Issue Origination and Resolution

DOE-STD-1104-96

Reviewers or the preparer of the DSA may appeal the disposition of an issue by the

review team leader to the approval authority. The approval authority determines the final

disposition of issues as it is the ultimate responsibility of the approval authority to achieve

a defensible position for the final product (i.e., determine when resolution is adequate).

Neither a reviewer nor the preparer has veto power over ultimate resolution or disposition

of an issue and neither need be satisfied with the final resolution. The review team

leader ensures that final disposition of significant issues is documented (i.e., traceable,

written record), including minority opinions and dissenting views.