ML19099A170
| ML19099A170 | |
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|---|---|
| Issue date: | 04/15/2019 |
| From: | Christopher Regan Division of Spent Fuel Management |
| To: | Patrick W Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA) |
| Woodfield J | |
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| QA Audit: 2018-1 | |
| Download: ML19099A170 (3) | |
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April 15, 2019 Dr. Wesley Patrick, Executive Director Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses Southwest Research Institute 6220 Culebra Road San Antonio, TX 78238-5166
SUBJECT:
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION STAFF OBSERVATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 CENTER FOR NUCLEAR WASTE REGULATORY ANALYSES QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT 2018-1
Dear Dr. Patrick:
On December 11-13, 2018, quality assurance (QA) and technical staff from Southwest Research Institute (auditors) conducted the Fiscal Year 2018 Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA) QA Audit 2018-1 in San Antonio, Texas. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff from the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (observer) observed the audit.
The objective of the Audit 2018-1 was to evaluate the CNWRA QA program to determine whether it met applicable requirements and was being effectively implemented. The objective of the observer was to evaluate the effectiveness of the audit process and the implementation of the QA program. The observer concluded that the audit process was well-planned, thorough, effective, and performed in a professional manner. The auditors developed and used audit checklists that were comprehensive and effective in providing guidance to the auditors. The CNWRA Audit Team Leader provided ample opportunities for the observer to provide comments and ask questions throughout the audit process. The auditors and observer discussed potential findings with CNWRA management during caucuses, audit debriefs, and at the post-audit meeting.
The observer determined that the audit achieved its objectives of evaluating the CNWRA QA program to verify that it met applicable requirements and was effectively implemented. The observer determined that the audit was effective in reviewing, evaluating, and determining compliance with procedural requirements in the areas controlled by the QA program. The observer agreed with the auditors conclusion that the QA program was effectively implemented.
Enclosed is the NRC observation audit report for CNWRA QA Audit 2018-1.
W. Patrick If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jon Woodfield at (301) 415-8727 or by e-mail at jon.woodfield@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Christopher M. Regan, Deputy Director Division of Spent Fuel Management Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Enclosure:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Staff Observation of the Fiscal Year 2018 Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses Quality Assurance Audit 2018-1
W. Patrick
SUBJECT:
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION STAFF OBSERVATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 CENTER FOR NUCLEAR WASTE REGULATORY ANALYSES QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT 2018-1, DOCUMENT DATE: April 15, 2019 DISTRIBUTION: NMSS r/f CNWRA RGlaros ADM G:/SFST/TSISQA/INSPECTION REPORTS/Southwest Research Institute/SwRI CNWRA 2018 Audit Observer Report Cover Letter.docx & Enclosure.docx ADAMS Package Nos.: ML19099A169 LTR: ML19099A170 ENCL: ML19099A171 OFFICE NMSS/DSFM E OGC E NMSS/DSFM E NMSS/DSFM E NAME RBaum NLO JWoodfield CAraguas CRegan via e-mail DATE 3/29/2019 3/29/2019 4/4/2019 4/15/2019 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY