Appendix C: Glossary cont'd

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Appendix C

revision log

The revision log identifies the revision history of the procedure

and its effective date.

safety envelope

The safety envelope defines the conditions for which a nuclear

facility has been designed, reviewed, evaluated, and determined to

be capable of being safely operated. The safety envelope is

determined by the facility design bases, design verification and

functional test results, safety analyses, operating limits and

surveillance requirements, and operating and maintenance

procedures.

sign off

A sign off is a set of initials or a signature that indicates that the

responsible person has successfully accomplished the action step.

Sign offs may also be required of inspectors or other independent

verification.

source requirements

Requirements implemented by the procedure.

table

Graphic representation of information where the items are placed

in a matrix created by columns and rows.

task

A well-defined unit of work having an identifiable beginning and

end which is a measurable component of the duties and

responsibilities of a specific job.

task analysis

The systematic process of examining a task to identify skills,

knowledge, and/or abilities required for successful task

performance.

technical basis

The technical background and information, and the documentation

of the background and information, needed as a basis for all

technical content of a procedure.

technical procedure

Technical procedures prescribe production, operation of

equipment and facilities, and maintenance activities. They do not

include administrative nor emergency procedures.

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