Approving Changes

DOE-STD-1073-2003

Configuration Management

5.4

Approving Changes

The configuration management process should define the approval authority for a change.

The approval authority for various changes may vary based in the significance of the

change.

5.5

Implementing Changes

5.5.1 Performing Work

Changes must be reviewed, approved, verified, and validated before they are

implemented. They must be implemented consistent with the approved change control

package. Work must be performed consistent with hazard controls and using approved

instructions, procedures, or other appropriate means.

5.5.2 Developing Change Control Packages.

The contractor should (1) document each step of the change control process (i.e.,

identification, reviews, approvals, implementation, and document updates) and (2) track

the implementation in the change control package. Documenting and tracking are

essential to ensure that each change is fully assessed, approved, and implemented in

accordance with the approved change, and that the affected documentation is identified,

updated, and distributed to controlled users. The change control package should be used

to capture the change request, the various technical reviews and evaluations, the

management review, and the implementation results. The contractor must also include

related information (such as the change request, design package, installation package and,

post-modification testing) in the change control package. The change control package

should be kept in one location until installation is complete.

The change control package should be used to track the changes to completion. Prior to

implementation of the changes, the change control package should be reviewed to ensure

that:

it is complete and usable,

there are no unidentified physical interferences,

the change is likely to meet defined post-implementation acceptance criteria,

and

the change has been approved for implementation.

The change control package should:

identify all deviations from current design requirements so that the changes

are tracked and documented,

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