Scope and Applicability

DOE-DP-STD-3016-99

SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

This technical standard applies to the conduct of hazard analyses and preparation of hazard analysis

reports (HARs) for nuclear explosive operations (NEOs) conducted by the Department of Energy

(DOE). This standard addresses operation-specific HARs and their interface with facility safety basis

documents (Safety Analysis Reports [SARs] or other DOE-approved safety basis documents).

PURPOSE

The purpose of this technical standard is to clarify the requirements and provide guidance for

conducting hazard analyses and preparing HARs for NEOs and associated activities. It is intended to

supplement the guidance contained in DOE Guide 452.2A-1A, "IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE FOR

DOE ORDER 452.2A, SAFETY OF NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OPERATIONS."

HAZARD ANALYSIS OBJECTIVE

a. The primary objective for the hazard analysis (HA) is to support DOE management decisions

concerning:

(1) NEO authorization within a specified facility or facilities;

(2) safety commitments that constitute part of the safety basis for the operation;,

(3) the adequacy of safety controls, which provide assurance that the operation can be conducted

safely; and

(4) the acceptability of proposed process changes.

b. To achieve its primary objective, the HAR fully documents the results of a systematic evaluation of

NEO hazards and accidents having potential adverse consequences to the workers, the public, and

the environment, including:

(1) the hazards associated with the specific NEO;

(2) those NEO accident scenarios that have the potential to result in nuclear detonation (ND),

high explosive detonation or deflagration (HED/D), fire, severe worker injury, or dispersal of

hazardous and/or fissile materials;