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DOE-HDBK-1148-2002

Questions and answers discussed at the Public Meeting, as well as questions and comments

received in phone calls both before and after the public meeting are listed below:

Meeting Question

Who resolves disputes if agreement on standards can't be reached?

A third party, who is technically qualified, is used to resolve disputes.

Meeting Question

Is there a connection to the Committee for External Regulations? Are activities

of DOE and FAC parallel?

The Committee for External Regulations is aware of the DOE Standards Program

and the N&S Pilots. There is no direct connection.

Meeting Question

What qualifications should a stakeholder have to get involved with the system?

Sounds like stakeholder purpose would be to have input into the process but not

the standards. Is the stakeholder to review the process or the standards?

Any stakeholder can comment on the process. We don't set qualification criteria

for stakeholders who want to comment. If the public has a concern, we will try to

address it.

Meeting Question

What is the benefit stakeholders will bring to the process? What value is there in

stakeholder comment?

B-6