ML20199F371
| ML20199F371 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 11/19/1997 |
| From: | NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20199F358 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99901324 99901324-97-01, 99901324-97-1, NUDOCS 9711240192 | |
| Download: ML20199F371 (2) | |
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s NOTICE OF NONCONFORMANCE Astro Nuclear Dynamics Inc.
Docket No.: 99901324 Bethel Park, PA Based on the results of an NRC inspection conducted on August 26-29 and October 30,1997, it appears that certain cf your activities were not conducted in accordance with NRC requirements:
1.
Criterion ll of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50, " Quality Assurance Program," requires, in part, that the program shall provide for indoctrination and training of personnel performing activities affecting quality as necessary to assure that suitable proficiency is achieved and maintained.
Paragraph 4.1 of Section 12," Personnel Qualifications Inspection and Test," Astro Nuclear Dynamics Inc. (ANDI) Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP), dated June 4, 1995, req >lres, in part, that qualification of personnel shall be established on the basis of achieved technical training.
Contrary to these requirements, the president of ANDI was responsible to assure that the quality of items sold through ANDl's brokerage program conformed to procurement documerits, but was not trained for the task.
During the October 30,1997, inspection, the inspector noted that ANDI had discontinued the use of procedure CP-110," Control and Administration of Brokered items Purchased for Resale." Therefore, all certificates of compliance must now be signed by the Quality Assurance iAanagor. Therefore, no response is required for this Noncompliance.
l (Nonconformance 99901324/97-01-01) 2.
Criterion Xlli of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50, " Handling, Stora;e, and Shipping,"
l requires, in part, that measures shall be established to prevent the use of incorrect or defective materials, parts, or components. For particular products, special protective environments, such as moisture and temperature levels, shall.be provided to prevent damage or deterioration.
Paragraph 8.0 of Section 131, " Handling, Storage, and Shipping," ANDI QAP, dated June 14,1995, requires that storage requirements be evaluated cad appropriate controls and facilities provided to protect the material or equipment against damage, I
minimize deterioration, and prevent contamination during storage.
l Contrary to these requirements. ANDi's storage facility did not have uniform heating and temperature control to protect applicable safety-related items from condensation and corrosion. Enclosure 1 9711240192 971119 PDR GA999 EPWe ***
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I (Nonconformance 99901324/97-01-02)
Please send a written statement or explanation to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001, with a copy to the Chief, i
Qua!ity Assurance, Vendor inspection and Maintenance Branch, Division of Reactor Controls and Human Factors, Omce of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, within 30 dayr, of the date of the letter transmitting this Notice of Nonconformance. This reply shouki be clearly mart:ed as a
' Reply to a Notice of Nonconformance' and should include for each Nonconformance. (1) the reason for the Nonconformance, or if contested, the basis for disputing the Nonconformance, (2) the corrective steps that have been taken and the results achieved, (3) the corrective steps that will be taken to avoid further nor. compliance, and (4) the date when your corrective action will be completed. Where good cause is shown, consideration will be given to extending the response tinie.
Dated at R kville, Maryland this
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