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Nuclear QA Compliance Checklist
10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B Requirements | VSG Nuclear Engineering Services
CRITICAL: This checklist covers 18 mandatory Quality Assurance criteria required for all nuclear facilities. All items must be implemented and documented for NRC compliance.
1. ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT
Organizational structure established with clear reporting lines
QA function independent from operations
QA manager reporting to senior management
Authority and responsibility clearly defined
2. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
Comprehensive QA program documentation
All 18 Appendix B criteria implemented
Program applies to all safety-related items
Regular management review conducted
3. DESIGN CONTROL
Design procedures documented and approved
Design review performed before release
Design changes controlled through formal process
Design verification completed
4. DOCUMENT CONTROL
Document management system established
Version control and approval tracking
Obsolete documents removed from use
Change tracking documented
5. PROCUREMENT CONTROL
Vendor qualification procedures established
Quality requirements specified in contracts
Vendor audits performed regularly
Receiving inspection procedures in place
6. IDENTIFICATION & CONTROL
Traceability system for all safety items
Components properly labeled and identified
Mill test reports and certifications on file
Control of nonconforming items
7. INSPECTION & TESTING
100% inspection of safety-related items
Testing procedures documented and approved
Test equipment calibrated and certified
Results reviewed and approved before release
8. CORRECTIVE ACTION
Process for identifying nonconformances
Root cause analysis performed
Corrective actions implemented and verified
Preventive actions to avoid recurrence
9. RECORDS MANAGEMENT
QA records stored in secure location
Permanent retention requirements met
Records protect against damage and loss
Retrieval procedures established and tested
10. AUDITS & SURVEILLANCE
Regular internal audits scheduled and performed
Independent QA oversight of construction
Audit findings documented and tracked
NRC inspection readiness maintained