Content Guidance for Sections of Chapter 17

DOE-STD -3009-94

CONTENT GUIDANCE FOR SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 17

17.1 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.

17.2 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.

17.3 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND

INTERFACES

This section summarizes the overall structure of the organizations. Include in the

summary the separate and distinct entities that are organized into a safety

conscious and responsive organization to ens ure and enhance the facility safety.

17.3.1

Organizational Structure

This section summarizes the organization, including the interfaces with respect

to the management of the facility beyond the operating organization.

17.3.2

Organizational Responsibilities

This section summarizes the organization's responsibilities and authorities; its

interfaces with other organizations described in this chapter or other chapters

of the DSA, including the line operating organization; and the general safety

programs and issues for which it is responsible. Also discuss:

Technical and engineering support, maintenance, and modifications.

Safety issue discovery, communication, management, and resolution.

Independent safety review, audit, and compliance determination.

Safety ana lysis services, including USQ evaluation.

Support services such as utilities and other offsite support.

17.3.3

Staffing and Qualifications

This section summarizes the bases for the staffing levels and the knowledge,

skills, and abilities of facility personnel in organizations covered in this

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