Adequate functional support from the Field Element Management.

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Has the Field Element Manager implemented a process to track identified

issues or discrepancies to satisfactory closure? [Sections 4.1.5, 4.1.10, and

4.2.4]

How adequate is the documentation of Facility Representative activiti es (e.g.,

reports, log keeping)? [Section 4.1.10 ]

How are Facility Representative findings reported (formally and informally) to

the contractor? Are the reports provided to the contractor consistent with the

information recorded by the Facility Representatives? How clear is the

process of reporting findings to the contractor? [Section 4.1.10]

Does the Facility Representative have access to and communicate effectively

with all levels of contractor management? [Section 4.1.10 ]

Are the Facility Representative i nteractions with the operating contractor

effective in meeting the shared goals of safe and efficient facility operations ?

[Section 4.1.10]

4. Adequate functional support from the Field Element Management.

What are the reasons for any Facility Representative attrition? Are Facility

Representative's leaving for promotions, laterals, downsizing? Ha ve steps

been taken to counter excessive attrition? [Section 5.1 and Appendix A]

What steps has management taken to ensure that the Facility Representative

positi ons are career enhancing? Are there senior or supervisory Facility

Representative opportunities? [Section 4.2.4]

What continuing training, professional certifications, graduate studies, or

similar development activities are actively supported? [Section 5.7 ]

What role does Field Element Management have in the qualification process?

[Sections 4 .2.4 and 5.5]

Does management provide the resources necessary to qualify Facility

Representatives within a defined schedule? [DOEM 426.1 -1A Chapter III,

Paragraph 4.b]

How does line management support the actions taken by the Facility

Representatives at the respective facilities? [Section 4.1.8 ]

What is interface relationship between the Facility Representatives and each

level of DOE line management? [Section 4.1.8 ]

Do Facility Representatives periodically meet with senior line managers within

the field element to provide information related to the assigned facilities?

[Section 4.2.4]

How does DOE line management track and follow up on issues raised by the

Facility Representatives? [Section 4.1.10 ]

What process does DOE management use to address differing professional

opinions and has it been used effectively? [Section 5.9 ]

What local processes exist to allow Facility Representatives access to Field

Element technical exp ertise regarding contractor issues? [Section 4.1.9]

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