Hierarchy of requirements - DOE-HDBK-1143-2001

Radiological Control Training for Supervisors

DOE-HDBK-1143-2001

Student's Guide

C. Hierarchy of requirements

Currently within DOE there are two parallel

hierarchies of requirements:

Rules and/or regulations (these terms are

used interchangeably in this training)

DOE Orders

Rules are codified in the Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR) and may be subject to

enforcement action including civil and criminal

penalties. DOE Orders are contractually

implemented and enforced through an award/fee

contractual arrangement between DOE and the

contractor.

III. Rules and regulations

In response to the enforcement authority in the

Price-Anderson Amendments Act (PAAA) of 1988,

DOE is converting its contractual requirement in

orders to enforceable rules to enhance contractor

accountability for safety.

10 CFR 830 governs the conduct of DOE

contractors, DOE personnel, and other persons

conducting activities (including providing items and

services) that affect, or may affect, the safety of

DOE nuclear facilities. It includes quality assurance

requirements and Technical Safety Requirements.

A. DOE enforcement of rules under PAAA

10 CFR Part 820 (effective on September 16,

1993) sets forth the procedures to implement the

provisions of the PAAA. Part 820 requires

contractors to comply with DOE Nuclear Safety

Requirements.

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