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CENTRAL TECHNICAL AUTHORITY A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO NUCLEAR SAFETY. Dr. Tim Arcano Deputy Chief of Nuclear Safety Office of the Under Secretary September 2006 Joseph.Arcano@hq.doe.gov Phone (301) 903-0139. General Approach – Under Secretary’s Direction.
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CENTRAL TECHNICAL AUTHORITY A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO NUCLEAR SAFETY Dr. Tim Arcano Deputy Chief of Nuclear Safety Office of the Under Secretary September 2006 Joseph.Arcano@hq.doe.gov Phone (301) 903-0139
General Approach – Under Secretary’s Direction • Transparent set of policies that ensure nuclear safety is integrated into a corporate management approach • Implementing procedures support the policy and are replicable across the ESE Complex • Personnel identified to execute the policy • Vigilance in executing that policy • Mechanisms established for continuous improvement (including policy)
Expectations In Contracts (1, 2, 3) Integrating Processes Policy, R & D (7) Integrated Oversight Plan (4) Integrated Safety Management Operational Awareness Feedback & Improvement, Qualifications, Initiatives (6) Monitoring, Supporting Execution Of Plan (5)
CNS Role in Oversight Activities • Supplement existing processes and reinforce • Participate with Facility Representatives, Field Office and HQ Teams • Accountability to site processes • Promote CRADs and consistency • Promote questioning attitude
3 Tiered Approach HQ Reviews Field Office Activities Facility Reps Support 226.1A implementation Oversight of high hazard operations become a routine and expected Refine schedules as we learn through implementation CNS Staff are Integrated with Line Oversight Activities
General Approach • Functional area review frequency developed based on risk • Coordinate and provide expectations for conducting oversight (basis) • Elevate importance of oversight • Provide a basis for what we do and technical positions • Sites must develop their own integrated plans before HQ can build upon them • Need to start with high risk facilities • Resource loaded • Strengthen existing processes
Current Activities • ATR Management Review-Completed • Idaho ISM Verification-In Progress • Hanford/ETTP Criticality Safety Reviews-3rd/4th quarter • SWPF Design Review-September • 2004-2 Ventilation System Analysis-In Progress • WIPP ORR • TRU Waste AB Standard Development • ABTR Licensing Support • Software Quality Assurance-Toolbox Code Support
Staff On Board or Arriving • Joseph Arcano-PhD Civil/Env. Engineering • Larry Berg-Criticality Safety • Todd LaPointe-Operations • Bud Danielson-Quality Assurance • Debra Sparkman-Software Quality Assurance • Tony Eng-Safety Basis • Frank Chen-Safety Basis • Bill Weaver-Nuclear Engineer
Upcoming Actions • Integrate staff with line oversight plans • Develop CNS strategic plan • Helps with implementation of 226.1A • Prioritizes higher risk facilities/projects • Support 2004-2 Ventilation System Reviews • Publish nuclear safety List B requirements- • Draft DOE Notice Prepared • Establish exemption process