Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH)

DOE-HDBK-XXXX-2005

06/30/2005

NATURAL PHENOMENA HAZARD (NPH). An act of nature (for example:

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earthquake, wind, hurricane, tornado, flood, precipitation [rain or snow], volcanic

eruption. lightning strike, or extreme cold or heat) which poses a threat or danger to

workers, the public, or to the environment by potential damage to structures, systems,

and components. [DOE O 5480.28] [EH62dd1] [DOE G 420.1-2]

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NEW DOE NUCLEAR FACILITY. A DOE nuclear facility that begins operation on or

after April 9, 2001. [10 CFR 830.3]

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NEW FACILITY. A DOE nuclear facility that does not qualify as an existing facility.

[DOE O 5480.30] [EH62dd1] [DOE G 420.1-2]

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NEW STORAGE FACILITY. A newly constructed facility or the conversion of existing

facility, or portion of an existing facility, for use as an unirradiated enriched uranium

storage facility. [DOE O 6430.1A]

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NON-BULK PACKAGING. A packaging which has:

A. A maximum capacity of 450 L (119 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a liquid;

B. A maximum net mass of 400 kg (882 pounds) or less and a maximum capacity of

450 L (119 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a solid; or

C. A water capacity of 454 kg (1000 pounds) or less as a receptacle for a gas as defined

in Sec. 173.115 of this subchapter.

[49 CFR 171.8]

NONCOMBUSTIBLE. A material that in the form in which it is used and under the

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conditions anticipated will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable

vapors when subjected to fire or heat, as defined by fire protection industry standards on

the basis of large scale fire tests performed by a nationally recognized independent fire

test authority. [DOE-STD-1066-97]

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NON-GOVERNMENT STANDARD (NGS). Technical standards that are developed

and maintained by national and international private sector bodies and are available for

use by any person or organization, private, or governmental. NGSs are also referred to as

"voluntary standards,""industry standards," "commercial standards," or "consensus

standards" (standards developed under due process procedures) but do not include

professional standards of personal conduct, private standards of individual firms,

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