Detailed Guidance - std_3006

DOE-STD-3006-2000

5.0 DETAILED GUIDANCE

5.1 Roles and Requirements for Contractor Operational Readiness Review. Most responsible

contractors have developed procedures to manage the readiness process. This section is intended to

describe the recommended content and attributes of an ORR program and organization. It is anticipated

that most contractors will require only minimum modifications to their procedures to achieve the intent

of this standard and meet the requirements of DOE O 425.1B, Attachment 1, "Contractor Requirements

Document."

5.1.1 Summary of Contractor Operational Readiness Review (ORR) Process. The contractor ORR

shall focus on the readiness of all hardware, personnel, procedures, and compliance with the applicable

requirements.

a. The purpose of the contractor's ORR is to confirm that nuclear facilities being started up or restarted:

Are constructed in accordance with the approved design;

Can be operated safely;

Will be or are operated, maintained, and supported by trained and competent personnel;

Are designed and operated in conformance with applicable DOE Orders and regulatory

requirements;

Will be or are operated so that no undue risk to employees, the public, or the environment

results; and

All of the above items are properly and adequately documented.

b. The foundation for readiness of the nuclear facility is a DOE approved safety basis, approved

environmental documentation, a satisfactory safe working environment, and compliance with DOE

Orders and requirements. The Authorization Agreement may be an effective compilation of

necessary documents. The ORR must confirm that necessary, approved, requirements documentation

is in place and that procedures, personnel, equipment, and systems support the approved

requirements. It is not the responsibility of the ORR to approve the foundation documentation--only

to verify that it is complete, approved, and implemented as required by core requirements of DOE O

425.1B. Critical to a determination of compliance with DOE Orders and other contractual standards

is a robust standards management process at the site and facility. Under most circumstances, the