APPRAISAL GUIDE AND FORMAT FOR APPRAISAL REPORTS (EXAMPLE)


A.  COVER PAGE.  The cover page should include the subject of the
    appraisal, the date of the appraisal, and the names and signatures
    blocks for each member of the appraisal team.

B.  INTRODUCTION.  Should include the subject and dates of the appraisal;
    the composition of the appraisal team to include each member's name,
    area of expertise, and the areas he/she were primarily responsible for
    appraising; and the locations, organizations, and operations appraised.

C.  SUMMARY.  A brief summary of the appraisal should be given, to include
    major findings and recommendations.

D.  FOLLOW-UP FROM LAST APPRAISAL.  Each recommendation from the last
    appraisal and its respective corrective, follow-up action should be
    discussed in this section.

E.  OBSERVATIONS, INTERVIEWS, AND EXAMINATIONS.  Should include findings,
    conclusions, and recommendations addressing compliance for each of the
    below listed areas.  The Appraisal Team should observe operations, and
    interview individuals, as appropriate, to determine their degree of
    proficiency and knowledge.  As part of the appraisal, a drill or
    exercise should be conducted to determine proficiency in immediate
    action or emergency procedures.  This drill/exercise should be
    conducted in a training facility and utilize inert trainers.

    (1)  Organization and Administration.

    (2)  Management Interest and Support.

    (3)  Staffing.

    (4)  Compliance with the Department's Nuclear Explosive and Weapons
         Safety Program.

    (5)  Personnel Assurance Program including PAP records.

    (6)  Training and Qualifying of Personnel including review of PAP
         training records.

    (7)  Two-Person Concept of Operations.

    (8)  Nuclear Explosive Safety Standards and General Nuclear Explosive
         Safety Rules.

    (9)  Safety Studies and Surveys.

    (10) Permanent Marking Instructions and Nuclear Explosive-Like Assembly
         Requirements.

    (11) Control of Electrical Testers/Equipment.

    (12) Onsite and Offsite Transportation.

    (13) Risk Assessment Report, if appropriate.

    (14) Occurrence Reporting and follow-up action.

    (15) Appraisals, if appropriate.

F.  SUGGESTIONS.  Any recommended suggestions for enhancement of Nuclear
    Explosive Safety.