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    This corrective action request addresses the need to calibrate liquid-in-glass thermometers according to quality standards. The document notes that while the Center's quality assurance manual excludes thermometers from calibration, relevant standards like ANSI/ASME NQA-1 and ASTM E77-89 require periodic calibration or verification of thermometer accuracy. The proposed corrective action is to evaluate this issue and either revise the quality assurance manual or develop a calibration procedure for thermometers to ensure measurement validity.

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    This corrective action request addresses the need to calibrate liquid-in-glass thermometers according to quality standards. The document notes that while the Center's quality assurance manual excludes thermometers from calibration, relevant standards like ANSI/ASME NQA-1 and ASTM E77-89 require periodic calibration or verification of thermometer accuracy. The proposed corrective action is to evaluate this issue and either revise the quality assurance manual or develop a calibration procedure for thermometers to ensure measurement validity.

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    This corrective action request addresses the need to calibrate liquid-in-glass thermometers according to quality standards. The document notes that while the Center's quality assurance manual excludes thermometers from calibration, relevant standards like ANSI/ASME NQA-1 and ASTM E77-89 require periodic calibration or verification of thermometer accuracy. The proposed corrective action is to evaluate this issue and either revise the quality assurance manual or develop a calibration procedure for thermometers to ensure measurement validity.

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    9 * 1

    CENTER FOR NUCLEAR WASTE REGULATORY ANALYSES

    CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUEST


    CAR No. 91-03 Associated AR-SR-NCR NO. AR 91-1
    PART 1: DESCRIPTION OF CONDITION ADVERSE TO QUALITY
    In accordance with the CQAM, Paragraph 12.4.3(1), thermometers are excluded from the
    calibration requirements. However, the listing of Commercial Devices in ANSI/ASME
    NQA-1 does not exclude thermometers from calibration and control. ASTM Standard E77-89,
    Standard Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers,
    clearly indicates the need for periodic verification of thermometer accuracy.

    Initiated by: R. M. Weber Date: 7/26/91


    PART 2: PROPOSED ACTION Responsible Element Manager: H. Garcia
    a) Root Cause:
    Action Party: B. Mabrito

    See Attached.

    b) Corrective Action to Preclude Recurrence:


    See Attached.

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    for Completion: 9/30/91

    Date: 8/1/91
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    CNWRA FORM QAP 14-0


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    Attachment to Corrective Action Request (CAR) No. 91-03


    Associated with AR 91-1

    PART 2: PROPOSED ACTION

    a) Root Cause:

    The Center expanded the generally accepted list of equipment not requiring
    calibration to incluoe "ASTM g;,de laboratory (mercury) thermometers." In doing
    so, the Center took c>'ANSI/ASME NQA-1, since the listing of Commercial
    Devices in ANSI/ASME NQA-1 does not exclude them. This position was taken
    because the Center believed that the purposes for which these items are being
    used in its nuclear waste work differ significantly from the nuclear reactor
    applications addressed in NQA-1. Further evaluation of this position is needed.

    b) Corrective Action to Preclude Recurrence:

    An evaluation will be conducted to determine (a) the degree of similarity of


    operating conditions and concerns which led to the requirements of NQA-1 for
    liquid-in-glass thermometry and (b) the specific requirements of ASTM E77-89 for
    periodic calibration (as opposed to certification and/or incoming inspection).
    Based on the results of such evaluations, it may be necessary to revise the noted
    paragraph of the CQAM and/or to issue a procedure for calibration of such
    devices.
    UPDATED RESPONSE TO CAR 91-03

    After further investigation, the Center QA staff concurs with the audit finding
    that the exclusion of thermometers from calibration requirements may present a
    risk to measurement validity. The corrective action shall be to delete the
    exclusion for thermometers in CQAM Section 12, paragraph 12.4.3 (1). The target
    date for completion is 9/15/91.
    The use of thermometers in Center experimental activities has been limited to
    parameter (temperature) control of reactions, in which the accuracy tolerance is
    + 2 degrees C or more. After calibration, if any thermometers are found out of
    tolerance by an amount greater than 2 degrees C, Nonconformance Reports shall be
    initiated to determine the disposition of affected experiments on an individual
    basis.

    Proposed by Date_ _

    Approved by Date 2169/


    Director of QA

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