ML19347F208
| ML19347F208 | |
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| Issue date: | 03/24/1981 |
| From: | Sutton J, Whitesell D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| REF-QA-99900289 NUDOCS 8105150479 | |
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.o U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT REGION IV Report No. 99900289/81-01 Program No. 51300 Company:
Nuclear Valve Division Borg Warner Corporation 7500 Tyrone Ave.
Van Nuys, California 91409 Inspection Conducted:
February 9-13, 1981 Inspecto d
oB/'24/a1 J. W. Sutton, Contractor Inspector
' Date Components Section Vendor Inspection Branch Approved b.
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- 0. E. Whitesell, Chief Date Components Section Vendor Inspection Branch Summary Inspection on February 9-13, 1981 (99900289/81-01)
Areas Inspected:
Implementation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B and applicable codes and standards, including action on previous inspection findings, QA Organization /
Program, Audits, Engineering Design (QA), and Vendor Activities.
The inspection' involved 30 inspector hours on site by one NRC inspector.
Results:
In the five areas inspected, no conconformances or unresolved items were identified.
Nonconformances:
None Followup Items:
(1) The QA manual does not contain a commitment to comply with Appendix B of 10 CFR Part 50, for nonpressure retaining parts which are not under the code.
(2) The QA manual has not been revised to reflect the changes in the Organization, and changes in responsibilities that have been implemented.
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2 DETAILS SECTION A.
Persons Contacted Nuclear Valve Division (NVD)
R. A. Broerman, Sales C. Braley, Engineering
- C. A. Dotter, Pesident General Manager B. P. Middleman, QA Engineer
- N. J. Moore, Manager Quality Engineering R. Rutkowski, Manager Engineering N. Stenroos, QA Engineer
- W. R. Wheaton, QA Director Kemper Insurance Companies, Lumbermans Mutual
- M. B. Diana, Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI)
- Attended Exit Interview.
B.
Action on Previous Inspection Findings (0 pen) Potential Construction Deficiency Report (Report rio. 80-03, 0).
The inspector reviewed the corrective action taken, or being taken to resolve this item.
The records reviewed indicated that corrective action is still in progress and is being expedited.
This area will be reviewed during the next regular inspection.
C.
QA Program Review (Organization - Program) 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection, were to ascertain whether the QA Program has been documented in writing, and it is being correctly implemented in a manner that will ensure that the components are manufactured in compliance with code require-ments, and meet the acceptance criteria of the prescribed quality standards.
Also, to ascertain whether the program is consistent with NRC regulations, contract and code requirements.
2.
Method of Accomplishment a.
Review of NVD QA manual, Revision K, dated February 18, 1980.
b.
Review of NVDs' Statement of Authority and Policy dated February 18, 1980.
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3 Review of appropriate organization charts to verify that the c.
QA staff is independent from the pressures of cost and scheduling and has access to upper management.
d.
Review of the documents concerning the authority, duties, and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance staff, to verify that they have the independence to identify quality problems, initiate appropriate corrective action, and the authority to stop work.
3.
Findings a.
Deviations None.
b.
Unresolved Items None.
c.
Followup Items It was brought to managements attention that during the inspec-tors raview of the corporate QA manual that certain areas were not clear.
(1) NVD's Statement of Authority and Policy indicates that the QA manual will meet all requirements for class 1-2-3 code items in accordance with Section III Division 1 Subsection NCA 4000, of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.
The statement does not indicate that the manual also meets the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50 for non code items.
To determine how non code items are processed thru the plant the inspottor sampled and reviewed purchase, receiving and production documentation (PR50680, Package No. W017277-40) to verify how non code items are being processed and controlled and if the procedures are consistant with Appendix B, of 10 CFR Part 50 requirements.
It was determined f om this review that as NVD has only one QA manual and all items (code or non code) are controlled using approved procedures and that the NVD QA manual does meet 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B requirements.
(2) The inspector was informed that the position of Vice President of manufacturing has been eliminated.
The position of V.P. of manufacturing has important responsi-bilities identified in the QA Program.
The Vice President's responsibilities and activities have been divided between
4 two managers.
The Director of QA now reports directly to the Vice President of Engineering.
However, these changes have not been reflected in the QA manual.
The third party inspection agency has reviewed the changes and has given written apprnval for the organizational changes, however the revised organizational charts have not been incorporated into the QA manual at the time of the inspection.
D.
Desian (OA Review) 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that:
Procedures have been prepared and approved by the vendor which a.
prescribes a system for design document control which is in accordance with the QA Program, NRC, rules and regulations, ASME Code, and contract requirements, b.
The design document control procedures are being effectively implemented.
2.
Method of Accomplishment Review of NVD QA manual Section 3.0 " Design Control" to verify a.
that measures are provided for controlling design activities.
b.
Review of Nuclear Practice Bulletin NPB 2-5, " Design Guideline Procedure," and 3-1.
"QA review of NVD Nuclear Products Requi-sitions and Purchase Orders," to verify that the procedures were prepared by the designated authority, reviewed, approved, released and issued in compliance with program requirements.
c.
Review of Specification 2BVS-92, and Purchase Order #2BV-92, to ascertain the nuclear customer's specified code class, technical requirements, material type and grade, and functional test requirements.
d.
ReviewofPlantReleaselisto[' documents,andtheDataList Revision Index, to verify that the documents reviewed were the latest revisions being used for production.
Review of design drawing #435XABS-001, Revision D, to verify e.
that the customer's technical, and quality requirements, had been incorporated into the design documents.
f.
Review of the test result summary of items completed on P.O. no. ZBV-92.
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Review of clients approved Generic Procedures Index dated January 1, 1981, to verify that the procedures used on the customers contract had been reviewed and approved by the customer.
h.
Review of. design review checklist to check if the de,ign docu-ments had been reviewed and properly released for production.
i.
Review of NPQ attachment #1 for compliance to contract requirements.
j.
Review of preliminary QA documentation PR50680, package No. W017277-40 to verify compliance with checklist requirements.
k.
Review of project status to verify that the percentage of completion w1s being maintained and current.
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Review of current design drawing index computer printout, to verify that the latest issue of Design drawings have been properly documented.
m.
Discussion with cognizant engineering personnel.
3.
Findings _
a.
General From the documents reviewed, and discussions,.sth cognizant personnel it was determined that design q"ality activities are being controlled in a manner consistent with the NRC rules and regulations, the code and contract requirements.
It was also determined that the controls are being implemented and are effective; and that the controls provide reasonable assurance that the customers technical requirements are met, and the specified product quality achieved, and verified to be acceptable.
b.
No nonconformances or unresolved items were identified.
E.
Audits l
1.
Objective The objective of this area of the inspection was to review the audit activities of the company to determine that the audit procedures anu schedules are being properly and effectively implemented by the company.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The precedg objective was accomplished by:
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Review of NVD's QA manual, Section 18.0, Revision K " audits" to verify that measures are provided to control audit activities.
b.
Review of Audit schedules for 1980 and 1981 to verify that all phases of QA activities are covered.
c.
Review of Personnel Records of ten qualified auditors to verify adhearance to codes and standards.
d.
Review of 15 in-house audits for content, to verify if the audits were performed using required procedures.
e.
Review of the annual and management audits to determine if activities of the QA Department have been reviewed.
f.
Review of follow up and corrective s.ction taken as a result of performed audits to verify that all time requirements have been
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Discussions with cognizant personnel.
3.
Findings The audit schedules and program commitments are being implemented as required by NVD QA Manual.
Within this area of the inspection, no nonconformances or unresolved items were identified.
F.
Review of Vendors Activities 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were:
To review the vendor's activities to assess their impact on a.
future IE inspections.
b.
Review of fabrication / manufacturing techniques and equipment.
c.
Review of current work loads.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The foregoing objectives were accomplished by observing the manufacturing / fabrication being processed in the shop, and discussions with cognizant management personnel.
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Results The vendor holds current ASME certificates of Authorization N1254 and NPT 1255 for Class 1-2-3 Vessels, Valves and Piping Systems valve parts and appurtenances, piping subassemblies and penetration assemblies.
The Certificates expire on October 27, 1981.
The inspector was informed that NVD is in the process of requesting renewal of the certificates.
Presently there are 15 nuclear contracts in house for the fabrication and manufacturing of ASME Class 1, 2, and 3 valves, which constitutes approximetely 70% of NVD work load.
There has been no change in manufacturing operations or equipment.
H.
Exit Interview The inspector met with management represantatives (denoted in paragraph A.)
at the conclusion of the inspaction.
The inspector summarized the scope and findings of the inspection.
The management representatives had no comment in response to the items discussed by the inspector.
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