Pdf the 18 basic requirement of quality assurance for american. Organization i responsibility for establishing and executing of a quality assurance program allows delegation of responsibility for establishing and executing of the qa program to others as long. What does it take to be a vendor in the nuclear industry. Commercial dedication, a manufacturers perspective by. The 18 basic requirement of quality assurance for american. The okonite company quality system manual is the toptier quality document for the okonite company. Appendix a to part 50general design criteria for nuclear power plants appendix b to part 50quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants appendix c to part 50a guide for the financial data and related information required to establish financial qualifications for construction permits and combined licenses. Appendix i quality purchase order notes note number ids. The responsibility for documenting the quality program is assigned to a quality managers or similar title. The alis in this appendix are the annual intakes of a given radionuclide by reference man which would result in either 1 a committed effective dose equivalent of 5 rems stochastic ali or 2 a committed dose equivalent of 50 rems to an organ or tissue nonstochastic ali. Nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b nuclear quality assurance. Every applicant for a manufacturing license under part 52 of this chapter is required by the provisions of 10 cfr 52. Quality operating procedure qop 01, organization, describes the responsibilities of top management to establish, implement and maintain the quality system and the role of the quality management representative. The organizational structure, functional responsibilities, levels of authority, and lines of communications for activities affecting quality are documented.
Every applicant for a construction permit is required by the provisions of 50. The proof of conformance to the requirements of 10cfr50, appendix b, and iso 9001 is in large part identical. Appendix a1 to part 50reference measurement principle and calibration procedure for the measurement of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere. All organizations performing safetyrelated activities that impact pressureretaining components or services subject to nrc regulatory requirements comply with the requirements of. Sep 09, 2019 appendix e to part 50emergency planning and preparedness for production and utilization facilities. Title 40 part 50 title 40 chapter i subchapter c part 50 electronic code of federal regulations ecfr. Explanation of 10cfr50 appendix b quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants. Why 10 cfr part 52 isnt onestep licensing l ongtime nuclear industry participants often cite regulatory certainty or predictability as one of the key prerequisites that must be in place before anyone would order and seek to build new power reactors in the united states. Common qaqm criteria for the multinational vendor inspection. Appendix i to part 50numerical guides for design objectives and limiting conditions for operation to meet the criterion as low as is reasonably achievable for radioactive material in lightwatercooled nuclear power reactor effluents. Measures shall be established to assure that applicable regulatory requirements and the design basis, as defined in 50. Appendix r to part 50fire protection program for nuclear power facilities operating prior to january 1, 1979. I was required to take an examination today just as way to see what our general knowledge was and come to find out i didnt really know any of the answers regarding the qa program which includes nqa1, 10cfr50 app.
Explanation of 10cfr50 appendix b quality assurance. Superng and mighty mouse ng two industrystandard connector series for refurbishment and. Quality assurance includes quality control, which comprises those quality assurance actions related to. Appendix b calibrations 10 cfr 50, 10 cfr 21, nqa1. Commercial products and the dedication process for the nuclear industry. In addition to controlling changes to the facility and procedures described in the ufsar under 10 cfr 50. Appendix a to part 50 general design criteria for nuclear power plants. Appendix a to part 50general design criteria for nuclear power plants. Performance and condition monitoring activities and associated goals and preventive maintenance activities shall be evaluated at least every refueling cycle provided the interval between evaluations does not exceed 24 months.
Plant operators pass these requirements down to their suppliers if you wish to sell materials, services, equipment, software, or other products for the operation of the facility, must also meet these. Services supporting nuclear quality assurance programs adhering to asme nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b including lead auditor training, consulting, and template quality manuals. Okonite company quality system manual is the toptier quality document for the okonite company located at 102 hilltop road, ramsey, nj, 07446. Commercial dedication, a manufacturers perspective. Contractual arrangements between the customer and epri, which specify requirements in addition to those specified by this quality program, shall be applied at the project level providing such requirements do not compromise the quality of our. Appendix b to part 50quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and. Nuclear quality assurance asme nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b. This appendix applies to licensed nuclear power electric generating stations that were operating prior to january 1, 1979, except to the extent set forth in 50. Pietrangelo director, licensing nuclear generation division november 17, 2000.
Design bases for protection against natural phenomena, 2. Americas nuclear energy industry is taking off and arsenal consulting is ready to help suppliers meet the growing demand for components and services that meet the industrys unique requirements. This ensures that the quality program satisfies the requirements of the code of federal regulations 10 cfr 50. Nitrogen dioxide no 2 is measured in the ambient air by a federal reference method frm based on appendix f to this part or by a. Aug 29, 2017 appendix i to part 50numerical guides for design objectives and limiting conditions for operation to meet the criterion as low as is reasonably achievable for radioactive material in lightwatercooled nuclear power reactor effluents. Title 10 energy chapter i nuclear regulatory commission part 50 domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities subjgrp issuance, limitations, and conditions of licenses and construction permits. Title 10 energy chapter i nuclear regulatory commission part 50 domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities. Nqa1 course information nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b. Verification to assure compliance with 10cfr50 appendix b and. Responsibilities for the establishment and implementation of the quality assurance program are defined.
The quality manager has sufficient authority and organizational freedom from costschedule pressures, and has the authority to stop work, delivery, or installation of nonconforming items and services. Each applicant for a construction permit is required by 50. This appendix estab lishes quality assurance requirements for the design, manufacture, construction, and oper ation of those structures, systems, and com. The asme nqa1 certification program provides a means for an organization supplying items or services which provide a safety function for nuclear facilities to have its quality assurance program recognized by asme as having had its quality assurance program audited and verified to be in conformance with the requirements of.
The latest edition was issued on january 18, 2018 nqa12017. The requirements of this section are applicable during all conditions of plant operation, including normal shutdown operations. As a result of the information obtained, a comparison table between codes and standards iaea gsr3, iso 9001. Quincy, ma 022699101 and in pdf format through the nfpa online catalog. Jan 10, 2019 10cfr50 appendix b pdf admin january 10, 2019 environment 10cfr50 appendix b, quality assurance criteria is applied to the design, fabrication, construction, and testing of the structures, systems, and components of the. Summarization of qa program with nqa1, 10cfr50, iso 9001. Volume 34, number 73, a proposed amendment to 10cfr50 to insert appendix b quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plant. Appendix e to part 50emergency planning and preparedness for production and utilization facilities.
Rtps nuclear quality assurance program rtp operates under one quality program, whether you purchase products that are commercial grade, nuclear safetyrelated or industrial safety compliant iec 61508. As used in this appendix, quality assurance comprises all those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a structure, system, or component will perform satisfactorily in service. Nucleargrade connectors and accessories two new quickdisconnect connector series for newer, severe applications that may require longterm submersion. The okonite company, which is employee owned since 1976, is committed to comply with. Our quality assurance program complies with the code of federal regulation, title 10, part 50, appendix b 10 cfr 50 appendix b. Retsremp workshop savannah, ga 25jun2014 by richard conatser, nrc. Com egs electrical penetration assembly penetration pipe size inches module diameters inches typical conductor range typical wire insulation type 4 24 1, 1.
This program meets the requirements of 10 cfr 50 appendix b, ansi n45. Attachment 6 current 10 cfr 50, appendix b quality. Aug 29, 2017 appendix r to part 50fire protection program for nuclear power facilities operating prior to january 1, 1979. Jan 01, 2001 title 10 energy chapter i nuclear regulatory commission part 50 domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities subjgrp issuance, limitations, and conditions of licenses and construction permits. The ips nuclear services quality assurance program offers one standard for safety, quality and repairs at both service centers, allowing ips to service utilities with multiple nuclear power plants to the same standards and specifications from either service center. Quality assurance manual nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b.
Asme nqa1 nuclear quality assurance1 is an industry consensus standard created and maintained by asme american society of mechanical engineers. Dec 19, 2019 appendix b to part 50quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants. Appendix b to part 50quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants. Iso 9000 and 10cfr50, appendix bone, both, or neither. Aug 29, 2017 appendix a to part 50general design criteria for nuclear power plants.
Appendix b to part 50quality assurance criteria for. Appendix 1a, general comparison of the scope of us nrc. A prerequisite of an approved nuclear supplier is maintaining a documented quality program that is successfully audited and approved by nupic and niac. Alara means as low as is reasonably achievable, which is the approach to radiation protection to manage and control exposures both individual and collective to the work force and to the general public to as low as is reasonable, taking into account.
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