Process for Exemptions.

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5.11.2 Process for Exemptions. DOE M 251.1-1 establishes the procedures and authorization to

request and approve exemptions to DOE Orders. The following steps describe the process to gain

approval, plan, and carry out program work when an exemption to the requirements to DOE 0 425.1

is appropriate.

(1) CSO review or approval of the exemption to the requirements of DOE 0 425.1 for the specific

activities will be obtained in accordance with DOE O 251.1. In most cases, the request will be

initiated, described, and justified by the responsible contractor. The request will include the process to

be utilized to develop, review, approve, and monitor the exempted operations. DOE line management

will endorse the proposal, including statements of DOE line actions which will be in place to support

the activity and assure a satisfactory level of safety is maintained. The exemption request must

address the essential elements specified in DOE M 251.1-1, Chapter II, Section 4C.

(2) The responsible contractor will develop the procedures for the operation and achieve readiness to

startup or restart the program work in accordance with them. DOE line management will oversee the

contractor efforts including review and approval of the procedures and verification of readiness to

startup or restart program work. DOE Independent oversight will be provided copies of all

procedures.

(3) The responsible contractor will conduct the program work in accordance with the approved

procedures.

(4) DOE line management will monitor the satisfactory accomplishment of the program work in

accordance with the approved procedures. Particular attention must be take to insuring all

compensatory measures remain in place and continue to be effective.

(5) DOE independent oversight, when deemed appropriate by EH, will monitor the preparation and

conduct of these procedures as desired.