ML23062A317
| ML23062A317 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/15/2023 |
| From: | Carrie Safford NRC/NMSS/DFM/IOB |
| To: | Patrick W Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML23062A313 | List: |
| References | |
| OAR-22-01 | |
| Download: ML23062A317 (3) | |
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Dr. Wesley Patrick, Executive Director Geosciences and Engineering Department Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division 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 2022 GEOSCIENCES AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT GED 2022-1
Dear Dr. Wesley Patrick:
On December 6-8, 2022, quality assurance (QA) and technical staff from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) (auditors) conducted the 2022 Geosciences and Engineering Department (GED) QA Audit GED 2022-1 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 GED 2022-1 was to evaluate the GED 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 GED 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 GED 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.
March 15, 2023
W. Patrick 2
The primary NRC observer agreed with the auditors conclusion that the QA program was effectively implemented. Enclosed is the NRC observation audit report for GED QA Audit GED 2022-1.
If you have any questions, please contact Jon Woodfield at (301) 415-8727 or by email at:
jon.woodfield@nrc.gov.
Sincerely, Carrie M. Safford, Deputy Director Division of Fuel Management Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Enclosure:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Staff Observation of the Calendar Year 2022 Geosciences and Engineering Department Quality Assurance Audit, GED 2022-1 Signed by Safford, Carrie on 03/15/23
ML23062A313 (Pkg), ML23062A317 (Letter),
ML23062A316 (Enclosure)
OFFICE NMSS/DFM/IOB OGC NMSS/DFM/IOB NAME JWoodfield RBaum ARivera-Varona DATE 3/6/2023 3/9/2023 3/14/2023 OFFICE NMSS/DFM/MCAB E
NMSS/DFM NAME JRubenstone CSafford DATE 3/15/2023 3/15/2023