ML20004C201
| ML20004C201 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | 07100449 |
| Issue date: | 05/14/1981 |
| From: | NAVY, DEPT. OF |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20004C196 | List: |
| References | |
| 19100, NUDOCS 8106010740 | |
| Download: ML20004C201 (4) | |
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k QUALITY ASSURANCE PPERA\\f 1.
Ih'IR0 DUCTION Under the provisiens of U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission Materials License No. 09-17121-02 dated 25 September 1979, the Naval Coastal Systems Center, Panama City, Florida 32407, is authorized the use of Radioisotope Themoelectric Generators (RTGs) as a power source for Environmental Monitoring Systems (EtS) located on a free-standing platform,12 miles off-shore from Panama City, Florida (known locally as Stage I). In accordance with 10 CFR and 49 CFR, the Naval Coastal Systems Center, Panama City, Florida, is also authorized to transport or deliver to a common carrier 1
these generators. Operations perfomed relative to the RTGs include:
a.
Handling b.
Shipping and receiving c.
Storage d.
Operation e.
Maintenance of the RTGs and their shipping containers 2.
QUALITY ASSURANCE ORGANI~ATION The ultimate responsibility for the Quality Assurance (QA) Program for part 71 rests with the Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Coastal Systems Center, Panama City, Florida 32407. The Radiation Protection Officer is responsible for overall administration of the program, training and certifi-cation, document control, inspections, record keeping, and auditing. He Comanding Officer, Naval Coastal Systems Center, under the guidance of the Radiation Protection Officer, will be responsible for handling, shipping, receiving, storage, maintenance, and operation of the RTGs.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRA\\f The Radiation Protection Officer will establish and implement the QA Program. Program revisions will only be made with his approval. The program will ensure that all operations involving the RTGs are perfomed in accordance with applicable NRC, DOT, and U. S. Naval Regulations, as well as NRC License No. 09-17121-02 and the specific provisions of Certificate of Compliance No. 4888. He QA Program emphasizes control of the administrative and operational matters which are critical to safety. Controls have been established to ensure that operations involving the RTGs are conducted in accordance with the regulations, license and Certificate of Compliance noted above. Design, fabrication, and procurement of the RTGs and their shipping containers will not be conducted under this program.
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DOCUV NT CONTROL All documents related to the RTGs and their shipping containers (e.g.,
Certificates of Corpliance, Manufacturers' RTG Operation and Shintenance Manuals) will be controlled and maintained by the Radiation Protection Officer. All revisions and changes will be processed by him, and he will ensure that current editions of the docunents are on file. The Radiation Protection Officer shall ensure that all evolutiens are conducted in accord-ance with latest applicable changes to these documents.
5.
HANDLING, STORAGE, AND SHIPPING Written safety procedures concerning the handling, storage, and shipping of the RTGs will be followed. These procedures include NRC License No.
09-17121-02 and the manufacturers' RTG Operatien and Maintenance Manuals.
Packaging will be in accordance with Certificate of Ccrpliance No. 4888.
Marking and labeling will be in accordance with 49 CFR. Shipping papers will be prepared as specified in 49 CFR.
The RTGs and shipping containers will be inspected for abnormal wear, defects, and damaged components to ensure that no damage has been sustained which would significantly reduce the effectiveness of the package and prevent the package from satisfying applicable licensing standards. Necessary repairs will be made in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications.
Shipments will not be made unless all tests, certifications, acceptances, and final inspections have been completed.
Maintenance of the RTGs and shipping containers will be conducted, repairs made, and components replaced in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations. Modifications to components of shipping packages which exist to comply with 10 CFR 71 design criteria will not be made without prior NRC approval.
6.
INSPECTION, TEST, AND CPERATTNG STATUS Inspection and test status of the RTGs and their shipping containers will be controlled add recorded by the Radiation Protection Officer. Operating status is not applicable. Status will be indicated by tag, label, marking, or log entry.
The Radiation Protection Officer will ensure that the required inspection and tests are conducted and properly recorded.
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QUALITY ASSURXX'.E RECORDS NRC Certificate of Compliance No. 4888 (including references and draw-ings) and records of tests, inspections, audits, personnel training and qualifications, and RTG shipments will be maintained. A technical descrip-tion of the RTGs, the manufacturers' RTG Operation and Maintenmce Manuals, 2
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and procedures pertinent to RTG activities will also be maintained by the Radiation Protection Officer. They will be kept in such a manner as to be easily identifiable and readily retrievable.
8.
ALBITS All activities performed under this QA Program will be audited at least annually. Audits of the QA Program will be performed at the direction of the Operations Officer and by individual (s) having no responsibility for the area (s) being audited. Any deficiencies found during these audits wilf'be corrected promptly. The results will be maintained and reported to the Operations Officer after each RTG shipment, implant, and recovery. Audit reports will be maintained as part of the Quality Assurance Records.
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COSEND RELATIONSHIPS Figure 1 is the Naval Coastal Systems Center, Panama City, Florida, organi:ational chart. Those persennel involved with the 10 CFR 71 QA Program are outlined by heavy fencing.
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