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The change control process should replicate the N&S Process, with roles and

responsibilities that correlate to those in the N&S Process, to ensure that changes to the

WSS set are made deliberately and are adequately justified.

The change control process should be well-defined, so that potential changes can be

handled "routinely," within a framework of defined tasks and responsibilities.

The change control process should be managed by a single organization to ensure

consistency and comprehensiveness in addressing potential changes.

The change control process should be integrated with existing site mechanisms for

documenting and promulgating standards so that changes can be communicated to

those who use the standards in a timely fashion.

The change control process should be integrated with existing processes and personnel

responsibilities for contract modification, since some changes to the WSS set may be

required.

An example of a change control process used at the Los Alamos National Laboratory that

exhibits these characteristics is presented in Appendix I.