Proposed Department of Energy Handbook DOE-HDBK-1226-xxxx Conduct of Operations Program Implementation

Department of Energy Washington, DC 20585 July 30, 2018 MEMORANDUM FOR JEFFREY D. FEIT PROGRAM MANAGER DOE TECHNICAL STANDARDS PROGRAM OFFICE OF NUCLEAR SAFETY OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY FROM: GARRETT A. SMITH DIRECTOR OFFICE OF NUCLEAR SAFETY OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY SUBJECT: Proposed Department of Energy Handbook DOE-HDBK-1226-xxxx, Conduct of Operations Program Implementation The subject handbook is approved for review and comment in RevCom. The handbook provides supplemental information, explanations, examples, and background to support implementation of disciplined operations described, in DOE Order 422.1, Administrative Change 2, Conduct of Operations. The handbook provides a broader understanding of conduct of operations concepts and help operators implement the requirements in DOE O 422.1. This handbook replaces DOE Standards 1030-1045, the former Guides to Good Practices associated with former DOE O 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities. When the new handbook is approved, Standards 1030-1045 will be cancelled. I request a normal 60-day review period, to begin once the document is posted and available in _ Technical Standards RevCom. . The Preparing Activity for the handbook is the Office of Quality Assurance and Nuclear Safety Management Programs, AU-32. Earl Hughes, 202-586-0065 or earl. hughes(@ha. doe.gov is the point of contact. For questions or concerns, please contact me at 301-903-2996 or Mr. Hughes. Attachment cc: E. Hughes