Deviating from or Making Changes to the Change Control Package

DOE-STD-1073-2003

Configuration Management

identify all documents that need to be revised consistent with the approved

change,

define the authorities and responsibilities associated with the approved

change,

identify the work processes to be used to implement the change, and

identify any constraints to the implementation process.

An individual or group other than the one that developed the package must perform the

review of the change control package. A modification or construction package may be

used to further define implementation instructions.

5.5.3 Deviating from or Making Changes to the Change Control Package.

Changes should be implemented consistent with the change control package. The design

authority must identify, review, and approve any deviations from, or changes to, the

change control package prior to implementation. Contractor procedures must define this

process (often called field change requests or FCRs) and the authority levels. FCRs

should receive technical and management reviews commensurate with those of the

original package and the approval authority level should be at the same level as the

original change. Following evaluation and approval by the design authority, field change

notices (FCNs) should be issued that revise the work processes consistent with the

approved change.

In addition, if the contractor identifies any nonconforming items while implementing a

change, the contractor should document the nonconformance in a nonconformance report

(NCR). The NCR should be reviewed to verify that it:

(1) meets design criteria and assumptions and

(2) is consistent with the analyses.

The review and disposition of NCRs must be documented and retained.

5.5.4 Tracking Changes to Completion

Consideration should be given to assigning an individual the responsibility for tracking

physical change status and ensuring that the change is completed in accordance with the

change control package. Contractors have successfully used Cognizant System

Engineers or dedicated configuration management specialists to perform this function.

5.5.5 Reporting Implementation Progress

The contractor should consider issuing periodic progress reports on the implementation

of major changes. These reports should:

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