Scope - std_3006

DOE-STD-3006-2000

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 Scope. DOE O 425.1B specifies the conditions and circumstances when an Operational

Readiness Review (ORR) or a Readiness Assessment (RA) is required as part of a new start or restart

process. This standard provides guidance on the planning and conduct of the ORRs and RAs. This

standard also provides guidance for requesting exemptions. The requirements for ORRs and RAs apply

both to responsible contractors and to DOE. This standard addresses the requirements and suggests

methods and approaches for both.

1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to describe acceptable methods and approaches to meet

the readiness review requirements of DOE O 425.1B. Specifically, this standard describes methods and

approaches to:

Determine the type of readiness review which is appropriate to the specific facility startup.

Develop the breadth and depth (scope) of the ORR or RA to be consistent with the history,

hazards, and complexity of the facility starting up.

Develop the procedures and conduct an ORR or RA for a startup of a specific activity.

Confirm that the facility and /or programmatic activity is physically ready to startup.

Confirm that the managers and operators are prepared to manage and operate the facility in the

phase in which it is about to startup.

Confirm that the necessary infrastructure (procedures, staffing, compliance with DOE Orders,

rules, and other requirements, etc.) is in place.

Prepare requests for exemptions from the requirements of the DOE O 425.1B

The requirements in DOE O 425.1B are only applicable to startup or restart of nuclear facilities with

Hazard Categories 1, 2, or 3. This standard provides acceptable methods and approaches for meeting the

specific requirements of that order. DOE O 430.1A, Life Cycle Asset Management, also specifies that