Facility Modifications

DOE-HDBK-1117-99

*A.6 Facility Modifications

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

maintenance-specific facility modification activities in accordance with company policies, DOE

orders, ALARA considerations, and sound industrial safety practices. Portions of this subject

may be provided from an overview perspective (e.g., design support, safety reviews, capital

budgeting). Topics for consideration include:

TOPIC

ITEMS TO COVER FOR EACH TOPIC

Capital budgeting process and project controls

Administrative

Planning and scheduling requirements

Policies and procedures for temporary and permanent

modifications

ALARA considerations

Quality assurance and quality control requirements

Configuration management responsibilities and controls

Facility

Personnel responsibilities for completion of modifications

Modifications

Modification activities such as testing, drawing update, procedure

changes, and training required prior to release for operation

Timeliness of removal of temporary modifications

Postinstallation and removal (of temporary modification testing)

Design control and support

Setpoint control

Jumpers and lifted lead control

Lead shielding reviews

Safety reviews/evaluations

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