2.2.1.2 Deviations Deviations represent noncompliances that do not meet the intent of the written requirement but do not introduce any significant safety risk. Deviations may be accepted for the life of a program. Deviations must be approved by the FTS Office. Waivers Waivers to the requirements of this document are used when the mission objectives of the project cannot be achieved while meeting the particular DFRC FTS requirement. Waivers are used when a design noncompliance creating a significant safety risk is known to exist prior to hardware production or an operational noncompliance creating a significant safety risk is known to exist prior to beginning operations.
Waivers typically have a limited effectivity and require long-term corrective action.
It is the policy of the FTS Office to avoid the use of waivers except in extremely rare situations. Waivers are granted only under unique and compelling circumstances. The tailoring process will not resolve Waivers. Each Range Commander has the authority to accept additional risks for a specific mission based on national or mission need. Tailoring Team Membership shall include the project and FTS Office personnel who have specific tailoring authority.