ML20084B158
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| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 05/25/1995 |
| From: | HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO. |
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Table of Contents 11 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 1 OF 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS EF FECTIVE DATE 12-3044 Chapters Requiring NRC Approval Chapter Title Effective Effective Change Number Chapter Revision Notice Revision Date No.
Definitions 5 12-21-90 1.0 Organization 7 12-30-94 QA-024 QA-025 2.0 Program Description 9 12-30-94 QA-025 3.0 Conduct of Plant Operations 6 12-20-91 4.0 Qualification, Training, and 5 12-30-94 Certification of Personnel 5.0 Maintenance, Installation of 4 12-21-90 Modifications, and Related Activities 6.0 Design and Modification Control 6 12-18-92 7.0 Procurement 6 12-30-94 8.0 Control and Issuance of 4 12-21-90 Documents 9.0 Control of Material 5 12-20-91 10.0 Inspection 6 12-21-90 11.0 Test Control 5 12-21-90 12.0 Instrument and Calibration 5 12-21-90 Control 13.0 Deficiency Control 6 12-30-94 QA-025l 14.0 Records Control 4 12-21-90 15.0 Quality Assurance Audit 5 12-30-94 QA-025 and Surveillance 9505310154 950525 PDR ADOCK 05000498 P PDR
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DATE 12-30-94 Chapters Not Requiring NRC Approval Chapter Title Effective Effective Change Number Chapter Revision Notice Revision Date No.
16.0 Nuclear Fuel Management 5 12-30-94 17.0 ASME Code Section XI - 5 12-30-94 Repairs and Replacements 18.0 ASME Code Section XI - 5 12-30-94 QA-025 Inservice Inspection and Testing ,
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NO, duMw 1.0 7 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 1 OF 7 ORGANIZATION ErrECTIVE DATE 12/30/94 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to describe the organizational structure as related to quality assurance and to establish the responsibilities of organizations for the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (STPEGS).
2.0 SCOPE 2.1 Houston Lighting & Power Company (HL&P), as licensee and Project Manager for itself and the other owners, has the Quality Assurance (QA) responsibility for design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, modification, maintenance, repair, in-service inspection, refueling, testing, and operation of the STPEGS.
3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 None
4.0 REFERENCES
4.1 None 5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 The Nuclear Group is comprised of Nuclear Generation, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Assurance & Licensing (NA&L), Plant Services, and Human Resources and Access.
The heads of these groups report to the Group Vice President, Nuclear.
5.1.1 The Group Vice President, Nuclear, has overall responsibility for the implementation of the Operations Quality Assurance Program and approving the Operations Quality Assurance Plan (OQAP) and revisions thereto.
5.1.2 The Vice President, Nuclear Generation is responsible for implementing quality program requirements applicable to staffing STPEGS with qualified personnel and acquiring and coordinating the assistance of internal and external organizations for the testing, operation, modification, maintenance, ,
security, and radiological monitoring w functions of STPEGS. 3
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CLptw 1.0 7 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 2 OF 7 ORGANIZATION ErfECH VE DATE 12/30/94 5.1.2.1 The General Manager, Generation Support; Plant Manager, Unit 1; ;
Plant Manager, Unit 2; and Manager, Nuclear Security; report to the Vice President, Nuclear Generation.
5.1.2.2 The Plant Managers have prime recponsibility for the safe operations of their respective units. The plant staff, under the direction of the Plant Managers, develop detailed procedures and g instructions for testing, o operation, modification, and y maintenance of the STPEGS.
5.1.3 The Vice President, Nuclear Engineering is q responsible for implementing quality program E t requirements applicable to the design engineering and control, systems engineering, 7 9
nuclear fuels design, acquisition and g
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5.1.3.1 The Manager, Design Engineering; $
Manager, Systems Engineering; and C .
Director, Nuclear Fuel and Analysis 7 report to the Vice President, 1 O
Nuclear Engineering.
5.1.4 The General Manager, NA&L is responsible for the development, maintenance, and independent !
verification of implementation of the STPEGS QA Program; making periodic reports on its 7 effectiveness; review of selected documents ,
which control activities within its scope; and preparation, control, and approval of the OOAP and revisions thereto.
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CbMw 1.0 7 OPERATIONS QUAUTY ASSURANCE PLAN PACE 3 of 7 ORGANIZATION EffECTWE DATE 12/30/94 The General Manager, NA&L is also responsible for implementing quality program requirements applicable to STPEGS corrective action, licensing, emergency preparedness, and Independent Safety Engineering Group activities, and administration of the Nuclear Safety Review Board.
The General Manager, NA&L has the authority to identify, initiate, recommend, or provide solutions to quality-related problems and verify the implementation and effectiveness of the solutions. This position has the independence to conduct QA/ Quality Control (OC) activities without undue pressure of cost or schedule.
The General Manager, NA&L, has the authority to stop work for cause. This authority in QA matters has been granted by the Group Vice President, Nuclear.
The NA&L organization's quality responsibilities during operation are shown in Attachment II. The QA organization, ,
including the inspection staff, is based upon j the anticipated QA/QC involvement in operations, modification, and maintenance i activities.
The position of General Manager, NA&L is on the same or higher organizational level as the highest line manager responsible for performing activities affecting quality as shown in Attachment I.
5.1.4.1 The Director, Quality; Manager, l Operating Experience; Manager, Emergency Response; and Manager, Industry Relations report to the General Manager, NA&L.
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Ouptw 1.0 7 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN Pact 4 or 7 ORGANIZATION ErrtCTIVE DATE 1U3W94 e 5.1.4.2 The NSRB administratively reports to the Manager, Industry Relations.
The NSRB functionally reports directly to and advises the Group Vice President, Nuclear.
5.1.4.3 The Director, Quality is responsible for Independent Safety Review Group activities, audits, independent assessments, surveillances, inspections and NDE examinations.
5.1.4.4 During the overview of activities performed by the NA&L organization, the Director, Quality; at his discretion; reports directly to the Group Vice President, Nuclear.
5.1.5 The General Manager, Plant Services is responsible for implementing quality program requirements applicable to nuclear training, planning and scheduling; maintenance of programs for records management, document control and information systems; and procurement and material control for STPEGS.
5.1.5.1 The Manager, Nuclear Training; Manager, Records Management and Administration; Director, Nuclear Information Systems; Manager, Plant Projects and Programs; and ,
Director, Nuclear Purchasing and
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5.1.6 The Manager, Human Resources and Access is responsible for implementing quality program requirements applicable to personnel access authorization for the protected and vita]
areas of STPEGS.
5.1.6.1 The Manager, Access Authorization i reports to the Manager, Human Resources and Access.
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ORGANIZATION trFECTIVE DATE 12/30/94 6.0 REOUIREMENTS 6.1 The fundamental responsibility for implementing quality program requirements is assigned to all personnel performing activities affecting the safe and reliable operation of the STPEGS. These personnel and their management are responsible for implementing through approved procedures and other work documents, the quality assurance program controls described in the OQAP.
6.2 Attachment I depicts the organizational structure of the STPEGS as it relates to the implementation of the Operations Quality Assurance Plan. The structure reflects the reporting alignment for key positions.
Line organizational details and responsibilities are further described in STPEGS UFSAR Chapter 13.1.
7.0 DOCUMENTATION 7.1 None 8.0 ATTACHMENTS 8.1 Attachment 1 - Nuclear Group - QA Functions 8.2 Attachment 2 - Quality Responsibilities l
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. ORGANIZATION rrrEcuve DATE 12/30/94 ATTACHMENT II QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES VENDOR DOCUMENT AUDIT SURVEILLANCE ASSESSMEE EVALUATION REVIEW NON DESTRUCTIVE MATERIAL m P NDENT INSPECTION g EXAMINATION TESTING ENGINEERING GROUP REVIEW i
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CbMw 2.0 9 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 1 OF 11 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION EmcuvE DATE 12/30/94 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to define criteria and establish administrative controls for implementation of the Operations Quality Assurance Program for the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (STPEGS).
2.0 SCOPE 2.1 The Operations Quality Assurance Program is applicable to safety-related taaterial, equipment, services and activities described in 10CFR50, Appendix B; 10CFR71, Subpart H (except design and fabrication of NRC certified radioactive waste shipping casks); ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sections III and XI; and quality-related areas as defined by STPEGS management in this Operations Quality Assurance Plan (OQAP) or other program documents or procedures.
Quality-related areas include the Fire Protection Program, Emergency Plan, Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program, Radwaste Management Program, Computer Program Verification and Control, Physical Security Program, Seismic and Environmental Equipment Qualification Programs, Radiation Protection Program, and Station Blackout (SBO) systems and equipment.
3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 None
4.0 REFERENCES
4.1 10CFR50, Appendix B 4.2 10CFR71, Subpart H 4.3 ASME B&PV Code 4.4 OQAP Chapter 14.0, Records Control l 4.5 10CFR50.63, Loss of All Alternating Current Power 5.0 REOUIREMENTS 5.1 The Operations Quality Assurance Program consists of I various documents which ider,tify and provide the mechanism for verifying implementation of commitments, requirements, and actions necessary to attain quality assurance objectives. j
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Ouptw 2.0 9 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 2 of 11 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ,,,,c,,y, DATE 12/30/94 5.2 The OQAP is prepared to implement the STPEGS Operations Quality Assurance Program.
5.2.1 The OQAP provides policies to be implemented for the STPEGS. The OQAP also assigns responsibilities necessary for the attainment of quality assurance objectives and the verification of conformance to established requirements.
5.2.2 Attachment I provides a matrix of 10CFR50, Appendix B criteria to the OQAP chapters.
5.3 Establishing Policies and Goals 5.3.1 QA policies and goals for STPEGS are defined in the OOAP. The Group Vice President, Nuclear has overall responsibility for quality assurance.
5.3.2 The General Manager, Nuclear Assurance and Licensing (NA&L), is responsible for the development of the Quality Assurance (.QA)
Program. The minimum requirements established for this position are:
5.3.2.1 A bachelors degree in science or engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5.3.2.2 Six years experience in the field of quality assurance, pref'* ably at an $
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At least one year shall be nuclear O power plant experience in the overall implementation of the quality assurance program.
tn 5.3.2.3 Familiarity with nuclear power y generation facilities and operations. G 5.3.2.4 Fifteen years experience in industry $
quality assurance standards, and 9 federal and state regulatory q;1 requirements.
5.3.2.5 Management experience and familiarity with HL&P corporate organizations.
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Chptw 2.0 9 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 3 OF 11 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ,g, DATE 12/30/94 5.3.3 Procedures and revisions which control quality-related work programs and activities, performed by STPEGS organizations described in Chapter 1.0 are reviewed by'QA as defined in this chapter.
5.4 Organizational Independence 5.4.1 The reporting arrangement utilized by the NA&'
organization ensures that those personnel charged with responsibility for verifying compliance with QA Program requirements have the organizational freedom to:
5.4.1.1 Identify quality problems.
5.4.1.2 Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions.
5.4.1.3 verify implementation of solutions.
5.4.2 The reporting arrangement, as illustrated on Attachment I, of Chapter 1.0, is such that personnel responsible for verifying compliance with quality requirements do not have direct responsibility for the performance of that v!
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5.5 QA Program O 5.5.1 HL&P has established the Operations QA Program for the operations phase of the STPEGS, which includes testing, operation, maintenance, refueling, inservice inspection, and modification. The HL&P Nuclear QA Program for the operations phase requires that HL&P, its contractors, subcontractors, and vendors comply with the criteria established by 10CFR Part 50, Section 50.55a; 10CFR Part 50, Appendix A, General Design Criterion (GDC) 1; 10CFR Part 50, Appendix B, and 10CFR Part 71 Sub-Part H.
It is the intent of HL&P to comply, as defined herein, with the applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI) N45.2 daughter standards, ANSI N18 7, and implementing l Regulatory Guides (RG) as defined herein and in Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) I Table 3.12-1. l l
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,,,,c,,y, DATE 12/30/94 5.6 Delegation of QA Functions 5.6.1 During normal operations the QA Program will be ,
executed by STPEGS personnel, who may be !
assisted by subcontract personnel. During refueling, maintenance, and inservice inspection, first-level quality control inspection and nondestructive examination (NDE) activities may be subcontracted. However, STPEGS will retain responsibility for the total QA Program, and NA&L personnel will perform audits and surveillance (s) of subcontracted QA activities.
5.6.2 When first-level quality control inspection and NDE are performed by STPEGS personnel, they are qualified and certified in accordance with applicable codes, standards, procedures, and other regulations. Monitoring and surveillance of the quality control and NDE activities shall be performed by Operations QA personnel.
5.7 Identification of Safety-Related Items and Services 5.7.1 The STPEGS QA Program described herein is applied to all activities affecting the safety-related functions of those structures, systems, and components which prevent, or mitigate the consequences of postulated accidents that could cause undue risk to the health and safety of the public. The safety-related structures, systems, and components controlled by the QA Program are listed in UFSAR Section 3.2, along with their associated fire protection systems.
UFSAR Section 3.2 also identifies those quality-related structures, systems, and components (in addition to fire protection systems) which are not safety-related but to which the STPEGS Operations QA Program is applied.
5.7.2 The fire protection QA Program is part of the overall STPEGS Operations QA Program and is therefore under the management control of QA.
Fire protection QA Program criteria are being implemented as part of the HL&P Operations QA Program, as defined in this OQAP.
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,,,,c7,y, DATE 12/30/94 5.7.3 Expendable or consumable items necessary for the functional performance of safety-related structures, systems, and components are ;
subjected to quality assurance requirements as specified in written procedures. These procedures include provisions for review and control in accordance with industry standards and specifications and the safety-related function of the expendable or consumable item.
5.8 Development of the QA Program 5.8.1 The Operations QA Program was fully implemented 90 days prior to initial fuel loading. The QA Program shall be in effect throughout the operating life of the STPEGS.
5.9 QA Program Documents 5.9.1 The QA Program shall be implemented with documented instructions, procedures, and drawings which include appropriate quantitative and qualitative acceptance criteria for determining that prescribed activities have been satisfactorily accomplished. Procedures shall include the control of the sequence of required inspections, tests, and other operations when important to quality. To change these controlc, the individual procedure must be changed and shall require the same review and approval given to the original procedure. Such instructions, procedures, and drawings are reviewed and approved for compliance with requirements appropriate to their safety classification by individuals qualified to do so.
5.9.2 Procedures 5.9.2.1 Procedures shall be established to implement and control activities covered by the OQAP and other operating, licensing and code requirements. When more than one department or organization is involved, these procedures provide for the integration of responsibilities and activities to ensure continuity of activity between departments or organizations.
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C h M u 2.0 9 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 6 Of 11 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION , y, DATE 12/30/94 5.9.2.2 Specific departments or organizations shall be designated for the preparation and approval of each procedure. Procedures which contain requirements for more than one department or organization require a designated procedure coordinator who is responsible for initiating review with affected departments or organizations and resolution of comments. Procedures shall be approved by the management of the issuing department.
5.9.2.3 Selected procedures and revisions are reviewed by NA&L before their issuance. The review attests that these procedures have been reviewed for compliance with the Operations Quality Assurance Program. The review is documented and the comments-on the current procedure revision will be maintained for verification.
5.10 Personnel Indoctrination and Training 5.10.1 General indoctrination and training programs shall be provided for site personnel to assure that they are knowledgeable regarding quality programs and requirements. The training requirements for STPEGS personnel are described in UFSAR Section 13.2. Records shall demonstrate compliance with applicable requirements. Personnel performing complex, unusual, or potentially hazardous work shall be instructed in special indoctrination or briefing sessions. Emphasis shall be on special requirements for safety of personnel, radiation control and protection, unique features of equipment and systems, operating constraints, and control requirements in effect during performance of work. Where required by codes and standards, personnel are trained, qualified, and certified according to written procedures in the principles and techniques of performing specific activities.
5.10.2 Personnel performing surveillance testing activities shall be similarly trained in accordance with written procedures.
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5.10.3 Training will be conducted in a time frame l adequate to allow personnel to prepare for their job responsibilities and before commencing quality-related work. Proficiency of personnel shall be maintained by retraining, reexamining, and/or recertifying in accordance with initial ruquirements and procedures.
! 5.10.4 In addition to general employee training and I
indoctrination described above, departmental and interdepartmental procedures provide for training of personnel who perform quality-related work. These procedures provide for training in the principles and techniques of the activity involved and for maintenance of proficiency of personnel by retraining, re-examining, and/or recertifying to an extent commensurate with the safety significance of the activity. The procedures address documentation of:
5.10.4.1 Scope, objective, and method of implementing the training program.
5.10.4.2 Documentation of the training sessions including attendees, dates, and results, where appropriate.
5.11 Policies and Goals 5.11.1 It is the policy of HL&P, acting as licensee and Project Manager for itself and the other owners of the STPEGS, to assure that the design, procurement, construction, testing, and operation of the STPEGS are in conformance with specifications, procedures, codes, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations. The responsibility of each organization supporting the STPEGS is to ensure that the requirements stated in this QA Program are incorporated into procedures. Adherence to those procedures is mandatory for all STPEGS organizations and contractors or vendors providing items or services covered by the QA Program.
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5.11.2 The OQAP identifies activities and establishes requirements for procedures which identify, report, and verify the resolution of safety- ,
related quality problems. The implementing procedures call for the resolution of quality problems at the lowest possible authorized level. However, if a dispute is encountered in the resolution of a quality problem which cannot be resolved at lower levels, Nuclear Assurance presents the problem to the Group Vice President, Nuclear, for resolution.
5.12 Control of Activities 5.12.1 The OQAP requires NA&L review and/or approval of procedures which control selected activities. These procedures shall require the use of the proper equipment, completion of prerequisites for starting an activity, and suitable environment for performing the activity. Procedures will comply with the appropriate standards.
5.12.2 STPEGS personnel attend planning, scheduling, and status meetings affecting quality-related activities as necessary to assure adequate QA coverage and program application exists.
5.13 Management Review 5.13.1 The implementation of the QA Program requirements shall be verified through independent and integral control activities.
The QA Organization, under the General Manager, Nuclear Assurance and Licensing, shall conduct audits, surveillance, and inspections of the operating plant and of the interfacing ,
organizations' quality-related activities. )
5.13.2 The results of the audits, surveillance, and inspection activities are presented in a periodic report to the Group Vice President, Nuclear.
5.13.3 Assessments of HL&P's implementation of the J
Operations QA Program are conducted under the 1
cognizance of the Nuclear Safety Review Board and results are transmitted to the Group Vice i President, Nuclear for his review and/or ;
action.
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DATE 12/30/94 5.13.4 STPEGS may use the services of architect-engineer firms, Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) suppliers, fuel fabricators, constructors, and others which provide or augment STPEGS efforts during operations.
These organizations'are required to work under I
I a QA program to provide control of quality activities consistent with the scope of their I assigned work. The QA programs of such contractors or consultants shall be subject to review, evaluation, and acceptance by QA before initiation of activities affected by the program.
5.14 Operations Quality Assurance Plan Changes 5.14.1 HL&P is committed to maintaining the OQAP as an effective and meaningful document to provide programmatic direction on STPEGS. Changes to the QA Program, as described in the OQAP, will be processed under 10CFR50.54 (a) . When changes are made in the OQAP to the organizational elements only, appropriate notification will be made to the NRC within 30 days of im.olementation.
5.35 Computer Code Programs I 5.15.1 The development, control, and use of computer code programs which affect quality-related ;
items will be controlled by OQAP. Prior to use
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shall be verified. In addition, all such programs shall be appropriately certified for {
use. i 6.0 DOCUMENTATION 6.1 Procedures which are generated as required by this chapter shall identify the records which are required to implement and document those activities. The records shall be controlled in accordance with e Reference 4.4. '
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OPERATIONS OUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN CHAPTERS 10CFR50. APP 1ENDIX B CRITERIA 1.0 Organization I 2.0 Program Description II 3.0 Conduct of Plant Operations V, XIV 4.0 Qualification, Training and II, IX Certification of Personnel 5.0 Maintenance, Installation of III, V, VIII, IX Modifications, and Related Activities 6.0 Design and Modification Control III 7.0 Procurement IV, VIII, X, XIII, XIV, VII 8.0 Control and Issuance of Documents V, VI 9.0 Control of Material VII, VIII, XIII, XIV 10.0 Inspection X 11.0 Test Control XI 12.0 Instrument and Calibration XII Control 13.0 Deficiency Control XV, XVI 14.0 Records Control XVII 15.0 QA Audit and Surveillance XVIII 16.0 Nuclear Fuel Management III, IV, VII, VIII, X, XIII, XIV
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- These sections do not address 10CFR50, Appendix B criteria, but are included in the OOAP to identify STPEGS Code and ASME Section XI commitments.
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1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements and responsibilities for the identification, documentation, evaluation, resolution, control and reporting of deficiencies.
2.0 SCOPE 2.1 This chapter applies to deficiencies discovered in items, services and activities under the scope of the operations Quality Assurance Plan and the reporting of items to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations.
3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 None
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4.1 10CFR50, Appendix B 4.2 10CFR21, Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance 4.3 10CFR50.72, Immediate Notification Requirements for Operating Nuclear Power Reactors 4.4 10CFR50.73, Licensee Event Report System 4.5 South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (STPEGS) Technical Specifications 4.6 OQAP Chapter 14.0, Records Control 5.0 REQUIREMENTS 5.1 All personnel working under the jurisdiction of the Operations Quality Assurance Plan are responsible for reporting identified deficiencies to appropriate management for resolution in accordance with approved procedures.
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5.2 Procedures shall be developed for the control of items, services or activities which do not conform to established requirements. These procedures shall f provide for the following:
l l 5.2.1 Identification and documentation of the deficient condition.
5.2.2 Identification of the requirements, source, or reference information being violated.
5.2.3 Notification of responsible management.
5.2.4 Control of the deficient item or activity by tagging, segregation, administrative controls, or other appropriate means to prevent inadvertent installation, use, or continuation of the deficient activity and removal of such controls when the item is returned to service or availability.
( 5.2.5 Resolution and/or disposition approved by authorized personnel prior to closing out the nonconformance documentation and restoring the item to normal service.
5.2.5.1 Material nonconformance disposition categories are:
o "Use-as-is" o " Reject" o " Rework" in accordance with documented procedures 6
o " Repair" in accordance with documented procedures l 5.2.5.2 "Use-as-is" and " repair" disposition of nonconforming items shall be approved and justified in writing by Engineering.
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DATE 12/30/94 5.2.6 Documentation of the corrective action taken.
5.2.7 Review and/or verification of the corrective action by Nuclear Assurance and Licensing, as appropriate.
5.2.8 Reinspection of repaired and reworked items shall be to criteria as stringent as those applied to the original work. Reinspection results are documented on inspection reports or other work process control documents.
5.2.9 Installation of nonconforming material, parts, and components may be performed after the effect of their installation has been evaluated and the installation approved by Plant Management and Engineering. Nonconforming items which may not be installed are those which, because of their makeup and intended use, cannot be repaired or reworked after being installed and those which, if installed and later removed, would degrade that system, structure, or component. Once installed, nonconforming items are not energized, used, or placed in service until the action required by the disposition, including reinspection, has been completed or an engineering evaluation has been prepared to justify the intended use of the nonconforming item.
5.2.10 Nonconformances identified on installed items will be evaluated for operability.
5.2.11 Disputes over corrective action are normally resolved by Plant Management. Should this resolution not be satisfactory, the parties may elevate the matter to higher management for i resolution. I 5.3 Procedures shall provide the following administrative controls of deficiencies:
5.3.1 Unique identification and numbering of deficiencies.
5.3.2 Preparing and maintaining status reporting of deficiencies.
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CbMw 13.0 6 DEFICIENCY CONTROL PAGE 4 OF 4 EFFECTIVE DATE 12/30/94 5.3.3 Actions to be taken to assure timely corrective action on deficiencies.
5.4 Procedures which identify and track deficiencies shall require management review of each report to determine if the condition is significant. For significant conditions adverse to quality, the cause of the condition and the corrective action taken to preclude repetition shall be documented and reported to appropriate levels of management.
5.5 Measures shall be established for review and evaluation of deficiencies for reportability to the NRC as required by Reference 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4, as appropriate.
5.6 The authority to stop work has been assigned to the General Manager, Nuclear Assurance and Licensing for any activity being performed by company personnel or contractors which do not conform to established requirements.
5.7 Measures shall be established for the evaluation and trending of plant deficiencies. The results of these reviews and analyses are reported to the affected organization and executive management, and are audited by the QA organization. Adverse trends shall be evaluated and processed in accordance with controlling g g
procedures.
g 6.0 DOCUMENTATION 6.1 Procedures which are generated as required by this chapter shall identify the records which are required to implement and document those activities. The records shall be controlled in accordance with Reference 4.6.
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Chapter 15,0 5 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN Pact i or 6 QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT AND SURVEILLANCE tincTivt DATE 12/30/94 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements for a system of audits and surveillance of quality assurance programs for the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (STPEGS).
2.0 SCOPE 2.1 This chapter provides for implementing a program of internal audits and site surveillance which include preparation, performance, reporting, and follow-up to ensure the requirements of the Operations Quality '
Assurance Program are being properly implemented.
3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 None
4.0 REFERENCES
4.1 ANSI N45.2.12/ Reg. Guide 1.144, Auditing of Quality (
Assurance Programs for Nuclear Power Plants 4.2 OQAP Chapter 4.0, Qualification, Training and Certification of Personnel 4.3 OQAP Chapter 7.0, Procurement 4.4 OQAP Chapter 13.0, Deficiency Control 4.5 OQAP Chapter 14.0, Records Control 5.0 REOUIREMENTS 5.1 A comprehensive audit program in compliance with Reference 4.1 shall be established and implemented by HL&P to verify internal and external quality activity compliance with the Operations QA Program. The audit program shall assure that applicable elements of the program have been developed, documented, and are effectively implemented and shall provide for reporting and reviewing audit results by appropriate levels of management. The following areas are included in the audit program:
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ChMw 15.0 5 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 2 of 6 QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT AND SURVEILLANCE g,rgcywg DATE 12/30/94 5.1.1 Operation, maintenance, and modifications 5.1.2 Preparation, review, approval, and control of designs, specifications, procurement documents, instructions, procedures, and drawings 5.1.3 Material and special process control 5.1.4 Indoctrination and training programs 5.1.5 Implementation of operating and test procedures 5.1.6 Calibration of measuring and test equipment 5.1.7 Corrective action and nonconformance control 5.1.8 Performance of the plant staff, including training records 5.1.9 Plant inspection activities 5.2 Qualified personnel assigned auditing responsibilities shall be independent of any direct responsibility for the performance of the activities which they audit; shall be experienced or trained commensurate with the scope and complexity of the activities to be audited; and shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements of Reference 4.2.
5.2.1 An audit team consists of one (or more) qualified person (s). A qualified lead auditor shall be appointed as the audit tear leader.
The audit team leader shall be responsible for the written plans, checklists, team orientation, audit notifica?. ion, pre-audit conference, audit performance, post-audit conference, reporting, and follow-up activity to assure corrective action. The audit team leader shall promptly report conditions requiring immediate corrective action to the appropriate management of the audited organization. Other audit findlegs will be identified to the audited organization at the post-audit conference. Formal audit reports shall be prepared and submitted to the audited organization within thirty days after the post-audit conference.
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OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 3 oF 6 QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT AND SURVEILLANCE ErrECTIVE DATE 12/30/94 5.2.2 other personnel may assist in the conduct of audits, such as technical specialists, management representatives, or auditors in training. Such personnel selected for auditing assignments shall have training or experience commensurate with the scope, complexity, or .
special nature of the activities to be audited.
Personnel performing audits shall have no direct responsibility for the area audited.
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include: .
5.3.1 Activities / organizations to be audited.
5.3.2 Time frame in which the audit will be conducted.
5.4 Internal Audits 5.4.1 Internal audits shall be conducted by the W Quality Department and performed with a 9 frequency commensurate with their safety zg significance, past performance and regulatory requirements. An audit of safety-related activities shall be completed in accordance with formal audit schedules.
5.4.2 Review of the audit program shall be performed at least semiannually by the independent review body or by a management representative to verify that audits are being accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the QA Program. ,
5.4.3 Audit results shall be reviewed periodically by the QA organization for quality trends and overall audit program effectiveness. The results of these reviews shall be reported to appropriate management in periodic summary reports.
5.4.4 Audited organizations are responsible for providing timely corrective action including action to prevent recurrence for programmatic problems identified by an audit or i surveillance.
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CbMw 15.0 5 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN Pact 4 or 6 QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT AND SURVEILLANCE EFFECTIVE DATE 12/30/94 5.5 Supplemental audits shall be conducted when:
5.5.1 Significant changes are made to the quality assurance program.
5.5.2 It is necessary to determine the root cause of problem areas which may impact the effectiveness of the quality assurance program.
5.5.3 A systematic, independent assessment of program effectiveness is necessary.
5.5.4 Requested by appropriate management.
5.6 Audit implementation shall include the following:
5.6.1 Written notification to the audited organization of the scheduled audit, if an announced audit. '
5.6.2 Development of an individual audit plan / scope.
5.6.2.1 The audit plan and any necessary reference documents shall be available to the audit team members.
5.6.3 A pre-audit and post-audit conference with responsible organizational management.
5.6.4 Use of a checklist or procedure as a guide during the perforraance of the audit.
5.6.5 Identifying and documenting audit deficiencies.
tn 5.6.6 Audit reports shall be prepared and submitted &-
to the audited organization within thirty days after the post-audit conference. The audit k$
report shall address those items required by Reference 4.1.
5.6.7 Audited organizations provide timely and thorough corrective action and recurrence control to discrepancies identified during the audit. In the event that corrective action cannot be completed within thirty days, the audited organization's respotse shall include a scheduled date for the corrective action.
Earlier dates for corrective action may be established if circumstances dictate.
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duMw 13.0 5 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN Pact s or 6 QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT AND SURVEILLANCE a ncTwE DATE 12/30/94 5.6.8 Evaluation of corrective action for deficiencies and follow-up verification as appropriate.
5.7 Assessments are conducted annually to assess HL&P's implementation of the Operations Quality Assurance Program. These assessments will be conducted by organizations independent of the activities performed to assure the HL&P OQAP is being properly implemented.
The Nuclear Safety Review Board shall define the scope of the assessment and determine the schedule. The results of these assessments will be transmitted to the Group Vice President, Nuclear.
5.8 Procedures shall be developed to control site $
surveillance activities. Site surveillance shall be 9 used to observe and verify that quality-related Q activities are accomplished in accordance with prescribed procedures.
5.9 A surveillance schedule shall be developed to ensure adequate coverage of quality-related activities.
5.9.1 The frequency of site surveillance is based upon the complexity of the activity, importance of the activity, and magnitude of discrepancies noted during previous audits or surveillance.
5.9.2 Unscheduled site surveillance may be performed to accommodate changes in plant conditions or systems.
5.10 Scheduled site surveillances are performed using a surveillance checklist. The surveillance checklist shall be prepared using applicable procedures, specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements for source requirements, l
5.11 Site surveillance results are documented, and a summary of surveillance and evaluation of surveillance findings shall be prepared and transmitted to .
responsible management. l 5.12 Nonconforming equipment, components, parts, materials, activities or documentation identified during an audit or site surveillance shall be documented in accordance with Reference i.4.
5.13 Personnel performing surveillance shall be trained and qualified in accordance with Reference 4.2.
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OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 1 of 3 ASME CODE SECTION XI-INSERVICE INSPECTION AND TESTING tirtciavE DATE 12/30/94 1.0 EURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of this chapter is to prescribe requirements and responsibilities for the inservice examination and testing programs at the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (STPEGS).
2.0 SCOPE 2.1 This chapter applies to the inservice examination and testing of Class 1, 2 and 3 pressure retaining components and component supports as specified in Section XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and additional ISI commitments as specified in the UFSAR.
3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 None
4.0 REFERENCES
4.1 ASME Code Section XI, Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components 4.2 10CFR50.55a, Codes and Standards 4.3 OQAP Chapter 4.0, Qualification, Training and Certification of Personnel 4.4 OQAP Chapter 14.0, Records Control 5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 The Vice President, Nuclear Engineering is responsible for developing and implementing the inservice examination and testing programs as required by ASME l Code Section XI.
l 5.2 The General Manager, Nuclear Assurance and Licensing is responsible for verifying the implementation of the inservice examination and testing programs through audits and surveillances, interfacing with the i Authorized Inspection Agency, and performance of nondestructive examinations as requested by Nuclear Engineering.
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Oupw18.0 5 OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN Pact 2 or 3 ASME CODE SECTION XI-INSERVICE INSPECTION AND TESTING EFFECHVE DATE 12/30/94 6.0 REQUIREMENTS 6.1 The inservice examination and testing programs consist of plans and implementing procedures for the examination and testing of Class 1, 2, and 3 pressure retaining components and their supports and the inservice testing of Class 1, 2, and 3 pumps and valves.
6.1.1 Examination and Testing of Pressure Retaining Components and Component Supports 6.1.1.1 Nuclear Engineering shall develop plans I for examination and testing of Clans 1,
! 2, and 3 components and their supports.
These plans shall prescribe the
{ requirements for nondestructive examinations and tests and the schedule for their performance.
6.1.1.2 Inspection plans (e.g., specifications, l vendor documents, etc.) shall be developed which identify the nature and extent of examination and testing activities including the acceptance criteria which must be met.
6.1.1.3 Procedures shall be developed which provide measures for the performance of activities identified in the plans.
l 6.1.2 Inservice Testing of Pumps and Valves and System Pressure Testing 6.1.2.1 Nuclear Engineering shall develop the Inservice Testing Program for pumps and valves and the System Pressure Testing Program. These programs shall include the requirements and the schedule for their performance.
6.1.3 Examination and test results shall be evaluated by specified personnel and verified by the Authorized Nuclear Inservice Inspector.
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OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PAGE 3 of 3 ASME CODE SECTION XI-INSERVICE INSPECTION AND TESTING ErfECTIVE DATE 12/30/94 6.1.4 Coordination of involved HL&P departments, including the use of contractors for the performance, documentation and evaluation of ,
inservice inspection activities, shall be controlled by approved procedures.
6.1.5 When contractors are used to perform activities $
within the scope of this section, their quality 9 assurance program shall be approved by Houston *r Lighting & Power. D 6.1.6 Exceptions to code examination and testing requirements shall be documented in accordance with Reference 4.2.
6.1.7 Personnel performing examinations and tests shall be qualified as required by Reference 4.1 and Reference 4.3.
6.1.8 Plans and reports for inservice examinations and tests shall be submitted to the appropriate regulatory and enforcement authorities as required by Section XI.
7.0 DOCUMENTATION 7.1 Procedures which are generated as required by this chapter shall identify the records which are required to implement and document those activities. The records shall be controlled in accordance with Reference 4.4.
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