New or Special Filters

DOE-STD-3022-98

5.5

New or Special Filters

The following steps are to be followed for DOE to consider new filter types or

special filters: (1) submit evidence to the DOE DP Headquarters that the filters

have met all qualification provisions of DOE-STD-3020-97, ASME code AG-1,

section FC and appendix FC-I, and Mil-F-51079, or petition DOE for a waiver

when qualification provisions are not met; (2) file an application for consideration

to the DOE DP Headquarters; (3) obtain review of evidence, application, and filter

design by the Technical Support Group (TSG) and the Technical Review

Committee (TRC); (4) obtain recommendations for technical acceptance to the

DOE approval authority from both the TSG and the TRC; and (5) receive DOE DP

Headquarters determination on application.1

5.6

Receipt Inspection

Incoming filters shall be inspected for shipping damage as soon as possible after

receipt. The FTF shall promptly notify and provide documentation to the shipper

and the purchaser of any observed shipping damage. The purchaser is

responsible for resolving any claims for shipping damage.

5.7

Acceptance Testing

To conform with the program, HEPA filters shipped from the vendor shall be

inspected and tested at an FTF prior to installation in a DOE nuclear facility.

Acceptance of filters by the purchaser is contingent upon successful completion of

inspections and tests at the FTF to verify compliance with purchase

specifications, including any special provisions that appear on individual purchase

orders.

5.8

FTF Inspection and Test Schedules

The FTF shall make every effort to complete filter inspections and testing within

15 working days of arrival at the FTF. The FTF shall notify the purchaser if this

The current Preparing Activity and approval authority is DP-45