Extensions to the Submittal Schedule for Implementation Plans

DOE-STD-1082-94

The changes to the implementation plan shall be clearly indicated (e.g.,

sidebars) to facilitate timely review. Revised plans are to be submitted to DOE

in the manner described in section 4 above and reviewed and approved in the

manner described in section 5 above.

Any changes to implementation plans which will result in a requirement not

being met require an approved exemption.

7. EXTENSIONS TO THE SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION

PLANS

An implementing organization may request an extension to the time allowed to

prepare and submit an implementation plan through the Operations Office

point-of-contact. The Operations Office point-of-contact will coordinate the

approval or rejection of an extension request with the appropriate CSOs.

Requests for extension shall be submitted within sufficient time for DOE to

review and approve the extension before the original due date. Extensions will

be granted only for good cause, such as the complexity of the plan or the

impact of multiple plans on an implementing organization's resources. Such

requests should be drafted as narrowly as possible to permit timely compliance

with as many nuclear safety requirements as possible.

An exemption is required to extend any schedule mandated in the DOE

requirements documents unless specific provisions for schedular relief are

provided.

8. IMPLEMENTATION TRACKING

Following approval of the plan and during the implementation process, the

DOE Operations Office shall oversee the contractor's progress in meeting the

commitments in the implementation plan (for example, schedules, milestones,

and costs) and maintain a dialogue on any problems that arise.