ML23160A103
| ML23160A103 | |
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| Issue date: | 06/14/2023 |
| From: | Fitzgerald M, Greg Galletti NRC/NRR/DRO/IQVB |
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| Download: ML23160A103 (9) | |
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NRC Update 31st NUPIC Vendor Meeting June 14-15, 2023 Denver, CO Greg Galletti & Michael Fitzgerald Quality Assurance & Vendor Inspection Branch Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Recent & Upcoming NRC Inspections 2
Recent:
Valcor Prysmian Group (General Cable)
TN Americas (NUPIC Observation)
Japanese Steel Works (WGSUP)
Nutherm International Ultra Energy Global Nuclear Fuels - Americas MPR Associates Mistras Services Curtiss-Wright, QualTech NP Fluke Biomedical Company Upcoming:
ANSYS Fluor Velan
NRC Vendor Inspections & Findings 3
RESULTS:
Criterion XVI, Corrective Action - Target Rock Prompt Identification and Correction Criterion VIII, Identification and Control of Material, Parts, & Components - Reuter-Stokes Use of incorrect material in safety related components
NRC Inspection Observations 4
Sampling Plan Documentation:
Multiple vendors have been observed to not provide adequate justification for technical bases of sampling plans, specifically related to traceability and sample size.
EPRI 3002002982, Section D.2.9 - Basis for selection of sampling plans. When sampling is used, document the sampling plan selected for each critical characteristic and the basis/factors considered when selecting the sampling plan.
EPRI TR-017218-R1, Section 1.4.5 - The commercial grade item acceptance sampling process and the bases for sampling plan selection and application should be adequately documented. Documentation should address such factors as lot formation, complexity of the item, adequacy of supplier control as appropriate, safety function, test methodology, product performance, acceptance history of a supplier, item performance history, and other qualitative factors.
NRC Inspection Observations 5
Management of Corrective Actions:
10 CFR 50 Appendix B, Criterion 16 - Corrective Action Measures shall be established to assure that conditions adverse to quality, are promptly identified and corrected.
NQA-1-2015, Requirement 16:
Conditions adverse to quality shall be identified promptly and corrected as soon as practicable.
SUBPART 3.1-16.1 does not recommend a timeframe NRC vendor inspectors have observed vendors self-imposing a due date of 30 days.
Some vendors allow for an extension.
There have been observations of vendors not achieving the 30 day self-imposed limit.
Draft Guide (DG) 1403 proposes specific changes for revision 6.
Published on April 24, 2023 Public comment period closed on June 2, 2023 IQVB will review and address public comment prior to releasing revision 6.
Commercial-Grade Dedication Inspections at Licensees 7
IQVB Staff worked with NRR Inspection program leads and regional inspection teams to develop an inspection of licensee Commercial Grade Dedication programs.
Seven inspections have been performed against this inspection procedure.
Currently reviewing complete inspections for lessons learned.
No more than minor findings identified to date.
Common themes observed:
Control of material once it leaves the warehouse Shelf life of parts in the warehouse Adherence to established procedures
2nd Town Hall on Vendor Oversight 8
Scheduled for June 21, 2022 Will be held virtually from 1:00 to 4:00 (Eastern Time)
Registration is Open https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/new-reactors/how-we-regulate/oversight/quality-assurance/town-hall-meetings.html Planned topics -
DecaBDE: Update and Follow-up Activities Part 21 Reporting Sample Sizes in Commercial Grade Dedication and Other Issues Identified during NRC Inspections Two dedicated Question & Answer Sessions
9 Michael Fitzgerald Reactor Operations Engineer (301) 415-0420 Michael.Fitzgerald@nrc.gov Greg Galletti Senior Reactor Operations Engineer (301) 415-1813 Greg.Galletti@nrc.gov