Site Operating Contractor

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6.2.2 Site Operating Contractor

This is the business entity with whom the Approval Authority has established a contract in

accordance with the DEAR to operate a particular site or facility. The contract will require

development of an ISMS that will define the requirements by which the site, facility, or activity is

to be operated. The following specific roles and responsibilities should be applied to the Site

Operating Contractor as they relate to the ISMS verification process:

a. Develop a plan for an ISMS verification according to the direction provided by the

Approval Authority.

b. Prepare and submit the elements of the ISMS following the schedule specified by the

Approval Authority.

c. Support the conduct of the ISMS verification.

d. Place all elements of the ISMS into effect to ensure that work is done safely and in

accordance with the ISMS as approved by the Approval Authority.

6.2.3 ISMS Verification Team Leader

The Approval Authority selects the Team Leader per FRAM 9.2.2.6. The following specific

roles and responsibilities are recommended for assignment to the Team Leader:

a. Select, prepare, and train team members to serve on the verification team.

b. Prepare, with support of the team members, the Review Plan (RP) for the verification.

The RP should reflect the scope and requirements identified in the letter from the

Approval Authority appointing the Team Leader.

c. Manage the team in the conduct of the verification review in accordance with the RP.

d. Oversee preparation of the verification report including appropriate recommendations to

the Approval Authority.

e. Carry out other related activities as directed by the Approval Authority in support of

review and implementation of the ISMS.

6.2.4 ISMS Verification Team

The verification team is selected by the Team Leader and/or Approval Authority. It consists of

federal safety management professionals from DOE line management and contractor or

laboratory personnel, where needed or appropriate. Team qualification will be directed and

approved by the Team Leader. Duties and responsibilities include the following:

a. The team members assist the Team Leader in the preparation of the Review Plan.