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RULES, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES The Berkeley Lab Operating and
Assurance Plan (OAP) is a set of operating principles, requirements, and practices used to support Berkeley Lab organizations in achieving reliable, safe, and quality performance in their work activities. The OAP
is designed to fulfill three main objectives:
- The OAP is Berkeley Lab's program document that describes the elements necessary to integrate quality assurance, safety management, and conduct of operations into Laboratory operations.
- The OAP provides the framework for Berkeley Lab administrators, managers, supervisors, and staff to plan, manage, perform, and assess their Laboratory work.
- The OAP is the compliance document that conforms to the requirements of the Laboratory's Work Smart Standards for quality assurance (DOE O 414.1, 10 CFR 830.120), facility operations (DOE O 5480.19), and safety
management (DOE P 450.4).
The OAP is applicable to all Berkeley Lab organizations. All Berkeley Lab operating units shall engage, at some level, with organizing their resources, managing and ensuring the safety of their
processes and activities, and evaluating the results of their performance. However, the level of rigor in applying the OAP principles, requirements, and practices is based on a graded approach,
with consideration given to the organization's mission, its programmatic or operational significance, and its environmental, safety, and health consequences to personnel, environment, and the general public. Appendix A contains one methodology that can be used to grade processes, activities, and facilities to determine the applicable level of rigor. Alternate methodologies, such as the use of DOE guidance documents or evaluation of existing hazard documentation, may be used if the rationale is appropriately documented and approved.
Implementing the OAP requires all Berkeley Lab organizations to maintain documents and/or electronic web sites that describe the organization, mission, and scope of work. Depending on contractual or regulatory
requirements, certain Lab organizations may require additional program- or facility-specific documents or plans to ensure that relevant policies, administrative and work procedures, and technical information are
provided to affected individuals. The OAP is implemented for radiological facilities through the Radiation Protection Program in order to meet the quality assurance requirements of 10 CFR 830.120. Programs
in waste management, environmental restoration, and environmental monitoring (NESHAP) require program- or site-specific quality assurance plans. Office of Assessment and Assurance The Office of Assessment and
Assurance (OAA) is the Laboratory organization that supports the OAP. OAA provides the following services:
- Advises and supports Berkeley Lab organizations on issues related to quality assurance, integrated safety management, and conduct of operations.
- For organizations requiring more rigorous controls, assists in preparing program- or site-specific quality assurance plans, implementation plans, operating manuals, and/or similar documents.
- Conducts appraisals to evaluate the effectiveness of the OAP in Berkeley Lab operations.
- Maintains the OAP.
These OAA services, as an integral part of the Berkeley Lab management system, ensure that quality assurance, safety, and conduct of operations are implemented effectively at Berkeley Lab.
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