Task Implementation

DOE-STD-1052-93

The task should be approved by the appropriate manager after it is verified to be

technically sound and implementable. Approval of the task also should include

approval of the actions needed to implement it. Often, approval of an implementing

action is at a higher management level than approval of the specific PM task (e.g.,

request to deviate from a commitment). For these cases, the implementing action

shall be approved and completed before the task may be performed.

8.4

Task Implementation

The implementation process should begin as PM tasks are approved.

Implementation includes completing all the actions each organization shall take to

put the approved tasks into effect.

Experience has shown that implementation of the analysis results often requires

more effort and management involvement than that needed to actually perform the

analysis. Therefore, an integrated project plan should be developed that assigns

responsibilities, resource requirements, commitment dates, and status reporting

requirements. The plan is needed to ensure all efforts are coordinated and

completed within the desired time frame. The project plan shall be monitored

periodically by management to ensure milestones are met and the enhancement

objectives are being achieved.

In addition, follow-up interviews should be conducted with operations, maintenance,

and technical support personnel to ensure all responsible individuals understand and

support the implementation and results of the analysis. Problems identified by these

interviews should be expeditiously resolved and reviewed for generic consequences

to maintain effective use of resources and timely progress.

9. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE LIVING PROGRAM

After a PM enhancement effort has been implemented, appropriate adjustments need to be

made periodically to the program because of changes in plant design, operating conditions,

regulatory commitments, and as-found component conditions. This "living program"

concept should ensure that components critical to plant safety and operation remain reliable.

The primary objectives of the living program are to minimize future component failures,

optimize PM tasks and use of resources, identify program expansion needs, and satisfy

regulatory and industry concerns.

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