In order to meet ASME NQA-1-2008, the U.S. Standard for nuclear
quality with NRC, STAT-A-MATRIX has established an extensive quality
support program that meets ASME NQA-1 ANSI, N45.2.23 Qualification
of Quality Assurance Audit Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants,
and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B Nuclear Quality Assurance Requirements.
The support program of consulting, training, and service products
has been designed to help organizations and individuals prepare
for these nuclear requirements NQA-1. The driving factors are:
New nuclear power plants are to use the endorsed NQA Standard.
Utility power plant fleet operations are to move to this endorsed
standard.
Engineering and construction contractor adoption for a new
generation of products and services.
Nuclear safety related items/services supplier adoption.
Department of Energy facility adoption.
The Benefits of a Single QA Standard for the United States
are:
Inclusion of improved and current quality criteria, including
feedback and improvements.
Efficient regulation by the NRC and DOE.
Consistent regulatory approach for nuclear, facilities, contractors,
and suppliers.
U.S. supplier implementation and evaluation consistency.
U.S. national consistency in quality requirements for international
suppliers.
Major requirements include elements for:
Configuration management
Computer software controls
Commercial-grade items dedication
Stronger design organization controls
Corrective action process effectiveness
Details for effective electronic records
Application guides in Part IV
Some other key points include:
Integrate more QMS (quality management systems) concepts into
the NQA criteria.
Minimize or delete direct U.S. regulatory references.
Delete “U.S. only” concepts, terms, or text that
would not translate to a common international understanding.
Establish an IAEA interface and encourage international attendance
and participation in NQA meetings.
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