THURSDAY, May 14, 2015 One-Day Workshop/Training “Understanding DOE Quality Assurance Requirements and ASME NQA-1 for Application in DOE Nuclear Projects” 8th floor, CNF-AR-Franklin-Center Main – 950 L’Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20024 Time Discussion/Activity Speaker/Presenter Opening / Introductions / 8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Ruben Sanchez, MA-63 Learning Objectives 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Highlights Bud Danielson, CNS Overview of DOE QA Regulatory Framework 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. • Rules, Directives, and Standards Duli Agarwal, AU-33 • Requirements, Program Elements, and Expectations Duli Agarwal, AU-33 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. DOE-HQ QA Resources, AU/CNS Bud Danielson, CNS 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break/Networking — 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Overview of NQA-1 Requirements, Part I Ron Schrotke, CNS 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. NQA-1 Discussions and Q/A Group 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch — 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Overview of NQA-1 Requirements, Part II Ron Schrotke, CNS Line Management QA Oversight / 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Jeff Roberson, NNSA Assessment Practices 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. QA Lessons Learned Bud Danielson, CNS 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Break/Networking — Bud Danielson, CNS • QA role in the DOE Critical Decision Duli Agarwal, AU-33 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CD) Process, DOE O 413.3B Ruben Sanchez, MA-63 • Project Case Studies Ron Schrotke, CNS Ruben Sanchez, MA-63 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closing/Summary Bud Danielson, CNS Overview Ruben Sanchez, MA-63 May 14, 2015 Agenda Time Discussion/Activity Speaker/Presenter 8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Opening / Introductions / Learning Objectives Ruben Sanchez, MA-63 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Highlights Bud Danielson, CNS Overview of DOE QA Regulatory Framework 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. • Rules, Directives, and Standards Duli Agarwal, AU-33 • Requirements, Program Elements, and Expectations Duli Agarwal, AU-33 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. DOE-HQ QA Resources, AU/CNS Bud Danielson, CNS 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break/Networking — 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Overview of NQA-1 Requirements, Part I Ron Schrotke, CNS 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. NQA-1 Discussions and Q&A Group 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch — 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Overview of NQA-1 Requirements, Part II Ron Schrotke, CNS 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Line Management QA Oversight / Assessment Practices Jeff Roberson, NNSA 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. QA Lessons Learned Bud Danielson, CNS 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Break/Networking — Bud Danielson, CNS • QA role in the DOE Critical Decision (CD) Process, Duli Agarwal, AU-33 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. DOE O 413.3B Ruben Sanchez, MA-63 • Project Case Studies Ron Schrotke, CNS Ruben Sanchez, MA-63 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closing/Summary Bud Danielson, CNS 2 Objectives  One-day QA orientation training and awareness workshop.  Focus is on DOE nuclear projects.  Ultimate goal: Sensitize the urgency and the need to ensure integration of QA, early on, throughout project lifecycle and management processes— e.g., Design, engineering, construction, commissioning, operation, o post-operation. Procurement, supply chain, training and qualification, assessments, etc. o  Interactive format – Questions and discussion of real-life examples are encouraged. o 3 What you will become familiar with by the end of this workshop  Why QA is relevant Affects the mission: Project cost, schedule, safety, and reliability o Affects ability to meet commitments: contractual, regulatory, and stakeholders. o  DOE QA framework The Directives and requirements o Application of ASME NQA-1 standard o  What to do if you need assistance with QA issues – whom to call or resources to leverage for: Policy questions and interpretation of requirements o Specialized skill sets for programmatic or on-site assessments o (e.g., Safety SQA, CGD, S/CI)  QA role in acquisition and management of capital projects Critical Decision (CD) process o  DOE lessons learned and QA observations associated with major design and construction projects Legacy QA issues o Construction project reviews, assist visits o 4 Highlights Bud Danielson, CNS May 14, 2015 Why QA is Relevant: It reduces risk…  Provides management with confidence and assurance that people, processes, and implementation will meet requirements and performance expectations.  Risk is reduced by a process of verifying some or all aspects of an activity, e.g.: Plan or design o Materials used o Attention to detail during construction o Thoroughness of testing o Conduct of maintenance and operations o Control of procurement spare parts o Document control o  Each interrelated control and check performed along the way increases the confidence that the final product, system, and facility will meet performance expectations. 2 Why QA is Relevant: QA has a substantive effect on the execution of nuclear projects.  What’s at risk? Significant cost overruns and project delays!  A simple example of “welding quality” to illustrate the point… In June 2010, the DOE Office of Inspector General (OIG) received o allegations regarding the lack of quality assurance records on the fabrication of the Waste Treatment Plan (WTP) “black cell” vessels at the Project. OIG Audit focused on the process vessels received and/or installed o prior to June 2005 because additional vessels had not been received since that time. In April 2012, OIG published an audit report about the Project’s o welding issues. In September 2013, OIG published a parallel audit report on the o Project’s design control issues. 3 WTP Welding Example  WTP is expected to be world’s first chemical waste processing facility capable of both separating highly radioactive liquid waste and turning it into a stable glass form suitable for permanent, safe disposal.  Classified as a DOE Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility, it consists of 15 “black cells” and one hot cell that contains equipment necessary for preparing the Low- Activity Waste and High-Level Radioactive Waste feeds for vitrification.  Once waste is being processed, the “black cells” are inaccessible areas (for the life of the plant) for inspection, maintenance, repair, or replacement of systems and components due to extremely high radiation levels. 4