exercises

1. exercises

2. Includes Exercise program development, conduct, and coordination Building evacuation exercises conducted annually and consistent with Federal regulations [e.g.,(41 CFR 102-74-360)], local ordinances, and National Fire Protection Association Standards Communications systems tested annually with DOE Headquarters, the Cognizant Field Element, and offsite agencies Exercise Program Administration

3. Exercise Program Administration (cont.) In addition, for hazardous material program facilities • Response elements validated within a five-year period • Evaluations of annual facility exercises by Departmental entities so that each facility has an external Departmental evaluation at least every three years • Exercise objectives that are derived from emergency plans, procedures and training • Exercises that are evaluated and critiqued • Offsite response organizations invited to participate in site-wide exercises at least once every three years

4. Exercises must be fully documented in an exercise plan to include Objectives Scope Timelines Injects Controller instructions Evaluation criteria Exercise Plan

5. The following must occur Evaluation reports must be completed within 30 days Corrective action plans must Be developed for any findings Include a verification and validation process Be incorporated into the emergency management program After the Exercise