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work, hazards and controls in a way that integrates implementability and technical

sufficiency to provide for adequate protection. Explaining the disposition of standards

which were not selected is neither required nor desired. It is often helpful to provide a

mapping matrix which illustrates how the topical area of identified standards link to the

same topical area of DOE directives. Although not required, such cross-referencing will

facilitate later review of the WSS set. Mapping the proposed WSS set back to the

identified work and hazards has proven to be an effective way to evaluate the

comprehensiveness of a proposed WSS set. Also, experience has shown that a WSS

set derived from the work and hazards may result in a need to modify existing

management systems. Mapping is an extremely valuable tool to aid in transitioning from

the as-is management systems to revised management systems that can effectively

deliver the WSS set.

Identify any implementation assumptions and interfaces. Implementation assumptions

include any unique resource requirements or time constraints for the use of certain

selected standards. Interfaces relate to the relationship between the requirements

associated with the work to be performed and others beyond the scope of that work.

These requirements may be organizational, physical, or programmatic. Clear

identification of any implementation assumptions and interfaces is critical to prevent the

WSS set from being applied counter to the Identification Team's intentions. These

factors should be addressed in detail to support the Confirmation Team's review for the

feasibility of the set.

Identify legal requirements that may be candidates for exemption requests. The

Identification Team may judge the value of applicable regulatory requirements included

in the WSS set. Exemption requests may be appropriate for regulatory requirements

that are deemed unnecessary for adequate protection. If such requirements are found,

the Identification Team should provide a thorough justification to support an exemption

request from the appropriate regulatory body. Actual preparation and follow up of any

exemption requests will be performed separately from the N&S Process itself, but will

rely heavily on the work of the Identification Team. Each applicable legally binding

requirement is mandatory and continues in force until and unless the mandating

authority provides an exemption to the requirement.