ML20138E658
| ML20138E658 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | 07100231 |
| Issue date: | 04/21/1997 |
| From: | Langan D CHEM-NUCLEAR SYSTEMS, INC. |
| To: | Jankovich J NRC |
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| ML20138E662 | List: |
| References | |
| RA0123-97, RA123-97, NUDOCS 9705050088 | |
| Download: ML20138E658 (7) | |
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CHEM-NUCLEAR SYSTEMS 140 Stoneridge Drive
- Columbia, South Carolina 29210 * (803) 256-0450 April 21,1997 RA0123-97 Mr. John Jankovich Section leader - Quality Assurance Section Mail Stop T 8F5 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 l
Dear Mr. Jankovich:
l This submittal provides Revision 9 of the Chem-Nuclear Systems, Inc., Quality Assurance Program for your review and approval pursuant to 10 CFR 71.101, Paragrapn (f). The following information provides detailed descriptions of the changes made in this revision.
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Globally replaced " Chem Nuclear Systems, Inc." With " Chem-Nuclear Systems". Chem-Nuclear is now registered as an LLC (Limited Liability Corporation) CNSI is a registered
,t trademark and can still be used.
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Updated the Policy Statement Signature to Regan E. Voit, President.
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Globally replaced "Vice President of Regulatory Affairs" with " Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs". This is a position title change that retains the same organizational responsibility and reporting structure.
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Sections 1.1.1, and 1.1.2 were revised and 1.1.3 was deleted reflecting the realignment 4
of service and operations responsibilities within CNS. Subsequent paragraphs after 2
1.1.2 were numbered accordingly. Actual Changes are shown below.
1.1.1 Low-Level Waste Disposal OperationsS0 v!0ec - Provide disposal services to generators of Low-Level Radioactive Waste in strict accordance with !!00n000 granted by regulatory requirementsstate
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I 1.1.2 SeMoe-Technical Services and Operations - Provides design, development, construction and testing for CNS activities andProvidcc transportation and waste processing services to generators of L-ow-Level-Radioactive Waste. Waste processing services includes, but is not limited to, water processing, waste solidification and dewatering, fuel pool cleanup,-and volume reduction and repackaging services.
- 4.2 Engin00:!ng Ond T005^.0!cgy - Providoc dc0!gn, dev010pment, 00nctruct!On and t00t engin00rMg for CNS! 00tiv ticc. Engin00 5g providOc cuppos, for wact0 and water pr000ccing Oquipment T
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Paragraph 3.1 was revised to reflect that Engineering is no longer a separate department.
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3.1 The Design Control Program at CNS ensures that design characteristics are controlled, inspected, and tested; that designs developed by the-CNS Engin00thg 00pceert meet applicable regulatory requirements; and that design activities are carried out in a planned, controlled, and orderly manner.
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Paragraph 3.3 was revised to reflect that Technical Services is now responsible for the i
selection and control of design parameters and for the development of design
' documents 3.3 CNS Technical ServicesEngin00:5g and T00hnc!cgy is responsible for the selection and control of design parameters and for the development of design documents. Their responsibilities are summarized below:
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Paragraph 3.4 & 3.5 were edited for technical clarity only.
3.4 The Design Control Program provides for design review meetings to ensure that design characteristics can be controlled, inspected, and tested, and that inspection and test criteria are identified. Formal design review meetings may include the cognizant engineer, the designer, and any other individuals or groups involved in the development of the design. Design reviews may be called at any time. Records are kept of these design reviews, and controls measwes are established taken to ensure that design errors are corrected and not repeated.
Design controls also extend to other individuals or groups in interfacing design organizations.
3.5 Procurement of items (material, equipment and services) is !! cmc and pr0000000 are controlled as outlined in Section 7.0 of this document. The procurement documents specify design base requirements including the applicable regulatory requirements, material and component requirements, drawings, specifications, codes and industry standards, test and inspection criteria, and special process instructions. Items are reviewed for suitability prior to selection.
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Paragraph 4.1 was revised to allow Purchase Orders to be released by organizations other than purchasing.
4.1 The procurement of items or services for Important to Safety applications is accomplished with a procurement document. PersonnelOn!y %rch005g4s authorized to release Purchase Orders, areandas responsible for conforming with established procurement and record keeping procedures. The sequence of events leading to Purchase Order issuance, and the associated record keeping activities are detailed in CNS procedures.
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Paragraph 6.2.1 was revised to reflect that Technical Services is now responsible for the development of designs and specifications.
6.2.1 Design drawings and specifications are developed by Technical ServicesEngin00rMg and T00hnc!0gy. They are reviewed and approved by trained and qualified personnel for adequacy and compliance with applicable quality standards and/or contractual requirements. The review assures the availat,1!;ty of allinformation required to conform with design requirements. The review process is the same for document changes.
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Section 7.2 was revised for clarity as shown below.
7.2 Procurement Recuirements Requirements to be met by the vendor are detailed in the procurement i
documents which may include procurement specifications. Procurement documents spee!!!: t!One detail the aspects of vendor quality assurance such as inspection reports, provisions for inspection, equipment calibration prior to use, and provisions for inspection after component repair. The procurement documents epoc!!!cct!On may also require the successful bidder to submit the following for CNS's review:
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Appendix A, Organization Chart was revised to reflect the current CNS Organization.
See attached.
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Appendix B, " List of OA implementing Procedure"(attached) was updated to reflect a procedure title revision for EN-AD-007, and deletion of CN-AD-018. CN-AD-018 was i
canceled due to the requirements being adequately addressed in the OA Program, OA-AD-001.
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UST OF OA IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES (TYPICAL)
Criteria Document No.
Title Organization OA-AD-001 Quality Assurance Program II.
Quality Assurance Program QA-AD-001 Quality Assurance Program CN-AD-001 Safety Review Board CN-AD-029 Personnel Training Policy and implementation Procedure OA-AD-009 Quality Assurance /Ouality Control Department Training Ill.
Design Control EN-AD-001 Drawing Control Procedure EN-AD-002 Gontrotof-Engineering Department Project and Designs EN-AD-007 Control Preparation and Control of Engineering Specifications IV.
Procurement Document Control CN-AD-007 Purchasing Procedure OA-AD-003 Procurement Document Review V.
Instructions, Procedures and Drawings CN-AD-003 Procedure for document Preparation VI.
Document Control CN-AD-002 Document Storage and Control EN-AD-001 Drawing Control Procedure Vll. Control of Purchased Material, Equipment and CN-AD-009 Receipt inspection Services CN ^D 018 incpecticM4ogram OA-AD-008 Vendor Evaluation Procedure Vill. Identification and Control of Materials, Parts and CN-AD-009 Receipt inspection Components OA-AD-008 Equipment Release Requirements IX.
Control of Special Processes OA-AD-001 Quality Assurance Program (Additional activity specific procedures, instructions and drawings are prepared as appropriate.)
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Inspection CN-AD-009 Receipt inspection CN AD-018 OA-laspection Program Quality Assurance Program AD-001 Quality Assurance /Ouality Control Department Training OA-AD-009 XI.
Test Control EN-AD-002 Gontrotel-Engineering Department Project and-Designs
Criteria Document No.
Title EN-AD-007 Control Preparation and Control of Engineering Specifications Xil. Control of Measuring and Test Equipment CN-AD-011 Control of Measuring and Test Equipment Xill. Handling, Shipping and Storage OA-AD-001 Quality Assurance Program (Additional activity specific procedures, instructions and i
drawings are prepared as appropriate.)
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XIV. Inspection, Test and Operating Status CN-AD-009 Receipt inspection GN-AD418 Inspest40M2rogram OA-AD-001 Quality Assurance Program XV. Nonconforming Materials, Parts and Components CN-AD-015 Nonconforming item and Corrective Action Procedure XVI. Corrective Action CN-AD-015 Nonconforming item and Corrective Action Procedure XVil. Quality Assurance Records CN-AD-002 Document Storage and Control CN-AD-008 Quality Assurance Records XVI:1. Audits OA-AD-011 Quality Assurance Audit Procedure OA-AD-009 Quality Assurance /Ouality Control Department Training t
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O evision 9 of the CNS QA Program incorporates process improvements to allow increased efficiency while maintaining equivalent or enhanced program commitments, assuring continued compliance with 10 CFR 71, subpart H,10 CFR 72, Subpart G, and 10 CFR 50, Appendix B. This revision of the CNS QA Program will be implemented within 60 days of receipt of your approval.
Attached is a check in the amount of $350.00 for payment of the amendment fee.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this submittal, please contact me at (803)-758-1851, i
Sincerely, CHEM-NUCLEAR SYSTEMS t
s David L Langan Director, Quality Assurance Enclosure l
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