NNSA-SC NESSG chair is responsible

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5. Approving or disapproving NCE-evaluated change proposals that do not produce a

minority opinion.

6. Defining a process for closure of approved NESSG findings and providing tracking to

closure.

e. Manager, NNSA-SC/Nuclear Explosive Safety Division (NESD) is responsible for:

1. Providing, ensuring the training of, and certifying a minimum of four NNSA federal

employees as NESSG chairs.

2. Recruiting NESSG STAs and recommending selection to NA-12.

3. Ensuring NESSG STAs receive the NES training required for certification.

4. Developing new NES training courses as needed.

5. Consulting with the NNSA Site Office Manager or NA-15, as applicable, as to

whether the appropriate form of NES evaluation, for a proposed NEO change, is an

NCE or a NESS, based on the criteria in Section 5.1.

6. Providing periodic NES evaluation schedule updates.

7. Selecting a NESSG chair for each NES evaluation.

8. Determining the method for sharing documented feedback with the project team, line

management, and the NES community.

f. NNSA-SC NESSG chair is responsible for:

1. Selecting and ensuring the appropriate composition of certified NESSG personnel for

each NES evaluation.

2. Requiring Technical Advisors (TAs) to participate in a NES evaluation, as

appropriate.

3. Coordinating with the project team and/or line management to schedule the NES

evaluation.

4. Organizing, convening, and leading the NES evaluation.

5. Ensuring the preparation of NESS reports, OSR reports, and NCE memorandums.

6. Preparing a transmittal letter for NESS and OSR reports.

7. Submitting NESS reports, OSR reports, NCE memorandums, and transmittal letters