Facility Representative Program Sponsor Responsibilities.

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c. Clearly define the functions, responsibilities and authorities of

the Facility Representatives, and ensure that affected DOE and

contractor managers understand the role of the Facility

Representatives and provide the necessary access and support.

d. Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the field element's

Facility Representative program and pursue changes to improve

overall performance and effectiveness.

e. Provide developmental opportunities for Facility

Representatives.

f. Assign a Facility Representative Program Sponsor from among

the field element's senior managers to guide and direct

implementation within the field element.

4.3.5

Facility Representative Program Sponsor Responsibilities.

a. Serve as a management advocate for Facility Representatives

within the field element to resolve programmatic issues.

b. Guide and direct Facility Representative program

implementation within the field element.

c. Ensure that Facility Representatives are effectively contributing

to the field element, and DOE line/program managers are

effectively using their contributions.

d. May appoint or secure the appointment of a Facility

Representative Program Manager to manage day-to-day

implementation issues for the field element.

4.3.6

Facility Representative Responsibilities.

a. Maintain day-to-day operational oversight of the contractor's

activities (FRAM Section 9.5.1).

b. Report potential or existing dangers to DOE line management

(FRAM Section 9.5.1) and keep a record of activities and

observations.

c. Stop work as necessary to protect the health and safety of

workers and the public, to protect the environment, or to

protect the facility and equipment.

d. Approve off-normal reports, when this responsibility is

delegated from the Field Element Manager (FRAM Section

9.6.1.2).

e. Adhere to established codes of conduct and protocols while

performing assigned duties.

(Note: Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, and 5.7 provide most of the

additional expectations of Facility Representatives).