1. Dave Passarello DOE Accelerator Safety Workshop August 18 - 20, 2009 Software QA Requirements Breakout Session – Key Points

2. 22  Discussions based on following: Specific SQA requirements defined in 414.1C do not apply to accelerators Ten basic QA requirements in 414.1C do apply

3. 3 Recommendations SQA for software identified in ACE Program shall be developed using 414.1-4 as guidance or be based on a consensus standard Authority needs to be established to identify/approve equivalent controls/processes when requirements can not be implemented as written in order/standards SQA for other software Should be risk based (Graded Approach) Specify minimum requirements, e.g. documented design criteria, configuration management, testing protocols Linked to the 10 basic QA criteria in 414.1C 3

4. 4 Status of 414.1, Quality Assurance Next revision of QA Order > 414.1D Addresses SQA in non-nuclear facilities (current status - comment resolution phase) Suggested Action Plan Assess implemented SQA program against requirements in revised order.