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Unified Safety Approaches in Accelerator Facilities: Workshop Insights

The 2017 U.S. Department of Energy workshop at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility focused on developing unified safety approaches for accelerator and nuclear facilities. Panel discussions highlighted differences in safety regulations under 10 CFR 830, emphasizing the importance of tailored safety analyses. The workshop aimed to foster operational excellence, sharing lessons learned from years of safety experience, and encouraging continuous improvement in safety practices. Collaboration among DOE, contractors, and stakeholders was stressed to enhance regulatory reform and safety management.

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Unified Safety Approaches in Accelerator Facilities: Workshop Insights

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  1. Accelerator Safety Workshop – 2017U.S. Department of EnergyThomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, Va. Panel Discussion – Proposals for Unified Approaches, Debrief and Rollup August 17, 2017 Scott L. Davis, CSP Accelerator Safety Program Manager Office of Safety and Security Policy

  2. Unified Approaches • Accelerator Facility vs Nuclear Facility • There is a difference • Accelerator exemption in 10 CFR 830.3 Definitions, and Subpart B Safety Basis Requirements, Appendix A (F)(5). • DOE-STD-1027-92, Hazard Categorization (applicable to 10 CFR 830 nuclear facilities - HC 1, 2, or 3) • Accelerator Safety vs Nuclear Safety • There is no difference in outcomes • DOE Order 420.2C, uses a similar approach methodology • Different source terms and consequences • Flexibility in safety analysis approach, tailored to site needs vs one-size fits all • Potential outcome is similar – minimize risk, perception, loss of mission, etc… • We must continue to be diligent in our analysis, control selection and operational excellence 2

  3. Unified Approaches • Isotope Production – Increasing use of Accelerators • Definition of Accelerators and their operations • Safety Assessment Document, “sufficient descriptive information” • Processing material • Waste Storage • Regulatory Reform • Opening 10 CFR 830 for comment • NLDC Report • Deactivation and Decommissioning/Sustainability • Tracking our efforts • Reporting on our progress

  4. Unified Approaches • Lessons Learned • Improvement comes from learning, candid sharing of lessons • We must continue to be a learning organization • Outcomes • 14 years of workshops building a strong community • Look at our Safety Operating Experience • Continuous Improvement (Operational Incident Meeting in DC this week looking at recent events, electrical and material handling) • Leadership • Look around, you are leading the effort in Accelerator Safety 4

  5. Conclusion DOE is a stakeholder. Contractors and parent organizations are our partners. Operational excellence is an Expectation. To be successful, we must continually improve. Success is a balance of quality objectives! Help us define our quality objectives and get involved, plug in and share your experiences. 5

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