DOE POLICY 450.3
Authorizing Use of Necessary and Sufficient Process
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SUBJECT: | Authorizing Use of the Necessary and Sufficient Process for
Standards-Based ES&H
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PURPOSE
This policy statement establishes the Closure Process for Necessary and Sufficient
Sets of Standards (Necessary and Sufficient Process) described in DOE M 450.3-1 as
one means of addressing the selection of Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H)
standards.
SCOPE
The Necessary and Sufficient Process has been developed by the Department Standards
Committee (DSC) as part of the ES&H standards program defined in the "Criteria for
the Department's Standards Program" (DOE/EH/-0416). Carrying out the Necessary and
Sufficient Process with fidelity and effectively implementing the results will lead
to adequate protection of the workers, the public and the environment and will
increase stakeholder trust and confidence.
POLICY
Effective immediately, all Department Elements are authorized to use the "Closure
Process for Necessary and Sufficient Sets of Standards" except for defense nuclear
facilities. The Department will consult with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety
Board on the Closure Process for Necessary and Sufficient Sets of Standards. In the
interim, all Department Elements are authorized to use this process to begin
planning next steps at defense nuclear facilities. Finalization of this planning
may occur after the Department has had the opportunity to take into account the
views and comments of the board.
DOE N 450.3 provides requirements and guidance for near term use of the Necessary
and Sufficient Process. The Necessary and Sufficient Process should be applied
where substantial benefit - in terms of worker and public safety, environmental
protection, mission accomplishment, and cost - can be realized. Use of this process
is encouraged, but is not mandatory. If the Necessary and Sufficient Process is
used, use of DOE M 450.3-1 is required. Line Management has the lead in ensuring
that the Necessary and Sufficient Process is employed with integrity. The DSC will
provide assistance to line management in this regard and will maintain the manual
and related guidance.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
ARCHER L. DURHAM
Assistant Secretary for
Human Resources and Administration
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