Design Features - sdmp-00330027

DOE-HDBK-XXXX-2005

06/30/2005

DESIGN FEATURES. The design features of a nuclear facility specified in the technical

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safety requirements that, if altered or modified, would have a significant effect on safe

operation. [10 CFR 830.3]

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DESIGN LIFE. The time period during which satisfactory performance can be expected

for a specific set of service conditions. [DOE O 5480.EIA] [EH62dd1]

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DESIGNEE. A person delegated responsibility or authority by a formal memorandum or

letter. [DOE O 5480.31] [EH62dd1]

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DETERMINISTIC METHOD. The technique in which a single estimate of parameters is

used to perform each analysis. To account for uncertainty, several analyses may be

conducted with different parameters. [DOE G 420.1-2]

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DETONATION. A violent chemical reaction within a chemical compound or

mechanical mixture involving heat and pressure. A detonation is a reaction that proceeds

through the reacted material toward the unreacted material at a supersonic velocity. The

result of the chemical reaction is the exertion of extremely high pressure on the

surrounding medium, forming a propagating shock wave that is originally of supersonic

velocity. When the material is located on or near the surface of the ground, a detonation

is normally characterized by a crater. [DOE M 440.1-1]

DIRECTOR. Unless otherwise indicated, the Director, Office of Contractor for

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Employee Protection. [10 CFR 708.2]

DIRECTOR. The DOE Official to whom the Secretary has assigned the authority to

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issue Notices of Violation under subpart B of 10 CFR 820, including the Director of

Enforcement, or his designee. With regard to activities and facilities covered under E.O.

12344, 42 U.S.C. 7158 note, pertaining to Naval nuclear propulsion, the Director shall

mean the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Naval Reactors or his designee. [10 CFR 820.2]

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DISCRIMINATION or DISCRIMINATORY ACTS. Discharge, demotion, reduction in

pay, coercion, restraint, threats, intimidation, or other similar negative action taken

against a contractor employee by a contractor, as a result of the employee's disclosure of

information, participation in proceedings, or refusal to engage in illegal or dangerous

activities, as set forth in 708.5(a) of 10 CFR 708. [10 CFR 708.2]

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DISPOSAL. Permanent or temporary transfer of DOE control and custody of real

property assets to a third party who thereby acquires rights to control, use, or relinquish

the property. [DOE O 430.1B] [DOE G 433.1-1]

DRAFT