This guidance is provided to establish uniform and consistent interpretations
of the requirements in DOE M 232.1-1A, Occurrence Reporting and Processing
of Operations Information. It is intended that this page will be a
living page, and that new interpretations will be added on a frequent
basis as new issues are identified and approved. Continuous input
from Facility Managers, Facility Representatives, Program Managers,
and other interested stakeholders is needed to ensure ongoing improvement
in the consistency in the reporting of occurrences. Consistent reporting
complex-wide is essential for conducting meaningful analyses to identify
positive and adverse trends. Identification of an adverse trend is
the first step in correcting the trend.
The items below are intended to provide guidance using actual examples wherever
possible to illustrate the intent. The following approved interpretations
follow the same sequence as the reporting requirements and criteria in DOE M 232.1-1A.