Application of the Graded Approach - doe-std-3009-94_cn3

DOE-STD -3009-94

A P P L I C A T I O N O F T H E G R A D E D A P P R O A C H . The level of detail in this

chapter is dependent on hazards associated with facility operations and the complexity of

those operations. Conduct of operations also becomes more important as facility

complexity increases.

The full conduct of operations program was originally developed for nuclear reactors, and

DOE 5480.19 acknowledges that the guidelines are written so as to allow flexibility. For

example, a facility that consists of a seque nce of manual operations may not have a

control room, and thus would not need to address control area activities. Remediation

sites may not have a need for shift operations as anticipated by the Order or specific shift

activities, such as on shift training.

The presentation of conduct of operations focuses, however, on a brief description of

what aspects of conduct of operations are directly applicable and to what extent they are

applied based on the type of operation occurring. Salient features may be re ferred to by

general title only with reference to more detailed procedures or policies.

A description of the fire prevention program is required for all facilities as well. The level

of detail should be directly related to either direct fire potential due to processing large

amounts of flammable material or the quantity and type of hazardous materials that could

be affected by a fire. Discussions can be brief and are limited to summaries of the major

features of the programmatic commitment to the safety b asis.

CONTENT GUIDANCE FOR SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 11

11.1 INTRODUCTION

This section provides an introduction to the contents of this chapter based on the

graded approach and includes objectives and scope specific to the chapter as

developed.

11.2 REQUIREMENTS

This section lists the design codes, standards, regulations, and DOE Orders that are

required for establishing the safety basis of the facility. The intent is to provide

only the requirements that are specific for this chapter and pertinent to the safety

analysis, and not a comprehensive listing of all industrial standards or codes or

criteria. SRIDs may be referenced as appropriate.

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