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c. Discuss the Nuclear Explosive Safety Study (NESS), Operational Safety Review (OSR),

and Nuclear Explosive Safety Change Evaluation (NCE) processes including NESSG

composition, meetings, documentation preparation, conduct, reporting and approval.

d. Discuss the requirements for NESSG personnel, including training, certification and

independence.

21. NESSG chairs and other members must have knowledge of the NESS, OSR, and NCE

processes.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Describe the composition requirements for an NESSG.

b. Describe the scope of the NESSG responsibilities.

c. Explain the functions of a NESS, an OSR, and an NCE.

d. Discuss the requirements for preparation and conduct of a NESS or an OSR.

e. Provide examples of situations that would require a NESS or an OSR.

f. Explain the relationship between a master study and an operation-specific study.

22. NESSG chairs and other members must have knowledge of the NELA requirements.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Discuss the difference between a nuclear explosive and a NELA.

b. Discuss specific NELA standards and requirements.

23. NESSG chairs and other members must have knowledge of the nuclear explosive

safety rules (NESRs).

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Discuss the different types of NESRs and provide examples of each.

24. NESSG chairs and other members must have knowledge of Chapter 11.7 of the

Development and Production Manual, Nuclear Explosive Operation Change Control

Process.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. State the purpose and applicability of Chapter 11.7.

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