Environmental Permits

DOE-STD-1120-2005/Vol. 2

Action

ISMS GUIDELINES FOR FACILITY DISPOSITION AND

Completed

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION

(Yes/No)

Safety basis documents that exists from previous phases of facility or environmental restoration

operation or disposition is evaluated and used only when the following information is provided:

(1) a description of the site and location, including current facility and site boundaries; (2)

design criteria for those safety structures, systems, or components (for nuclear facilities, safety

class and safety-significant equipment are defined by DOE-STD-3009-94) needed to support

safe facility disposition work; (3) normal and emergency operating procedures based on a

hazard analysis that is still representative of planned future work; and (4) operational limitations

to address existing facility vulnerabilities.

Environmental Permits

For deactivation, long-term and environmental restoration S&M projects, the need for required

environmental permits (e.g., RCRA and CAA) has been determined and the needed permits

have been obtained and mechanisms are in place to ensure that the work complies with the

permit provisions.

For decommissioning and environmental restoration projects, the need for required

environmental permits (e.g., RCRA and CAA) has been determined and the substantive aspects

of applicable permits have been incorporated into the set of ARARs that are determined for the

project.

PERFORM THE WORK

Evaluating Readiness

A readiness evaluation is conducted that ensures all hazards have been identified, S&H

requirements have been met, and safety systems and controls are in place and functional.

Workers are qualified to perform the required task(s) and understand the associated hazards and

controls.

Applicable environmental permits and procedures are in place and controls are operable.

Work authorization is obtained.

Verification of the resolution of applicable readiness assessment findings is completed.

Management of Change

A change control process should be employed that evaluates changes to work plans, procedures,

and effects from unforeseen hazards. The process should encompass screening all changes, the

evaluation of changes to hazards and controls, verification that the changes are within the

existing safety basis, and specification of actions necessary if a change is outside of the safety

basis.

For category 2 or 3 nuclear facilities, tasks are screened against the seven questions defined in

DOE G 4242.1-1 to determine whether they represent a potential USQ.

FEEDBACK AND EVALUATION

Feedback mechanisms are in place and include monitoring and self-assessment.

Performance monitoring reflects appropriate and measurable ES&H indicators and measures

that encompass integrated safety management activities.

Self-assessment of the ES&H program is performed periodically and includes an evaluation of

both management commitments and worker involvement.

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