of the Cook Nuclear Plant and associated switchyards; cooperate in planning and scheduling of work 1.7-28 July 1995

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and procedures for refueling and maintenance of the Cook Nuclear Plant; and direct and coordinate fuel loading operations.

Review reports and records, direct general inspection of operating conditions of plant equipment, and investigate any abnormal conditions, making recommendations for repairs. Establish and administer equipment clearance procedures consistent with company, plant, and radiation protection standards; authorize and arrange for equipment outages to meet normal or emergency conditions. Provide the shift operating crews with appropriate procedures and instructions to assist them in operating the Cook Nuclear Plant safely and efficiently.

Approve operator training programs administered by the Cook nuclear plant training department designed to provide operating personnel with the knowledge and skill required for safe operation of the facility, and for obtaining and holding NRC operator licenses. Coordinate training programs in plant safety and emergency procedures for Cook Nuclear Plant operating department personnel to ensure that each shift group will function properly in the event of in5ury of personnel, fire, nuclear incident, or civil disorder.

Advance 'planning and overall conduct of scheduled and forced outages, including the scheduling and coordination of all plant activities associated with refueling, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment overhaul, Technical Specification surveillance, and design change installations.

Prepare reports of reportable events which are mandated by the NRC and the Technical Specifications.

Prepare statistical reports utilized in NRC Appraisal Meetings and Enforcement Conference.

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Coordinate the efforts of outside agencies, such as American Nuclear Insurers (ANI), INPO, and third-party inspector programs.

Maintain knowledge of developments and changes in NRC requirements, industry standards and codes, regulatory compliance activities, and quality control disciplines and techniques.

Stop plant operation in the event that conditions axe found which are in violation of the Technical Specifications or adverse to quality.

Maintain and renew accreditation of training programs.

Qualification of I&M personnel performing inspection of normal operating activities to ANSI N18.1.

Perform peer inspections of work completed by IM personnel by independent persons qualified to ANSX N18.7.

Conduct of the Xnservice Inspection (XSX) Program.

Plan and direct engineering and technical studies, nuclear fuel management, equipment performance, instrument and contxol maintenance, on-site computer systems, Shift Technical Advisors, and emergency planning for the Cook Nuclear Plant. These activities support daily on-site operations in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner in accordance with all corporate policies, applicable laws, regulations, licenses, and Technical Specification requirements.

'mplement station perfoxmance testing and monitor programs to ensure optimum plant efficiency.

Direct programs related to on-site fuel management and reactor core physics testing, and ensure satisfactory completion.

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Establish testing and preventive maintenance programs related to station instrumentation, electrical systems, and computers.

Recommend alternatives to Cook Nuclear Plant operation, technical or emergency procedures, and design of equipment to improve safety of operations and overall plant efficiency.

Implement the corporate Emergency Plan as it pertains to the Cook Nuclear Plant site.

Provide technical and engineering services in the fields of chemistry, radiation protection, ALARA, and environmental in support of the safe operation of the plant and the health and safety of the employees and the public.

Plan and schedule the activities of the radiation protection department of the Cook Nuclear Plant in support of operations and maintenance.

Establish chemistry, radiochemistry, and health physics criteria which ensure maximum equipment life, and the protection of the health and safety of the workers and the public.

Establish sampling and analysis programs which ensure the chemistry, radiochemistry, and health physics criteria are within the established-criteria.

Establish and direct investigations, responses, and corrective actions when outside the established criteria.

Administer and direct the Cook Nuclear Plant's radioactive waste programs, including volume reduction, packaging and shipping.

Administration of the QA Records Program.

Maintain the Cook Nuclear Plant Facility Data Base.

Coordinate the maintenance of design drawings.

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Purchasin and t'e'xieXi"."Hin6'men De artment (not charted)

The AEPSC executive vice president administration and chief accounting ofHcer, xeporting to the AEP chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer, is responsible for the purchasing and mit'.es'ii'a'1'N(man'aj'eire'n department through the vice president - purchasing and materials management.

responsible for the following:

Procurement of safety-related items from only qualiHed and approved suppliers.

Provide supervision to Cook Nuclear Plant purchasing section.

E -i'c en.'.d'e&ab'am's'ii'<"';:fo. safety-related items

~g and include these descriptions in the Cook Nuclear Plant inventory catalog, including necessary communications with suppliers, cognizant engineers, the Cook Nuclear Plant stores supervisor and other appropriate personnel.

8 Establish computerized inventory status reports, on line inventory and purchase order inquiry capabilities and other procedures to order, track and control materials.

Coordinate procurement activities with AEPSC nuclear support services, AEPSC nuclear engineering, Cook Nuclear Plant site purchasing, AEPSC quality assurance and Cook Nuclear Plant personnel.

Prepare and issue requests for quotations, contracts, service orders, blanket orders, and purchase orders for I

safety-related items.

Implement connective action as desctihed procedures for g Cook Nuclear Plant.

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Establish a system of document keeping and transmittal.

Establish a system of document control for controlled pxocedures, instructions, and purchasing documents for saf ety'"-r'elated items.

The maintenance and control of selected procurement document standard phrases as identified by the director quality assurance, or designee.

Conduct training sessions involving purchasing personnel and others on an annual basis, or more frequently, as required, and ascertain that training sessions include complete responsibilities associated with the purchase of safety-related items and services.

l. 7. 2 QUhIZTY ASSURANCE PROGMH 1.7.2.1 SCOPE Policies that define and establish the Cook Nuclear Plant QA Program are summarized in the individual sections of this document. The program is implemented through procedures and instructions responsive to provisions of the QAPD, and will be carried out for the life of the Cook Nuclear Plant.

Quality assurance controls apply to activities affecting the quality of safety-related structures, systems and components to an extent based on the importance of those structures, systems.,

components, etc., (items) to safety. Such activities are performed under controlled conditions, including the use of appropriate equipment, environmental conditions, assignment of qualified personnel, and assurance that all applicable prerequisites have been met.

Safety-related items are defined as items:

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Which are associated with the safe shutdown (hot) of the reactor; or isolation of the reactor; or maintenance of the integrity of the reactor coolant system pressure boundary.

OR Whose failure might cause or increase the severity of a design basis accident as described in the Updated PSAR; or lead to a release of radioactivity in excess of 10CFR100 guidelines.

In general, safety-xelated items are those which are classified Seismic Class I, ox Electrical Class lE; or associated with the Engineered Safety Peatures Actuation System (ESPAS); or associated with the Reactor Protection System (RPS). Note:

Some nonsafety-related items have been designed to Seismic Class I and/or Electrical Class 1E requirements. For example: post accident monitoring instrumentation is not safety-related but is qualified Seismic Class 1 and Electrical Class 1E to meet the requirements of Reg. Guide 1.97.

A special QA Program has been implemented for Pire Protection items (Section 1.7.19 herein).

The QA Program also includes provision for Radwaste QA in accordance with, the requirements of 10CFR71, Subpart H.

QA Program status, scope, adequacy, and compliance with 10CFR50, Appendix B, are regularly reviewed by AEPSC management through reports, meetings, and review of audit results.

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J parties. However, AEPSC and/or Indiana Michigan Power Company retain full responsibility for all activities affecting safety-related items. The performance of the delegated organization is evaluated by audit or surveillances on a frequency commensurate with their scope and importance of assigned work.

1.7.2.2 ION 1.7.2.2.1 The chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer of AEPSC has stated in a signed, formal "Statement of Policy", that it is the corporate policy to comply with the provisions of applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to quality assurance for nuclear power plants as required by the Cook Nuclear Plant operating licenses.

The statement makes this QAPD and the associated implementing procedures and instructions mandatory, and requires compliance by all responsible organizations and individuals. The statement also identifies the management positions within the companies vested with responsibility and authority for implementing the program and assuring its effectiveness.

1.7.2.2.2 The QA program at AEPSC and the Cook Nuclear Plant consist of controls exercised by organizations responsible for attaining quality objectives, and by organizations responsible for assurance functions.

The QA Program effectiveness is continually assessed through management review of various reports, NSDRC review of the QA 1.7-35 July 1995

audit program, and shall also be periodically reviewed by independent outside parties as deemed necessary by management.

The QA program described in this QAPD is intended to apply for the life of the Cook Nuclear Plant.

The QA program applies to activities affecting the quality of safety-related structures, components, and related consumables during plant operation, maintenance, testing, and all design changes. Safety-related structures, systems and components axe identified in the Facility Data Base and other documents which are developed and maintained for the plant.

As deemed necessary by AEPSC management, applicable portions of the QA program controls will be applied to nonsafety-related activities associated with the implementation of the QA program to ensure that commitments are met (e.g., off-site records storage, training services, etc.).

1.7.2 '.3 This QAPD, organized to present the QA Program for the Cook Nuclear Plant in the order of the 18 criteria of 10CFR50, Appendix B, states AEPSC policy for each of the criteria and describes how the controls pertinent to each are carried out.

Any changes made to this QAPD that do not reduce the commitments previously accepted by the NRC must be submitted to the NRC at least annually. Any changes made to this QAPD that do reduce the commitments previously accepted by the NRC must be submitted to the NRC and receive NRC approval prior to implementation.

The submittal of the changes described above shall be made in accordance with the requirements of 10CFR50.54.

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The program described in this QAPD will not be intentionally changed in any way that would prevent it from meeting the criteria of 10CFR50, Appendix B and other applicable operating license requirements.

1.7.2.2.4 Documents used for implementing the provisions of this QAPD include the following:

Plant Manager Xnstructions (PMIs) establish the policy at the plant for compliance with specified criteria, and assign responsibility to the various departments, as required, for implementation. Plant Manager Procedures (PMPs); Department Head Procedures (DHPs), and in some cases Department Head Instructions (DHIs), have been prepared to describe the detailed activities required to support safe and effective plant operation as per the PMIs.

The PMIs are reviewed by AEPSC QA for concurrence that they wt11 satisfactorily implement regulatory requirements and commitments. PMIs and PMPs are reviewed by the PNSRC prior to approval by the mXt~evQi'it>pm'e'e'i%inn> lant manager.

DHPs and DHIs are reviewed within the departments prior to approval by the department head of origination. DHPs and DHXs that might involve an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10CPR50.59 are reviewed by PNSRC prior to approval by the department head of origination.

AEP Nuclear Organization Policy & Procedure Manual and AEPSC General Procedures (GPs) are utilized to define policies and requirements for quality assurance, and to implement certain QA 1.7-37 July 1995

program requirements. AEPSC division/department and/or section procedures axe also used to implement QA Program requirements.

When contractors perform work on-site under their own quality assurance programs, the programs are audited for compliance and consistency with the applicable requirements of the Cook Nuclear Plant s QA Pxogram and the contract, and axe approved by AEPSC QA prior to the start of work. Implementation of on-site contractor's QA programs, will be audited to assure that the contractor's programs are effective.

1.7.2.2.5 Provisions of the QA program for the Cook Nuclear Plant apply to activities affecting the quality of safety-related items.

Appendix A to this QAPD lists the Regulatory/Safety Guides and ANSI Standards that identify AEPSC's commitment. Appendix B describes necessary exceptions and clarifications to the requirements of those documents. The scope of the program, and the extent to which its controls are applied, are established as follows:

a) AEPSC uses the criteria specified in the Cook Nuclear Plant Updated FSAR for identifying structux'es, systems and components to which the QA program applies.

b) This identification process results in the Facility Data Base for the Cook Nuclear Plant. This Facility Data Base is controlled by authorized personnel. Facility Data Base items are determined by engineering analysis of the function(s) of plant items in relation to safe operation and shutdown.

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c) The extent to which contzols specified in the QA program axe applied to Facility Data Base items is determined for each item considering its relative importance to safety.

Such determinations axe based on data in such documents as the Cook Nuclear Plant Technical Specifications and the Updated FSAR.

1.7.2.2.6 Activities affecting safety-related items are accomplished under controlled conditions. Preparations for such activities include consideration of the following:

a) Assigned personnel are qualified.

b) Work has been planned to applicable engineering and/or Technical Specifications.

c) Specified equipment and/or tools are available.

d) Items are in an acceptable status.

e) Items on which work is to be perfoxmed axe in the proper condition for the task.

f) Proper approved instructions/procedures for the work are available for use.

g) Items and facilities that could be damaged by the work have been protected, as required.

h) Provisions have been made for special controls, processes, tests and verification methods.

1.7.2.2.7 Responsibility and authority for planning and implementing indoctrination and training of AEPSC and Cook Nuclear Plant staff personnel are specifically designated, as follows:

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t a) The training and indoctrination program provides for on-going training and periodic familiarization with the QA program for the Cook Nuclear Plant.

b) Personnel who perfoxm inspection and examination functions axe qualified in accordance with requirements of Regulatory Guide 1.8, ANSI N18.1, Regulatory Guide 1.58, ANSI N45.2.6, the ASME B&PV Code, or SNT-TC-1A, as applicable, and with exceptions as noted in Appendix B hereto.

c) AEPSC QA auditors are qualified in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.146 and ANSI N45.2.23.

d) Personnel assigned duties such as special cleaning processes, welding, etc., are qualified in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulatory guides and/or plant procedures.

e) The training, qualification and certification program includes, as applicable, provisions for retraining, reexamination and recertification to ensure that proficiency is maintained.

f) Training, qualification, and certification records including documentation of ob]ectives, waivers/exceptions, attendees and dates of attendance, are maintained at least as long as the personnel involved are performing activities to which the training, qualification and certification is relevant.

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purpose, scope and implementation of the applicable manuals, instructions and procedures.

Management/supervisory personnel receive functional training to the level necessary to plan, coordinate and administer the day-to-day verification activities of the QA Program for which they are responsible.

Training of AEPSC and Cook Nuclear Plant personnel is performed employing the following techniques, as applicable: 1) on the gob and formal training administered by the department or section the individual works for; 2) formal training conducted .

by qualified instructors from the Cook Nuclear Plant training department or other entities (internal and external to the AEP System); and 3) formal, INPO accredited training conducted by the Cook Nuclear Plant training department. Records of training sessions for such training are maintained. Where personnel qualifications or certifications are required, these certifications are performed on a scheduled basis (consistent with the appropriate code or standard).

Cook Nuclear Plant employees receive introductoxy training in quality assurance usually within the first two weeks of employment. In addition, AEPSC personnel receive training prior to being, allowed unescorted access to the plant. This training includes management's policy for implementation of the QA program through plant manager and department head instructions and procedures. These instructions also include a description of the QA program, the use of instructions and procedures, personnel requirements for procedure compliance and the systems and components controlled by the QA program.

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1. 7. 3 DESIGH COHTROL
1. 7. 3. 1 SCOPE Design changes are accomplished in accordance with approved design. Activities to develop such designs are controlled.

Depending on the ":scope of aha design change, these activities include design and field engineering; the performance of physics, seismic, stress, thexmal, hydraulic and radiation evaluations; update of the FSAR; review of accident analyses; the development and control of associated computer progxams; studies of material compatibility; accessibility for inservice inspection and maintenance; determination of quality standards; and requirement for equipment qualification. The controls apply to preparation and review of design documents, including the correct translation of applicable regulatory requirements and design bases into design, procurement and procedural documents.

1.7.3.2 1.7.3.2.1 Design changes are controlled by procedures and instructions and are reviewed as required by 10CFR50.59 and the Technical Specifications.

1.7.3.2.2 Design changes are reviewed to determine their impact on nuclear safety and to determine if the proposed changes involve an unreviewed safety question as defined by 10CFR50.59. If a design change were to involve an unreviewed safety question, it 1.7-42 July 1995

would not be approved for implementation until the required NRC appxoval was received.

OiQyi~Cfk+e 'j4 'i'eka's: D'CPi::axe reviewed and approved prior to implementation, as a minimum, by the cognizant AEPSC section and DC7%, for which safety evaluations are deemed necessary, pursuant to 10CFR50.59 and Technical Specification 6.5.1.6.

1.7.3.2.I When BCPL involve design interfaces between internal or external design organizations, or across technical disciplines, these interfaces are controlled. Procedures are used for the review, approval, release, distribution and revision of documents involving design interfaces to ensure that structures, systems and components are compatible geometrically and functionally with processes and the environment. Lines of communication are established for controlling the flow of needed design information across design interfaces, including changes to the information as work progresses. Decisions and problem resolutions involving design interfaces are made by the AEPSC organization having responsibility for engineering direction of the design effort.

1.7.3.2.I Checks are performed and documented to verify the dimensional accuracy and completeness of design drawings and specifications.

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6 8%'jj'l%'taken'ge document packages ate audited by AEPsc QA to assure that the documents have been prepared, verified, reviewed and approved in accordance with company procedures.

1.7.3.2.I The extent of, and methods for, design verification are documented. The extent of design verification performed is a function of the importance of the item to safety, design complexity, degree of standardization, the state-of-the-are, and similarity with previously proven designs. Methods for design verification include evaluation of the applicability of standardized or previously proven designs, alternate calculations, qualification testing and design reviews. These methods may be used singly or in combination, depending on the needs for the design under consideration.

When design verification is done by evaluating standardized or previously proven designs, the applicability of such designs is confirmed. Any differences from the proven design are documented and evaluated for the intended application.

Qualification testing of prototypes, components, or features is used when the ability of an item to perfoxm an essential safety cannot otherwise be adequately substantiated. This 'unction testing is performed before plant equipment installation, where possible, but always before reliance upon the item to perform a safety-related function. Qualification testing is performed under conditions that simulate the most adverse design conditions, considering all relevant operating modes. Test requirements, procedures and results are documented. Results 1.7-44 July 1995

are evaluated to assure that test requixements have been satisfied. Design changes shown to be necessary through testing are made, and any necessary retesting or other verification is performed. Test configurations are clearly documented.

Design reviews are performed by multi-organizational or interdisciplinary groups, or by single individuals. Criteria are established to determine when a formal group review is required, and when review by an individual is sufficient.

1.7.3.2.g Persons representing applicable technical disciplines are assigned to perform design verifications. These persons are qualified by appropxiate education or experience, but are not directly responsible for the design. The designer's immediate supervisor may perform the verification, provided that:

1) The supervisor is the only technically qualified individual.

or

2) The supervisor has not specified a singular design approach, ruled out design considerations, nor established the design inputs.

and'.

3) The need is documented and approved by the supervisor's management.

Regularly scheduled QA audits verify conformance to previous items 1 through 3.

Design verification of safety-related design changes shall be completed prior to declaring a design change, or portions thereof, operational.

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1732I Implementation of design changes is coordinated on site by AEPSC site engineering support project engineering. Material to perform the design change must meet the specifications established for the original system, or as specified by the ~D'C For those design changes where testing after completion is required, the testing documentation is reviewed by the organization performing the test and, when specified, by the Further, completed design changes are audited/surveilled by AEPSC QA following installation and testing.

1.7,3.2.I Changes to design documents, including field changes, are reviewed, approved and controlled in a manner commensurate with that used for the original design. Such changes are evaluated for impact. Information on approved changes is transmitted to all affected organizations.

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Error and deficiencies in, and deviations from, approved design documents are identified and dispositioned in accordance with established design contxol and/or corrective action procedures.

1.7.3.2.X~1 Established design control procedures provide for:

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4) audit by AEPSC QA,
5) design modification,
6) AEPSC managerial review, and
7) approval and record keeping for the implemented design change.
l. 7. 4 PROCUMDKHT DOCUK9iT COHTROL 1.7.4.1 SCOPE Procurement documents define the characteristics of item(s) to be procured, identify applicable regulatory and industry codes'/standards requirements, and specify supplier QA Program requirements to the extent necessary to assure adequate quality.

1.7.4.2 OH 1.7.4.2.1 Procurement control is established by instructions and procedures. These documents require that procurement documents be sufficiently detailed to ensure that purchased safety-related items and services are: 1) purchased to specification and code requirements equivalent to those of the original equipment or service (except when the Code of Federal Regulations requires upgrading), 2) properly documented to show compliance'with the applicable specifications, codes and standards, and 3) purchased from vendors or contractors who have been evaluated and deemed qualified, or by the commercial grade dedication process.

Procedures establish the review of procurement documents to determine that: appropriate technical and quality requirements are correctly stated, inspectable and controllable; there are adequate acceptance criteria; and procurement documents have 1.7-47 July 1995

been prepared, reviewed and approved in accordance with established requirements.

The manager of the originating group, with support of the cognizant AEPSC engineering group, is responsible for assuring that applicable requirements are set forth in procurement documents.

The Cook Nuclear Plant may request assistance of AEPSC cognizant engineers in any procurement activity.

1.7.4.2.2 The Pacility Data Base, in conjunction with other sources, is used for equipment safety classification and procurement grade.

AEPSC specifications are used to determine requirements, codes or standards that items must fulfill, and define the documentation that must accompany the item to the plant.

Procurement documents for safety-related items and services are reviewed to ensure that: correct classification is made; the requirements are properly stated; and that measures have been, or will be, implemented to assure the requirements are met and adequately provided'for'.

Procurement documents for new safety-related items are initiated by the cognizant engineering group which establishes initial requirements.

Replacement/spares are purchased to requirements equivalent to the original unless upgrading is required by federal regulations, or deemed necessary by the cognizant engineering group.

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1.7.4.2.3 The contents of procurement documents vary according to the item(s) being purchased and its function(s) in the Cook Nuclear Plant. Provisions of this QAPD are considered for application to service contractors, also. As applicable, procurement documents include:

a) Scope of work to be performed.

b) Technical requirements, with applicable drawings, specifications, codes and standards identified by title, document number, revision and date, with any required procedures, such as special process instructions identified in such a way as to indicate source and need.

Imposition of guides/standards on AEPSC/I&M suppliers and subtler suppliers will be on a case-by-case basis depending upon the item or service to be supplied and upon the degree that AEPSC/I&M relies on suppliers to invoke guides/standards. AEPSC/I&M recognizes that certain suppliers have acceptable 10CFR50, Appendix B QA programs, even though, the suppliers are not committed to Regulatory Guides or industry standards (e.g. ANSI N45.2.6.). In those cases, in which suppliers are not committed to the same guides/standards as AEPSC/I&M, AEPSC/I&M will assure that (1) the supplier's QA program provides adequate QA controls, regardless of the lack of specific commitment, or (2) controls will be invoked directly by AEPSC/I&M to assure adequate quality of items/services received by suppliers.

c) Regulatory, administrative and reporting requirements.

d) Quality requirements appropriate to the complexity and scope of the work, including necessary tests and/or inspections.

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i e) A requirement for a documented QA Program, subject to QA review and written concurrence prior to the start of work.

A requirement for the supplier to invoke applicable quality requirements on subtier suppliers.

g) Provisions for access to supplier, and subtier suppliers',

facilities and records for inspections, surveillances and audits.

h) Identification of documentation to be provided by the supplier, the schedule of submittals and documents requiring AEPSC approval.

1.7.4.2.4 The AEPSC QA department performs audits of procurement documents to assure that QA program requirements have been met. These audits are conducted in accordance with AEPSC QA department procedures.

1.7.4.2.5 Changes to procurement documents are controlled in a manner commensurate with that used for the original documents.

1.7.5 INSTRUCTIONS, PROCEDVRES, MD DKLQIHGS 1.7.5.l. SCOPE Activities affecting the quality of safety-related structures, systems and components are accomplished using instructions, procedures and drawings appropriate to the circumstances, including acceptance criteria for determining if an activity has been satisfactorily completed.

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1. 7. 5. 2 XHPL1KENTATION 1.7.5.2.1 Instructions and procedures incorporate: 1) a description of the activity to be accomplished, and 2) appropriate quantitative (such as tolerances and operating limits) and qualitative (such as workmanship and standaxds) acceptance criteria sufficient to determine that the activity has been satisfactorily accomplished. Hold points for inspection are established when required.

Instructions and procedures pertaining to the specification of, and/or implementation of, the QA Program receive multiple reviews for technical adequacy and inclusion of appropriate quality requirements. Top tier instructions and procedures ~~a%

dhf6iegthek~khy.:;i'ss'uriiir'e.'.:jiagram.'re" "fKeYaeits are rev ewe and/or approved by AEPSG QA. Lower tier documents are reviewed and approved, as a minimum, by management/supervisory personnel trained to the level necessary to plan, coordinate and administer those day-to-day verification activities of the QA Program for which they are responsible.

Special procedures may be issued for activities which have short-term applicability.

1.7.5.2.2 AEPNO activities are outlined by procedures which provide the controls for the implementation of these activities. AEPNO has the following categories of QA program implementation procedures:

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1) General Procedures (GPs), Plant Manager's Instructions (PMI's) and American Electric Power Nuclear Organization Procedures (AEPNOs) which are applicable to part or all AEPNO divisions and departments involved with Cook Nuclear Plant.
2) Organization procedures which apply to the specific division, department or section involved.

1.7.5.2.3 The procedures controlling AEPNO activities are classified into the following series:

1000 Personnel Selection, PNSRC Procedures 2000 Administration - Document Control, Security, Training, Records, Emergency Plan, Fire Protection, Clearance Permits, Chemical Control, Internal Cleanliness, Spill Response, Standing orders, Corrective Maintenance.

3000 Procurement, Receiving, Shipping and Storage 4000 Operations, Fuel Handling, Surveillance Testing, Test Controls 5000 Maintenance, Repair, Modification, Special Processes, EQ and ISI Control of Contractors.

6000 Technical - Chemistry/Radiological Controls, Radiation Protection, Performance/Engineering Testing, and Instxument and Control Maintenance and Calibration, Measuring and Test Equipment 7000 Quality Assurance, Quality Control Program and Condition/Problem Reporting Instructions and procedures identify the regulatory requirements and commitments which pertain to the subject that it will 1.7-52 July 1995

I control and establish responsibilities for implementation.

Instructions and procedures may either provide the guidance necessary for the development of supplemental instructions and/or procedures to implement their requirements, or provide comprehensive guidance based on the sub]ect matter.

1.7.5.2.4 Cook Nuclear Plant drawings are produced, controlled and distributed under the control of AEPSC and the Cook Nuclear Plant. AEPSC design drawings are produced by, or under the control of, the AEPSC nuclear engineering department under a set of procedures which direct their development and review. These procedures specify requirements for inclusion of quantitative and qualitative acceptance criteria. Specific drawings are reviewed and approved by the cognizant engineering organisation.

AEPSC has stationed an on-site design staff to provide for the revision of certain types of design drawings to reflect as-built conditions.

1.7.5.2.5 Complex AEPNO procedures that are specific to Cook Nuclear Plant site are designated as "In Hand" procedures. Examples of "In Hand" procedures are those developed for extensive or complex jobs where reliance on memory cannot be trusted. Further, those procedures which describe a sequence which cannot be altered, or require the documentation of data during the course of the procedure, are considered. "In Hand" procedures are designated as such by double asterisks (~) which precede the procedure number on the cover sheet, all pages and attachments of a procedure and the corresponding index.

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1. 7. 6 DOCUHEHT COHTROL 1.7.6.1 SCOPE Documents controlling activities within the scope defined in 1.7.2 herein axe issued and changed according to established procedures. Documents such as instructions, procedures and drawings, including changes'hereto, are reviewed for adequacy, approved for release by authorized personnel, and are distributed and used at the location where a prescribed activity is performed.

Changes to controlled documents are reviewed and approved by the same organizations that performed the original review and approval, or by other qualified, responsible organizations specifically designated in accordance with the procedures governing these documents. Obsolete or superseded documents are controlled to prevent inadvertent use.

1.7.6.2 IHPIZHEHTATIOH 1.7.6.2.1 Controls are established for approval, issue and change of documents. in the following categories:

a) Design documents (e.g., calculations,, specifications, analyses) b) Drawings and related documents c) Procurement documents d) Instructions and procedures e) Updated. Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) f) Plant Technical Specifications g) Safeguards documents 1.7-54 July 1995

1.7.6.2.2 The review, approval, issuance and change of documents are controlled by:

a) Establishment of criteria to ensure that adequate technical and quality requirements are incorporated.

b) Identifi.cation of the organization responsible for review, approval, issue and maintenance.

c) Review of changes to documents by the organization that performed the initial review and approval, or by the organization designated in accordance with the procedure governing the review and approval of specific types of documents.

1.7.6.2.3 Documents are issued and controlled so that:

a) The documents are available prior to commencing work.

b) Obsolete documents are replaced by current documents in a timely manner.

1.7.6.2.4 Master lists, or equivalent controls, are used to identify the current revision of instructions, procedures, specifications and drawings. These control documents are updated and distributed to designated personnel who are responsible for maintaining current copies of the applicable documents. The distribution of controlled documents is performed under procedures requiring 1.7-55 July 1995

receipt acknowledgement and in accordance with established distribution lists.

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Xn the event a drawing is developed on-site to reflect an as-built configuration, the marked-up drawing is maintained in the Master Plant File and all holders of the drawing are issued appropriate notification to inform them the revision they hold is not current, cannot be used and, if required, reference must be made to the Master Plant File drawing.

1.7.6.2.6 Documents prepared for use in training are appropriately marked to indicate that they cannot be used to operate or maintain the facility or to conduct activities affecting the quality of safety-related items. At the Cook Nuclear Plant, unless a document is identified as 'controlled'r 'working copy'nly, it is automatically assumed that the document is for information use only.

1. 7. 7 CONTROL OF PURCHASED ITEMS AND SERVXCES "1. 7. 7. L SCOPE Activities that implement approved procurement requests for and services are controlled to assure conformance with I'tems procurement document requirements. Controls include a system of supplier evaluation and selection audits, acceptance of items and documentation upon delivery, and periodic assessment of supplier performance. Objective evidence of quality that demonstrates conformance with specified procurement document 1.7-56 July 1995

requirements is available to the Cook Nuclear Plant site prior to use of equipment, material, or services.

1.7.7.2 ION 1.7.7.2.1 AEPSC qualifies suppliers (including distributors to the extent they perform quality related activities) by pexforming a documented evaluation of their capability to provide items or services specified by procurement documents. Items and services designated as safety-related are purchased from suppliers whose QA programs have been accepted in accordance with AEPSC requirements, or from commercial grade suppliers through the AEPSC dedication program. Suppliers of other items/services are subject to evaluation and approval based on acceptance criteria applicable to those items/services.

Qualification of such suppliers is determined by the AEPSC QA department. In the discharge of this responsibility, the AEPSC QA department may use information generated by other utilities.

The supplier must be approved before procurement can be completed. AEPSC is a member of the Nuclear Procurement Issues Committee (NUPIC), participates in joint supplier audits, and shares audit information consistent with NUPIC requirements.

The supplier must be acceptable, or acceptable subject to follow-up, before a procurement can be approved and processed.

Additional audits will be conducted, as necessary, to meet requirements. Acceptance is not complete until it has been determined that the suppliers'A program can meet the requirements for the item(s)/service(s) offered.

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F 7.7 '.2 For items that are not unique to a nuclear power plant

("Commercial Grade" ) where application-specific requirements cannot be contractually imposed in a practical manner at the standards ara astabllshad by I time of procurement, programs for dedication to safety-related users AEpdc adplhnari hj hp afsanni'aaland accomplished prior to the item being accepted for safety-related 1.7.7.2s3 In-process audits of suppliers'ctivities during fabrication, s

inspection, testing and shipment of items are performed when deemed necessary, depending upon supplier qualification status, complexity of the item(s) being furnished, the items'mportance to safety,'nd/or previous supplier history. These audits are performed by AEPSC QA. The cognizant engineer and/or responsible Cook Nuclear Plant personnel may also participate, if deemed necessary.

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Spare and replacement parts are procured in such a manner that their performance and quality are at least equivalent to those of the parts that will be replaced.

a) Specifications and codes referenced in procurement documents for spare or replacement items are at least equivalent to those for the original items or to properly reviewed and approved revisions.

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b) Parts intended as spares or replacement for "off-the-shelf" items, or other items for which quality requirements were not originally specified, are evaluated for performance at least equivalent to the original.

c) Where quality requirements for the original items cannot be determined, requirements and controls are established by engineering evaluation performed by qualified individuals. The evaluation assures there is no adverse effect on interfaces, safety, interchangeability, fit, form, function, or compliance with applicable regulatory or code requirements. Evaluation results are documented.

d) Any additional or modified design criteria, imposed after previous procurement of the item(s), are identified and incorporated.

1.7.7.2.5 Instructions and procedures address the requirements for supplier selection and control, as well as procurement document control. The program for receipt inspection of safety-related items addresses inspection of incoming items, including a review of the documentation required under the procurement. Receipt inspection personnel are qualified and certified in accordance with the requirements of ANSI N45.2.6. Provisions for receipt inspection apply regardless of where the procurement originates.

Additional inspections may apply if required by the procurement document.

Items, which have special procurement requirements (such as nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel components), may involve detailed source evaluations or audits at the supplier's facility prior to 1.7-59 July 1995

shipment to supplement receipt inspection. Personnel perfoxming these evaluations and audits will be qualified in accordance with ANSI N18.1 and/or ANSI N45.2.23. Receipt inspections at the site will be performed by personnel certified to ANSI N45.2.6. In addition, reviews of special procurement documents ox shipping manifests will be performed by personnel trained in the procurement and qualified in accordance with ANSI N18.1.

Where items and/or services are safety-related and procurement is accomplished without assistance of AEPSC, supplier selection is limited to those companies identified as be'ing qualified.

1.7.7.2.6 Items received at the site are tagged with a "HOLD" tag and/or placed in a designated area (e.g. new nuclear fuel) until receipt inspected. During receipt inspection, designated material characteristics and attributes are checked, and documentation is checked against the procurement documents.

When the receipt inspection of items is supplemented by source evaluations or audits at the vendor prior to shipment, appropriate visual and/or mechanical inspections will be completed to ensure that shipping damage has not occurred. If found acceptable, the "HOLD" tag is removed and replaced with an "ACCEPTED" tag and/or the item is placed in a designated area.

Item txaceability to procurement documents and to end use is maintained thxough xecording of identification numbers or, "HOLD" and "ACCEPTED" tag numbers on applicable documents.

Nonconforming items, or missing or questionable documentation results in items being placed on "HOLD" and maintained in a designated, controlled axea. If the nonconformance cannot be 1.7-60 July 1995

cleared, the item is either scrapped, returned to manufacturer, or dispositioned through engineering analysis.

1.7.7.2.7 Contractors providing services (on-site) for safety-related components are required to have either a formal quality assurance program and procedures, or they must abide by the Cook Nuclear Plant QA Program and procedures. Prior to their working at the Cook Nuclear Plant, contractors working under their own quality assurance programs must be audited and approved by AEPSC QA. Contractor procedures must be reviewed'and approved by the originating/sponsoring department head. Further, periodic audits of site contractor activities are conducted under the IL:. UiR'.....

superintendent.

1.7.7.2.8 To the extent prescribed in specific procurement documents, suppliers furnish quality records; documentary evidence that material and equipment either conforms to requirements or identifies any requirements that have not been met; and descriptions of those nonconformances from the procurement requirements, which have been dispositioned "use-as-is" or "repair." This evidence is retained at the Plant, or at the Service Corporation.

To the extent prescribed in specific procurement agreements, suppliers are required to maintain additional (backup) documents in their record system.

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In some cases, such as with NSSS, suppliers are designated primary record retention responsibility.

1.7.7.2.9 The capability of suppliers to furnish valid documentation is evaluated during procurement document reviews, annual supplier evaluations, and during audits.

1.7.8 IDERTIFICATIOH MD COHTROL OP ITEKS 1.7.8.1 SCOPE Items are identified and controlled to prevent their inadvertent use. Identification of items is maintained either on the items, their storage areas or containers, or on records traceable to the items.

1.7.8.2 ION 1.7.8 '.1 Controls are established that provide for the identification and control of items (including partially fabricated assemblies).

1.7,8 '.2 Items are identified by physically marking the item or its container, and by maintaining records traceable to the item.

The method of identification is such that the quality of the item is not degraded.

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1.7.8.2.3 Xtems are traceable to applicable drawings, specifications, or other pertinent documents to ensure that only correct and acceptable items are used. Verification of traceability is performed and documented prior to release for fabrication, assembly, or installation.

1.7.8.2.4 Requirements for the identification by use of heat number, part number,"serial number, etc., are included in AEPSC Specifications (DCCs) and/or the procurement document.

1 ~ 7.8.2.5 Separate storage is provided for incorrect or defective items that are on hold and material which has been accepted for use.

All safety-related items are appropriately tagged or identified (stamping, etc.) to provide easy identification as to the items'sage status. Records are maintained for the issue of items to provide traceability from storage to end use in the Cook Nuclear Plant.

1.7.8.2.6 When materials are subdivided, appropriate identification numbers are transferred to each section of the material, or traceability is maintained through documentation.

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l. 7. 9 CONTROL OP SPECIAL PROCESSES 1.7.9.1 SCOPE Special processes are controlled and accomplished by qualified personnel using approved procedures and equipment in accordance with applicable 'codes, standards, specifications, criteria and other special requirements.

1.7.9.2 ION 1.7.9.2.1 Processes sub]ect to special process controls are those for which full verification or characterization by direct inspection is impossible or impractical. Such processes include welding, heat treating, chemical cleaning, application of protective coatings, concrete placement and NDE.

1.7.9.2.2 Special process requirements for chemical cleaning, application of protective coatings and concrete placement are set forth in AEPSC Specifications (DCCs) and/or directives prepared by the responsible AEPSC cognizant engineer. These documents are reviewed and approved by other personnel with the necessary technical competence.

Special process requirements for welding, heat treating and NDE are set forth in AEPSC Specifications, the AEP Welding and NDE Manuals and plant procedures. These specifications and manuals are prepared by, or axe reviewed and approved by, the AEPSC cognizant engineer welding and NDE administrator.

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8 Special process procedures, with the exception of welding and heat treating, are prepared by Cook Nuclear Plant personnel with technical knowledge in the discipline involved. These procedures, which are also reviewed by other personnel with the necessary technical competence, are qualified by testing.

Welding is performed in accordance with procedures contained in the AEP Welding Manual, or by approved contractor's procedures.

These procedures are qualified in accordance with applicable codes, and Procedure Qualification Records are prepared. Veld procedure specifications are reviewed and approved by the AEPSC cognizant engineer - welding. Weld procedure qualification documentation is retained in the AEP Velding Manual, or the approved contractor's manual.

Contractor welding procedures are qualified by the contractor.

These procedures and the qualification documentation are reviewed and approved by the AEPSC cognizant engineer welding.

This documentation is retained by the contractor.

1.7.9.2.3 NDE personnel are qualified and certified by a Cook Nuclear Plant NDE Level III who has been qualified and certified by the designated AEPSC NDE administrator. Certification is by examination. Personnel qualification is kept current by re-examination at time intervals specified in qualification/

certification procedures which are in accordance with the ASME Code.

Cook Nuclear Plant welders are qualified by the maintenance department using AEPSC approved procedures. Supervision of Cook Nuclear Plant welder qualifications is performed by the 1.7-65 July 1995

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@f0 'ai@e~ktsuxanoe department in accordance with the AEP Welding Manual covering welder qualification. Cook Nuclear Plant welder qualification records are maintained for each welder by the jlViigj'engr'iieiigi'". department. Contractor and craft welders are qualified by the contractor using procedures approved by the AEPSC cognizant engineer welding in accordance with AEPSC procedures. Contractor and craft welder qualification records are maintained by the contractor.

1.7.9.2.4 QC/NDE technicians assigned to the jiXantj<,erfoxm'ince'ks'surge@

depaxtment perform nondestructive testing for work performed by Cook Nuclear Plant and contractor personnel. These individuals axe qualified to either SNT-TC-1A, or ANSX N45.2.6, and records of the qualifications/certifications are maintained at Cook Nuclear Plant.

1.7.9.2.5 For special processes that require qualified equipment, such equipment is qualified in accordance with applicable codes, standards and specifications.

1.7.9.2.6 Special process qualifications are reviewed during regularly scheduled QA audits. Qualification records are maintained in accordance with 1.7.17 herein.

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The documentation resulting from welding and nondestructive testing is reviewed by appropriate personnel.

1 ~ 7.10 INSPECTION 1.7.10.1 SCOPE Activities affecting the quality of safety-related structures, systems and components are inspected to verify their conformance with requirements. These inspections are performed by personnel other than those who perform the activity. Inspections are performed by qualified personnel utilizing written procedures which establish prerequisites and provide documentation for evaluating test and inspection results. Direct inspection, process monitoring, or both, are used as necessary. When applicable, hold points axe used to ensure that inspections are accomplished at the correct points in the sequence of activities.

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Inspections are applied to appropriate assure conformance to specified requirements.

Hold points are provided in the sequence of procedures to allow for the inspection, witnessing, examination, measurement, or review necessary to assure that the critical, or irreversible, elements of an activity are being performed as required. Note that hold points may not apply to all procedures but each must be reviewed for this attribute.

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Hold points specify exactly what is to be done (e.g., type of inspection or examination, etc.), acceptance criteria, or reference to another procedure, etc., for the satisfactory completion of the hold point. Qh'en included in the sequence of a procedure, the activities required by hold points are completed prior to continuing work beyond that point, Process monitoring is used in whole, or in part, where direct inspection alone is impractical or inadequate.

1.7.10.2.2 Training, qualification and certification programs for personnel who perform inspections are established, implemented and documented in accordance with 1.7.2 herein and as described in Appendix B hereto, item 9b, with exceptions as noted therein.

1.7.10.2.3 Inspection requirements are specified in procedures, instructions, drawings or checklists as applicable. They provide for the following, as appropriate:

a) Identification of applicable revisions of drawings and specifications.

required'nstructions, b) Identification of characteristics and activities to be inspected.

c) Inspection methods.

d) Specification of measuring and test equipment having the necessary accuracy.

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e) Identification of personnel responsible for performing the inspection.

f) Acceptance and rejection criteria.

g) Recording of the inspection results and the identification of the inspector.

1.7.10.2.4 Xnspections are conducted using the following programs:

a. Pee Xns ection Pro ram. The Peer Inspection Program is based on the premise that I&M personnel are qualified to ANSI N18.1 (1971), Selection and Trainin of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel, and are periodically trained in their skill area using INPO accredited training. As a result of their experience, qualifications, and training, I&M personnel may perform inspections of work functions associated with normal operation of the Plant, routine maintenance, and certain routine technical activities which are routinely performed by I&M personnel (peers).

Peer inspection personnel are independent in that they do not perform or directly supervise 'the work being iuepeoted, but they mey be from the turne work group. I

b. ANSI N45.2.6 Ins ection Pro ra . Major modification and non-routine maintenance work on safety-related equipment is inspected per ANSX N45.2.6, ualifications of Xns ection Examination and Testin Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants, whether it is performed by X&M or contractor personnel. All safety-related work performed by contract personnel is inspected per ANSI N45.2.6. Inspections of 1.7-69 July 1995

II these work activities are performed by inspectors qualified and certified in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.58 and ANSI N45.2.6. Contractors perfoxming work on safety-related equipment are requixed to comply with the applicable requirements of Regulatory Guide 1.33 and ANSI N45.2.

1.7.10.2.5 Inspections associated with the packaging and shipment of radioactive waste and materials are conducted using the following program:

a) NRC Licensed Packs in s -.Inspections of NRC licensed radioactive material packagings shall be performed by individuals independent from the work being performed.

The independent inspectors shall be Indiana Michigan Power personnel, qualified in accordance, with Regulatory Guide 1.8 and ANSI N18.1, as a minimum. Additionally, the inspector shall be familiar with the activities being performed.

b) Non-NRC Licensed Packs in s and Containers - Inspections of non-NRC licensed radioactive material packagings and containers (shipping and/or burial) shall be performed by Indiana Michigan Power personnel, qualified in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.8 and ANSI N18.1, as a minimum.

c) Tra s ortation Vehicles - Inspection of transportation vehicles being shipped as "exclusive use", shall be performed by Indiana Michigan Power personnel, qualified in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.8 and ANSI N18.1, as a minimum.

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d) Other ins ections and Verificatio - Inspections and verifications of other activities associated with the packaging and shipment of radioactive materials and waste shall be performed by Indiana Michigan Po~er personnel, qualified in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.8 and ANSI N18.1, as a minimum.

1.7.10.2.6 Inspections are performed, documented, and the results evaluated by designated personnel in order to ensure that the results substantiate the acceptability of the item or work. Evaluation and review results are documented.

1.7.11 TEST CONTROL 1.7.11.1 SCOPE Testing is performed in accordance with established programs to demonstrate that structures, systems and components will perform satisfactorily in service. The testing is performed by qualified personnel in accordance with written procedures that incorporate specified requirements and acceptance criteria.

Types of tests are:

Scheduled Surveillance, preventive maintenance, pose-design, qualification.

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Unscheduled Pre-maintenance and post-maintenance.

Test parameters (including any prerequisites), instrumentation requirements, and environmental conditions axe specified in test procedures. Test results are documented and evaluated.

1.7.11.2 ZHPL196%TATXOH 1.7.11.2.1 Tests are performed in accordance with programs, procedures and criteria that designate when tests are required and how they axe 'o be performed. Such testing includes the following:

a) Qualification tests, as applicable, to verify design adequacy.

b) Acceptance tests of equipment and components to assure their operation prior to delivery or installation.

c) Post-design tests to assure proper and safe operation of systems and equipment prior to unrestricted operation.

d)

Surveillance tests to assure continuing proper and safe operation of systems and equipment. The PMZ on surveillance testing controls the periodic testing of, equipment and systems to fulfillthe suxveillance requirements established by the Technical Specifications.

Controls have been established to identify uncompleted surveillance testing to assure it is rescheduled for completion to meet Technical Specification frequency requirements. Data taken during surveillance testing is 1.7-72 July 1995

reviewed by appropriate management personnel to assure that acceptance criteria is fulfilled, or corrective action is taken to correct deficiencies.

e) Maintenance tests after preventive or corrective maintenance.

1.7.11.2.2 Test procedures, as required, provide mandatory hold points for witness or review.

1.7.11.2.3 Testing is accomplished after installation, maintenance, or repair, by surveillance test procedures, or performance tests, which must be satisfactorily c'ompleted prior to determining the equipment, is in an operable status. All data resulting from these tests is retained at the Cook Nuclear Plant after review by appropriate management personnel.

1.7.12 CONTROL OP MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPMENT 1.7.12.1 SCOPE Measuring and testing equipment used in activities affecting the quality of safety-related structures, systems and components are properly identified, controlled, calibrated and ad]usted at specified intervals to maintain accuracy within necessary limits.

1.7.12.2 IHPUBGDTATION 1.7.12.2.1 Established procedures and instructions axe used for calibration and control of measuring and test equipment utilized in the 1.7-73 July 1995

8 measurement, inspection and monitoring of structures, systems and components. These procedures and instructions describe calibration techniques and frequencies, and maintenance and control of the equipment.

AEPSC QA periodically assesses the effectiveness of the calibration program via the QA audit program.

1.7.12.2.2 Measuring and test equipment is uniquely identified and is traceable to its calibration source.

1.7.12.2.3 A system has been established for attaching, or affixing labels, to measuring and test equipment to display the date calibrated and the next calibration due data, or a control system is used that identifies to potential users any equipment beyond the calibration due date.

1.7 '2.2.4 Me'asuring and test equipment is calibrated at specified intervals. These intervals are based on the frequency of use, stability characteristics and other conditions that could adversely affect the required measurement accuracy. Calibration standards are traceable to nationally recognized standards; or where such standards do not exist, provisions are established to document the basis for calibration.

The primary standards used to calibrate secondary standards have, except in certain instances, an accuracy of at least four 1.7-74 July 1995

(4) times the required accuracy of the secondary standard. Xn those cases where the four (4) times accuracy cannot be achieved, the basis for acceptance is documented and is authorized by the responsible manager. The secondary standards have an accuracy that assures equipment being calibrated will be within required tolerances. The basis for acceptance is documented and authorized by the responsible manager.

1.7.12.2.5 Cook Nuclear tl Plant procedures define the requirements for the control of standards, test equipment and process equipment.

1.7.12.2.6 Qhen measuring and testing equipment used for inspection and testing is found to be outside of required accuracy limits at the time of calibration, evaluations are conducted to determine the validity of the results obtained since the most recent calibration. Retests, or reinspections, are performed on suspect items. The results of evaluations are documented.

1. 7. 13 HANDLXHG, STORAGE, AND SHIPPIHG
1. 7. 13. 1 SCOPE Activities with the potential for causing contamination or r

deterioration, by environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity that could adversely affect the ability of an item to perform its safety-related functions and activities necessary to prevent damage or loss, are identified and controlled. These activities are cleaning, packaging, preserving, handling, shipping and storing. Controls are effected through the use of appropriate procedures and instructions.

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1.7.13.2 OH 1.7.13.2.1 Procedures are used to control the cleaning, handling, storing, packaging, preserving and shipping of materials, components and systems in accordance vith designated procurement requirements.

These procedures include, but are not limited to, the folloving functions:

a) Cleaning - to assure that required cleanness levels are achieved and maintained.

b) Packaging and preservation - to provide adequate protection against damage or deterioration. 'When necessary, these procedures provide for. special environments, such as inert gas atmosphere, specific moisture content levels and temperature levels.

c) Handling - to preclude damage or safety hazards.

d) Storing - to minimize the possibility of loss, damage or deterioration of items in storage, including consumables

~ 'uch as chemicals, reagents and lubricants.

1.7.13.2.2 Controls have been established for limited shelf life items such as "0" rings, epoxy, lubricants, solvents and chemicals to assure they are correctly identified, stored and controlled to prevent shelf life expired materials from being used in the Cook Nuclear Plant. Controls are established in plant procedures.

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1.7'.13.2.3 Packaging and shipping requirements are provided to vendors in AEPSC Specifications (DCCs) which are a part of the procurement document, or are otherwise specified in the procurement document. Controls for receipt inspection, damaged items and special handling requirements at the Cook Nuclear Plant are established by plant procedures. Special controls are provided to assure that stainless steel components and materials are handled with approved lifting slings.

1.7.13.2.4 Storage and surveillance requirements have been established to assure segregation of storage. Special controls have been implemented for critical, high value, or perishable- items.

Routine surveillance is conducted, on stored material to provide inspection for damage, rotation of stored pumps and motors, inspection for protection of exposed surfaces and cleanness of the storage area.

1.7.13.2.5 Special handling procedures have been Implemented for the processing of nuclear fuel during refueling outages. These procedures minimize the risk of damage to the new and spent fuel and the possible release of radioactive material when placing the spent fuel into the spent fuel pool.

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1. 7. 14 IHSPECTXOH, TEST, MD OPERATIHG STATUS 1.7.14.1 SCOPE Operating status of structures, systems and components is indicated by tagging of valves and switches, or by other specified means, in such a manner as to prevent inadvertent operation. The status of inspections and tests performed on individual items is clearly indicated by markings and/or logging under strict procedural controls to prevent inadvertent bypassing of such inspections and tests.
1. 7. 14. 2 IHPU999il&LTXOH 1.7.14.2.1 For design change activities, including item fabrication, installation and test, a program exists which specifies the degree of control required for the identification of inspection and test status of structures, systems and components.

Physical identification is used to the extent practical to indicate the status of items requiring inspections, tests, or examinations. Procedures exist which provide for the use of calibration and rejection stickers, tags, stamps and other forms of identification to indicate test and inspection status. The Clearance Permit System uses various tags to identify equipment and system op'erability status. Another program establishes a tagging system for lifted leads, etc. For those items requiring calibration, the program provides for physical indication of calibration status by calibration stickers, or a control system is used.

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1.7.14 '.2 Application and removal of inspection and welding stamps, and of such status indicators as tags, markings, labels, etc., is controlled by plant procedures.

The inspection status of materials received at the Cook Nuclear Plant is identified in accordance with established instructions.

The status is identified as Hold, Hold for Quality Control Clearance, Regect, or Accept.

The inspection status of work in progress is controlled by the use of hold points in procedures. Plant Quality Control, or departmental ANSI N18.1 qualified personnel (reference 1.7.10.2.4 herein), inspect an activity at various stages and sign off the procedural inspection steps.

The status of welding is controlled through the use of a weld data block which identifies the, inspection and NDE status of each weld.

1.7.14.2.3 Required surveillance test procedures are defined in PMIs.

These instructions provide for documenting bypassed tests and rescheduling of the test.

The status of testing after minor maintenance is recorded as part of the Job Order and/or procedure. The status of testing after major maintenance is included as part of the procedure, and includes the performance of functional testing and approval of data by supervisory personnel.

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Testing, inspection and other operations important to safety are conducted in accordance with pxoperly reviewed and approved procedures. The PHI for plant procedures requires that procedures be followed as written. Alteration to the sequence of a procedure can only be accomplished by a procedure change which is subject to the same controls as the original review and approval. When an immediate procedure change is required to continue in-process work or testing and the required complete review and approval process cannot be accomplished, an "On The Spot" change is processed in accordance with the PMI on plant procedures.

1.7.14,2.4 Nonconforming, inoperable, or malfunctioning structures, systems and components are clearly identified by tags, stickers, stamps, etc., and documented to prevent inadvertent use.

1. 7. 15 HOHCONPORKKHG ITEHS 1.7.15.1 SCOPE Materials, parts, or components that do not conform to requirements are controlled in order to prevent their inadvertent use. Nonconforming items are identified, documented, segregated when practical and dispositioned.

Affected organizations are notified of nonconfoxmances.

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nonconforming and any further use is controlled.

Nonconformances are documented and dispositioned, and notification is made to affected organizations. Personnel authorized to disposition, conditionally release and close out nonconformances are designated.

The Job Order System and/or the Condition Reports (refer to 1.7.16 herein) are used at Cook Nuclear Plant to identify nonconforming items and initiate corrective action for items which are installed or have been released to the Cook Nuclear Plant. Systems, components, or materials which require repair or inspection are controlled under the Job Order System. In addition, the various procedures identified in 1.7.14 herein provide for identification, segregation and documentation of nonconforming items.

1.7.15.2.2 Nonconforming items are identified by marking, tagging, segregating, or by documented administrative controls.

Documentation describes the nonconformance, the disposition of the nonconformance and the inspection requirements. It also includes signature approval of the disposition.

Completed Job Orders are reviewed by the supervisor responsible for accomplishing .the work, and the supervisor of the department/section that originated the Job Order. The QA department periodically audits the Job Order System, and on a sample basis, Job Orders.

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1.7.15.2.3 Items that have been repaired or reworked are inspected and tested in accordance with the original inspection and test requirement's, or alternatives, that have been documented.

Items that have the disposition of "repair" or "use-as-is" require documentation Justifying acceptability. The changes are recorded to denote the as-built condition.

When required by. established procedures, surveillance or operability tests are conducted on an item after rework, repair or replacement.

1.7,15.2.4 Disposition of conditionally released items are closed out before the items are relied upon to perform safety-related functions.

1. 7. 16 CORBECTXVE kGTIOH 1.7.16.1 SCOPE Conditions 'adverse to quality, such as failures, malfunctions, deficiencies, deviations, defective material and equipment, and nonconformances are identified promptly and corrected as soon as practical.

For significant conditions adverse to quality, the cause of the condition is determined, corrective action is taken to correct the immediate condition, and preventive action is implemented to prevent recurrence. In these cases, the condition, cause and 1.7-82 July 1995

U corrective action taken is documented and reported to appropriate levels of management.

1.7.16.2 mrZXem~IOH 1.7.16.2.1 Procedures are established that describe the plant and AEPSC corrective action programs. These procedures are reviewed and concurred with by the AEPSC QA department.

1.7.16.2.2 Condition Reports and audit/surveillance reports provide the mechanism for plant and AEPSC personnel to notify management of conditions adverse to quality. Condition Reports are also used to report violations to codes, regulations and the Technical Specifications. Xnvestigations of reported conditions adverse to quality are assigned by management. The Condition Report is used to document the investigation of an adverse condition; and to identify the need for a design change to correct system or equipment deficiencies, or to identify the need for the initiation of Job Orders to correct minor deficiencies. Ao0bj ck84~~0 ~sgjpdlean conMM4ihs,.,a'd¹6xs'8'. 04.' X4 ': Condition Reports are used to identify those actions necessary to prevent recurrence of the reported condition.

The PNSRC evaluates actions taken or being taken to correct and prevent recurrence of the deficiency for condition reports involving:

a. a violation of Technical Specification
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g. a Technical Specification LCO entry that was the result of personnel error.

The AEPSC NSDRC is responsible for assuring that independent reviews of violations (as specified in the Technical Specifications) are performed. These violations are considered significant conditions which are documented on Condition Reports. The reviews will provide an independent evaluation of the reported conditions and corrective actions.

The AEPSC QA depaxtment periodically audits the corrective action system for compliance and effectiveness.

1. 7. 17 QUhIM.'T ASSURANCE RECORDS 1.7.17.1 SCOPE Records that furnish evidence of activities affecting the quality of safety-related structures, systems and components are 4 maintained. They are accurate, complete, 1'egible and are protected against damage, deterioration, or loss. They are

, identifiable and retrievable.

1.7'.17.2 ON 1.7.17.2.1 Documents that furnish evidence of activities affecting the quality of safety-xelated items are generated and controlled in accordance with the procedure that governs those activities.

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,I Upon completion, these documents are considered records. These records include:

a) Results of reviews, inspections, surveillances, tests, audits and material analyses.

b) Qualification of personnel, procedures and equipment.

c) Operation logs.

d) Maintenance and modification procedures and related inspection results.

e) Reportable occurrences.

f) Records required by the plant Technical Specifications.

g) Condition Reports.

h) Other documentation such as drawings, specifications, dedication plans, procurement documents, calibration procedures and reports.

i) Radiographs.

1.7.17.2.2 Instructions and procedures establish the requirements for the identification and preparation of records for systems and equipment under the QA Program, and provide the controls for retention of these records.

Criteria for the storage location of quality related records, and a retention schedule for these records, has been established.

File Indexes have been established to provide direction for filing, and to provide for the retrievability of the records.

Controls have been established for limiting access to the Plant Master File to prevent unauthorized entry, unauthorized removal, 1.7-85 July 1995

and for use of the records under emeigency conditions. The Huclear Records Management Supervisor is responsible for the control and operation of the Plant Master Pile Room.

1.7.17.2.3 Within AEPSC, each department/division manager is responsible for the identification, collection, maintenance and storage of records generated by their department/division. Procedures ensure the maintenance of records sufficient to furnish objective evidence that activities affecting quality are in compliance with the established" QA Program.

1.7.17.2.4 When a document becomes a record, it is designated as permanent, or nonpermanent, and then transmitted to file. Nonpermanent records have specified retention times. Permanent records are maintained for the life of the plant or equipment, as applicable.

1.7.17.2.5 Only authorized personnel may issue corrections or supplements to records.

1.7.17.2.6 Traceability between the record and the item or activity to which it applies is provided.

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1.7.17.2.7 Except for records that can only be stored as originals, such as radiographs and some strip charts, or micrographs thereof, records are stored in remote, dual facilities to prevent: damage, deterioration, or loss due to natural or unnatural causes. When only the single original can be retained, special fire-rated facilities are used.

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l. 7. 18 AUDITS 1.7.18.1 SCOPE A comprehensive system of audits is carried out to provide independent evaluation of compliance with, and the effectiveness of, the QA Program including those elements of the program implemented by suppliers and contractors. The system of audits includes limited scope surveillances, which provide flexibility for more timely coverage of certain activities. Audits are performed in accordance with written procedures or checklists by qualified personnel not having direct responsibility in the areas audited. Audit results are documented and reviewed by management. Follow-up action is taken where indicated.

1.7.18.2 OH 1.7.18.2.1 AEPSC A De artment AD Res onsibilities The basic responsibility for the assessment of the QA Program is vested in the AEPSC QAD. The AEPSC QAD is primarily responsible for ensuring that proper QA programs are established and for verification of their implementation. These responsibilities are discharged in cooperation with the AEPSC and Cook Nuclear Plant management and their staffs.

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1.7.18.2.2 Internal audits are performed in accordance with established schedules that reflect the status and importance of safety to the activities being performed. All areas where the requirements of 10CFR50, Appendix B apply are audited within a period of one to two years.

1.7.18.2.3 The AEPSC /AD conducts audits to verify the adequacy and implementation of the QA Program at the Cook Nuclear Plant and within the AEP System. QA audit reports are distributed to the management and the NSDRC (all audits). 'ppropriate 1.7.18.2.4 The independent off-site review and audit organization is the AEPSC NSDRC. This committee is composed of AEPSC, I&M and Cook Nuclear Plant management members. An NSDRC Manual has been developed for this committee which contains the NSDRC Charter and procedures. The NSDRC conducts periodic audits of Cook Nuclear Plant operations pursuant to established criteria (Technical Specifications', etc.).

NSDRC audit reports are submitted for review to the NSDRC membership and the Chairman of the NSDRC. Condition Reports and/or audit reports provide for the recording of actions taken to correct deficiencies found during these audits.

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1.7.18.2.5 The Cook Nuclear Plant on-site review group is the PNSRC. This committee reviews plant operations as a routine evaluation and serves to advise the SYt~Meejpr'aside'nt'pl~a'nisi'an'ag~e on matters related to nuclear safety. The composition of the committee is defined in the Technical Specifications.

The PNSRC also reviews instructions, procedures, and design changes for safety-related systems prior to approval by the s~4c" serves to 'conduct'investigations of violations to Technical Specifications, and reviews significant Condition Reports to determine if appropriate action has been taken.

1.7.18.2.6 Audits of suppliers and contractors are scheduled based on the status of safety importance of the activities being performed, and are initiated early enough to assure effective quality assurance during design, procurement, manufacturing, construction, installation, inspection and testing.

Principal contractors axe required to audit their suppliers systematically in accordance with the criteria established within their quality assurance programs.

1.7.18.2.7 Regularly scheduled audits are supplemented by "special audits" when significant changes are made in the QA program, when it is suspected that quality is in jeopardy, or when an independent assessment of program effectiveness is considered necessary.

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1.7.18.2.8 Audits include an objective evaluation of practices, procedures, instructions, activities and items related to quality; and a review of documents and records to confirm that the QA Program is effective and properly implemented.

1.7.18.2.9 Audit procedures and the scope, plans, checklists and results of individual audits are documented.

1.7.18.2.10 Personnel selected for auditing assignments have experience, or axe given training commensuxate with the needs of the audit, and have no direct responsibilities in the areas audited.

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1.7.18.2.12 The adequacy of the QA Program is regularly assessed by AEPSC management, The following activities constitute formal elements of that assessment:

a) Audit reports, including follow-up on corrective action accomplishment and effectiveness, axe distributed to appropriate levels of management.

b) Individuals independent from the QA organization, but knowledgeable in auditing, and 'quality assurance, periodically review the effectiveness of the QA programs.

Conclusions and recommendations are reported to the AEPSC senior vice president nuclear generation.

l. 7. 19 FIRE PROTECTION QA PROGRAM 1.7.19.1 Introduction The Cook Nuclear Plant Fire Protection QA Program has been developed using the guidance of NRC Branch Technical Position (APCSB) 9.5-1, Appendix A, Section C, "Quality Assurance Program," and NRC clarification "Nuclear Plant Fire Protection Functional Responsibilities, Administrative Controls, and Quality Assurance," dated June 14, 1977. As such, the Fire Protection QA Program is part of the overall QA Program for the plant. The Fire Protection QA Program encompasses design, procurement, fabxication, construction, surveillance, inspection, operation, maintenance, modification, and audits.

Implementation and assessment of the Fire Protection QA Program is the responsibility of each involved AEPSC and Indiana Michigan Power Company organization.

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8 The Fire Protection QA Program is under the management control of AEPSC. This control consists of:

1) Verifying the effectiveness of the Fire Protection QA Program through review, surveillance, and audits.
2) Directing formulation, implementation, and assessment of the Fire Protection QA Program by procedural controls.
3) Assuring the QA program is acceptable to the management responsible for fire protection.

The @i't'e'"mi%e>g xiisgdeiM plant manager has delegated responsibility to various Cook Nuclear Plant departments for the following fixe protection activities:

a) Maintenance of fire protection systems.

b) Testing of fire protection equipment.

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f) Emergency remote shutdown procedures.

g) Emergency repair procedures (10CFR50, Appendix R).

The Fire Protection QA Program at the Cook Nuclear Plant also provides for inspection of fire hazards, explosion hazards, and training of fixe brigade and responding fire departments.

The plant protection department's fire protection shift supervisor on duty, or designee, is designated as the fire brigade leader and coordinates the fire fighting efforts of the 1.7-93 July 1995

fire brigade. The operations department provides an individual with plant systems knowledge to serve as an advisor to the fire brigade leader.

1.7.19.3 Desi Control and Procurement Document Control Quality standards are specified in the design documents such as appropriate fire protection codes and standards, and, as necessary, deviations and changes from these quality standards are controlled.

The Cook Nuclear Plant design was reviewed by qualiHed personnel to ensure inclusion of appropriate fire protection requirements. These reviews include items such as:

1) Verification as to the adequacy of electrical isolation and cable separation criteria.
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3) Determination fox increase in Hre loadings.
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Procurement of fire protection equipment and related items are subject to the requirements of the fire protection procurement documents. A. review of these documents is performed to assure fire protection requirements and quality requirements are correctly stated, verifiable, and controllable, and that there is adequate acceptance and re5ection criteria. Procurement 1.7-94 July 1995

documents must be prepared, reviewed, and approved according to QA Program requirements.

Design and procurement document changes, including field changes and design deviations, are controlled by procedure.

1.7.19.4 Instructions Procedures and Dxawin s Inspections, tests, administrative controls, fire drills and training that assist in implementing the fire protection program are prescribed by approved instructions or procedures.

Indoctrination and training programs for fire prevention and fire fighting are implemented in accordance with approved procedures. Activities associated with the fire protection systems and fire protection related systems are prescribed and accomplished in accordance with documented instructions, procedures, and drawings. Instructions and procedures for design, installation, inspection, tests, maintenance, modification and administrative controls are reviewed through audits to assure that the fire protection program is maintained.

Operation and maintenance information has been provided to the plant in the form of System Descriptions and equipment supplier information.

1.7.19.5 Cont o o Purchased Ite s and Services Measures are established to assure that purchased items and services conform to procurement documents. These measures include provisions, as appropriate, for source evaluation and selection, objective evidence of quality furnished by the contractor, inspections at suppliers, or receipt inspection.

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Source or receipt inspection is provided, as a minimum, for those items where quality cannot be verified after installation.

1.7. 19. 6 3~sec~tio A program for independent inspection of the fire protection activities has been established and implemented.

These inspections are performed by personnel other than those responsible for implementation of the activity. The inspections include:

a) Inspection of installation, maintenance and modification of fire protection systems and equipment.

b) Inspections of penetration seals and fire retardant coating installations to verify the activity is satisfactorily completed in accordance with installation specifications.

c) Inspections of cable routing to verify conformance with design requirements as specified in AEPSC Specifications and/or plant procedures.

d) Inspections to verify that appropriate requirements for fixe barriers are satisfied following installation, modification, repair or replacement activities.

e) Measures to assure that inspection personnel are independent from the individuals performing the activity being inspected and are knowledgeable in the design and installation requirements for fire protection.

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f) Inspection procedures, instructions or checklists fox required inspections.

Periodic inspections of fire protection systems, emergency k

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h) Periodic inspections of materials subject to degradation, such as fire stops, seals and fire retardant coating as required by Technical Specifications or manufacturer's recommendations.

1:7.19.7 Test a d Test Contro a) Installation testing. - Following installation, modification, repair, or replacement, sufficient testing is performed to demonstrate that the fire protection systems.and equipment will perform satisfactorily.

Written test procedures for installation tests incorporate the requirements and acceptance limits contained in applicable design documents.

b) Periodic testing - Periodic testing occurs to document that fire protection equipment functions in accordance with its design.

c) Programs have been established to verify the testing of fire protection systems, and to verify that test personnel are effectively trained.

d) Test results are documented, evaluated, and their acceptability determined by a qualified responsible individual or group.

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1.7.19.8 Ins ection Test and 0 erato Status The inspection, test and operating status for plant Technical Specification fire protection systems are performed as described in 1.7.14 herein.

1.7.19.9 Nonconformin Items Technical Specification fire protection equipment nonconformances are identified and dispositioned as described in 1.7.15 herein.

1.7.19.10 Corrective Aetio The corrective action mechanism described in 1.7.16 herein applies to the Technical Specification fire protection equipment.

1.7.19.11 Records Records generated to support the fire protection program are controlled as described in 1.7.17 herein.

1.7.19.12 Audits Audits are conducted and documented to verify compliance with the Are Protection QA Program as described in 1.7.DP3. herein.

Audits are periodically performed to verify compliance with the administrative controls and implementation of fire protection quality assurance criteria. The audits are performed in 1.7-98 July 1995

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APPENDIX A REGULATORY AND SAFETY GUIDES ANSI STANDARDS

1. Reg. Guide 1.8 (9/75) - Personnel Selection and Training ANSI N18.1 (1971) Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel 2 ~ Reg. Guide 1.14 (8/75) - Reactor Coolant Pump Flywheel Integrity
3. Reg. Guide 1.16 (8/75) - Reporting of Operating Information, Appendix A-Technical Specifications Safety Guide 30 (8/72) - Quality Assurance Requirements for the Installation, Inspection, and Testing of Instrumentation and Electric Equipment ANSI N45.2.4 (1972) Installation, Inspection, and Testing Requirements for Instrumentation and Electric Equipment During the Construction of Nuclear Power Generating Stations
5. Reg. Guide 1.33 (02/78) Quality Assurance Program Requirements (Operation)

ANSI N18.7 (1976) Administrative Controls and Quality (ANS 3.2 1976) Assurance for the Operational Phase of Nuclear Power Plants 1.7-104 July 1995

ANSI N45.2 (1977) Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities

6. Reg. Guide 1.37 (3/73) Quality Assurance Requirements for Cleaning of Fluid Systems and Associated Components of Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants ANSI N45.2.1 (1973) Cleaning of Fluid Systems and Associated Components During Construction Phase of Nuclear Power Plants
7. Reg. Guide 1.38 (10/76) - Quality Assurance Requirements for Packaging, Shipping, Receiving, Storage and Handling of Items for Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants ANSI N45.2.2 (1972) Packaging, Shipping, Receiving, Storage and Handling of Items for Nuclear Power Plants (During the Construction Phase)
8. Reg. Guide 1.39 (10/76) - Housekeeping Requirements for Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants ANSI N45.2.3 (1973) Housekeeping During the Construction Phase of Nuclear Power Plants
9. Reg. Guide 1.54 (6/73) - Quality Assurance Requirements for Protective Coatings Applied to Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants 1.7-105 July 1995

ANSI N101.4 (1972) Quality Assurance for Protective Coatings Applied to Nuclear Facilities 10 'eg. Guide 1.58 (9/80) Qualification of Nuclear Power Plant Inspection, Examination and Testing Personnel ANSI N45.2.6 (1978) Qualifications of Inspection, Examination, and Testing Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants

11. Reg. Guide 1.63 (7/78) - Electric Penetration Assemblies in Containment Structures for Light-Vater-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants
12. Reg. Guide 1.64 (10/73) - Quality Assurance Requirements for the Design of Nuclear Power Plants ANSI N45.2.11 (1974) - Quality Assurance Requirements for the Design of Nuclear Power Plants
13. Reg. Guide 1.74 (2/74) - Quality Assurance Terms and Definitions V ANSI N45.2.10 (1973) - Quality Assurance Terms.

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14. Reg. Guide 1.88 (10/76) - Collection, Storage, and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plant Quality Assurance Records ANSI N45.2.9 (1974) Requirements for Collection, Storage, and Maintenance of Quality Assurance Records for Nuclear Power Plants 1.7-106 July 1995
15. Reg. Guide 1.94 (4/76) - Quality Assurance Requirements for Installation, Inspection, and Testing of Structural Concrete and Structural Steel During the Construction Phase of Nuclear Power Plants ANSI N45.2.5 (1974) Supplementary Quality Assurance Requirements for Installation, Inspection, and Testing of Structural Concrete and Structural Steel During the Construction

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16. Reg. Guide 1.123 (7/77) - Quality Assurance Requirements for Control of Procurement of Items and Services for Nuclear Power Plants ANSI N45.2.13 (1976) Quality Assurance Requirements for Contxol of Procurement of Items and Services for Nuclear Power Plants
17. Reg. Guide 1.144 (1/79) - Auditing of Quality Assurance Programs for Nuclear Power Plants ANSI N45.2.12 (1977) - Requirements for Auditing of Quality Assurance Programs for Nuclear Power Plants
18. Reg. Guide 1.146 (8/80) Qualification of Quality Assurance Program Audit Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants ANSI N45.2.23 (1978) Qualification of Quality Assurance Program Audit Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants 1.7-107 July 1995
19. ANSI N45.2.8 (1975) Supplementary Quality Assurance Requirements for Installation, Inspection and Testing of Mechanical Equipment and Systems for the Construction Phase of Nuclear Power Plants
20. ANSI N45.4 (1972) Leakage-Rate Testing of Containment Structures for Nuclear Reactors 1.7-108 July 1995

APPENDIX B AEPSC/I&M EXCEPTIONS TO OPERATING PHASE STANDARDS AND REGULATORY GUIDES Re uirement Certain Regulatory Guides invoke, or imply,,Regulatory Guides and standards in addition to the standard each primarily endorses.

j Certain ANSI Standards invoke, or imply, additional standards.

Exce tion nte retatio The AEPSC/I&M commitment refers to the Regulatory Guides and ANSI Standards specifically identified in Appendix A.

Additional Regulatory Guides, ANSI Standards and similar documents implied, or referenced, in those specifically identified are not part of this commitment.

2. N18.7, General Exce tion I te retatio AEPSC and X&M have established both an on-site and off-site standing committee for independent review activities; together they form the independent review body.

The standard numeric and qualification requirement may not be met by each group individually. Procedures will be established to specify how each group will be involved in review activities.

This exception/interpretation, is consistent with the plant's Technical Specifications.

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Re uirement "Personnel assigned responsibility for independent reviews shall be specified in both number and technical disciplines, and shall collectively have the experience and competence required to review problems in the following areas:

Exce tion Inte retation AEPSC Nuclear Safety and Design Review Committee (NSDRC) and Plant Nuclear Safety Review Committee (PNSRC) will not have members specified by number, nor by technical disciplines, and its members may not have the experience and competence required to review problems in all areas listed in this section: This exception/interpretation is consistent with the plant's

, Technical Specifications.

The NSDRC and PNSRC will not specifically include a member qualified in nondestructive testing, but will use qualified technical consultants to perform this and other functions as determined necessary by the respective committee chairman.

I 2b. Sec. 4 '.2.1

"%hen a standing committee is responsible for the independent program, it shall be composed of no less than five 'eview persons of whom no more than a minority are members of the on-site operating organization. Competent alternates are permitted if designated in advance. The use of alternates shall be restricted to legitimate absences of principals."

Exce tion Inte retation See Item 2a.

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2c. Sec. 4.3.3.1 Re uirement recommendations ... shall be disseminated promptly to appropriate members of management having responsibility in the area reviewed."

Exce tion Inte retation Recommendations made as a result of review will generally be conveyed to the on-site, or off-site, standing committee.

Procedures will be maintained specifying how recommendations are to be considered.

2d. Sec. 4.3.4 Re ui ement "The following subjects shall be reviewed by the independent review body:

Exce tion Inte retation Subjects requiring review will be as specified in the plant Technical Specifications.

2B ~ Sec. 4.3.4(3)

"Changes in the Technical Specifications or License Amendments relating to nuclear safety are to be reviewed by the independent review body prior to implementation, except in those cases where the change is identical to a previously reviewed proposed change."

Exce tion Inte retation Although the usual practice is to meet this requirement, exceptions are made to NSDRC review and approval prior to 1.7-111 July 1995

implementation in rare cases with the permission of the NSDRC Chairman and Secretary. PNSRC review and approval is always done prior to implementation of Technical Specification changes.

2f. Sec. 4.4 Re uirement "The on-site operating organization shall provide, as part of the normal duties of plant supervisory personnel Exce tion Inte retat o Some of the responsibilities of the on-site operating organization described in Section 4.4'ay be carried out'y the PNSRC and/or NSDRC as described in plant Technical Specifications.

2g. Sec. 5.2.2 "Temporary changes, which clearly do not change the intent of the approved procedure, shall as a minimum be approved by two members of the plant staff knowledgeable in the areas affected by the procedures. At least one of these individuals shall be the supervisor in charge of the shift and hold a senior operator's license on the unit affected."

Exce tion Inte retatio I&M considers that this requirement applies only to procedures identified in plant Technical Specifications. Temporary changes to these procedures shall be approved as described in plant Technical Specifications.

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2h. Sec. 5.2.6 Re uirement "In cases where required documentary evidence is not available, the associated equipment or materials must be considered nonconforming in accordance with Section 5.2.14. Until suitable documentary evidence is available to show the equipment or material is in conformance, affected systems shall be considered to be inoperable and reliance shall not be placed on such systems to fulfill their intended safety functions."

Exce tion Inte retation, I&M initiates appropriate corrective action when it is discovered that documentary evidence does not exist for a test or inspection which is a requirement to verify equipment acceptability. This action includes a technical evaluation of the equipment's operability status.

2i. Sec. 5.2.

Re uirement "A. surveillance testing and inspection program ... shall include the establishment of a master surveillance schedule reflecting the status of all planned in-plant surveillance tests and inspections,"

Exce tion Xnte retatio Separate master schedules may exist for different programs, such as ISI, pump and valve testing, and Technical Specification .

surveillance testing.

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n 2g. Sec. 5.2.13.1 Re uirement "To the extent necessary, procurement documents shall require suppliers to provide a Quality Assurance Program consistent with the pertinent requirements of ANSI N45.2 - 1977."

Exce tion Inte retation To the extent necessary, procurement documents require that the supplier has a documented Quality Assurance Program consistent with the pertinent requirements of 10CFR50, Appendix B; ANSI N45.2; or other nationally recognized codes and standards.

2k. Sec. 5.2.13.2 Re u rement ANSI N18.7 and N45.2.13 specify that where required by code, regulation, or contract., documentary evidence that items conform to procurement requirements shall be available at the nuclear power plant site prior to installation or use of such items.

Exce tion Inte retation The required documentary evidence is available at the site prior to use, but not necessarily prior to installation. This allows installation to proceed while any missing documents are being obtained, but precludes dependence on the item for safety'urposes'1.

Sec. 5.2.15 "Plant procedures shall be reviewed by an individual knowledgeable in the area affected by the procedure no less frequently than every two years to determine if changes are necessary or desirable."

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Exce tion I e retatio Biennial reviews are not performed in that I&M has programmatic control requirements in place that make the biennial review process redundant from a regulatory perspective. These programmatic controls were effected in an effort to ensure that plant instructions and procedures are reviewed for possible revision when pertinent source material is revised, therefore maintaining the procedures current. We believe that this approach, in addition to an annual random sampling of procedures, better addresses the intent of the biennial review process and is more acceptable from both a technical and practical perspective than a static two-year review process.

2m. Sec. 5.2.16 Records shall be made, and equipment suitably marked, to indicate calibration status.

Exce t on Inte retatio See Item 6b.

2n. Sec. 5.3.5(4)

This section requires that where sections of documents such as vendor manuals, operating and maintenanc'e instructions, or drawings are incorporated directly, or by reference into a maintenance procedure, they shall receive the same level of review and approval as operating procedures.

Exce tion Inte retation Such documents are reviewed by appropriately qualified personnel prior to use to ensure that, when used as instructions, they provide proper and adequate information to ensure the required 1.7-115 July 1995

f 1 quality of work. Maintenance procedures which reference these documents receive the same level of review and approval as operating procedures.

3. N~45.2.

3a. Sec. 3 Re uirement N45.2.1 establishes criteria for classifying items into "cleanness levels," and requires that items be so classified.

ce tion I te retat o Instead of using the cleanness level classification system of N45.2.1, the required cleanness for specific items and activities is addressed on a case-by-case basis.

Cleanness is maintained, consistent with the work being performed, so as to prevent the introduction of foreign material. As a minimum, cleanness inspections are performed prior to closure of "nuclear" systems and equipment. Such inspections are documented.

3b. Sec. 5 euieet "Pitting and cack-welded joints (which will not be immediately sealed by welding) shall be wrapped with polyethylene or other nonhalogenated plastic film until the welds can be completed."

Exce tio I te etatio I&M sometimes uses other nonhalogenated material, compatible with the parent material, since plastic film is sub5ect to damage and does not always provide adequate protection.

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N45.2.2, General N45.2.2 establishes requirements and criteria for classifying safety-related items into protection levels.

Exce tion Inte retatio Instead of classifying safety-related items into protection levels, controls over the packaging, shipping, handling and storage of such items are established on a case-by-case basis with due regard for the item's complexity, use and sensitivity to damage. Prior to installation or use, the items are inspected and serviced, as necessary, to assure that no damage or deterioration exists which could affect their function.

4a. Sec. 3.9 and Appendix A3.9 Re ui ement "The item and the outside of containers shall be marked."

(Further criteria for marking and tagging are given in the Appendix.)

Exce tion I te etatio These requirements were originally written for items packaged and shipped to construction projects. Full compliance is not always necessary in the case of items shipped to operating plants and may, in some cases, increase the probability of damage to the item. The requirements are implemented to the extent necessary to assure traceability and integrity of the item.

4b. Sec. 5.2.2 "Receiving inspections shall be performed in an area equivalent to the level of storage."

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Exce tion Inte retation Receiving inspection area environmental controls may be less stringent than storage environmental requirements for an item.

However, such inspections are performed in a manner and in an environment which do not endanger the required quality of the item.

4c. Sec. 6.2.4 Re ui ement "The use or storage of food, drinks and salt tablet dispensers in any storage area shall not be permitted."

Exce tion Inte retation Packaged food for emergency or extended overtime use may be stored in material stock rooms. The packaging assures that materials are not contaminated. Pood will not be "used" in mioisgg areas.

4d. Sec. 6.3.4 "All items and their containers shall be plainly marked so that they are easily identified without excessive handling or unnecessary opening of crates and boxes."

Exce tion Inte etation See N45.2.2, Section 3.9 (Exception 4g. 48ove).

1 4e. Sec. 6.4.1 Re uirement "Inspections and examinations shall be performed and documented on a periodic basis to assure that the integrity of the item and its container ... is being maintained."

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Exce t on Inte retatio The requirement implies that all inspections and examinations of items in storage are to be performed on the same schedule.

Instead, the inspections and examinations are performed in accordance with material storage procedures which identify the characteristics to be inspected and include the required frequencies. These procedures are based on technical considerations which recognize that, inspections and frequencies needed vary from item to item.

5. N45.2.3, 5a. Sec. 2.1 Re ui ement Cleanliness requirements for housekeeping activities shall be established on the basis of five zone designations.

Exce tion nte retat o Instead of the five-level zone designation system referenced in ANSI N45.2.3, I&H bases its controls over housekeeping activities on a consideration of what is necessary and appropriate for the activity involved. The controls are effected through procedures or instructions. Pactors considered in developing the procedures and instructions include cleanliness control, personnel safety, fire prevention and radiation control and security. The procedures and

'rotection, instructions make use of standard janitorial and work practices to the extent possible. However, in preparing these procedures, consideration is also given to the recommendations of Section 2.1 of ANSI N45.2.3.

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6. N45.2.4, 6a. Sec. 2.2 Re uixement Section 2.2 establishes prerequisites which must be met before the installation, inspections and testing of instrumentation and electrical equipment may proceed. These prerequisites include personnel qualification, contxol of design, conforming and h

protected materials and availability of specified documents.

Exce tio Inte xetation During the operations phase, this requirement is considered to be applicable to modifications and initial start-up of electrical equipment. For routine or periodic inspection and testing, the prerequisite conditions will be achieved, as necessary.

6b. Sec. 6.2.1 "Items requiring calibration shall be tagged or labeled on completion, indicating date of calibration and identity of person that performed calibration."

Exce tion Inte xetatio Frequently, physical size and/or location of installed plant instrumentation precludes attachment of calibration labels or tags. Instead, each instxument is uniquely identified and is traceable to its calibration record.

A scheduled calibration program assures that each instrument's calibration is current.

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7. N45.2.5, 7a ~ Sec. 2.5.2 Re uirement "When discrepancies, malfunctions or inaccuracies in inspection and testing equipment are found during calibration, all items inspected vith that equipment since the last previous calibration shall be considered unacceptable until an evaluation has been made by the responsible authority and appropriate action taken."

Exce tion Inte retatio X&M uses the requirements of N18.7, Section 5.2.16, rather than N45.2.5, Section 2.5.2. The N18.7 requirements are more applicable to an operating plant.

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"'r<L<<3 7I.Sec. 5.4 "Hand torque wrenches used for inspection shall be controlled and must be calibrated at least weekly and more often if deemed necessary. Xmpact torque wrenches used for inspection must be calibrated at least twice daily."

Exce tio I te retation Torque wrenches are controlled as measuring and test equipment in accordance with ANSX N18.7, Section 5.2.16. Calibration intervals are based on use and calibration history rather than as per N45.2.5.

8. N45.2.6, Sec. 1.2 "The requirements of this standard apply to personnel who perform inspections, examinations and tests during fabrication 1.7-122 July 1995

I prior to or during receipt of items at the construction site, during construction, 'during preoperational and start-up testing and during operational phases of nuclear power plants."

Exce tion Xnte retation Personnel participating in testing who take data or make observations, where special training is not required to perform this function, need not be qualified in accordance with ANSI N45.2.6, but need only be trained to the extent necessary to perform the assigned function.

9. Re . Guide 1.58 - General Re uirement Qualification of nuclear power plant inspection, examination and testing personnel.

9a. C.2.a(7)

Re uire ent Regulatory Guide 1.58 endorses the guidelines of SNT-TC-1A as an acceptable method of training and certifying personnel conducting leak tests.

Exce tion ante retation Z&M takes the position that the "Level" designation guidelines as recommended in SNT-TC-1A, paragraph 4 do not necessarily assure adequate leak test capability. Z&M maintains that departmental supervisors are best able to ]udge whether engineers and other personnel are qualified to direct and/or perform leak tests. Therefore, Z&M does not implement the recommended "Level" designation guidelines.

It is I&M's opinion that the training guidelines of SNT-TC-1A, Table I-G, paragraph 5.2 specifically are oriented towards the 1.7-123 July 1995

basic physics involved in leak testing, and further, towards individuals who are not graduate engineers. Z&M maintains that it meets the essence of these training guidelines. The preparation of leak test procedures and the conduct of leak tests at Cook Nuclear Plant is under the direct supervision of performance engineers who hold engineering degrees from accredited engineering schools. The basic physics of leak testing have been incorporated into the applicable test procedures. The review and approval of the data obtained from leak tests is performed by department supervisors who are also graduate engineers.

Z&M does recognize the need to assure that individuals involved in leak tests are fully cognizant of leak test procedural requirements and thoroughly familiar with the test equipment involved. Plant performance engineers receive routine, informal orientation on testing programs to ensuxe that these individuals fully understand the requirements of performing a leak test.

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'I Exce tion Xnte retatio Z&M takes the position that the classification of inspection, examination and test personnel (inspection personnel) into "Levels" based on the requirements stated in Section 3.0 of AHSZ N45.2.6 does not necessarily assure adequate inspection

'capability. Z&M maintains that departmental and first line supervisors are best able to judge the inspection capability of the personnel under their supervision, and that "Level" classification would require an overly burdensome administrative work load, could inhibit inspection activities, and provides no assurance of inspection capabilities. Therefore, Z&M does not 1.7-124 July 1995

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implement the "Level" classification concept for inspection, examination and test personnel.

The methodology under which inspections, examinations and tests are conducted at the Cook Nuclear Plant requires the involvement of first line supervisors, engineering personnel, departmentaL supervisors and plant management. Xn essence, the last seven (7) pro]ect functions shown in Table 1 to ANSI N45.2.6 are assigned to supervisory and engineering personnel, and not to personnel of the inspector category. These management supervisory and engineering personnel, as a minimum, meet the educational and experience requirements of "Level II and Level III" personnel, as required, to meet the criteria of ANSI 18.1 which exceeds those of ANSI N45.2.6. In I&M's opinion, no useful purpose is served by classification of management, supervisory and engineering personnel into "Levels."

Therefore, I&M takes the following positions relative to regulatory positions C5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 of Regulatory Guide 1.58.

C-5 Based on the discussion in 9b, this position is not applicable to the Cook Nuclear Plant.

C-6 Replacement personnel for Cook Nuclear Plant management, supervisory and engineering positions subject to ANSI 18.1 will meet the educational and experience requirements of ANSI 18.1 and therefore, those of ANSI N45.2.6.

Replacement inspection personnel will, as a minimum, meet the educational and experience requirements of ANSI N45.2.6, Section 3.5.1 - "Level I."

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C-8 All X&M inspection, examination and test personnel are instructed in the normal course of employee training in radiation protection and the means to minimize radiation dose exposure.

C-10 X&M maintains documentation to shov that inspection personnel meet the minimum requirements of "Level X," and that management, supervisory and engineering personnel meet the minimum requirements of ANSX 18.1.

10. N45.2.8, 10a. Sec. 2.9e Re uirement Section 2.9e of N45.2.8. lists documents relating to the specific stage of installation activity vhich are to be available at the construction site.

Exce tion Inte retation All of the documents listed are not necessarily required at the construction site for installation and testing. AEPSC and X&M assure that they are available to the site, as necessary.

10b. Sec. 2.9e Re uirement Evidence that engineering or design changes are documented and approved shall be available at the construction site prior to installation.

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Exce tion Inte retation Equipment may be installed before final approval of engineering or design changes. However, the system is not placed into seWice until such changes are documented and approved.

10c. Sec. 4.5.1 Re uirement "Installed systems and components shall be cleaned, flushed and conditioned according to the requirements of ANSI N45.2.1.

Special consideration shall be given to the following requirements: ...." (Requirements are given for chemical conditioning, flushing and process controls.)

Exce tion Inte retatio Systems and components are .cleaned, flushed and conditioned as .

determined on a case-by-case basis. Measures are taken to help.

preclude the need for cleaning, flushing and conditioning through good practices during maintenance or modification activities.

11. N45.2.9 lla. Sec. 5.4, Item 2 Records shall not be stored loosely. "They shall be firmly attached in binders or placed in folders or envelopes for storage on shelving in containers." Steel file cabinets are preferred.

Exce tion I te retatio Records are suitably stored in steel file cabinets, or on shelving in containers. Methods other than binders, folders, or 1.7-127 July 1995

envelopes (for example, dividers) may be used to organize the records for storage.

lib. Sec. 6.2 Re ui ement "A list shall be maintained designating those personnel who shall have access to the files".

Exce tion Inte retation Rules are established governing access to and control of files as provided for in ANSI N45.2.9, Section 5.3, Item 5. These rules do not always include a requirement for a list of personnel who are authorized access. It should be noted that duplicate files and/or microforms may exist for general use.

llc. Sec. 5.6 Re u rement When a single records storage facility is maintained, at least the following features should be considered in its construction:

etc.

Exce t on Inte retatio The Cook Nuclear Plant Master Pile Room and other off-site record storage. facilities comply with. the requirements of NUREG-0800 (7/81), Section 17.1.17.4.

12. Re . Guide .144 ANS N45.2. 2 12a. Sec. C3a(2) 8' Applicable elements of an organization's Quality Assurance program for "design and construction phase activities should be audited at least annually or at least once within the life of the activity, whichever is shorter."

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g 1 Exce tion Inte retatio Since most modifications are straight forward, they are not audited individually. Instead, selected controls over modifications are audited periodically.

12b. Sec. C3b(1)

Re uirement This section identifies procurement contracts which are exempted from being audited.

Exce tion Inte retation Xn addition to the exemptions of Reg. Guide 1.144, AEPSC/I&M considers that the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or other State and Federal Agencies which may provide services to AEPSC/I&M, are not required to be audited.

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Exce tion Inte xetation For replacement parts and materials, AEPSC/I&M follow ANSI N18.7, Section 5.2.13, Subitem 1, which states: "%here the original item or part is found to be commercially 'off the shelf'r without specifically identified QA requirements, spare and replacement parts may be similarly procured, but care shall be exexci.sed to ensure at least equivalent performance."

13b. Sec. 3.2.3 Re uixement "Procurement documents shall require that the supplier have a documented quality assurance'rogram that implements parts or all of ANSI N45.2 as well as applicable quality assurance program requirements of other nationally recognized codes and standards."

Exce tion Tnte xetatlo Refer to Item 2]

13c. Sec. 3.3(a)

Re uirement Reviews of procurement documents shall be performed prior to release for bid and contract award.

Exce tion Inte etatio Documents may be released for bid or contract award before completing the necessary reviews. However, these reviews are completed before the item or service is put into service, or before work has progressed beyond the point where it would be impractical to reverse the action taken.

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13d. Sec. 3.3(b)

Review of changes to procurement documents shall be performed prior to release for bid and contract award.

Exce tion Inte retation This requirement applies only to quality related changes (i.e.,

changes to the procurement document provisions identified in ANSI N18.7, Section 5.2.13.1, Subitems 1 through 5). The timing of reviews will be the same as for review of the original procurement documents.

13e. Sec. 10.1 Re uirement "Where required by code, re'gulation, or contract requirement, documentary evidence that items conform to procurement documents shall be available at the nuclear power plant site prior to installation or use of such items, regardless of acceptance methods."

Exce tion Xnte retat o Refer to Item 2k.

"Post-installation test requirements and acceptance documentation shall be mutually established by the purchaser and supplier."

Exce tion Inte retation In exercising its ultimate responsibility for its quality assurance program, AEPSC/I&M establishes post-installation test 1.7-132 July 1995

requirements giving due consideration to supplier recommendations.

14. Re . Guide 1.146 ANSI N45.2.23 and ANSI N45.2.2.12 14a. ANSI N45.2.23 Sec. 1.1 This standard provides requirements and guidance for the qualification of audit team leaders, henceforth identified as "lead auditors."

14b. ANSI N45.2.12, Sec. 4.2.2 Re uireme t A lead auditor shall be appointed team leader.

Exce tion Inte retatio The AEPSC audit programis directed by the AEPSC director quality assurance and is administered by designated QA department section managers/supervisors who are certified lead auditors.

Audits are, in most cases, conducted by individual auditors, not by "audit teams." These auditors are certified in accordance with established procedures and are assigned by the responsible QA'ection manager/supervisor based on their demonstrated audit capability and general knowledge of the audit subject. In certain cases, this results in an individual other than a "lead auditor" conducting the actual audit function.

Established AEPSC audit procedures require that, in all cases, the audit functions of preparation/organization, reporting of audit findings and evaluation of corrective actions be reviewed by QA department section managers/supervisor, thereby meeting 1.7-133 July 1995

I the requirements of ANSX N45.2.23 relative to "lead auditors",

and "audit team leaders."

Section 4. .2 Re uirement At the time of initial core loading or appointment to the active position the operations manager shall hold a senior reactor operator's license.

Exce tion Inte retatio The requirement implies that only personnel which currently hold a senior reactor operator's license can be appointed as operations manager. I&M takes the position that the operations superintendent must hold or have held a senior operator license at Cook Nuclear Plant or a similar reactor; and one mid-level operations production supervisor shall hold a current senior operator license. This exception/interpretation is consistent with Technical Specification 6.2.2.h, previously approved by Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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