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assessors should look for the following information:

Over a selected period, (one month is good but could vary depending on the size of the

program) determine how many assignments have been completed by the due date

Entries are in chronological order and have due dates assigned

All operation personnel are included

Completed readings are documented

Completed readings are removed

Note that there is no requirement that entries be in chronological order, however, administrative

problems can lead to interview questions addressing how the program is run. Assessors should

review selected readings to determine if they appear to be appropriate and are screened to the

correct operations personnel. This analysis may also lead to some interview questions. For this

area of conduct of operations, deviations from expectations can be normally derived from

document reviews and followed up with interviews.

6.15 Assessing Timely Orders to Operators.

6.15.1 Discussion. Timely Orders to Operators provide a means for management to

communicate short term information, administrative instructions, and direction to operations

personnel. Timely orders can take many forms including contractor memos, temporary

administrative procedures, or even notes written on loose leaf paper. The primary consideration

for this program is that management has knowledge and approval of what is issued as a timely

order. Timely orders are not intended to modify or replace operating procedures.

6.15.2 Preparing to Assess Timely Orders to Operators. To develop an assessment plan for

Timely Orders to Operators, assessors should first review the activity-specific graded-approach

document for conduct of operations and determine which guidelines are applicable at the

activity. This will allow them to determine the scope of the assessment and which applicable

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