Organization of the standard.

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specifying methods and approaches for startup or restart of radiological facilities or non-nuclear

facilities. DOE line managers are encouraged to consider the procedures in this standard when

developing requirements and procedures for startup or restart of radiological or non-nuclear facilities.

1.3 Organization of the standard. The standard is organized to be useful to both the managers who

need a summary and an overview of the Operational Readiness Review (ORR) and Readiness

Assessment (RA) processes, methods, decisions, and products as well as the individuals who are

responsible for the planning and conduct of the ORR or RA.

1.3.1 Scope. The section discusses the relationship of the Standard with the DOE 0 425.1 which

specifies the requirements for ORRs and RAs.

1.3.2 Applicable documents. The section lists several references which are directly applicable to the

methods and processes described in the standard.

1.3.3 Definitions. The section provides the meaning of the terms and statements used in the

standard. The description or discussion of the terms may be expanded to be specific to the intended

meaning in the standard. The usage in the standard is consistent with the usage in other DOE

documents.

1.3.4 General Guidance. The section provides a sequential summary of the actions, responsibilities,

decisions, and documents associated with the ORR and RA process. The section is organized in the

sequence of the ORR process starting with the decision of the type of readiness review required,

development of the readiness review plans, achieving readiness, and conduct and reporting of the

readiness reviews. The section also contains general information which will be helpful in gaining an

understanding of the principles and the expectations of the ORR or RA processes.

1.3.5 Detailed Guidance. The section provides the detailed processes and methods to plan and

conduct an ORR or an RA. The section is arranged by organizational responsibilities followed by a

sub-section which provide detailed descriptions of each document required as a part of the ORR or RA

process. Finally, sub-section 5.10 provides specific information about the RA requirements and