Deputy Secretary.

DOE-STD-1063-2006

1. Facility Representatives should avoid interrupting operators in

their work. The Facility Representative should wait for

opportune times to deal with facility operators. If the Facility

Representative is observing operations or activities, the

Facility Representative should perform observations

unobtrusively. Operators carry the true burden of safety, and

a diversion from their duties could adversely affect plant

operations.

2. The Facility Representative should maintain frequent contact

with facility management. When Facility Representatives

observe something that raises a safety concern, they should

discuss their concerns with the facility management. If the

contractor response is deemed unsatisfactory, the Facility

Representative should discuss the concern with DOE line

management for appropriate action.

3. Facility Representatives should use established chains of

command for all requests for action, except when exercising

"Stop Work" authority.

4. Facility Representatives shall keep a record of their activities

and observations. Facility Representatives should periodically

review their records to determine if a systemic or recurring

problem exists with contractor activities at one or more

facilities. This record is subject to review in audits or

appraisals and may be used by the Field Element Manager as

a source of information for the contractor evaluation process.

4.2

Duties, Responsibilities, and Authorities of Other Key Personnel. Duties,

responsibilities, and authorities of other key personnel with respect to the

Facility Representative program are described below and in DOE M

231.1-2, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information,

DOE O 5480.19, Conduct of Operations for DOE Facilities, and DOE M

411.1-1C, DOE Safety Management Functions, Responsibilities, and

Authorities Manual, and associated lower-tier functions and

responsibilities documents.

4.2.1 Deputy Secretary.

a. Establish DOE policy on Facility Representatives.

b. Resolve any cross-organizational disputes regarding Facility

Representatives.

c. Ensure the Facility Representative Program Manager and Cognizant

Secretarial Officers take actions necessary to consistently meet

program goals.