Performance Objective:

The purpose of this assessment is to verify programmatic implementation of DOE O 5480.19, "Conduct of Operations Requirements of DOE Facilities"

Criteria:

  • Operations at DOE facilities shall be conducted in a manner to assure an acceptable level of safety.  (DOE O 5408.19 Conduct of Operations for DOE Facilities)
  • Operators at facilities shall have procedures in place to control the conduct of their operations.  (DOE O 5408.19 Conduct of Operations for DOE Facilities)
  • Line organizations shall review existing and planed programs important to safe and reliable facility operations.  (DOE O 5408.19 Conduct of Operations for DOE Facilities)
  • Line organizations shall assess the effectiveness of corporate directives, plans, or procedures at facilities under their cognizance.  (DOE O 5408.19 Conduct of Operations for DOE Facilities)
  • A graded approach shall be used in the application of the guidelines to assure that the depth of detail required and the magnitude of resources expended for operations are commensurate with each facility's programmatic importance and potential environmental, safety, and/or health impact.  (DOE O 5408.19 Conduct of Operations for DOE Facilities)
  • Conformance with the requirements shall be documented.  However, it is not necessary to develop a separate manual of plan.