1. 0 Software Quality Assurance Implementation Plan Briefing to the Board June 20, 2003

2. 1 Implementation Plan Overview -Implementation StrategyBeverly Cook -Management ApproachFrank Russo Overall Progress Chip Lagdon -Roles and Responsibilities deliverables -Computer Code deliverables -Requirements and Guidance deliverables -Continuous Improvement deliverables Software Quality Assurance Implementation Plan Briefing to the Board 10:30 – 11:30

3. 2 Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Implementation Plan (IP) Implementation Strategy Accountability -EH-1: Accountable to Secretary for successful completion of IP -EH-3:Responsible for overall management of IP execution -EH-31:Responsible IP project manager to assure deliverable and schedule commitments are met

4. 3 Implementation Strategy (Continued) Funding -EH funding allocated to support startup activity cost -EM and NA to share startup cost and reimburse EH -EH FY2005 Budget Request includes QA Program Funding Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Implementation Plan (IP)

5. 4 Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Implementation Plan (IP) Implementation Strategy (Continued) Resources -Line Headquarters and field involvement -EH Technical Management and Staff -SQA Subject Matter Expert Panel

6. 5 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Corporate Performance Assessment Frank Russo EH-3 Office of Environment Andrew Lawrence EH-4 Office of Health Rick Jones EH-5 Office of Price-Anderson Enforcement Stephen Sohinki EH-6 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Facility Safety Raymond Hardwick EH-2 Office of Planning and Administration Vacant EH-7 Office of Worker Advocacy Tom Rollow EH-8 Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and Health Beverly A. Cook, Assistant Secretary Vacant Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Chief of Staff Alan Kindrick EH-1

7. 6 Office of Quality Assurance Programs Chip Lagdon (A) EH-31 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Corporate Performance Assessment Frank Russo EH-3 Office of Analytical Studies Vacant EH-32 Office of Information Management Vacant EH-33 Quality Assurance Programs Quality Assurance policy, requirements and guidance SQA Central Registry 2002-1 Implementation Plan Suspect/Counterfeit Item Program VPP and Certification Programs RESL DOE Laboratory Accreditation Program ES&H Program Effectiveness Lessons Learned Program Operating Experience and Root Cause Analysis ES&H Monitoring and Analysis Quarterly/Annual ES&H Reports E-Government Goals Information Resource Management Online Database of Industry Standards Commercial Standards Subscription Reporting and Tracking Systems

8. 7 No.CommitmentDeliverableDue Date IP Responsibility ( EH Commitment Mgr.) Comments 7Commitment 4.2.1.1: Identify the codes used for safety analysis to be part of the Safety Analysis Code Toolbox. List identifying the toolbox codes CompleteAssistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and Health (Chip Lagdon) This item is complete 26Commitment 5.2.1: The Department will provide briefings to the Board and Board Staff. These briefings will include updates on the status of completing actions identified in the various reviews and assessments indicated in this IP. BriefingsJune 2003 and every 4 months after Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and Health (Chip Lagdon) Briefing schedule coordinated by DR-1 First Board briefing June 20, 2003 1Commitment 4.1.1: Issue a DOE Notice that identifies, documents, and communicates roles, responsibilities, and authorities for SQA by organizational element. DOE Notice July 2003Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and Health (Dick Black) DOE Notice has been prepared in draft. 8Commitment 4.2.1.2: Establish SQA criteria for the safety analysis “toolbox” codes. SQA plan (including criteria) for toolbox codes July 2003Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and Health (Tony Eng) Consider using WSMS to assist with this task. WSMS has experience working with the “tool box” codes. 12Commitment 4.2.2: Establish and implement a Central Registry for the long-term maintenance and control of the safety analysis “toolbox” codes. Memorandum from Deputy Secretary of Energy designating central registry August 2003Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and Health (Rich Stark) Consider using RSICC at ORNL. DNFSB Recommendation 2002-1 Commitments Sorted by Due Date Project Manager – Chip LagdonProject Executive – Frank Russo

9. 8 Implementation Plan Commitments Roles & Responsibilities - Draft DOE Notice developed - Establish technical qualification requirements for federal personnel - Identify the federal positions - Qualify assigned personnel - Revise FRAM Goal:Improve DOE ‘s ability to conduct effective QA oversight in the field.

10. 9 Implementation Plan Commitments Computer Codes - Identify the codes used for safety analysis toolbox - Establish SQA criteria for the safety analysis toolbox codes - Gap analysis on the toolbox codes - Issue code specific guidance on the use of the toolbox codes - Establish central registry of codes Goal:Ensure integrity in code development that results in improved quality and content of Documented Safety Analysis.

11. 10 Requirements and Guidance - Identify industry standards - Establish a schedule to develop SQA directives - Issue directives - Implement the requirements Goal:Establish the correct set of QA requirements that drive actual improvement – not just more paper. Implementation Plan Commitments

12. 11 Continuous Improvement - Establish Corporate QA function - Identify methods for communicating QA and SQA lessons learned - Establish relationships & participate in groups with an interest in SQA - Brief the DNFSB every 4 months Goal:Programs and processes are maintained and keep pace with evolving industry practices. Implementation Plan Commitments

13. 12 Office of Nuclear and Facility Safety Policy Richard Black EH-22 Office of Facility Operations Support Richard Stark EH-24 EH-23 Office of Facility Authorization Bases Tony Eng (A) Office of Regulatory Liaison Ed Blackwood EH-21 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Facility Safety Raymond Hardwick EH-2 Federal Agency and Industry (NRC, INPO, DOT, NASA) Liaison Regulatory Reviews Industry Standards Organizations (EPRI, IEEE, ANS, NEI) Liaison Nuclear and Facility Safety Standards Technical Standards Program Standards Interpretations Safety Requirements and Standards Training Authorization Bases Agreements and Analysis Unreviewed Safety Questions Integrated Safety Management Reviews Interagency Nuclear Safety Panel Operational Readiness Reviews Operational Event Investigations Accident Investigations and Training Emergency Operations Center Support Safety Concerns Processing and Investigation