Occurence

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405.

OCCURRENCE. An event or a condition that adversely affects, or may adversely affect,

DOE or contractor personnel, the public, property, the environment, or the DOE mission.

Events or conditions meeting the criteria threshold identified in DOE M 232.1-1A are

occurrences. [DOE M 232.1-1A]

406.

OCCURRENCE. Any event or incident that is a deviation from the planned or expected

behavior or course of events in connection with any Department of Energy or Department

of Energy-controlled operation, if the deviation has environmental, public health and

safety, or national security protection significance. Incidents having such significance

include the following, or incidents of a similar nature:

A. Injury or fatality to any person involving actions of a Department of Energy

contractor employee.

B. Involvement of nuclear explosives under Department of Energy jurisdiction which

results in an explosion, fire, the spread of radioactive material, personal injury or

death, or significant damage to property.

C. Accidental release of pollutants which results or could result in a significant effect on

the public or environment.

D. Accidental release of radioactive material above regulatory limits.

[10 CFR 707.4][Applicable only to this specific rule]

407.

OCCURRENCE REPORT. A documented evaluation of an event or condition that is

prepared in sufficient detail to enable the reader to assess its significance, consequences,

or implications and to evaluate the actions being proposed or employed to correct the

condition or to avoid recurrence. [DOE Glossary] [DOE G 450.4-1B]

408.

OCCURRENCE REPORTING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM (ORPS). The reporting

system established and maintained for reporting occurrences related to the operation of

DOE facilities. [DOE G 225.1A-1]

409.

OFFICE OF PRIMARY INTEREST. The office most involved in the activity under

consideration. Most DOE initiatives will affect many offices; that office being most

affected and assuming a dominant role in the initiative is the Office of Primary Interest.

410.

OFFICIAL OF DOE. Any officer or employee of DOE whose duties include program

management or the investigation or enforcement of any law, rule, or regulation relating to

Government contractors or the subject matter of a contract. [10 CFR 708.2]

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