ML20002D195
| ML20002D195 | |
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| Issue date: | 10/22/1980 |
| From: | Kelly W, Whitesell D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| REF-QA-99900087 NUDOCS 8101190782 | |
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O U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY CC1911SSICN OFFICE OF INSTECTICN AND ENFCRCEMENT REGICN IV Report No. 99900087/80-01 Program No. 51300 Con:pany:
Walworth Coc:pany Aloyco Plant 1400 West Elizabeth Avenue Linden, New Jersey 07036 Inspection Conducted: October 22, 1980 Inspector:
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W6. D. Kelley, Conti:'accor Indfector Date ComponentsSection I
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'Dafe ComponentsSection I Vendor Inspection Branch Sucr.arv Inspection on October 22, 1980 (99900087/80-01)
Areas Inspected: Implementation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix 3 and applicable codes and standards including, review of the quality assurance program. Also perforned a review of the vendor's activities and conducted an exit interview. The inspec-tion involved eight (8) inspector-hours pu site by one (1) NRC inspector (s).
Results: In the two (2) areas inspected, no deviations or unresolved items were identified.
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of which it is claimed that the information is proprietary, and should be prepared so that proprietary infor=attvr identified in the application is contained in a separate part of the docume. it.
If we do not hear from vou in this regard within the specified period, thu report will be placed in the Public Document Roem.
Sheuld you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Sincerely, b
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U151s?ocapovs,(be.,O'A Vendor Inspection 3rarch
Enclosure:
Inspection Report No.
99900087/30-01
2 DETAILS A.
Persons Contacted Walworth Ccmpany - Alovco Plant (WCA)
- F. A. Truppo - Manager of Quality Assurance Walworth Company - Corocrate Office
- R. O. Hunt - Corporate Director of Quality Assurance
- Denotes those persons who attended the Exit Interview (See paragraph D).
3.
General Review of Vendor's Activities 1.
The ASME issued the following Certificates of Authorization to WCA to use their symbol:
Certification No.
Sv=bol Product N-2076 N
Class 1, 2, and 3 valves N-2077 NPT Class 1, 2, and 3 valve parts and appurtenances.
These certificates expire on April 7,1981; 'towever, the ASME resurvey for renewal of these Certificates of Authorization is scheduled for January 26-27, 1981.
2.
The Walworth Company - Greensburg (PA) Plant (WC-G) is scheduled to cease manufacturing operations on November 1,1980. All manufacturing from this plant is in the process of being transferred to the WC-A plant with the first shipment of parrs scheduled to arrive the week of October 20, 1980.
In order to handle the increased nuclear work load at dhe '4C-A plant the WC-G manager of nuclear engineering and the welding supervisor nave been transferred to the WC-A plant and a quality assurance supervisor has been hired: also, recruitment has been initiated for personal to fill the following positions.
a.
Nuclear engineer b.
Technicians (2)
3 c.
Quality assurance engineer d.
Receiving inspec cr Some NC =achinery vill be =oved from the '4C-G plant to de '4C-A to supplement the existing equip =ent in order to ree: delivery dates.
3.
'4C-A's present centribution to the nuclear industry represents approximately ten (10) percent of its total workload.
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'4C-A vill centinue to bid en valves for nuclear service.
5.
The authorized inspection agency is Hartford Steam 3ciler Inspection and Insurance Company.
~he authorized nuclear inspector is an 1:inerant inspec*cr.
C.
QA Program Review 1.
Cbjectives The objectives of this inspection were to ascertain whether the QA progra= has been documented in writing, and if properly i=plemented, vill ensure :ha: the specified quali g of co=pleted compenents has been achieved in ccepliance with NRC rules and regulaticus, code and contract requiraments and the commitment in the Quality Assurance Manual.
Also, ascertain whether the program provides for the folleving:
1 a.
Management's policy standards concerning QA.
b.
Delineates hcw the QA organization is structured, to achieve appropriate independence frem scheduling and costs, the freedom and independence to identify quality problems, initiate appropriate resolutions, and verify corrective actien.
c.
Wether the duties and authority of the QA staff is clearly delineated in writing, and that they have access :o a level of management that can ensure ef fective i=plementacien of the QA program elements, and to enforce positive and :i=ely corrective action.
d.
Detailed vrd: ten procedures are properly reviewed, approved, released, and issued to control quality activi:1es, as appropriate.
e.
A training and indoctrination program to i= prove or saintain the proficiency of persennel perfor=ing quality activities, and personnel verifying that quality activi:ies have been
- or eetly perf arned.
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Method of Accomolishment The preceding objectives 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.
d.
Review of Statement of Authority, Revision 5, dated June 20, 1979 signed by Mr. M. Schoenfield - President.
e.
Review of documents to verify that they had been reviewed and approved by authorized personnel.
f.
Review of the training and indoctrination program require-ments and documentation.
g.
Interviews with cognizant personnel.
h.
Observation of work and test in progress.
3.
Findings The evidence demonstrates that the QA program has been documented in w-iting 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 icvel of manage-ment to ensure effective implementation of the program and f.incly and positive corrective action of enforcement items. A viable training and indoctrination program has been provided for upgrading, and main-taining, the proficiencies of personnel involved in quality activities.
Within this area of the inspection, no deviations or unr2 solved items were identified.
D.
Exit Interview At the conclusion of the inspection on October 22, 1980, the inspector met with the company's management, identified in paragraph A, for the prupose of informing them as to the results of the inspection. During this meeting management was informed no deviations or unresolved items were identified.
The company's management acknowledged the inspector's statement and had no additional comments.
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