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3) Independent, peer-level or higher,

A. Complexity or controversy surrounding the work warrant

BBC.3, HAZ.2

confirmation of the WSS set is

independent confirmation. [M-2.e]

required.

B. Authorization requirements are tailored to the complexity of the

work. [D-(b),(7)]

C. Authorization requirements are tailored to the hazards of the

work. [D-(b), (7)]

B. Protocols

1) Guidance to teams establishes

A. One benefit of the Process is the enhanced communication

MG.2, BBC.1

target audiences for the results of

among DOE, contractors, and stakeholders that fosters better

Process application.

understanding of the work and hazards, and acceptance of the

WSS. [M-2]

B. The members of the Convened Group shall be selected from

the lowest level of management responsible for allocating

resources and managing the work affected by the WSS set.

[M-I.2.c]

C. An implicit assumption for all WSS sets is that a management

system (with clear roles and responsibilities) exists to apply

the standards. [M-III]

D. The SMS (including applicable contract ES&H standards and

requirements) shall be integrated with the contractor's

business processes for work planning, budgeting,

authorization, execution and change control. [D-(e)]

2) Process management establishes

A. Stakeholders, as defined in the Manual, provide individual

BBC.2, HAZ.2

guidelines for interactions with

views, consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Stakeholders and the DNFSB.

[M-2.f]

B. The contractor shall ensure that ES&H functions are a visible

part of work planning. [D-(b)]