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the configuration of the equipment used to store, handle, transport, or process

fissile material.

6.4.2

Administrative Controls

This section summarizes the administrative controls used to prevent accidental

criticality. Include in the discussion the administrative controls on nuclear

material safety limits such as mass, moderators, changes in geometry

configurations, and procedures for handling, storing, and transporting fissile

materials. Discuss also the administrative controls for reviewing and

approving changes to process or system configurations.

6.4.3

Application of Double Contingency Principle

This section summarizes the methods used to ensure that at least more than one

unlikely, independent, and concurrent changes in process conditions would be

necessary before a criticality accident is possible (e.g., contingency or

criticality safety evaluation). The contingency or criticality safety evaluation

will identify how the double contingency principle, as defined in DOE O

420.1, is being met (i.e., control of two independent process parameters or a

system of multiple controls on a single parameter). It is not the intention of

this section to individually present all facility contingency or criticality safety

evaluations.

The results of the contingency or criticality safety evaluation helps identify

safety SSCs, controls, and the TSR limit designations (safety control

parameters). The identification of safety SSCs and safety control parameters

for TSR controls should be done as part of Chapter 3, "Hazard and Accident

Analyses," Chapter 4, "Safety Structures, Systems, and Components," and

Chapter 5, "Derivation of Technical Safety Requirements. "

6.5

CRITICALITY SAFETY PROGRAM

This section presents an overview of the organizational structure and interfaces, and

the technical and administrative practices of the criticality protection policy and

programs. It shows how the criticality safety program satisfies the criticality safety

standards.

6.5.1

Criticality Safety Organization

This section summarizes the organizational structure that administers the

criticality safety program. Include information about staffing levels, positions

of authority and responsibilities, and staff qualifications. Discuss the

interfaces and interrelationships with other safety organizations and facility

operations. Reference the administrative plans and procedures that implement

the criticality safety program.

Include in the summary the purpose, organization, and functions of any

committees responsible for criticality safety. Include in the description the

charter of responsibilities, scope of reviews, and qualifications and

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