ML20237J742
| ML20237J742 | |
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| Site: | Fort Saint Vrain  |
| Issue date: | 01/19/1987 |
| From: | Burkett L, Lindsay G, Tomlinson P PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF COLORADO |
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| ML20237J664 | List: |
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| QAA-502-87-01, QAA-502-87-1, NUDOCS 8708180316 | |
| Download: ML20237J742 (34) | |
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.j QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDIT. ..
AUDIT PLAN - QA PROGRAM FOR TRANSPORT OF RADI0 ACTIVE MATERIALS QAA-502-87-01 January 19, 1987 1.0 PURp0SE .
The purpose of, this audit is to verify that the packaging and shipping activities for radioactive materials and spent. fuel shipments are in compliance with the applicable requirements of ANSI N18.1, IE Bulletin 19, 10CFR19, 10CFR20, 10CFR60, ';
10CFR170, 10CFR61, 10CFR71, 10CFR150 and 49CFR. This audit shall also review current Fort St. Vrain packaging and shipping procedures to determine the effectiveness of this program in assuring that these operations e.re called out in a safe, reliable manner, and in keeping with the ALARA philosophy.
2.0 -SCOPE The audit will review the controls pertaining to radioactive material and spent fuel shipping which includes review of the following activities: training, pre-shipment inspection, quality records, transport requirements and administrative controls. Compliance with the applicable requirements will be verified by examination and review of pertinent quality records, procedure review and observations of storage areas. No prior ,
monitoring activities have taken place in this area. Findings identified in previous audits will be reviewed to verify effectiveness of corrective measures.
1 The following Appendix B criteria are applicable to this audit:
I, II, IV, VI, VII, VIII, X, XII, XIII, XIV, XVI & XVII.
3.0 NOTIFICATION Mr. J. W. Gahm, Manager, Nuclear Production Mr..D. W. Warembourg, Manager, Nuclear Engineering Mr. H. L. Brey, Manager, Nuclear Licensing and Fuels n .
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4.0 REFERENCES
'10CFR50, Appendix'B 10CFR19 10CFR20 t
10CFR60 10CFR61 10CFR71 49CFR 170 thru 179-ANSI N18.1 NRC Bulletin.79-19
-10CFR Part 150 HPP-30 HPP-26 -j 10CFR170 FHP Manual APM Q-2 5.0 AUDIT SCHEDULE The -audit is scheduled to start on January 20, 1987, beginning with the pre-audit conference 1.n the QA Conference Room at 3:00 s, ,
p.m. Representatives from Quality Assurance,. Nuclear
) Production, Nuclear Engineering and Nuclear Licensing and Fuels should be present.
6.0 AUDIT CHECKLISTS The following checklists are attached for use in conducting the audit. Mr. George Lindsay will serve as Lead Auditor and Mr. R.
L. Cook and Mr. O. R. Lee will . serve as Auditors.
CHECKLIST TITLE A Training B Transport Requirements C Administrative Controls ;
. D Inspections E Follow-up of Past Corrective Action
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.QA PROGRAM FOR TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
' Audit Checklist A Training i
- 1. Verify- the following:
Training, records. demonstrate that individuals responsible for l performing health physics and radwaste managemer.t activities-are adequately . trained to perform their duties. (Ref: ANSI N18.1 para 5.6).
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- 2. Verify the following:
Health Physics Technician records indicate sati sf actory completion of general employee training, on-the-job training, and health physics classroom training. (Ref: ANSI N18.1) l EVIDENCE EXAMINED l l l l l l l l 1 ,
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- 3. Have process operators-.been~ trained 'in the' requirements'of acceptable waste packaging 'and in the necessity .of proper closures? (Ref: 10CFR71, Subpart E) l EVIDENCE EXAMINED l.
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- 4. Verify that PSC has provided management-approved, detailed instructions and operating procedures to all personnel involved in the transfer, packaging and transport of low-level radioactive material. Special attention should be given to controls on the chemical and physical form of the low-level radioactive material and on the containment integrity of the packaging. (Ref: HPP-30, Issue 7.) (IE Bulletin No. 79-19)
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- 5. Verify that PSC has.provided-training and periodic retraining in the DOT 'and NRC regulatory requirements, the- waste burial license requirements, and in PSC instructions and operating procedures.for'all personnel involved in the transfer, packaging.
and transport of . radioactive - material . A record of training dates, attendees, and subject material for future inspections by
'- NRC personnel shall be maintained. (Ref: IE Bulletin 79-19) l EVIDENCE EXAMINED- l l 1 I l' I I I I i 1 I I l' l l COMMENT (S): l l , I l- I
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- 6. Verify that PSC has provided training and periodic retraining to
-those employees who operate the processes which ' generate waste to assure that the volume of low-level radioactive waste is.
minimized and that such waste is processed into acceptable
, chemical and physical form for transfer and shipment to a low-level radioactive waste burial facility. (Ref: IE Bulletin 79-19).-
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- 1. Verify the following with documented evidence:
Upon arrival of the tractor and trailer HP shall perform a preliminary check of the tractor / trailer to assure it is fully operable and meets basic safety requirements. (Ref: HPP-30) l EVIDENCE EXAMINED l ,
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.2. Verify that radiation level surveys are performed prior to shipment and'after shipment for:
a): exterior of shipping packages (49CFR173.441 (a) and (b))
b) interior: and exterior. surface of vehicle. used for transport. (49CFR173.441.(b) and 49CFR177.843.(a) and
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' prior to departure.from_ site. (Ref: HPP-30, Attachment 305)'
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- 1. Verify that a valid license to ship radioactive material-and spent fuel issued by.NRC is held by FSV.-(.10CFR71.3).
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- 3. Verify thatL PSC maintains a current set of DOT and NRC regulations concerning the transfer, packaging and transport of low-level ' radioactive . waste material. (Ref: 49CFR Parts 170-179)(10CFR. Parts 19,20,-60,61,71,150,170) l EVIDENCE EXAMINED- l.
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- 4. Veri fy that PSC maintains a current set of requirements (license) placed on the waste burial firm. by the Agreement State of Nevada, South Carolina, or Washington before packaging low-level radioactive waste material for transfer and shipment to the Agreement State licensee. If a waste collection contractor is used, obtain the appropriate requirements from the contractor. (Ref: 10CFR Part 150) l EVIDENCE EXAMINED l l l I I I I s l I I I
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-5. Verify that all-necessary documentation has been generated and completed as needed to ensure the proper control and processing of radioactive or contaminated' wastes- and materials.
Verification to include the review of the following attachments.
(Ref: HPP-26, Issue 14).
- a. Package Activity Worksheet - Attachment "A" b.- Radioactive Material Accountability Log - Attachment "F"
- c. Radioactive Waste Accountability Log - Attachment "G"
- d. Radioactive Waste Container Data Form - Attachment "L"
- e. Waste Classification Worksheet - Attachment "M" IEVIDENCE EXAMINED l l '
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. Verify that all necessary documentation has been generated and completed for the following spent- fuel shipments. (Ref: FHP Manual, Para'10.0, Attachment 10A).
- a. FHP Work Package #106
- b. FHP Work Package #107
- c. FHP Work Package #108
- d. FHP Work Package #113
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- 7. Determine if. the necessary. shipping papers were. generated and- ;
completed for -the" shipment of radioactive materials during i November, 1985. (Ref: HPP-30, Issue 7, Para. 4.8)
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- 8. Has Health Physics posted notices referring the area radiation levels, contamination levels, and handling instructions. (Ref:
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Insoection 1.- Quality Control shall inspect the forward bracing (as applicble) to assure proper attachment to truck . floor or walls. It is-recommended that pictures be taken of the braces prior to packages being loaded. (Ref: HPP-30, Issue 7) (Ref: APM-Q-2,
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- 2. Prior to loading, 1.nspections shall.be performed and documented i for the following attributes'as applicable to.the shipment type: i l
- a. Packages' are not damaged or leaking. radioactive material. j
- b. Packages are sealed / closed i.e. wood boxes banded, lids bolted and bolting correctly . installed,. bungs tight or 1 locking devices are installed. (Ref: HPP-30, Issue 7) (IE '
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- 3. Verify by documented evidence'that packages have been inspected for proper marking and labels in accordance with the following criteria:
Packages are marked Type "A" or Type "B" if applicable, marking to be .a minimum of 1/2' high characters.
Package is labeled as Class "A" "B" or "C", marking to be a -
minimum of 1/2" high characters. (Ref: 10CFR61.57) (Ref:
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- : 4 '. . Verify that inspections were performed to determine if Class A q packages are marked as stable or- unstable. (Ref: 10CFR61.56) '
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- 5. Verify- that inspections have been performed to' determine if Low
.i- Specific Activity (LSA) shipments are marked " Radioactive - LSA" for each package. (Ref: 49CFR173.392)
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- 6. Verify that upon completion of loading, an inspection was )
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- 7. Upon-.. completion of loading and final hook-up of the tractor.and trailer, verify that'the following points of inspection were performed and documented. (Ref: HPP-30)
- a. Visually inspect tires and rims for obvious damage such as abnormal wear, sidewall cuts, buldges or thread showing.
Check each tire and assure it is at or near rated pressure. j
- b. Have the driver exhibit all lighting is operable and '
functioning: ;
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- 2. Parking Lights
- 3. Head Lights (low & high)
- 4. Turn Signals-
- 5. Brake Lights
- 6. Warning Flashers
- c. Assure horn is operable
- d. Have the' driver demonstrate the operability of the braking system.
- e. Visually inspect all glass and mirrors to assure complete visibility of the road and trailer,
- f. Have the driver demonstrate the operability of the j windshield wipers, j i
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and documented by observing the activity. (Ref: 49CFR, 10CFR71, Recipients License) (APM.Q-2, Issue'6).
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- 9. Quality. Control to verify truck or packages has been sealed.
' NOTE: If each individual package is sealed with a tamper proof seal the truck need not be sealed. (Ref: 10CFR71, 49CFR)
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- 11. Determine if proper Health Physics precautions have been observed at all times when handling radioactive waste or materials to maintain personnel exposures As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and to prev'ent the spread of contamination.
-(Ref: HPP-26,. Para. 3.1.1)
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QA PROGRAM FOR TRANSPORT OF RAD 10 ACTIVE MATERIALS Audit Checklist E Items Reviewed in Previous Audit
- 1. NOTE: A followup of audit findings from previous audits relating to transport of radioactive shipments are listed below to verify that the corrective actions are still effective.
- 1) CAR DESCRIPTION 85-031 QAA-502-85-01 -
The FSV Administrative Procedures Manual (Procedures) does not address the packaging,
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Specific Activity Radioactive Material.
Corrective Action is still effective in precluding recurrence of the problem.
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- 2) CAR DESCRIPTION 85-033 .QAA-502-85-01 Feel Handling procedures do not contain specific guidelines for writing work packages.
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