Management of Change - hdbk11010124

Exhibit 2.13

DOE-HDBK-1101-96

PSM Element: MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE

PSM Compliance Status

Information Source

Notes/Comments

Major Issues/Questions

None

Partial

Complete

Documentation

Written procedures exist to manage changes (except

for "replacements in kind") to process chemical

technology, equipment, and changes to facilities.

Procedures ensure that the following are addressed

prior to any change.

Technical basis for the change.

Impact of the change on safety and health.

Modifications to operating procedures.

Necessary time period for the change.

Authorization requirements for the change.

Communication

Employees involved in the process are informed of

and trained in the change in the process as early as

practicable prior to its implementation.

Implementation

Written protocol exists for determining what

changes in the process (equipment, operating limits,

etc.) require implementation of management of

change requirements.

Written protocol exists for implementing

management of change in training employees,

revising operating procedures, and updating process

safety information.

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