Technical Review

DOE-STD-7501-99

If the information is obtained from other DOE sources, the lessons learned preparer(s) at other

locations should provide the lesson learned as reported by the original source and provide

additional information about local applicability and use. If information is obtained from a non-DOE

source, the local preparer(s) may reproduce the information in its entirety or abstract the key

information. Typically the local preparer will need to generate the data fields based on the best

judgment of the preparer.

5.2.2

Technical Review

Appropriate Subject Matter Experts review and validate the information contained within the lessons

learned document for accuracy and applicability to the site. Line Managers and Lessons Learned

Manager(s)/Coordinator(s) may also be involved in coordinating and conducting reviews

(depending upon the content of the lesson learned).

5.2.3

Security Classification and Control Review

Lessons learned prepared by DOE and contractor personnel should be releasable to the public,

containing no classified, Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI), or proprietary

information. In cases where organizations perform classified and/or UCNI work, lessons learned

documents shall be reviewed for compliance with local organizational security requirements prior

to approval and dissemination. For organizations not involved with classified or UCNI information a

security review is not required. Organizations shall follow contractual agreements between DOE

and the contracting organization regarding reviews for proprietary information.

5.3

Dissemination of Lessons Learned Information

Lessons learned should be disseminated with an assigned priority descriptor, which denotes the

risk, immediacy, and urgency of the lessons learned content. Priority descriptors that define

standardized categories of lessons learned (Red/Urgent, Yellow/Caution, Blue/Information and

Green/Good Work Practice) are provided in Appendix A. The lessons learned priority descriptor is

established by lessons learned originator. Recipients of the lesson learned may revise the priority

descriptor for internal use based on the urgency and relevancy of the lesson to their organization.

Red/Urgent lessons require timely dissemination, review, documentation, and tracking of actions

performed. As appropriate, organizations should document and track required response actions to

ensure completion and closure in accordance with the organization's Corrective Action and

Change Control processes.