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DOE-STD-1034-93

GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICES FOR

TIMELY ORDERS TO OPERATORS

1. INTRODUCTION

This Guide to Good Practices is written to enhance understanding of, and provide direction

for, Timely Orders to Operators, Chapter XV of Department of Energy (DOE) Order

5480.19, "Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities." The practices in this

guide should be considered when planning or reviewing Timely Orders to Operators

programs. Contractors are advised to adopt procedures that meet the intent of DOE

Order 5480.19.

"Timely Orders to Operators" is an element of an effective Conduct of Operations program.

The complexity and array of activities performed in DOE facilities dictate the necessity for

timely orders to operators to promote safe and efficient operations.