Quality Assurance - std30220013

DOE-STD-3022-98

5.13 Periodic Reports

Semiannual reports of FTF testing activities shall be prepared by the FTF and

transmitted in accordance with Section 10 of DOE Standard NE F 3-43.

Semiannual reports may contain proprietary information and distribution shall be

limited accordingly.

6.0

QUALITY ASSURANCE

6.1

Quality Assurance Program

Under the program each FTF shall establish, maintain, and operate in accordance

with a Quality Assurance Plan that conforms to DOE Standard NE F 3-44.

6.2

Procedures

All inspections and tests within the program shall be conducted in accordance

with written procedures described in Section 7.0 of DOE Standard NE F 3-43.

6.3

Verification of FTF Operations

Periodic Round-Robin comparison tests of selected filters shall be conducted in

accordance with Section 11.0 of DOE Standard NE F 3-43. FTF activities shall be

subject to periodic review and assessment by DOE.

7.0

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

7.1

Technical Support Group

Under this program, DOE maintains a Technical Support Group (TSG) to provide

technical assistance, including solution of problems; investigation/development of

alternate test aerosols and instruments; and investigation of other facilities or

equipment of interest to the DOE filter test program. The TSG shall also perform

technical assessments of FTF activities, coordinate and report on Round Robin

Tests, review semiannual reports of testing prepared by the FTF, and prepare an

Annual Report of Testing, in accordance with program management.

Recommendations resulting from investigations or research by the TSG shall be