Design Verification

DOE-STD-1073-2003

Configuration Management

have not inadvertently degraded associated SSCs during the

construction/implementation process, prior to placing them in service. Clearly

specifies explicit acceptance criteria for each test, inspection, and examination,

records the actual results (or references an attached completed test plan/procedure

that shows the actual results), and identifies the personnel performing and

witnessing the post-modification testing activities and has them sign and date the

test documentation as appropriate.

Pre-Operational Requirements Identifies documents and actions that must be

completed prior to making the modified/impacted SSCs operational, such as

obtaining environmental permits, performing necessary training, updating

procedures and drawings, obtaining DOE approval if a TSR change is involved,

etc.

Post-Operational Requirements Identifies all action, that although not required

to be completed prior to releasing the modified/impacted SSCs to the user for

operation, must be initiated and tracked to completion to support the DCP (e.g.,

MDL updated, special maintenance training, issue new or revised manuals, etc.)

USQ Review (always required) Perform USQ screen and, if positive, perform

a USQD in accordance with procedure 544-GEN.

SAR/TSR Revision Notice Identifies all proposed SAR and TSR revisions

resulting from the change.

Design Verification

Design Reviews (always required) This is an independent design verification

(performed in accordance with procedure NMT8-FMP-807) that involves

deliberate, critical assessment of the technical adequacy and completeness of

design documents, ensures that the design adequately fulfills the technical

requirements and complies with applicable regulatory and industry codes and

standards, and ensures that the change is within the approved design and safety

envelope as defined in the relevant authorization basis documents (SAR, TSRs,

Hazard & Accident analyses). The review is formally documented on Design

Review Record (DRR) Sheets that become part of the DCP. The technical

disciplines involved are identified in Section 1 Above. 2

Note: Additional information from 564-GEN, Controlling Process Changes: The procedure provides

the process for screening and reviewing all new and modified processes and experiments and directly

related process equipment. The individual operating groups are responsible for ensuring that

operations under their charge remain within their approved safety envelope; providing the

information needed by NMT-8 for performing safety evaluations and for updating safety analyses

documentation as needed; and seeing that all changes receive the appropriate level of review and

approval prior to their implementation. The CCB reviews and approves conceptual and final designs,

and approves significant field changes required during construction. Management reviews shall be

conducted through the CCB to ensure that the technical reviews have been performed adequately,

change records are complete and ready for implementation, all necessary approvals have been

obtained, and the change is authorized for implementation. The facility hazards analysis and the HA

screening form are used to evaluate the safety impacts of a proposed process change and to document

the findings. The HA screening process involves USQ Screens, and preparation of an HA Update

form if needed.

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