ML20112A664

Rev 2 to PSAR Chapter 17, Qa

ML20112A664
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Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	10/31/1984
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ML20112A662	List: ML20112A664 RBG-20334, Forwards Rev 2 to PSAR Chapter 17 Re Const QA Program, Effective 840401.Changes Consistent W/Good QA Practice
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RBS-PSAR ! TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D) 9 Section Title Page Identifichtion of Structures, Systems,. 17.1.2.3B and Components 17.1-44 '17.1.2.4B Indoctrination and Trhining 17.1-45 9 17.1.2.5B Periodic Review of QA Programs 17.1-45 17.1.3B Design Control 17.1-45 l. .17.1.3.1B General Description 17.1-45 17.1.3.2B Design Standards 17.1-46 17.1.3.3B Design Reviews 17.1-46 17.1.3.4B Design Control and Change Control 17.1-47 l 17.1.3.5B As-Built Specifications and Drawings 17.1-51~ 17.1.4B Procurement Document Control 17.1-51 17.1.4.1B General Description 17.1-51 17.1.4.2B-Headquarters Purchased Items 17.1-51 } 17.1. 4 '. 3B Field Purchased-Items 17.1-52 17.1.4.4B Code and Regulatory Requirements 17.1-53 17.1.5B Instructions, Procedures and Drawings' 17.1-53 Li'

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=17.1.5.2B Procedures and Manuals 17.1-53 17.1.5.3B Effectivity of Codes and Standards .17.1-53

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r. .l RBS-PSAR TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D) Section Title Page 17.1.6.2B -Review and Approval of Documents 17.1-54 17.1'.6.3B Controlled Distribution and Use 17.1-55 17.1.7B Control ~ of Purchased Material, Equipment, and Services 17.1-55 17.1.7.1B General Description 17.1-55 -I 17.~ 1. 7. 2B Control Methods 17.1-55 17.1.7.3B-Source Evaluation and Selection 17.1-56 17.1.7.4B Inspections at Sellers 17.1-56 17.1.7.5B Site Receiving Inspection 17.1-57 -17.1.7.6B-Quality Documentary Evidence 17.1-57 17.1.8B Identification and Control.of Materials, Parts, and Components 17.1-58 3 t 17.1'8.1B General. Description 17.1-58 17.1.8.2B Materials, Parts,.and Components 17.1-58 17.1.8.3B Identification and Control.at Site 17.1-59 17.1.9B Control of Special Processes 17.1-60 ij; 17.1.9.1B General Description 17.1-60 17.1.9.2B Welding 17.1-60 17.1.9.3B Cast and Forged Components 17.1-61 17.1.9.4B Nondestructive Testing' 17.1-61 17.1.9.5B Cleaning and Flushing of Components and Systems 17.1-62 17.1.108 Inspection 17.1-62 17.1.10.1B General Description 17.1-62 l' October 1984' 17.1-v PSAR a t u_.

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.3n ~17.1.11.3B Shop and Field-Test Control 17.1-64 17.1. '12B . Control'of Measuring'and Testing. Equipment 17.1-65' 17.1.12.1B' l General. Description 17.1-65. <17.l.12.2B LCalibration Standards 17.1-66

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Handling,. Storage, and Shipping 17.1-66 17.1.13.1B -General ~ Description. 17.1-66 -17.1;13.2B Instructions and Procedures 17.1-66 ~ 7.1.14B . Inspection, Test, and Operating Status 17.1-67 1 17.1.14.1B General Description-- 17.1-67 ii i: 17.1.14. 2B Inspection-and Test' Status System 17.1-67 $'f 17.1.14.3B. Preliminary Testing and Operating Status 17.1-68 -17.' 1.15 B . Nonconforming Materials, Parts, and Components 17.1-68 u 17.1.15.1B. Nonconformances'at Seller Shops 17.1-68 17.1.15.2B' Nonconformities at Construction Site 17.'l-69 ~ 17.1.16B Corrective Action 17.1-69 L

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's l RBS-PSAR TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D) 1 a F* Section Title Page 17.1.16.2B Recurrence Preventive Action 17.1-69 s 17.1.17B Quality Assurance Records 17.1-70 17.1.17.1B General Description 17.1-70 17.1.17.2B QA Records Requirements 17.1-70 h 17.1.17.3B Engineering and Design Records 17.1-70 f. 17.1.17.4B ' Installation and Construction Records 17.1-70 17.2.17.5B Collection, Storage, and Maintenance of QA Records 17.1-71 17.1.18B Audits 17.1-71 17.1.18.1B General Description 17.1-71 17.1.18.2B QA Program Audits 17.1-72 17.1.18.3B. Audit Results and Reports 17.1-72 17.1C' QUALITY ASSURANCE DURING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (GE) 17.1-73' !1 6 i' l October-1984 17.1-vli PSAR e

E b m. 'RBS - PSAR CHAPTER 17 ' QUALITY ASSURANCE s '17.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE DURING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Three inputs to Section 17.1 are provided. Section 17.1A is a !L description of the Gulf States Utilities Quality Assurance (QA) 'l Program. Sections 17.1B and 17.1C describe the Stone & Webster (SWEC) ]l and General Electric (GE) QA Programs, respectively. i-17.1A QUALITY ASSURANCE DURING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION i (GULF STATES UTILITIES) Gulf States Utilities-(GSU).is responsible for the establishment and execution of the;QA Program for River Bend Station. The GSU QA organization'is assigned the responsibility to assure implementation of this task. The QA Program for River Bend Station conforms to the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, _ Appendix B, effective July 27, 1970, in order to provide assurance that River Bend Station is in conformance with applicable regulatory requirements and with the design bases specified in the license -application. 17.1.1A ORGANIZATION The_GSU River Bend project organization is shown as Figure 17.1A-1 and the functional GSU QA organization is further delineated tui Figure 17.1A-2. These figures illustrate the lines of authority and - responsibility of the departments affected by the QA Program, i l' 17.1.1.1A Functional GSU QA Assignments and Responsibilities j. l 17.1.1.1.1A Manager-Quality Assurance (Manager-QA) 'l The Manager-QA reports to the Senior VP-River Bend Nuclear Group l (RBNG). This relationship assures that GSU QA personnel responsible for monitoring, auditing, or otherwise verifying that safety-related activities have been performed are independent of personnel directly responsible for performing the activities, i The minimum qualifications for the Manager-QA are as follows: 1.. Graduate of a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a science, a related field, or equivalent capabilities. l October 1984 17.1-1 PSAR i 4

T RBS -.PSAR .4.- i 2. A minimum of 4 years of experience in QA or a QA-related activity c with at least two of those years in the nuclear power industry as s' a manager or supervisor. ~ 3. Experience in development and implementation of QA Programs and Procedures. 3 4. Familiarity with Appendix B to 10CFR50 and applicable codes, standards, and Regulatory Guides. j-5. Knowledge of inspection and testing techniques. t' 6. Ability to plan, organize, and administer an engineering activity. 7. Ability to provide effective written and oral communication. -8. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with employees, contractors, suppliers, government agencies, and the public. The principal responsibilities of the Manager-QA are managing the construction phase QA Program and the Operational Phase QA Program. I l The primary duties and responsibilities of the Manager-QA relative to 1-l _the construction phase QA program are: g, l 1. Developing procedures for and coordinating the implementation of .l' the GSU Construction QA Program. I l 2. Reviewing, approving, and maintaining administrative control of ^ l the QA Program Manuals (NQAM and NQAPD) and changes thereto; [ l 3. Assuring effective implementation of the QA Program by conducting l l audits, surveillances and inspections; i l 4. Interfacing with QA programs and activities of suppliers of 'l l . safety-related material, spare parts, and services to assure QA- ] l Program objectives are met; l 5. Developing and implementing QA Department procedures; l 6. Assuring that the RBNG organization develops appropriate QA ) l Program implementing procedures and instructions; I 7. Review of safety-related procurement documents to insure inclusion of QA requirements, including required QC inspection attributes and acceptance criteria; -l 8. Serving as a member of the Nuclear Review Board (NRB); and l Corporate Nuclear Review Committee (CNRC); l October 1984 17.1-2 PSAR i 1 m

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15.. Establishing a Quality Control organization and implementing the l . Quality Control (QC) Program;. ~

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[lI -18.. - Coordination of Quality Concern Program. The Manager-QA is authorized to evaluate the manner in which all activities at the station are conducted, with respect to quality, by , t' .means of checks.: reviews, audits, surveillance, and/or inspections. He ' performs this evaluation on:a planned and periodic basis to verify that. .the QA Program is being effectively implemented. He is responsible for periodically evaluating and reporting on~the status and adequacy a (including QA Department staffing) to appropriate GSU management. He d-has the authority and organizational freedom to identify quality 1 problems,-to initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through j.. designated channels, and to. verify implementation of' solutions. He has the authority to. Initiate stop work action, or contro1~further sj . processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming material through appropriate channels as described 'In the applicable QA Department procedure. j., y 'i f.

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c-r s RBS - PSAR l, The Manager-QA is-assisted in carrying out his responsibilities by the l QA Department Staff consisting of-Quality Systems, Operational QA, o" .QualityLEngineering and, Quality Control sections. These sections consist of engineers, inspectors, technical and. nontechnical personnel i as required. In additio'n, this staff is supplemented as required from c other areas,within GSU, consultants, or contractors. QA Department responsibilities, coordination and communication are through the Manager-QA. g In order to determine the size.of the QA/QC organizational department, the Manager-QA reviews'the requirements of the organization and the commitments provided in the FSAR. He reviews the organizations of I other utilities with similar requirements.and then estimates the man-hours required yearly from QA/QC personnel to fulfill the normal program. Temporary personnel may be contracted to assist during refueling outages and major modifications. The Manager'QA is responsible for the development and administration of the overall QA Program during design, construction, pre-operational testing, operation, and modifications of River Bend Station. 17.1.1.1.2A Director-operations Quality Assurance (Director-0QA) -l The Director-0QA reports to.the Manag*er-QA. He has no responsibilities l for-the construction phase QA Program. See Section 17.2.1.2.5 of FSAR. 1 -. ' V.

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RBS'- PSAR 17.1.1.1.3A Director-Quality Services (Director-QS) The' Director-Quality Services reports to the QA' manager. i ~ .The minimum qualificatio'ns for the Director Quality Services are as follows: 1 ~ Graduate of. a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in 1. engineering, a science, a related field, or equivalent capabilities. W i 5 t

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17.1.3A Design Control The GSU QA Program requires that measures be established to assure

-that: ( a. iApplicable regulatory requirements, design bases for those . safety-related structures, systems, and components are correctly translated into specifications, drawings, procedures,-and. instructions -b. There is adequate selection and review for suitability of -l-application of materials, parts, equipment, and processes. .I Ll. .~l .the adequacy of designs. c. There are design control measures for verifying or checking 'I I 'l. d. There is control of design changes, e. There are measures for the control and identification of design interfaces for coordination between participating design. organizations. The policy requirements to establish and delegate implementation of 1 these measures are delineated in the GSU NQAM. Measures for the - control-and identification of design interfaces between GE, SWEC, and GSU are delineated in the River-Bend Station Project Procedures Manual. I The implementation of design control has been delegated to SWEC and GE. GSU reviews and comments on design documents, i GSU performs no design of safety related equipment. GSU performs -technical and QA reviews of selected safety related documents to assure that licensing commitments and regulatory requirements have been met. Such documents are reviewed for conformance to: -[ 1. Applicable SAR 2. ' Operational and Construction Experiences 3. G8U practices 4. QA requirements G8U performs periodic audits of the SWEC and GE design control programs. GSU presently documents deficiencies found during design f reviews in the form of a controlled letter (uniquely identified) to I either GE or SWEC, issued by the River Bend Project Engineer. -Assurance that adequate design reviews are performed is verified by i planned and periodic audits conducted'by GSU personnel not having direct ren,ponsibilities in the area audited. -l 0ctober 1984 17.1-19 PSAR k a

h, s RBS - PSAR b. Inspection is performed by individuals other than those that accomplished the activity being inspected, c. Inspection is performed for each work operation where necessary to assure quality. d. Where inspection is impossible or disadvantageous, process monitoring may be provided. e. Inspection and process monitoring are both provided when control is inadequate without both, i l f. Mandatory inspection hold points are indicated in the appropriate documents where necessary. The policy requirements to establish and delegate implementation of these measures are delineated in the GSU NQAM. This quality function has been delegated to SWEC and GE during design and construction. The GSU NQAM and NQAPD provide procedures for periodic audits of the effectiveness of the impicmentation of inspection activities by GE and SWEC, and their contractors. 17.1.llA Test Cantrol The GSU QA Program requires that measures be established to assure that: a. All testing required to demonstrate that structures, systems, and components will perform satisfactorily in service is identified and performed in accordance with written test procedures which incorporate the requirements and acceptance limits contained in applicable design documents. ( b. The test program includes, as appropriate, proof tests prior j l to installation and preoperational tests of structures, l systems, and components. c. There are provisions for assuring that all prerequisites for the given test have been mot, d. Adequate test instrumentation is available and used. e. The test is performed under suitable environmental conditions. f. Test results are documented and evaluated to assure that test requirements have been satisfied. l October 1984 17.1-24 PSAR i

4 RBS - PSAR The policy requirements to establish and delegate impicmentation of these measures are delineated in the GSU NQAM. GSU is responsible for i the identification, documentation, segregation, and notification of affected organizations of nonconforming items at the off-site storage location in accordance dith delineated procedures. GSU refers all identified nonconformances to SWEC for documentation of dispositions. All other functions regarding nonconforming materials, parts, or components during design and construction have been delegated to SWEC and GE. GSU receives the following nonconformance and corrective action reports from SWEC. 4 1. Nonconformance and Disposition (N&D). Reports as they are issued. 2. Engineering Assurance Audit Report Summaries for the River Bend Project. These are received as accomplished which is approximately bimonthly. 3. QA Site Audit Reports performed by SWEC personnel quarterly. 4 4. Construction inspection reports from the River Bend site at turnover of individual systems. 5. Significant Deficiency reports as they are generated. GSU additionally receives Field Deviation Disposition Roquest (FDDR) reports from GE as they are generated. These GE reports are received in all cases whenever the deviation affects interchangeability, life of the component, performance, or safety. Other nonconformances affecting " Internal" items are not forwarded to GSU. This decision is made by GE, and the GE River Bond Project Manager has a review in all cases of generated disposition reports. These reports listed above are reviewed by the appropriate Project Engineer Quality Assurance, and other GSU personnel as they are received. Depending upon the nature of the report and the importance of the deviation, appropriate quality trends are reported to management through existing communications channels. These channels may include but not be limited to GSU QA Status Reports, Corrective Action Reports, Reporting of Significant Deficiencies, and verbal communications. The GSU NQAM and NQAPD provide procedures for periodic audits to determine the effectiveness and implementation of the control of l nonconforming items by SWEC, GE, and GSU. 4 l l October 1984 17.1-28 PSAR I, b

.s s RBS - PSAR f: 17.1.16A Corrective Action ) The GSU QA Program requires that measures be established to assure that: a. Conditions adverse to quality, such as failures, malfunctions, deficiencies, deviations, defective material and equipment, and nonconformances are promptly identified and corrected. b. For significant conditions adverse to quality, the measures assure that the cause of the condition is determined and corrective action taken to preclude repetition. ,+ c. Identification of the significant-condition adverse to quality, the cause of the condition, and the corrective action taken shall be documented and reported to appropriate levels of management. The policy requirements to establish and delegate implementation of these measures are delineated in the GSU NQAM. SWEC and GE have been delegated the quality responsibility for corrective action in their respective scopes of supply. GSU QA has corrective action responsibility to take direct action for conditions adverse to quality in the SWEC and GE scope of supply as well as within GSU. GSU monitors nonconformance and deviation reports from both SWEC and GE. Quality Assurance Finding Reports (QAFR's) issued by the GSU QA orgeaization l are forwarded to the responsible and senior management personnel within l GSU, GE and SWEC. To benefit from abnormal experiences at other facilities, GSU Project Engineering reviews safety-related design documents against a file of nuclear power plant experiences to be maintained by GSU. GSU periodically monitors SWEC and GE to determine that these abnormal 't experiences are not repeated in the design and construction phases of the River Bend Project. Periodic GSU audits of the overall SWEC and GE correctivo action programs are performed. The GSU NQAM, NQAPD and RDPP's provide implementing procedures for: GSU initiated corrective action, review of design documents; audits of SWEC and GE corrective action programs; and reporting of significant deficiencies to the NRC. l October 1984 17.1-29 PSAR u

t RBS - PSAR 17.1.17A QA Records The GSU QA Program requires that measures be established to assure that: ..c a. Sufficient records are maintained to furnish evidence of activities affecting quality. b. Records include at least operating logs and results of reviews, inspections, tests, audits, monitoring of work performance, and material analyses. j Records include closely related data such as qualifications c. of personnel, procedures, and equipment. d. Inspection and test records at a minimum identify the inspector or data recorder, type of observation, results, acceptability, and action taken in connection with deficiencies noted, e. Records are identifiable and retrievable. f. Record retention is established, such as duration, location, anu assigned responsibility. -g. Storage facilities are constructed, located, and secured.to prevent destruction of the records through fire, flooding, theft, and deterioration by temperature or humidity conditions. The policy requirements to establish and delegate implementation of these measures are delineated in the GSU NQAM. GSU, SWEC, and GE cach have responsibility for QA Records. The majority of all permanent and non permanent quality records are stored onsite and maintained by SWEC ~! Field Quality Control during construction. Records which are not sent to the site, but are retained by SWEC or GE home offices include the following: Permanent (40 year life of plant) Design Calculations Verification of Design Calculations Technical Analysis, Evaluations and Reports l Non-permanent (To be maintained until start of commercial l operation QA Audits Field Audit Reports Pre awarded QA Surveys a l October 1984 17.1-30 PSAR i

f 's RBS - PSAR r The policy requirements to establish and delegate implementation of these measures are delineated in the GSU NQAM and NQAPD's. GSU, SWEC, I and GE cach have responsibility for conducting audits. GSU has the responsibility for the overall audit of the GSU, SWEC, and GE QA Programs. Also GSU, through its Corporate Nuclear Review Committee conducts assessments / audits of the GSU QA Program approximately twice per year. The scope of these management assessments / audits is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the QA program to the applicable criteria of Appendix B and ANSI N45.2. Additionally, GSU QA audits the RBNG to formally assess the implementation of the QA program and the progress of the quality j efforts. These activities are audited to assure all elements of the QA program are audited at least annually. Semi-an.nual audits are conducted of SWEC (Cherry Hill), and GE (San Jose) to assure all elements of the QA Program are audited at least annually. Annual audits of SWEC (Boston) for the applicable criteria are also performed. l GSU shall audit selected prime vendors in the SWEC and GE scope of supply. These audits are normally conducted concurrently with a SWEC or GE vendor audit or notification point. Audits may be a system audit against manuals and procedures, or a product audit to verify inspection effectiveness. They may include reinspection of randomly selected material, product or processes. The audit covers the applicablo sections of 10CFR50, Appendix B. l GSU QA conducts audits of the site construction Preliminary Test l Organization (PTO) activity to assure all elements of the program are covered on annual basis. The GSU QA Department performs surveillance of site related activities on a continuing basis. Appropriate consultants may assist GSU in performing the required audits. Audits of the GE Fuel QA Program are to be conducted by GSU and as necessary with the assistance of appropriate consultants. The implementation and scheduling of audits is consistent with the magnitude of general activity in each area. The results of audits, are l forwarded to the responsible and senior management personnel within GSU, GE and SWEC. Follow-up and close-out of open items are performed as necessary. l October 1984 17.1-32 PSAR

i RBS - PSAR 17.1B. QUALITY ASSURANCE DURING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (SWEC) A Quality Assurance (QA) Program is provided by Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation,(SWEC) to ensure that the required effort, equipment, procedures, and management are directed teward complying with the provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations, 10CFR50 Appendix B, " Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants" dated June 27, 1970. ThissectionsummarizestheQAmeasuresestablishedbySWECfor application to QA Category I items for River Bend Station, Gulf States l Utilities (GSU) Company. The structures, systems, and components that prevent or mitigate the consequences of postulated accidents that could cause undue risk to the health and safety of the public are classified as QA Category I items, and are listed in Section 3.2. 17.1.1B Organization 17.1.1.1B General Description Fig. 17.1.1B-1, " River Bend Station Project SWEC Company Organization for Quality Assurance" denotes the lines of authority, responsibility, implementation, and communication in matters pertaining to quality within SWEC. Fig. 17.1.1B-2 " River Bend Station Construction QA Program" denotes the lines of authority and responsibility within QA Department at headquarters in Boston, at procurement inspector locations, and at the construction site. Fig. 17.1.1B-3 "SWEC Engineering Assurance Division Organization" denotes the lines of authority and responsibility within the Engineering Assurance Division with headquarters in Boston. Fig. 17.1.B-4 " River Bend Station Project SWEC Quality Program 'j Organization" denotes the lines of authority and communications utilized by the Project QA Program Administrator (QAPA). SWEC's Corporate organization with respect to plant design, construction, and testing is described in Section 13.1. 17.1.1.2B Hanagement of Quality Assurance The QA Department is directed by the Vice President of QA who derives his authority from, and reports directly.to the President. The Chief Engineer, Engineering Assurance of the Engineering Department is responsible for the administration and management of the Quality i Assurance Program as applied to engineering and design activities. l October 1984 17.1-33 PSAR i I

Q s s RBS - PSAR T 17.1.1.3.2B Procurement QA Ii The Procurement QA Division serves the function of assuring '[ manufacturers conformance to applicable procurement specifications and l. drawings. The_ Procurement QA Division is organized with headquarters in Boston and consists of the Manager and Assistant Manager and a staff of QC engineers. Eight District Offices that are strategically located near major manufacturing centers in 'he United States. A District t Manager directs each District Office and reports directly to the respective Assistant Manager Procurement QA. $'l '17.1.1.3.3B Field QC '} Field QC serves the function of assuring that erection and construction at the project site is in conformance with the specifications and . drawings. The project.is staffed in the field by a Superintendent of Field QC who communicates directly to the Project QAPA. The Superintendent of Field QC is assisted by a support organization consisting of Assistant Superintendents, QC engineers, inspectors, and field laboratory personnel. All site Field QC personnel report to the Superintendent of Field QC who in turn communicates with the Project QAPA. + The Field QC Division is organized with headquarters in Boston and i consists of the Manager FQC, Assistant Managers and an office staff of QC Engineers and support specialists. This division assists the Project QAPA and provides-technical guidance and support to the field organization when requested.. 17.1.1.3.4B QA Nondestructive Testing The QA Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Division of the QA Department is l organized to provide the capability for assisting the Procurement QA and Field QC Divisions in matters of Nondestructive Examinations. l The QA NDT Division is organized with headquarters in Boston and is a technically oriented group of engineers consisting of a Chief Engineer and a Staff of NDT qualified QA Engineers and Specialists. Responsibilities of the QA NDT Division include defining of examination systems, preparation of implementing procedures, training, auditing, certification of NDT personnel, and direction of the QA NDT Laboratory facilities. l-Control is exercised via issue of NDT QA directives and technical instructions for use by Field QC, by means of surveillance audits and, i in the case of vendor and contractor, by capability survey, review of test procedures and audits. The proficiency of company NDT personnel is evaluated by oral, written, and practical examination in accordance l October 1984 17.1-36 PSAR

ren 1 i: i ( RBS - PSAR l Controlling or arranging for the control of Project-unique QA manuals, (( procedures, and instructions; and assuring that Project QA personnel l; maintain other manuals issued by SWEC, GSU, and other Project l participants. p Reviewing applicable manuals, procedures, and instructions prepared by SWEC, CSU, and other Project participants for compatibility and i' interfaces. 9 LIAISON / COMMUNICATION { Providing the liaison and interface activity between the Project and .other SWEC departments and divisions, GSU, other Project participants, -and, as necessary, Sellers.regarding QA requirements and activities. I Requesting and coordinating Headquarters' QA support activities for the Project. PROCUREMENT QA LIAISON Responsible to_ assure adequate inplementation of PQA activities and ~* compliance with Project and GSU requirements. This includes audits, manual reviews, surveys, preproduction reviews, inspections, etc. = Provide necessary interface to assure PQA districts / inspectors have the currently released Design configuration base (as reflected in specifications, addenda, E&DCRs. purchase order changes) available for use in shop inspections. Assist Project in developing positions on Quality problems at supplier facilities. Provide input requested in preaward evaluations of suppliers. L* Assure necessary Quality evaluations are performed prior to purchase order award. Review audit reports, inspection plans, survey, and manual reviews transmitted to GSU. Interface with Project and GSU concerning PQA matters. FIELD (SITE) OPERATIONS i Provide assistance to the Superintendent of Field Quality Control in order that the following activities are accomplished by FQC Dept. in accordance with the applicable documents. Assuring conformance to specifications, drawings, instructions, and l procedures during fabrication, erection, installation, construction. l and testing, by implementing the Quality control Program at the construction site. l October 1984 17.1-39 PSAR CN e .). I

i RBS - PSAR i j. Information pertaining to Codes and Standards, inspection, testing, and f documentation so that quality functions can be performed properly and t efficiently in accordance with the specifications and/or procedure requirements. ? Procurement and erection specifications are reviewed and approved by an Engineering Department equipment specialist for technical adequacy and code conformance, the Lead Materials' Engineer for adequacy and compatibility of specifica materials or material processes, a Quality Assurance Engineer of the Systems Support section for adequacy of quality requirements and by Construction and Environmental Engineers when those disciplines are involved. I Procurement specifications for QA Category I Standard "off the shelf" (non-engineered) commercial or previously approved materials, parts and equipment are reviewed for suitability of application by the equipment specialist and by Quality Assurance prior to issue. l "Off the Shelf". items which have not previously been approved for l service are required to be certified for service by prototype test. l For example, a pressure switch.used for a safety related service which l has not been previously qualified for the service may be qualified by a l prototype test of an identical component under the conditions l specified. The nature and extent of involvement of Engineering Assurance personnel during design review includes comprehensive scheduled audits to assure compliance with design review requirements established by procedures delineated in the Engineering Assurance Manual. 17.1.3.4B Design Control and Change Control Verification of design is accomplished by a review conducted by qualified Engineering personnel, other than the originator, for completeness and acceptability of the design. These reviews are described in EAPS. Such reviews are applied to, but are not limited to, SWEC drawings, calculations, and specifications, as well as engineering diagrams and design criteria. Any changes to these documents require the same review and approval as the original document. Evidence of review is by signature or initials of Engineering personnel applied to the document. Descriptions of these reviews follow: l a. Design l A written procedure requires the review and signature of at l 1 east one other engineer, in addition to the individual l primarily responsible for the preparation of the engineering l document. The engineering review is conducted to include l October 1984 17.1-47 PSAR

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i -l 5-both original documents and their revisions associated with ~ ,{ l, QA Category I items,"and' includes the following: 1; l'. s Conceptuh1' design studies l . Application of appropriate Codes and Standards, l Regulatory Criteria,.and the selection and suitabiilty V._, . l' of application of materials, parts, equipment, and. l~ -processes- .i

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[_r , l Engineering specifications for procurement and erection l of structures, systems, and components k' q . l-Engineering drawings l .b. Desian Criteria Documents - Design criteria documents are reviewed and approved by the Project and cognizant engineers before submittal to Gulf States for final review and approval. Examples of such documents are the Structural and Electrical Design Criteria. The following items, where applicable, are applied to the design criteria documents: l' Accident analyses Analytical methods to be used in design Compatibility of materials G a' Compatibility of design interfaces with GE and others 4j-Accessibility for inservice inspection, maintenance, and 14 repair Capliance with Licensing commitments Compliance with codes and standards ) -Quality requirements The Structural and Electrical Independence Design Criteria

IL are considered key design documents.and are independently reviewed as described in EAP 3.1.

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e -o RBS - PSAR l c, . Engineering Calculations Calculations for a project fall into two classifications, hand' calculations and machine calculations. Hand 1 - calculations prepared for project are reviewed, cpproved, and signed by.another engineer. Each set of calculations are reviewed for original-assumptions, correct methods, inputs, format, content, and results. Machine calculations are prepared with a summary sheet including all pertinent input parameters, as well as results including curves, tables, etc. The machine data printout sheets are cataloged and filed. All methods and assumptions for engineering calculations relating to QA Category I structures, systems, and components are independently reviewed as defined in EAP 3.1 by an engineer other than the originator. These calculations are considered key design documents. l d. Specifications .The procedures and assurance methods for controlling the t quality of procurement specifications are presented in Section 17.1.4B. Category I specifications are considered key design documents and are independently reviewed as described in EAP 3.1. l e. Drawings 1 After a drawing is produced, it is thoroughly reviewed by another designer, as are all subsequent revisions, for adherence to standards, supporting calculations, engineering instructions, compatibility with other drawings, and . correctness of dimensions. The drawing is then examined and initialed by the design supervisor, the responsible engineer, i the Project Engineer, and signed by the responsible l' registered professional engineer who affixes his seal prior to issue. The Engineering Assurance Manual Procedure establishes the drawing review system for project drawings. Independent review of Category I drawings is not required. l f. Engineering Diagrams Category I Flow, Logic and One Line Diagrams are considered key design documents and are independently reviewed as described in EAP 3.1. The procedures for controlling the quality of these diagrams are detailed in the Engineering i Assurance Manual and the River Bend Project Procedures Manual. i l October 1984 17.1-49 PSAR t

i RBS - PSAR l l g. Design Interfaces Design interfaces are identified and defined on a case by case basis. 'Such interfaces include those between contractors, safety classes, and engineering disciplines. Specific procedures are incorporated in the Engineering Assurance Manual and establish written instructions governing the review, approval, release, distribution, and revision of documents involving design interfaces with the participating i design organizations including those with GE. l h. Design Auditing Quality related auditing is performed by the Engineering Assurance Division in order to measure performance and compliance with established Engineering Assurance Procedures and project instructions. Formal reports are issued to management covering each audit, with indicated corrective action if necessary. The Engineering Assurance Manual includes procedures for the audit program of engineering and design activities. l 1. Prototype Testing Control l If prototype testing is required to confirm the adequacy of a l design, the requirements and acceptance criteria are l contcined in the procurement specification or other l applicable documents. The personnel having direct l responsibility for carrying out the prototype testing are l other than those who performed the original design. l j. Design Change Control i Significant changes in approved QA Category I design drawings 'i and specifications are allowed only after being reviewed by the same organization as the original drawing or !I specification. Document revisions or addenda issued to the field are issued and controlled in the same manner as the original issue. Measures are established in the Engineering Assurance Manual, which prescribe the method of authorizing changes to design drawings and specifications which are urgently needed to support shop or field work and, therefore, must precede revision of the approved parent drawing or specification. 'i Urgently needed changes are incorporated into their parent documents as required by project procedures. l October 1984 17.1-50 PSAR p

1 RBS - PSAR l k. Equipment and Components l Materials and, parts for equipment and components, classified l as QA Category..I, are selected which satisfy the requirements l of the intende'd designs, and their applications are reviewed l-as set forth in established procedures. l 17.1.3.5B As-Built Specifications and Drawings l The complete approved design is documented on current revisions of l drawings and specifications, including addenda, as well as l unincorporated approved change documents. Certain types of Engineering l l and design changes recorded on approved change documents (e.g. E&DCR's l and N&D's) ase incorporated into QA Category I drawings and QA Category l I specifications by addenda or revision in accordance with approved l procedures. 17.1.4B Procurement Document Control 17.1.4.1B General Description Engineering design, quality, and regulatory requirements, and any other requirements which are necessary to assure adequate product performance, are specified or referenced in the specifications for materials, equipment, and services. The control over input, review, and approval of QA and QC requirements delineated in specifications engineering services scope of work and approved design drawings is maintained through procedures and instructions in the SWEC procedure manuals. Standardized instructions and requirements for the preparation, review, and approval of procurement and erection specifications and engineering services scope of work are contained in Section 4 of SWEC's Engineering Assurance Manual. 6 17.1.4.2B Headquarters Purchased Items All QA and QC requirements are made part of equipment and erection specifications, engineering service scopes of work, and process procedures. SWEC written procedures require the review and approval of QA Category I equipment and erection specifications by the QA Department. Review and approval of quality requirements in engineering service scopes of work (ESS0W's) is performed by Engineering Assurance Division in accordance with section 4 of SWEC's Engineering Assurance Manual. This review and approval is performed by engineers in the Procured Services Group of the EA Division. Review and approval of quality requirements in specifications is performed by engineers in the QSD Systems Support Group of the QA Department. Each specific.2 tion is controlled, and reviewed for consideration and applicability of: l October 1984 17.1-51 PSAR 1 L.

L n p RBS - PSAR A ' ;; F a. Codes.and Standards includirg proper identification 157 b. QA Program requirements

Test requireme'nts by vendors and erectors a

c. 'd. Inspection requirements by vendors, erectors and SWEC Inspectors e. QA NDT requirements i1 f. Records and documentation requirements ll t 2 After review and approval, the signature of the ' Quality Systems 'i Division reviewing engineer is placed in the approval block stamp on j-the cover of each specification approved by the QA Department. Approval of ESS0W's is accomplished in the same manner by the EA Division Reviewing Engineer. Revisions to QA Category I specifications and'ESS0W's are reviewed ~and approved by the QA Department-(if QA requirements have changed), and EA . Division, respectively, in the same manner as-the original documents. l}.; Sellers, contractors,'and subcontractors who perform work on QA ' Category I items are required to submit for review and evaluation by 3 - SWEC their-QA Program which must be in conformance with the pertinent provisions of - Appendix B-10CFR50. The survey.and review of sellers' qualifications and QA Programs are governed by the procedures contained - in.the QAD (Quality Assurance. Directive) Manual of SWEC. Specifications.for QA Category I items specify that all quality requirements must be passed on to contractors and subcontractors furnishing materials,-components,.and services. j The Company Quality Assurance and Control' Manual - ASME III-includes '1: procedures for procurement document control for those items designed .and fabricated to the requirements of the ASME Section III Div. 1 code. 17.1 4.3B Field Purchased Items i ' For field purchases,.a Field Purchase Requisition is initiated and 1 completed by the field forces using. specifications which have been reviewed'and approved by the appropriate SWEC Departments. The reqrisition indicates the specification number and revision from which - tha data was extracted,~the QA Category, applicable Code and Code i Clar.s. 'The QA requirements in the Field Purchase Requisition are- '[ approved by the Superintendent-of Field QC before forwarding to Field Purchasing._ a .l ' October 19844 17.1-52 PSAR 'j: o

I RBS - PSAR a. '17.1.4.4B Code an'd Regulatory Requirements Codes and regulatory requirements are identified in the procurement I. documents by their full name,.the name of the sponsoring organization, and by 'the edition numbe'r of the code that is to apply. The application of Codes and Standards prescribed in 10CFR50, Paragraph 50.55a, is made in all applicable QA Category I procurement specifications. 17.1.5B' Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings 17.1.5.1B General Description 'l The QA. program manuals provide policy, procedures, and instructions which prescribe the technical, administrative, and quality-related inputs to documents affecting the quality of QA Category I structures, systems or portions of systems, and components. Appropriato quantitative and qualitative acceptance criteria for determining that quality related activities have been satisfactorily accomplished are -contained'in instructions, procedures, specifications, drawings, or other appropriate documents. I 17.1.5.2B Procedures and Manuals The SWEC QA program is documented by written procedures contained in the supporting QA manuals referenced in Section 17.1.2B. .t' [ The Quality Assurance Directives Manual procedures similarly control 4 and require quality verification of erection and installation of structures, systems', or portions of systems at the construction site. Written procedures in this manual are intended to assure the quality of materials and equipment from receipt, through installation, and installation phase testing. 17.1.5.3B Effectivity of Codes and Standards .l Methods and procedures for determining the effective dates of Codes and Standards are outlined in Engineering Assurance Manual and are in-l L. conformance with NRC Code of Federal Regulations - 10CFR50.55a. 17.1.5.4B Reporting Significant Deficiencies .r Jg? The Engineering Assurance Manual procedures delineate the measures for complying with NRC Code of Federal Regulations - 10CFR50.55(e) and 0 10CFR21. - li 4 .i. L: l ^ October 1984 17.1-53 PSAR ,h 1.4

s RBS - PSAR 17.1.5.5B Authorized Engineering and Design Changes Procedural measures.for making changes to specifications and drawings are delineated in the Engineering Assurance Manual. Changes to specifications or drawin'gs may be accomplished by three methods: Revision of the drawing or specification, or by issuing an a. addendum to a specification 5 b. An approved. disposition to N&D Authorization for change by an Engineering and Design c. { Coordination Report (EDCR) or by a Construction Revision Notice (CRN) s Changes to specifications which affect quality and N&D report -dispositions which change QA requirements of specifications are reviewed and concurred with by QA/QC personnel. These reviews include the design characteristics of changes to determine whether they can be . inspected and controlled. l 17.1.6B Document Control 17.1.6.1B-General Description 4 Instructions and procedures for implementing document control measures are contained in the QA Program Manuals described in Section 17.1.2B.

These instructions and procedures control the issuance of documents such as specifications and drawings, including authorized changes thereto, and assure that the documents and revisions are reviewed for adequacy and approved for release by authorized personnel.

17.1.6.2B Review and Approval of Documents. 1 SWEC specifications,. inspection procedures and drawings, including revisions thereto, are prepared, reviewed, and approved in accordance with procedures outlined in'the Quality Assurance Manuals. Similar procedures govern the review of suppliers' drawings and revisions to assure compliance with specification requirements if review is required -by the specification. Project drawings are listed on the " Drawing Index." Approved ' modifications to drawings may be documented by means of Engineering and Design Coordination Reports which are listed on the E&DCR. change record. Design changes are incorporated on revised drawings by the Responsible. Supervisor (Design) Engineer to reflect _the as-built condition.

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5 i - 4 RBS - PSAR 17.1.6.3B Controlled Distribution and Use Distribution to the location and use at the location by the designated responsible authority are carefully controlled by means of~ document logs, signed. document re'ceipts, and audited by responsible personnel. . Written procedures will govern the removal and disposal of obsolete . drawings from the construction site work areas. No single master-list exists which identifies the current revision number of instructions, procedures, drawings and procurement documents, however, individual lists or indices do exist. Typical document lists are: j Stone &' Webster Drawings Seller's Drawings Stone &' Webster Welding Procedures Seller's Welding Procedures Project Procedures Quality Assurance Manuals Engineering Assurance _ Manual Various Stone & Webster Division Guidelines Purchase Specifications and Purchase Orders Special Process Procedures These document lists or indices are updated and reissued to a predetermined distribution list of responsible personnel on a timely basis, at established intervals, as specified in the various implementing procedures. 17.1.7B Control-of-Purchased Material, Equipment, and Services 17.1.7.1B General-Description .The quality of QA Category I purchased material, equipment, and/or 1 . services is controlled through source evaluation and selection; review {' of submitted seller QA Program, data 'and drawings; progressive inspection at sellers' shops; witnessing of shop tests; audits of QA/QC 9 systems and documentation; and jobsite receiving inspections. 17.1.7.2B Control Methods Sellers' QA capabilities are assessed by the Procurement QA Division or Engineering' Assurance Division and the Purchasing Department to determine their suitability to bid on QA Category I: items. The assessment covers past performance, surveys at the sellers' facilities, evaluation of performance results, surveillance and audits, and general QA attitudes. Procurement QA Survey Form and Supplement are used by PQA for preplanned bidder surveys and documentary evidence of survey findings. Whenever required, purchase documents include sections on QA p ll October 1984 17.1-55 PSAR

r 1 f f.( . 6, - r sc ^ RBS - PSAR ~ ' -Program requirements, tests, inspections, and documentation, as well as references to appropriate governing Codes and. Standards. Project ' engineering _ establishes the quality requirements in procurement ~ . specifications consistent with.the functional importance and complexity 'of the individu'al item or system. L17 1 7.3B' Source Evaluation and Selection ~ The' principal method:of collecting information on prospective suppliers of. specified! items of materials and equipment is the " Vendor QC Survey 4 .-System". ~ Provisions o'f this system are outlined in the SWEC Quality l-Assurance' Directives Manual:and establishes source evaluation M .l! ,information_.for use by the QA Engineering, and Purchasing Departments.

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The Engineering Assurance Division evaluates an engineering service 1 -supplier's-ability to meet the q'uality assurance requirements of an engineering service scope.of work or purchase requisition by. reviewing ~ 1a' supplier',s QA program and/or performing _a survey as described in the Engineering Assurance Manual. Reports of surveys and audits are .provided to the Project Engineer and Project QA Program Administrator. Bids 1are compared on a technical-and economic basis to determine-compliance:with specifications and intended use. Comparison of bids. }4 'for major. items'are reviewed by the Project Engineering Group and the

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parallel with th'e ~ technical and economic comparison-of bids.

'A' copy of.the recommended bidders-QA Program and a SWEC evaluation'of that. program will _be forwarded' to Gulf States as part of the bid evaluation. f 17.1.7.4B~ Inspections at Sellers iI . Inspections and/or audits'are performedrat manufacturer's facilities'by ~ h properly qualified SWEC personnel to ensure that the_ requirements of ~ i

the purchase order, specifications,- approved' shop drawings,,and all-specified. Codes and' Standards ~are adhered to.

Specific instructions

regarding inspection activities ~are described in-the specification.

-The SWEC." Vendor Shop QC Inspection System," and the specific ~" Duties and Responsibilities,of Inspectors" are given in:the Quality Assurance g iDirectives Manual.' 7*- 5l[ LThe. control of materials and_ equipment which is designed.and W' ?l' manufactured!or fabricated to the requirements,of ASME Code -~Section. il: 'III, is ~ governed by the procedures 'of the SWEC _QA _ and. QC Manual - ASME ; m 1l- !Section III. .[ ,q .- l ; ' October 1984: -17.1-56 PSAR i.., l.. i w 7' h C

'L 3: jo RBS - PSAR 5 17.1.7.5B' Site Receiving Inspection [ . Examination of materials and equipment, upon delivery at the construction-site, is performed by the Superintendent of Field QC and his' staff engineers for' assurance that quality was not impaired during transit to the construction. site. Receipt inspection also verifies

that specified QC records are available prior to use or installation of the material or equipment.

Receiving inspection and examination consists of, as appropriate to the item, the following actions: a. Verification that identification and markings are in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, purchase orders, drawings, and applicable quality control procedures or instructions. b. Visual, inspection to assure that protective covers and seals are intact. c. Verification that special coatings and preservatives are applied in accordance with specifications, purchase orders, 'or manufacturers' instructions. s j-d. Initiate a Quality Assurance Inspection Report. e. Visual inspection for cleanliness to assure that accessible internal and external areas are within the specification requirements _for dirt, soil, mill scale, weld spatter, oil, grease, or stains. f. Items'not previously accepted by the Procurement Quality Control Inspector are inspected at the site to the inspection requirements of the purchase document. Ll: L 17.1.7.6B: Quality Documentary-Evidence Effectiveness of' the' control of quality by vendors is assured at intervals, as necessary and consistent with specification requirements

and the complexity of.tha item'.

Vendor assessments by SWEC are Edocumented and include the following evidence of quality:. test . reports,: inspection records, special process procedures approvals, witnessing of' required NDT and operating tests, audit reports, -inprocess checks _of~ materials. manufacturing, and fabrication. The fully signed-off SWEC Certificate of Compliance by the Engineers' QA -Representative is.the summary documented evidence that specification- -requirements.in the procurement and manufacturing or fabrication area Lhave been complied.with. ll1 .0ctober 1984-17.1-57 PSAR h.' .n l}' ~ u '~

n 5 .s RBS - PSAR ~ l The use of Test and Inspection Documentation (TID) forms has been -l-discontinued and the TID requirements are specified in the body of the l specification. Recording of inspection attributes are done in the .l Inspection report as required in the approved inspection plans. l .The TID form, when used, was only a summary of the test, inspection, l ~ and document requirements section of the specification. Paragraphs l 17.1.4.2B and 17.1.10.1B of the PSAR now cover these requirements and l 1s in conformance with the approved QA Program. 17.1.8B Identification and Control of Materials, Parts, and 1 Components 17.1.8.1B General Description SWEC is responsible for assuring that only specified materials are 'used. This assurance is gained by established methods for proper identification and control of materials, parts, and components, including partially fabricated assemblies. These methods include traceability to chemical and physical properties of materials by documentation and/or physical markings, comparison of material test .i reports against specified Code requirements, maintenance of identification through production phases by marking, tagging, or other means such as labeling, ID plates, color coding, etc. Traceability. requirements of QA Category I items to their original chemical and physical characteristics are identified in the procurement specification and by reference to the requirements of applicable Codes .and Standards. Traceability, when required, will be maintained by quality related documentation or by physical marking systems. 17.1.8.2B Materials, Parts, and Components Materials, parts, and components are identified by individual mark l[ numbers or serial numbers to permit traceability to chemical and j physical test reports and other quality documentation prepared by the manufacturer in compliance with Code and specification requiredents. Component parts of an assembly are identified or otherwise coded to i permit traceability. Category I materials, parts,-and components shall be identified by heat - number, serial number, part number, or other appropriate means. The identification may be on the item (physical markings are preferred) or N on records directly and readily traceable to.the item. The type of- 'l identification shall-be established by specifications, drawings, } . instructions, or procedures. o 3 ~l~ October 1984 17.1-58 PSAR l p .i '~ a.

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Procurement-Quality Assurance' Inspectors shall' verify at vendor

( ' facilities that the identification and' control of materials, parts, and ]e 1 components 11siin accordance with the procurement documents. . Traceability to records ishich will verify conformance of materials,

parts, and.componentsLto specified. requirements (e.g., chemical and

~ physical properties,; tests,- inspections etc.) shall'be maintained'from-initial' receipt' of materials, during' storage, to installation and use. . General construction materials such'as reinforcing steel,. random pipe, bolts,Letc.,,are approved for use by the lot-acceptance and physical marking methods._ Mill. test reports for each heat of material within a

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-given' lot _are checked for compliance with requirements of specifications, Codes and Standards. -A random sampling is made to assure that.the reports' examined represent.the material in the lot. The lot is. released for use-when the material is found to be acceptable ~ ~ byfthe QC Inspector. Identification of lot-accepted materials is maintained,;when required, by physical. markings. For example', a color coding system.is used for identification of an accepted lot of random pipe,.which : identifies the ASTM designation, type,. and pipe wall ~ Lthickness. 3 2 1 Mark'-numbers land similar identification coding assigned to items are cused for identification purposes on drawings, specifications,- 1. correspondence,~and reports lconcerning the item of equipment and are. - maintained from start of design through~ manufacture, : shipping, installation... operation, maintenance,.and.throughout the life of the m item. c17'l.8.3B Identification-and Control at Site. JIdentification=and control of QA Category-I piping systems during .c fconstruction installation.is accomplished through a system of control i . isometric drawings and. pipe weld data sheets, as specified in the SWEC T .QA and Control Manual - ASME Section III. 4 y 1 - The Superintendent.of Field QC is responsible for assuring conformance -to policies and procedures for identifying, classifying,:and segregating all nonconforming materials and components at the jobsite. 'The implementation and adherence to these procedures and policies is verified by the Field QC Engineers during periodic QC site surveillance ,and~ scheduled Headquarters QA staff audits.- A system of tagging.and -physical segregation of nonconforming items is used at the construction site:to implement procedures outlined in the Quality Standards Manual. (Records of thefdisposition of nonconforming. items-become a part of the LMaster QA' site file. s: T October.1984-17.1-59 PSAR 2. /

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s +~ p..~, u RBS - PSAR 17.1.9B Control of Special Processes 317.1.9.1B-General Description j. Control of_ special proce'sses including arc welding, heat treating, stud . elding : cadwelding.and. NDT is maintained by SWEC either by specifying w the requirements in detail _or by requiring the fabricators and subcontractors to'submititheir procedures for SWEC review and. evaluation.. These_ procedures.are logged in by Engineering, and

forwarded _to the

responsible ~ Division where a special file is

' established to' indicate the originator, process, revision, approval l status,- and applicability. ' Verification of wa11' thickness of QA Category I. cast and forged valves and other. cast components important to nuclear safety is an'SWEC ' specification, requirement. 17.1'.9.2B Welding ^ . Welding procedure specifications prepared by the SWEC Materials ' Engineering Division are qualified in:accordance with applicable codes (- and l standards 'and' are the written procedures followed' f' r erection work o 4P performed by SWEC field forces. QA personnel review and concur with' -i - these procedures priorLto their_ issue and use'at the construction site. '6 .Such~ concurrence' indicates that the procedure contains sufficient information pertaining.to codes, standards', and methods of. testing so ~

that QC functions can be performed properly. Field QC is'also.

responsible for' assuring-by documentation, and surveillance that the weld procedure qualification has,L n fact,'been performed as. stated.

i For erection work performed by-others, the welding procedures to be .used are submitted:for. review and evaluation by the Materials

Engineering Division' prior'to use at the construction site.-

Vendor's and subcontractor's welding procedures'are submitted forfreview and 4 evaluation'when required by.the specification. L

e Lib Material's Engineering Division issues-PerformanceLand' Qualification, jf -

Methods with instructions for their use for theLqualification of SWEC , welders, i Welding operators employed at fabrication shops and construction sites ~ must be qualified to perform the applicable welding process by_ code

requirements. At the construction site, the Superintendent of Field QC monitors the qualification. examinations and has-the authority-to 4,

request a: retest'of any operator-who may not.be performing welding-in .accordance with-the' quality _ standards established by the written-

procedures. 1The welding' operator's certifications are-issued by Field

QC Jand copies - maintained. in the applicable permanent record file. If

'during:the previous 90. day period a welder has not performed welding in. s s.-' r -l1 =0ctober 1984 17.1-60 PSAR ? l

b [l" f* TRBS_- PSAR accordance with'a'given procedure, the welder.must be requalified for 'I that procedure. 'l 11e control of'special processes includes. documentation of welding by '. welder, date, procedure,' inspection performed and records of preheat, o post' heat, and stress relief. -These records are used to assure'that 'the. requirements of the weld procedure,' specifications, standards, and special requirements have,been met. 17.1.9.3B; Cast and Forged Components Specifications for QA Category I cast and forged valves and other cast components important to nuclear safety require verification of wall ' thickness. Cast and forged valves over one in, nominal pipe size, within the' reactor coolant pressure boundary (Quality. Group . Classification A) and within the boundaries of systems of Quality Group p _ Classification B and C as defined in Regulatory Guide 26, shall require demonstration'of acceptable wall thickness. Thickness measurements are made using deep throated vernier calipers or approved ultrasonic thickness measuring' devices. A sufficient number of measurements are

taken:to-assure that the finished valve body and bonnet meet the minimum wall thickness requirements as shown on drawings, which in turn must meet the requirements of ASME Section III. Qualified UT procedures, including calibration requirements must be submitted to

-.SWEC for review and evaluation' prior to use. All wall thickness verification measurements are to be documented. 17.1.9.4B Nondestructive Testing . Nondestructive test: examinations and personnel performing these examinations'are controlled by requirements specified in specifications and in the"QA Program manuals. J Manufacturer's personnel performing NDT must be qualified in accordance with'the applicable Code requirements. Qualification,. certifications, 1 and the results of such tests are reviewed.and verified by SWEC QC Inspectors in vendor's shops and at the construction site. I Field QC personnel witnessing and/or performing NDT examinations at the. construction site are qualified in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, and the American Society of NDT, l. SNT-TC-1A-1975 Recommended Practice. SWEC QC personnel performing radiography are also qualified in accordance with NRC regulations for safe handling of radioactive sources. A computer program for'SWEC 1 Nondestructive Test personnel is established and maintained current in E regard to qualification and training. Sellers and subcontractors NDT procedures.are submitted for review and evaluation when required by tha specifications. e a l October 1984 17.1-61 PSAR i 1 Lis n' m

5 Y' RBS - PSAR i Nondestructive testing procedures are documented in the Quality Assurance _ Directives Manual. Acceptance standards for noncode components are established by the Materials Engineering Division. a 17.1.9.5B Cleaning and Flushing of Components and Systems Cleaning requirements for manufactured components are specified in the SWEC specification, when required. Systems cleaning and flushing procedures are prepared by SWEC for those components under its control. Performance and acceptance criteria are included in the specification or approved manufacturer's or insta11er's procedures. 17.1.10B Inspection 17.1.10.1B General Description 2 Project Engineering, with assistance from Equipment and Division . Specialists, are responsible for including the necessary inspection requirements, with acceptance criteria, in drawings, specifications, instructions and procedures. Inspection functions are implemented by SWEC inspectors in accordance with the procedures and instructions of the Quality Standards and j' Quality Assurance Directives Manual. Inspection requirements are stated in the procurement and erection specifications. The organizational description of the groups and individuals performing inspection for SWEC and their independence from groups performing the activities being inspected are described in Section 17.1.1B. Policies and procedures for inspections are contained in the Quality Standards 4 and Quality Assurance Directives Manuals listed and described in Section 17.1.2B. 17.1.10.2B Items'and Activities Covered 1, - Those structures, systems or portions of systems, and components for which inspection is a requirement, and which are classified as QA Category I items and are listed in Section 3.2 of the River Bend FSAR. The specific inspection items to be verified, witnessed, or performed by the SWEC QC Inspector are delineated in the body of the specification. 17.1.10.3B - Procurement QA Inspection -Procurement QA inspection requirements are outlined in the procurement t specification. The detailed inspection is defined by codes, standards, and the specification itself. The shop inspections designated are --performed by the manufacturer's personnel charged with the quality responsibility, and these inspections are verified by the SWEC l, October 1984 17.1-62 PSAR s t

s o. RBS - PSAR Procurement QA Inspector. In addition to the specified tests, the Procurement QA Inspector may be instructed to perform examination of large lots of material on a sampling basis. Equipment is not released for shipment until the inspections are completed. This process is used to assure that the quality level specified has been maintained at the shop. Verification of manufacturer's compliance with quality requirements is evidenced by an SWEC Certificate of Compliance generated in accordance with the Quality Assurance Directives Manual. 17.1.10.4B Field QC Inspection In-process inspection of material and components continues when the { item is received at the construction site. Field QC personnel, perform regular examination of material and components during receiving, storage, handling, installation, and preparation for operation. The activities inspected and the criteria of acceptance are shown on approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer's special instructions, codes, and in the Quality Assurance Directives. Inspections and nondestructive tests are specified and performed where required to assure quality. Specific hold points are included in the specification or are established by Field QC. The Superintendent of Field QC has the responsibility for assuring that field requirements have been fully implemented to meet the specified criteria, in the following construction activities: Soils identification and control of moisture and compaction Inspection of concrete forms, reinforcing steel, electrical, mechanical, and structural embedments prior to concrete placement Verification of proper proportioning, mixing, and delivery of concrete Inspection of structural steel erection and bearing pile I installation, if applicable Nondestructive examination of welding Inspection for proper assembly of piping systems and components Alignment and clearance of mechanical equipment Verification of electrical cable routing, raceways, instrumentation termination, and equipment installation y i Field piping fabrication and erection operations associated with QA Category I systems and equipment receive in process and final QC inspections for assurance that the requirements of specifications, l October 1984 17.1-63 PSAR .i i I L

4 4 5 in e,q RBS - PSAR 9: I' ' approved' drawings, welding procedures, nondestructive testing, etc., b are complied with' in _accordance with approved procedures of the Program 2 Manuals.' The inspections'specified are documented, and evidence of-

u ji compliance-is'maintainedjattheconstructionsiteintheQASiteFile.

'17.1.11B Test Control T . General Description 317.1.11.1B-The.SWEC_QA Program requires that shop,; field installation, i nondestructive, and preliminary tests be specified and implemented to fi, assure that structures, systems or portions of systems, and components ( . perform satisfactorily.in service. Individual areas of implementation care controlled by specification requirements, and policies and procedures in the'QA Program manuals. 17.1.11.2B: Test Requirements Test requirements are. delineated in procurement and erection-specifications in conformance with engineering practices and Code requirements. All required tests'are specified in.the body of the . specification. .The' specification indicates when test procedures are required to be sent to.SWEC for review and evaluation. All tests di ' required by Codes and Standards are' conducted and their results si documented. "17.1.11.3B Shop and Field Test Control -The testing of' materials ~and components.at Sellers.and suppliers shops 'is accomplished in accordance with documented and approved test procedures. If required by.the-SWEC specification, the supplier's nondestructive testing procedures will be reviewed by the QA NDT Div.

as required by the Quality Standards Manual. Other test procedures may -

-be' reviewed and evaluated ~by SWEC and tests may be witnessed by the 'jic Procurement QA Inspectors. -In.accordance with SWEC Procedures the 4 Procurement QA Inspector reviews the specification in detail with the ~ seller prior to start of work. Should Gulf, States or SWEC require ~ participation in the test, they.will so advise the Procurement QA. Inspector and the vendor. Any deviations or questionable shop test data are reviewed by the Project Engineer and' instructions are. issued for disposition in .accordance with' procedures for handling nonconforming material'or 9.) . components, and corrective action if required. L'. .NDT control-during construction and installation at the jobsite is 'I' -maintained by SWEC Field QC Engineers and Inspectors,. operating under ^ swritten' procedures. ( !k f l October 1984: 17.1-64 PSAR l-i ,/ E-f1 j: (! E

V g' qo RBS - PSAR The Superintendent of Field QC is responsible for assuring that all QC field tests specified are performed under proper environmental conditions, with adequate test instrumentation and by qualified personnel. Bypassing of.any required inspections or tests will be documented as incomplete'd items in the test index discussed in the last paragraph of Section 17.1.14A. All items must be completed prior to final sign-off by Quality Control personnel. Written test procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Provisions to ensure that all test prerequisites have been j met prior to the start of the test. b. Requirements and acceptance limits shall be specified as required by design documents. c. Required accuracy and type of test instrumentation to be used. d. Required environmental conditions, if applicable. Test results shall be documented in sufficient detail to prevent misinterpretation and shall include an evaluation of the test results by qualified personnel. Qualified Advisory Operations Engineers are assigned by SWEC to the construction site to direct preliminary testing activities. The preparation of preoperational test procedures is performed by Gulf States with the assistance of SWEC, GE, and major equipment suppliers. 17.1.12B Control of Measuring and Testing Equipment 17.1.12.lB General Description '? i SWEC specifications require manufacturers and material suppliers to control calibration of tools, gages, instruments, and other measuring and testing devices used in activities affecting product quality. Verification of such control is made by the SWEC Procurement Inspector. Control over measuring and testing devices used by SWEC, and contractort. and subcontractors at the construction site is maintained by the written procedures contained in the Program Manuals. These procedures require that the calibration and proper adjustment of measuring and testing equipment be accomplished at established periods and against certified measurement standards which have known valid relationship to national standards. To assure that inspection equipment is within calibration prior to performing an inspection or test, the following actions are taken, as required by appropriate procedures, for all controlled devices: l October 1984 17.1-65 PSAR Ij.

3 ., o. RBS - PSAR 3 a. Assignment of unique control number for each item. b. Calibration History Card established. Master Tool anE Measurement Sheet completed for each device. c. d. Each device is physically identified with a control number l and shall carry, evidence o'f their calibration status. Identification of and calibration records for testing and measuring equipment used in final acceptance inspection are established so that s equipment can be readily recalled for recalibration or adjustment. The l records also serve as an indication of what devices were actually used '3 on specific tests and provide for traceability, if such devices are found to be out of calibration and require corrective action. In 4-addition to the up-to-date " Master Index File" of all Calibration History Cards, the Master Tool and Measurement sheets for each device - are updated at regular established intervals. Vendors and contractors calibration policy, schedule, and system for the control of measuring and testing equipment are detailed in their l applicable QC Manuals. These procedures are reviewed for adequacy l prior to authorization for use by the SWEC Quality Assurance Department'. Adherence to these procedures will be verified by periodic audits. 17.1.12.2B Calibration Standards F All calibrations are in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, Codes and Standards, specifications, or Engineers' instructions and are made against certified measurement standards which have known valid relationships to National Standards. 17.1.13B Handling, Storage, and Shipping .g.[ 17.1.13.1B General Description ' Quality of QA Category I materials and equipment is assured during 4 handling, shipping and storage periods.by implementation of procedures and instructions for pre-packaging, cleaning, and preparation, indentification and cautionary markings, protection against weathering, corrosion, damage, and the avoidance of undue stressing and other cautionary instructions and requirements for ensuring that materials and equipment arrive at the jobsite as intended, properly identified and as specified. 17.1.13.2B Instructions and Procedures l October 1984 17.1-66 PSAR I: 1L

o c c.,., 4 RBS - PSAR h ~ The procurement specification details special requirements for l handling, storage, and shipping, when' required. Procurement measures govern the inspection of packaging and preparation for shipment at the I manufacturer's shop. Storage at'the job site is mair.tained by-construction.in accordadce with an approved storage specification. Documented receiving inspection is performed at the construction site

by QC personnel in accordance with e'stablished procedures and instructions. : Material status is clearly shown by a tagging-system.

The storage'of plant equipment and/or material is controlled to assure

that deterioration of the component does'not occur. Materials are

'l placed'in a proper' state of preservation prior to storage. The four i l classes.of stort.ge used are special environment, inside heated, inside, and outside. The special environment class provides for special 4 protection such as inert gas blankets, humidity level control, etc., where applicable.' All storage areas are-audited on a regular basis and any nonconformance or protection degradation found is corrected. The-QC' storage and maintenance program is continuous from receipt through -installation until the material is released for preoperational testing. ~ .17.1.14B Inspection, Test, and Operating Status 17.1.14.1B . Genera 1' Description p The applicable QA. Program manuals provide measures for indicating the status of' tests and inspections performed on materials', parts, and ' components, and the operating status of structures, systems, and components. 17.1.14.2B Inspection and Test Status System The status of.an item is indicated by means of stickers, tags, . equipment record cards.. Field QC test records and check-off lists, j Inspection and test status is defined in two general categories 1, described below: q ' ACCEPT status is assigned to materials, parts and components ~ which are' inspected and found satisfactory,.and in conformance with applicable specifications. This status is recorded and only accepted materials, parts, and components are released to 4 warehouse facilities, storage areas, or fabrication and erection . areas. REJECT status is assigned to materials, parts, and components . hich are inspected and found unsatisfactory, and not in t w i -accordance with applicable specifications. This status is . recorded, and rejected items are tagged and segregated to a ? controlled reject area until such time that a disposition is made. i ju l October.1984 17.1-67 PSAR ,o y' [ ' o

'y. RBS - PSAR h .Ifl segregation of rejected materials is not practical, the items are physically. tagged to clearly show status. y[ 17.'1.14. 3 B Preliminary Testing and Operating Status The status of plant structure, systems, and components during the -preliminary. test period.is monitored by Field QC personnel.and . Procedures for.the turnov'r of systems and components to recorded. e plant operating personnel are mutually established by Gulf States and SWEC. Field QC~ surveillance is relinquished when the structure,- system, Lor component is turned over to Gulf States. fd

Preoperational and startup. testing and plant operation is accomplished by. qualified personnel in accordance with written procedures.

317.1.15B Nonconforming Materials, Parts, and Components

. Measures are taken to control nonconforming or unsatisfactory material, parts or components.

M'terial', equipment,:and workmanship that deviates from approved a specifications, codes ~, plans, or other applicable documents are considered ~ unsatisfactory / nonconforming conditions and are controlled .in order to prevent their inadvertent use in fabrication and/or installation. The control of nonconformances is detailed in written ~ procedures which describe specific identification, documentation, -segregation, disposition, and notification requirements. o s .Nonconformances discovered.during any phase of engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, shipment, receipt, storage, installation, -construction,-or testing are reviewed and accepted, rejected, repaired, reworked,~. or scrapped. In accordance with documented procedures. Documen.ted procedures reference the' individual's and groups .;.'j. . responsibility for assigning dispositions to those nonconformances that c can or cannot be corrected to meet.the. requirements and scope of the specification,' code,. plan,.or other applicable documents. The . procedures also reference the ultimate disposition,- acceptance and -repair and rework acceptance of the nonconformance. '17.1.15.1B Nonconformances at Seller Shops f .A nonconformance discovered in a vendor's shop by a Procurament QA Q Inspector, which requires-a SWEC engineering resolution, is. reported ~ 6 both on his Inspection Report and recorded on a N&D Report. These ' Reports are sent to the Procurement QA Division and the Project a

Engineer through established procedures..The Quality Standards and Quality Assurance Directives Manual contains the policy and procedures.

i ~ f October 1984 17.1-68 PSAR 1 5', i4

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f . s RBS - PSAR i-17.1.15.2B Nonconformities at Construction Site Written procedures-in the Quality Standards Manual detail the use of SWEC's Nonconformance and Disposition Reporting System. By use of an unsatisfactory inspectio'n report or N&D Report, responsible individuals are required to provide a disposition to the nonconformance within their assigned authority and responsibility. If the deficiency cannot be resolved to meet the specification or requires a special repair procedure, the N&D Report 'is forwarded to the Project Engineer for his resolution. The nonconformity is considered closed when the required disposition'has been accomplished and reinspection verifies that adherence to disposition requirements have been met. The l unsatisfactory inspection report or N&D is then signed by the Superintendent of Field QC and entered in the Master QC File. When a nonconforming condition is identified by organizations other than the above, including GSU, N&D's can be initiated by that organization after contacting the Superintendent of FQC or the Chief of the responsible Procurement QA district as appropriate. 17.1.16B Corrective Action 17.1.16.1B General Description The unsatisfactory inspection reports and N&D Reports issued for both shop and field nonconformance items are used by the QA Department and management for analysis. As indicated by the results of analysis, the QA Department recommends appropriate measures designed to control and prevent recurring discrepancies and conditions adverse to quality. Corrective actions are documented'and the effectiveness of the corrective actions reviewed by the QA Department management. The Project QA Program Administrator is responsible for follow-through of corrective actions resulting from internal project audits, and from -I NRC'and Gulf States audits. ?' 17.1.16.2B Recurrence Preventive Action Feedback information on nonconformances is transmitted from Shop and Field QC to Headquarters QC, and collected using a computer program. The data is. analyzed and evaluated by QA personnel, after which corrective action is recommended to assist in controlling and preventing recurrences of nonconformances. Conditions adverse to quality, cause of the condition, and the corrective action taken are documented. In addition, effectiveness of corrective action is checked by additional audits. SWEC's internal procedure for communicating information concerning abnormal experiences at other facilities is delineated in the Engineering Assurance Manual. I l October 1984 17.1-69 PSAR Fi. I Ln

.y i j RBS - PSAR S uality Assurance Records. '17.1.17B Q 17.' 1.17.1B General-Description The. elements o'f the SWEd project QA records system are defined in procedures, Instructions, and in procurement.and erection specifications. The records system,and the identification of specific records requirements are initiated with the early concept of the plant. Proceduresfand instructions govern.the general and specific requirements, development, transmittal and receipt, checking, storage, retrieval, and disposition of QC and QA records. s

j' lAs a minimum, the records system. includes those QA records associated with'.the. design, engineering, manufacture, construction, and pre-operational testing of structures, systems, and components which are classified as QA Category I-items.

17.1.17.2B QA Records Requirements Specific records requirements are identified in procurement and g.

erection specifications, Codes and Standards, and in the QA Progrm i manuals-which govern quality associated-activities, and include iecords of>the results of reviews, inspections, tests, audits, monitoring of work performance, and qualifications of procedures and personnel. , Records requirements associated with. equipment and components are ~r . summarized in QA Category I procurement and erection specifications. Procedures. contained in'the QA program manuals provide instructions on

the~ preparation of quality related records,.the handling and

,+N documentation of nonconformities in the shop and field, and the review. Q and approval of QA' records by responsible authority. y 17.1.17.3B En'gineering and Design Records N= .Engineeringanddesignrecordsconsistbasicallyof' engineering t' . studies, calculations, specifications,' and drawings. Documents . generated during the engineering and design-phases of the project are [ generally retained in the p'roject files and at designated work T locations at headquarters in Boston until such time as they are

completed.

Engineering and design records which will become part of the lifetime' 1 .or nonpermanenti records retention system for the plant will be properly T. identified and forwarded to Gulf States for' entry -into its records . retention system at a mutually agreed upon time toward the end of , j: project. t 17.1.17.4B Installation and Construction Records During the constructicn period the Superintendent of Field QC establishes and maintains a Master QA and QC File on site. This file i .j 1- .l October.1984 -17.1-70 PSAR f a. p

o RBS - PSAR will~contain all final quality related documentation as identified in the Quality ~ Assurance Directives Manual, and other records prescribed by;SWEC and Gulf States. Records in the Site-QA File are retained for -the duration of the construction phase, and then transferred to Gulf States for entry;into hih records retention system. Detailed quality related' records and information which are generated by contractors and subcontrac, tors are entered on a periodic basis into the

l Master _QA and QC Files. Fleld QC personnel perform surveillance over l

record activities of subcontractors. 17.1.17.5B Collection, Storage, and Maintenance of QA Records '.I i

Requirements for the collection, storage, maintenance, and retention of QA records are established by procedures which are consistent with applicable Codes and Standards, regulatory requirements, and other requirements that may be established by Gulf States.

17.1.18B Audits 17.1.18.1B General Description The project QA program provides written procedures for planned periodic audits which verify. compliance with the quality related requirements specified for the project. Audits assure proper and timely implementation, compliance, and consistency in the discharge of assigned responsibilities. The frequency of QA' audits are based on the results of previous audits, significance of reported nonconformances and schedule of work accomplishment. Audits are performed in accordance with written procedures or checklists, by Engineering Assurance and QA' personnel, who by the .{' nature of their position, are independent from the work functions being audited. The audits encompass quality related activities in the following areas: a. Conformance to commitments in the PSAR and FSAR b. Conformance'to requirements of the applicable QA manuals Control of engineering designs, specifications, service scope c. of work, and drawings including authorized changes thereto d. Control of suppliers quality and performance e. Materials control f. Manufacturing processes and controls i l October 1984 17.1-71 PSAR ~ I u

t ' g 1* RBS - PSAR !~ g. Measuring and test equipment h. Inspection and test control v 1. Records of inspections l _j. Control of nonconformities and dispositions k. Control of special processes 1. Handling and storage of equipment f m. Construction and erection n. QA records 17.1.18.2B QA Program Audits The requirements for conducting QA program audits of quality related activities are detailed in the QA Program Manuals listed in Section -- 1'.1. 2. 2B. Table 17.1.18B-1, "QA Audit Responsibility and Frequency" 7 summarizes the QA. documents to be audited, the individuals responsible, the auditing group, the areas and locations to be audited, and the approximate frequency of audits. 17.1.18.3B Audit Results and Reports QA audit results_are documented and such reports reviewed by management .having' responsibility-in the area audited. When necessary, recommendations and corrective actions are outlined in .the audit reports. Engineering Assurance and QA auditors follow up those recommendations and assigned corrective actions in order to determine their effectiveness. The results of follow up actions are [ also reported to management and.those directly concerned. 1-Audit results and reports provide management with the means to analyze and evaluate the total project QA program. The designated management levels to which audit results are reported are prescribed in the QA . program manuals. h J -l1 October 1984 17.1-72 PSAR 4 s Ll__

f . p RBS - PSAR 17.1C QUALITY ASSURANCE DURING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (GENERAL ' ELECTRIC)_ .4 ~!' The current quality assdrance program for safety-related activities and services for River Bend Station is described in the latest NRC accepted l-version of the General Electric Nuclear Energy Business Operation's BWR . Quality Assurance Program Description (NEDO - 11209). i t _f. 9 4 i. t 3, I l October 1984 17.1-73 PSAR-s rM}}