ML22032A131
| ML22032A131 | |
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| Issue date: | 03/31/2022 |
| From: | Christopher Regan Division of Fuel Management |
| To: | Patrick W Southwest Research Institute |
| J WOODFIELD NRC/NMSS/DFM 3014158727 | |
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March 31, 2022 Dr. Wesley Patrick, Executive Director Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses Southwest Research Institute 6220 Culebra Road San Antonio, TX 78238-5166
SUBJECT:
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION STAFF OBSERVATION OF THE 2021 CENTER FOR NUCLEAR WASTE REGULATORY ANALYSES QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT 2021-1
Dear Dr. Patrick:
On December 7-9, 2021, quality assurance (QA) and technical staff from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) (auditors) conducted the 2021 Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA) QA Audit 2021-1 in San Antonio, Texas. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff from the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards observed the audit.
The objective of Audit 2021-1 was to evaluate the CNWRA QA program to determine whether it met applicable requirements and was being effectively implemented. The objective of the NRC observers was to evaluate the effectiveness of the audit process and the implementation of the QA program. The primary NRC observer concluded that the audit process was well-planned, thorough, effective, and performed in a professional manner. The SwRI auditors developed and used audit checklists that were comprehensive and effective in providing guidance to the auditors. The SwRI audit team leader provided ample opportunities for the NRC observers to provide comments and ask questions throughout the audit process. The auditors and observers discussed potential findings with CNWRA management during caucuses, audit debriefs, and at the post-audit meeting.
The primary NRC observer determined that the audit achieved its objectives of evaluating the CNWRA QA program to verify that it met applicable requirements and was effectively implemented. The primary NRC observer determined that the audit was effective in reviewing, evaluating, and determining compliance with procedural requirements in the areas controlled by the QA program.
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The primary NRC observer agreed with the auditors conclusion that the QA program was effectively implemented. Enclosed is the NRC observation audit report for CNWRA QA Audit 2021-1.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jon Woodfield at (301) 415-8727 or by e-mail at:
Jon.Woodfield@nrc.gov Sincerely, Christopher M. Regan, Deputy Director Division of Fuel Management Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Enclosure:
- 1. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Staff Observation of the Fiscal Year 2021 Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses Quality Assurance Audit 2021-1 Christophe r M. Regan Digitally signed by Christopher M. Regan Date: 2022.03.31 09:11:14 -04'00'
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SUBJECT:
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION STAFF OBSERVATION OF THE 2021 CENTER FOR NUCLEAR WASTE REGULATORY ANALYSES QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT 2021-1, DOCUMENT DATE: March 31, 2022 Distribution:
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Enclosure:
- By Email OFC NMSS/DFM/IOB OGC NMSS/DFM/IOB NAME JWoodfield*
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DATE 2/2/2022 3/17/2022 2/16/2022 OFC NMSS/DFM NAME CRegan*
DATE 3/31/2022 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY