ML19281A913
| ML19281A913 | |
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| Issue date: | 04/04/1979 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Download: ML19281A913 (2) | |
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TOPICAL REPORT EVALUATION Report Number:
SN-NF-1A, Revision 2, Nonproprietary Report
Title:
Quality Assurance Program Topical Report for Nuclear Fuel Design and Fabrication Report Date: April, 1979 Originating Organization:
Exxon Nuclear Company Reviewed by:
Q0ality Assurance Branch
SUMMARY
OF TOPICAL REPORT Topical report XN-NF-1A, Revision 2 describes the quality assurance (QA) program which Exxon applies to the design, procurement, and manufacturing activities, within Exxon's scope of work, for nuclear fuel assemblies and associated reactor core components. XN-NF-1A, Revision 2 conmits Exxon to comply with the requirements of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 and to follow the regulatory positions provided by the NRC in Regulatory Guides 1.28 (June 1972), 1.38-Revision 2 (May 1977), 1.58 (August 1973),1.64-Revision 2 (June 1976),1.74 (February 1974), 1.88-Revision 2 (October 1976),
and 1.123-Revision 1 (July 1977) as well as ANSI Standard N45.2.12 (Draft 3, Rev. 4 - February 1974) as documented in Appendix II in the report.
Exxon has provided for our evaluation a detailed organizational description of those individuals and groups involved in carrying out activities required by the QA program and a delineation of duties, responsibilities, and authority of those organizational elements involved in the QA program.
XN-NF-1A, Revision 2 contains a description of the measures used to carry out the Exxon QA program activities and describes how applicable requirements of Appendix B will be satisfied by the administration and implementation of these measures in QA manuals and procedures.
SUMMARY
OF REGULATORY EVALUATION We have evaluated the QA program and the organizations responsible for QA functions as described in XN-NF-1A, Revision 2.
We find that QA policy and direction originate at an acceptably high management level and are effectively communicated to other parts of the organization. Those performing QA functions have responsibility and authority commensurate with their duties in implementing the QA program. We also find that measures have been established, to be implemented by written procedures and instructions, which address each of the criteria of Appendix B in and acceptable manner.
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Based on our review and evaluation of XN-NF-1A, Revision 2, we conclude that:
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The organizations and persons performing OA functions within Exxon have the required independence and authority to effectively carry out the QA program without undue influence from those directly responsible for costs and schedules.
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The Exxon QA program contains requirements and controls which, when properly implemented, comply with the requirements of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50.
3.
The Exxon topical report XN-NF-1 A, Revision 2, " Quality Assurance Program Topical Report for Nuclear Fuel Design and Fabrication,"
provides an acceptable description of the QA program for use in the design, procuremant, and manufacturing activities associated with nuclear fuel assemblies and associated reactor core components.