ML19275A213
| ML19275A213 | |
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| Issue date: | 07/26/1979 |
| From: | Hunter V, Whitesell D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| ML19275A192 | List: |
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| REF-QA-99900089 99900089-79-2, NUDOCS 7910030325 | |
| Download: ML19275A213 (7) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY CO:0!ISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT REGION IV Report No.
99900089/79-02 Program No.
51300 Company:
Huico Incorporated P. O. Box 208 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Inspection Conducted: July 9-13, 1979 Inspectors:
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b 7-Sd -8 D. E. Whitesell, Chief Date ComponentsSection I Vendor Inspection Branch Summary Inspection on.luly 9-13, 1979 (99900089/79-02)
Areas Inspected:
Implementation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B criteria including action on previous inspection findings, QA program review, authorized nuclear inspector interface, nonconformance/ corrective actions, welder qualifications, and nondestructive examination.
The inspection involved thirty (30) inspector-hours on site.
Results:
In the six (6) areas inspected there were no apparent deviations or unresolved items identified in five (5) areas.
The following deviations were identified in the remaining area.
Deviations: Welder qualification; (1) ASME qualification forms not initiated for two (2) welders; and (2) one (1) welder not welding within the WPS specified amperage range.
Both of the above deviations were contrary to the requirements of Criterion V of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 and the ASME accepted QA manual.
(See Notice of Deviation, Items A and B).
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2 Details A.
Principle Persons Contacted
- L. E. Wright, Executive Vice President
- D. Han, General Manager and Vice President
- D. D. Volkman, Quality Assurance Manager
- R. V. Olson, Director of Engineering
- R. V. Clouse, Assistant Manager
- J. L. Harper, Procurement Manager
- N. W. Seid, Senior Welding Engineer C. L. Volkman, QA Document Supervisor J. R. McWilliams, QC Inspector C. G. Johnson, QC Inspection Supervisor
- D. L. Vance, Authorized Nuclear Inspector
- Denotes those present at the exit interview meeting (See paragraph H.)
B.
Action on Previous Inspection Findings 1.
(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 79-01): A procedure for the dimensional inspection of saddles not available.
It was verified that procedure HSSP-200-1 titled " Dimensional Inspection of Received Materials" had been developed, issued, and implemented.
2.
(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 79-01): Root pass weld requirements not documented.
It was verified that WPS 389-500-A45, revision had been revised to include filler metal, filler size, electrical characteristics, etc, relative to the Rootpass weld.
3.
(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 79-01): Welders not complying with electrical parameters of WPS 389-500-A45.
It was verified that WPS 389-500-A45 had been revised and the electrical parameters expanded.
4.
(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 79-01):
No procedure for the inspection of temporary attachments.
It was verified that Visual Examination Procedures were revised to include reference to General Shop Welding Standards for the inspection requirements for material af ter removal of temporary attachments.
5.
(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 79-01):
Continuous surveillance of welding not prescribed by documented procedures.
It was verified that paragraph 9.4.1, Section 9.0 of the ASME accepted QA Manual was being implemented.
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(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 79-01):
It was verified that; a.
The QA Manual was revised as of April 2, 1979 to more clearly define the term " Master List" versus "Calfbration Cards."
b.
Engineering Instruction dated March 29, 1979, added thermometers to the required calibration list.
c.
The tensile tester is tested and calibrated by the manufacturer.
C.
QA Program Review 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify whether the QA program has been documented in writing and has been implemented to control quality related activities. Also to ascertain whether the program provides for the following:
Management's policy statements concerning QA.
a.
b.
The QA organization structured to achieve organizational independence and freedom to:
(a)
Identify quality problems, (b)
Initiate appropriate resolutions, (c) Verify corrective actions.
c.
The QA staff with the authority, and access to a level of management that ensures effective implementation of the QA program elements, and to enforce positive and timely corrective action.
d.
The duties, responsibilities and the authority of the QA staff is c1carly delir2ated in writing.
Detailed written procedures, properly reviewed and approved c.
are available to control quality activities, f,
A training and indoctrination program to provide and maintain the proficiency of:
(1)
Personnel performing quality activities, (2) Personnel verifying that quality activities are properly per f o rmed.
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Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
a.
Review of the ASME accepted manual.
b.
Review of policy statements.
c.
Review of appropriate organizational' charts.
d.
Review the responsibilities, duties and authority of the QA staff.
Review of the personnel qualification requirements.
c.
f.
Review of the training program and its administration, g.
Review, on a random sampling basis, training records.
h.
Review detailed written procedures on a selective sampling basis, i.
Review nonconformance reports and resolutions.
j.
Discussions with cognizant personnel.
k.
Observation of appropriate operations in progress.
3.
Findings The objectives of the inspection were met with no deviations or urresolved items identified.
D.
Nonconformance/ Corrective Actions 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that measures to control materials, parts or components which do not conform to requirements are not inadvertently used.
Also, to establish that measures for identification, documentation, segregation and disposition of conditions adverse to quality be promptly identified and corrected to precluda repetition, and reported to appropriate levels of management.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
Review of Sections 15.0 and 16.0 of the ASME accepted QA manual a.
titled, " Nonconforming Materials or Items" and " Corrective Actions."
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Review of the nonconformance and corrective action (NCR) log book.
c.
Review of purchase order No. 350-116 and related NCR 1189 and 3206.
d.
Review of the master NCR file.
3.
Inspection Findings Within this area of the inspection, no deviations or unresolved items were identified.
E.
ANI (Authorized Nuclear Inspector) Interface 1.
Objectives The objectives of chis area of the inspection were to verify that:
The ANI has direct contact with the cognizant plant QA/QC a.
representative, b.
The ANI has free access to all parts of the plant concerned with supply or manufacture of ASME Code work.
c.
All applicable documents are available to the ANI for review.
d.
The ANI identifies and signs off on witness hold points or process control documents and witnesses the qualification of snecial NDE procedures.
e.
The iNI maintains a log of activities reviewed and/or witnessed.
2.
Method of Accomplishment 11.
preceding objectives were accomplished by:
a.
Review of the ASME accepted QA Manual.
b.
Discussion with the ANI.
c.
Review of the ANI log book of inspection activities.
3.
Findings a.
The ANI is a resident inspector who is assigned to this shop on a full time basis.
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All necessary documents are made available to the ANI.
The ANI has access to all plant facilities related to his work.
c.
Review of the ANI inspection log established it was consistently maintained.
d.
Within this area of the inspection, no deviations f rom commitment or unresolved items were identified.
F.
Obj ectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify implementation of the requirements for the control of nondestructLve examination (NDE) in accordance with the QA Manual and applicable NRC and ASME Code requirements.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The. preceding objectives were accomplished by:
Review of Section 10.0 of the ASME accepted QA Manual titled, a.
"Special Procers, Inspections, and Tests."
b.
Review of procedure No. 389-100-1, Revision 1 titled, " Radiographic Examination Procedure."
c.
Review of procedure No. 389-100-2, Revision I titled, Liquid Penetrant Examination Procedure."
d.
Review of procedure No. 389-100-6, Revision 1 titled, " Magnetic Particle Examination Procedure."
c.
Review of NDE personnel qualifications.
3.
Inspection Findings a.
No deviations or unresolved items were identified, b.
There was no NDE in progress at the time of this inspectien.
G.
Welder Qualification (Training) 1.
Objective The objective of this area of the inspection was to verify that the welders and welding operators are qualified in accordance with NRC 1C;2 093
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2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objective was accomplished by:
Review of the ASME accepted QA Manual, Revision 0; a.
(1)
Section 16.0, and (2) Section 17.0, to verify that procedures had been established for the quali-fication of welders and welding operators.
b.
Review of the Record of Ferformance Qualification tests of welders and welding operators to verify accuracy and conformance with ASME Code requirements, Review of welders qualification log to verify the vendor has c.
a system for maintaining a continuous record of the welder qualifications and the welders have been and are currently qualified to weld under the respective procedures.
d.
Interviews with personnel to verify they were knowledgeable in the procedures applicable to welder qualification.
3.
Findings a.
The inspector verified that the velders and welding operators were qualified in accordance with NRC rules and regulations, ASME Code requirements, and the vendor's commitments in the ASME accepted Quclity Assurance Program.
b.
Deviations - See Notice of Deviations, Items A and B.
c.
Unresolved Items - None were identified.
H.
Exit Interview The inspector met with management representatives (denoted in paragraph A) at the conclusion of the inspection on July 13, 1979.
The inspector summarized the scope and findings of the inspection.
The management representatives had no comment in response to each item discussed by the inspector.
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