Operations Authorization
Assessment Plan
NNSA/Nevada Site Office Independent Oversight Division
Performance Objective:
The objective of this assessment is to verify there is documentation in place which accurately describes the safety envelope for a facility, program or project.
Criteria:
Conditions and requirements should be established to ensure programs addressing all applicable functional areas are adequately implemented to support safe performance of the work.
The extent of documentation and level of authority for agreement shall be tailored to the complexity and hazards associated with the work.
Personnel shall be responsible and accountable for performance of work in accordance with the controls established.
Controls established for safety are a discernible part of the plan for work.
The necessary safety support functions and interfaces required have been established
A document control system shall be established and maintained.
References:
10 CFR 830 – Nuclear Safety Management
DOE O 414.1A Change 1 – Quality Assurance
DOE O 420.1A - Facility Safety
DOE G 450.401-B - Integrated Safety Management System Guide
DOE 5480.19 - Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities
DOE P 411.1 - Safety Management Functions, Responsibilities, and Authorities Policy
DOE O 1324.1A 0 - Records Management
NV M 412.X1C – Real Estate/ Operations Permit
NV M 450.3XB – Work Smart Standards
BN CD-NENG.018 – Development and Control of Safety Basis Lists
Operations Authorization
Assessment Plan
NNSA/Nevada Site Office Independent Oversight Division
BN CD-NENG.020 – Configuration Management
BN CD-2170.001 –Hazard Categorization and Facility Classification
Approach:
Document Review:
Interviews:
Facility Manager
Facility Owner
Supervisor
Administrative Staff
Observations:
Operations Authorization
Lines of Inquiry
NNSA/Nevada Site Office Independent Oversight Division
YES / NO / N/A1. Is there a valid Activity Agreement in place?
2. How is your “safety envelope” defined?
3. Are there any External or Internal MOU’s and are they current?
4. Is there a requirement for State or Federal permits for air. water, waste, NEPA, etc. and are they current?
5. Is there a valid REOP in place and is it current?
6. Are there any secondary REOP’s in place?
7. Does the REOP contain a valid and current Facility Categorization?
8. Are the POCs in the REOP current?
9. Is the Subpart A current and accurate?
10. If a Subpart B is required is it current and accurate?
11. Is the Subpart C current and accurate?
12. Are there any Change Control Proposals in process?
13. Do the support documents reflect current conditions, configurations and are they current?
a. Facility Execution Plan (FEP)?
b. Support Execution Plan (SEP)?
c. Project Execution Plan (PEP)?
d. Other?
14. How are Operations Authorization documents controlled and maintained?
Operations Authorization
Assessment Plan
NNSA/Nevada Site Office Independent Oversight Division
Performance Objective:
The objective of this assessment is to verify there is documentation in place which accurately describes the safety envelope for a facility, program or project.
Criteria:
Conditions and requirements should be established to ensure programs addressing all applicable functional areas are adequately implemented to support safe performance of the work.
The extent of documentation and level of authority for agreement shall be tailored to the complexity and hazards associated with the work.
Personnel shall be responsible and accountable for performance of work in accordance with the controls established.
Controls established for safety are a discernible part of the plan for work.
The necessary safety support functions and interfaces required have been established
A document control system shall be established and maintained.
References:
10 CFR 830 – Nuclear Safety Management
DOE O 414.1A Change 1 – Quality Assurance
DOE O 420.1A - Facility Safety
DOE G 450.401-B - Integrated Safety Management System Guide
DOE 5480.19 - Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities
DOE P 411.1 - Safety Management Functions, Responsibilities, and Authorities Policy
DOE O 1324.1A 0 - Records Management
NV M 412.X1C – Real Estate/ Operations Permit
NV M 450.3XB – Work Smart Standards
BN CD-NENG.018 – Development and Control of Safety Basis Lists
Operations Authorization
Assessment Plan
NNSA/Nevada Site Office Independent Oversight Division
BN CD-NENG.020 – Configuration Management
BN CD-2170.001 – Hazard Categorization and Facility Classification
Document Reviews:
Interviews:
Findings:
Observations/Opportunities for Improvement:
Contractor Management debriefing and results: