Configuration management as it relates to safety.

DOE-STD-1178-2004

associated with its implementation.

Discuss the civil and criminal penalties imposed on the Department, management

and operating Contractors, and subcontractors as the result of a violation of

applicable rules and regulations.

Discuss the general requirements associated with the topics below, as they are

affected by the following rule-making aspects of PAAA:

Occupational Radiation Safety;

Safety Analysis Reports;

Unreviewed Safety Questions;

Quality Assurance Requirements;

Conduct of Operations at DOE Nuclear Facilities;

Technical Safety Requirements; and

Occurrences at DOE Nuclear Facilities.

Describe the process for identifying a PAAA reportable noncompliance and explain

which ones should be entered into the Noncompliance Tracking System (NTS).

A Technical Program Manager shall have a working level knowledge of formal

configuration management as it relates to safety.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Using the guidance in DOE-STD-1073-2003, Configuration Management, DOE-

STD-3024-98, Content of System Design Descriptions, and DOE Order 420.1A,

Facility Safety, discuss the System Engineer concept as it applies to oversight of

safety systems. Specifically address the areas of configuration management,

assessment of system status and performance, and the technical support for

operation and maintenance activities or for Documented Safety Analysis reviews.

Discuss the concept of configuration management and its importance in ensuring

operational safety.

For the elements identified above, describe the possible effects on safe operations

if they are ineffectively implemented.

Describe a typical configuration management process.

Given DOE-STD-1073-93, Guide for Configuration Management Programs, discuss

the relationship between the Standard and the DOE Orders.

Discuss each of the following elements of configuration management and how they

contribute to safety and an effective configuration management program.

Program Management;

Document Control;

Change Control;

Graded Approach;

Design Requirements; and

Assessments.

Discuss approved/recommended compensatory actions where inadequate

configuration management exists and work is ongoing or to be initiated.