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and extended operations should take into account not only the cost factors, but also the safety and

programmatic mission of the facility.

4.1.5 MCA PROGRAM PLAN

Although part of the CM program plan, the MCA program plan may be provided separately and should

be a stand-alone document. It should be prepared in accordance with directions set forth by the facility

CM program to address the topics identified in program criterion 1.3.1.1.c.

The amount of useful information available for the MCA program, which includes design requirements

and operations/maintenance history Information, will vary significantly. The CM program initial

assessments may provide some insight into the availability and quality of existing MCA-type information.

The MCA program plan should reflect the availability and quality of this type of information.

The MCA program plan should identify programmatic and organizational interfaces with other CM

program elements, the facility maintenance program, and the organization responsible for facility

design (i.e., the design authority). The programmatic interface with the design requirements program

element is particularly important because design life, design operating conditions, and performance,

characteristics are specified through design requirements. The organizational interface with the design

authority is also particularly important to the MCA program since the products of the MCA, program

(e.g., recommended periodic monitoring, revised operating/ environmental conditions, and improved

maintenance) are provided to the design authority as proposed new design requirements.

In some cases, the estimated facility remaining lifetime may be substantially longer than the desired

lifetime, eliminating the need for additional MCA activities. If proceeding with the MCA program beyond

the preliminary phase is not appropriate, the program plan should address those circumstances that

define the appropriate level of implementation.

4.2 DETAILED MCA PHASE

The detailed or main phase of the MCA program involves the development of an action plan and

supporting procedures, final identification of life-limiting components of the facility, final evaluations of

aging degradation mechanisms, determination of facility remaining lifetime, identification of life

extension techniques, and feasibility of continued operations and extended operations.

4.2.1 MCA ACTION PLAN AND PROCEDURES

The contractor should develop an action plan, governing procedures, and implementing procedures, as

described in section 2.1.4.

4.2.1.1 MCA Action Plan

Within approximately 6 months after DOE review of the MCA program plan, the MCA action plan

should be completed. It should identify the program manager and project organization, provide a clear

mandate, and have the support of senior management. The contractor should participate directly in the

development of the action plan to ensure ownership, knowledge retention, achievement of purpose,

and ongoing and effective MCA. All affected parties should concur with the plan.

The action plan should describe the review and approval process for project deliverables and should

identify end users. Early input and feedback from end users is crucial in the effort to realize the MCA

program objectives. The MCA team should include representatives of the end users, as well as

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