Corrective Action Plans.

DOE-STD-3006-2000

5.7.2 Corrective Action Plans. The contractor and DOE must prepare corrective action plans for the

correction of all findings assigned to each element. Except as noted, these requirements apply to both the

Contractor and DOE ORR findings. The action plan should contain the following elements:

a. The finding, as written in the report submitted by the ORR team, and whether the finding is a

prestart or post-start finding.

b. A detailed proposed action plan for addressing the deficiencies identified in that finding. The

proposed action plan should provide evaluation of any overall programmatic deficiencies or root

causes related to a specific finding which may lead to further similar occurrences and include

actions addressing such deficiencies or root causes. For findings in the DOE ORR, DOE must

approve the contractor's proposed corrective action plan.

c. The proposed dates when the action elements will be completed. If the corrective actions for a

finding are phased, then the dates for each phase should be detailed.

d. If it is a post-start finding, a description of the risks and mitigating actions, if any, to be taken

during the interim that will reduce the risks associated with the finding to an acceptable level

before final correction. DOE line management shall verify that the corrective action plan has been

entered into the appropriate quality program issue management system.

5.7.3 Action Tracking/Closure Methodology. Monitoring and verification of satisfactory closure of

prestart findings from both the Contractor and DOE ORRs is a line management responsibility. The

ORR Team Leader and team members may be requested to assist in the verification or adequate

resolution of prestart findings. DOE O 425.1B defines elements of the required process to close ORR

prestart findings. This is accomplished by development of a closure package that is reviewed and

certified by the facility management and further reviewed by DOE management for findings from the

DOE ORR. These procedures should be documented either in a facility wide requirement or within the

individual ORR Implementation Plan. Closure packages should contain the following information:

a. The finding, written verbatim from the original report, and identifying the finding as a prestart or

post-start finding.