Codes, Standards, and Regulations

DOE-HDBK-1117-99

A.18 Codes, Standards, and Regulations

The purpose of this subject area is to enable the candidate or incumbent to monitor and provide

guidance in the implementation of the requirements of applicable codes, standards, and DOE

requirements from an overview perspective. Topics for consideration include:

SUBJECT

TOPIC

Codes, Standards,

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), DOE Orders, generic letters,

information notices, and bulletins

and Regulations

Structure and functions of codes, standards, and regulations

Requirements for testing of equipment, conduct of operations,

and quality assurance

Radiological protection and exposure limits

Radioactive material receipt and storage

Changes to the facility technical safety requirements (technical

specifications or operational safety requirements)

Applicable sections of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982

Other Codes and

(Public Law 97-425)

Standards

Applicable Environmental Protection Agency requirements

Applicable standards of the American Society of Mechanical

engineers; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,

Inc; American National Standards Institute; American Nuclear

Society; and American Society for Testing Materials

Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations

Department of Transportation requirements for shipping nuclear

materials and radioactive waste

Federal and state regulations regarding pollutants and radioactive

releases and any applicable operating criteria

Impact of poor facility performance on DOE budget

Facility design and construction requirements

Local fire regulations and applicable building codes

Role of and interface with the facility operations review committee

and offsite review committee

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