ML19209D016
| ML19209D016 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 07/27/1979 |
| From: | Kelley W, Whitesell D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML19209D009 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99900370 99900370-79-1, NUDOCS 7910180609 | |
| Download: ML19209D016 (7) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT REGION IV Report No.
99900370/79-01 Program No. 51300 Company:
Airesearch Manufacturing Company of Arizona A Division of Garrett Corporation 111 South 34th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85010 Inspection Conducted: July 18-19, 1979 42f/f/f Inspectors:
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viLN ds/) ffgf D. E. Whitesell, Chief Date ComponentsSection I Vendor Inspection Branch Summary Inspection on July 18-19, 1979 (99900370/79-01)
Areas Inspected:
Implementation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B and applicable codes and standards including manufacturing process control; also held initial management meeting and reviewed quality assurance program.
The inspection involved twenty-four (24) insoector-hour on site by two (2) NRC inspectors.
Results:
In the two (2) areas inspected, no de.'iations or unresolved items were identified.
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2 Detail Section A.
Personn Contacted Airesearch Manufacturing Company of Arizona (AMC-A)
- J. Bigus, Project Engineer
- G. Byrne, Purchasing
- G. Frederick, Assistant Project Engineer
- T. Freestone, Manufacturing Engineer
- D. Hacknet, Program Planner, Materials
- V. Johnson, Director, Product Intergrity
- B. Kulb, Manager, Quality Assurance
- W. Lee, Manager, Nuclear Applications
- D. Loper, Quality Assurance
- W. Mc Gill, Quality Assurance (Nuclear) Project Engineer
- R. Pepper, Quality Assurance Engineer
- L. Rahorn, Manufacturing Engineer
- J. E. Scott, Quality Assurance Administrative Assistant
- Denotes those persons who attended the initial management meeting (See paragraph B) and the exit interview (See paragraph E)
B.
Initial Management Meeting 1.
Objectives The objectives of this meeting were to accomplish the following:
a.
To meet with the AMC-A management and those persons responsible for the administration of the ASME accepted Quality Assurance program, and to establish channels of communication.
b.
To determine the extent of the company's involvement in the commercial nuclear business.
c.
To explain NRC's direct inspection program including the LCVIP organization, VIB inspection method and documentation.
d.
To describe the NRC evaluation of the ASME inspection system.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplir,hed by a meeting on July 19, 1979. The following is a summary of the meeting:
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3 a.
Attendees are listed in paragraph A.
b.
The VIB organization was described and its relationship to NRC Region IV and the NRC Headquarters component of the Office of Inspection and Enforcement.
c.
The LCVIP function was described including the reasons for its establishment, its objectives, its implementation structure, and the more significant program changes.
d.
The conduct of VIB inspections was described and how the inspection results are documented and reported, and what the responses to repotts, should include. How proprietary information is handled, the Public Document Room, and the White Book were also explained.
The purpose, scope, and status of the NRC's two year program to c.
evaluate the ASME inspection system as an acceptable independent third party was discussed.
f.
The company's contribution to the nuclear industry was discussed including current and projected activities, the status of the ASME certification of authorization, and the third party inspection services.
3.
Results Management acknowledged the NRC presentation as being understood by them, and provided the inspector with the following information concerning the company's activities and products.
a.
The AMC-A holds valid ASME Certificates of Authorization Numbers N-2148, and N-2149, for Class 1, 2 & 3 Valves, valve parts and appurtenances. The certificates do not specify range of sizes, or pressure classes, and they expire on July 21, 1981.
b.
The AMC-A has the capabilities for the manufacture of ASME Section III "N" stamped valves of the globe, angle, gate, check and flow control pattern through 4 inch NPS and 1500// C:SI rating.
c.
The company has submitted bids for two nuclear contracts but currently have no nuclear work in-house.
d.
The NRC inspectors were given an orientation tour of the facility, and the evidence reviewed and observed, demonstrated that the vendor's QA/QC program can be effectively implemented.
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The Authorized Inspection Agency is IIartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, and the Authorized Nuclear Inspector provides inspection services on an itinerant basis.
C.
QA Program Review 1.
Obj ectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to ascertain whether the QA program has been documented in writing, and if properly implemented, will ensure that the specified quality of completed components has been achieved in compliance with NRC rules and regulations, code and contract requirements and the commitments in the Quality Assurance Manual. Also, ascertain whether the program provides for the following:
a.
Management's policy statements concerning QA.
b.
Delineates how the QA organization is structured, to achieve appropriate independence from scheduling and costs, the freedom and independence to identify quality problems, initiate appropriate resolutions, and verify corrective action.
c.
Whether the duties and authority of the QA staff is clearly delineated in writing, and that they have access to a level of management that can ensure effective implementation of the QA program elements, and to enforce positive and timely corrective action.
d.
Detailed written procedures are properly reviewed, approved, released, and issued to control quality activities, as appropriate.
c.
A training and indoctrinat!
sgram to improve or maintain the proficiency of personnt.. performing quality activities, and personnel verifying that quality activities have been correctly performed.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objec+.ives were accomplished by:
a.
Review of the ASME accepted Quality Assurance Manual.
b.
Review of appropriate organization charts.
c.
Review of the documents concerning the authority duties,
! independence and freedom of the Quality Assurance staff.
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Review of Statement of Authority, Revision dated June 1, 1978, signed by J. M. Marinick, Vice President and Division Manager.
e.
Review of documents to verify that they had been reviewed and approved by authorized personnel.
f.
Review of the training and iuaoctrination program requirements and documentation.
g.
Interviews with cognizant personnel.
h.
Observation of design in progress.
3.
Findings The evidence demonstrates that the QA program has been documented in writing and clearly defines the duties, authority, and organizational independence and freedom of the QA staff.
Detailed written implementing documents are appropriately reviewed, approved, released, and issued by authorized personnel. The QA staff has access to a level of manage-ment to ensure effective implementation of the program and timely and positive corrective action of enforcement items.
A viable training and indoctrination program has been provided for upgrading, and maintaining, the proficiencies of personnel involved in quality activities.
Within this area of the inspection no deviations or unresolved items were identified.
D.
Manufacturing Process Control 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that the vendor's manufacturing processes were:
a.
Performed under a controlled system which is consistent with the NRC rules and regulations, and the vendor's commitments in his ASME accepted Quality Assurance Program.
b.
Effective in assuring product quality.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The objectives of this area of the inspection were accomplished by:
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Review of the ASME accepted Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual, Revised June 20, 1978; (1) Section NQP 4.0, Fabrication Control, and (2) Section NQP 10.G, Fabrication Inspection, to verify that procedures have been established which prescribes a system for controlling the manufacturing processes.
b.
Review of the documents listed in paragraph a, to verify that the control system requires shop travelers or process control check lists, to be prepared which identifies the document numbers and revisions to which the process must conform. Also to verify that all processes and tests are to be performed by qualified personnel using qualified procedures.
c.
Review of the shop traveler, or process control check lists, to verify that spaces are provided for reporting the results of specific operations, or reference to other documents where the results are maintained. Also that it includes space for the signoff by the vendor, indicating the date on which the operation or test was performed, and space for signoff and date, by the authorized nuclear inspector, to document his acceptance of activities that he has selected as mandatory hold points.
d.
Review of selected shop travelers on one order, to verify their compliance with the above referenced procedures, and the overall QA program documentation requirements, including the establishment of mandatory hold points by the authorized nuclear inspector.
e.
Interviews with personnel to verify that they are knowledgeable in the procedures applicable to manufacturing process control.
3.
Findings a.
The inspector verified that the vendor's manufacturing processes are performed under a controlled system which is consistent with the NRC rules and regulations, and the ASME accepted Quality Assurance Program commitments, and that the system is effective ia achieving the specified product quality.
b.
Within this area of the inspection, no deviations or unresolved items wer,e identified.
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Exit Interview At the conclusion of the inspection on July 19, 1979, the inspector met with the company's management, identified in paragraph A, for the purpose of informing them as to the results of the inspection. During this meeting management was informed that there were no deviations or unresolved items identified.
The company's management acknowledged the inspector's statement and had no additional comments.
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