Highlights for December 20 - December 24, 2004

Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations (OA-10)

Site Assistance Visits (SAVs) for Design Basis Threat (DBT) Implementation: Preparations were initiated this week in support of the next SAVs scheduled for the Y-12 Nation al Security Complex (Y-12) and Savannah River Site (SRS). The objective of the SAVs is to identify protection strategies and technologies to effectively implement the September 2004 design basis threat (DBT).

Control and Accountability of Classified Removable Electronic Media (CREM): The final report was completed. The cover memorandum is being prepared for management review and signature.

Oversight Policy and Order, 226.1: The Policy has been forwarded to the Deputy Secretary for review and approval. Preparation of the Order for vetting through the DOE REVCOM process continued.

Nuclear Materials Management Safeguards System (NMMSS) Task Force Report: Work continued to incorporate comments from the Quality Review Board (QRB) and management.

Safeguards and Security Lessons-Learned: The revised draft was prepared for the quality review board. The report is based on safeguard and security inspection results over the last two years. The report is being prepared for ESE and NNSA security managers and will identify positive attributes, areas needing improvement, and best practices to enhance protection programs throughout the Department.

Office of Cyber Security Evaluations (OA-20)

Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) Unclassified Cyber Security Inspection Corrective Action Plan (CAP): An interim CAP is due in January 2005.

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Cyber Security Inspection Corrective Action Plan (CAP): An extension of 30 days was granted to the site this week for the submission of the CAP. A draft CAP addressing issues identified as a result of the recent inspection is now due to OA in January.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Cyber Security Inspection. Comments to the inspection report are due next week (December 27-31).

Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Cyber Security Inspection. Preparations continued in support of this inspection scheduled for 2005. Data call documents are being reviewed. The Technical Assessment Protocol has been finalized. The scope of the inspection schedule is being expanded to address technical limitations regarding the testing of distributed computing systems at Western Regional Offices.

Department of Energy Architecture Repository (DEAR) Software Application Special Review: A preliminary draft report has been provided to OCIO managers for review. A security review of the DEAR software application, managed by the OCIO, is being performed in response to concerns raised by the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU).

South-Eastern Power Administration (SEPA) Cyber Security Inspection. Preparations continued this week in support of a cyber security inspection of SEPA scheduled for 2005. Communications with the SEPA Administrator to facilitate planning of the inspection activities continued. A document request was sent to the site and the technical assessment protocol is under development. A conference call with key SEPA cyber security personnel is scheduled for the week of January 3.

Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30)

Argonne National Laboratory-West (ANL-W) Emergency Management Targeted Review: The final report is scheduled to be issued in December. Line management has directed that compensatory measures be implemented to address program elements rated as having significant weaknesses pending development of long- term corrective actions. An interim corrective action plan is due within 30 days and a final corrective action plan within 60 days of the final report issuance.

Office of Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) Evaluations (OA-40)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) ES&H Inspection: Work continued on incorporating site comments to the inspection report.

New Brunswick Laboratory (NBL) ES&H Inspection: An interim corrective action plan (CAP) is due to OA by December 24 and a final CAP is scheduled to be submitted by January 14.

Pantex Plant (Pantex) ES&H Inspection: Preparation continued in support of onsite planning and data collection activities.

ES&H Focus Area Reports: Preparation of the CY 04 reports continued. The review criteria and approaches for CY 05 are under development.

Annual ES&H Lessons Learned Report: Development of the report summarizing the lessons learned from CY 04 inspections continued.

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) ES&H Inspection: Preparations continued this week in support of the scheduled inspection. Coordination continued with DOE site office and laboratory contacts to determine the appropriate scope for the upcoming inspection.

Investigation of Worker Vapor Exposure and Occupational Medicine Program Allegations at the Hanford Site Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Review continued of the CAP submitted to OA on November 17.

National Training Center (NTC) Safety Professional Development Program: Work continued for two courses scheduled for fast track development in early CY 2005. On November 5, the Secretary of Energy designated, the National Training Center (NTC) as the center of excellence in security and safety professional development. This initiative is in partnership with NNSA, EH, and other departmental organizations including the Federal FTCP. The Director, SSA, designated OA-40 senior staff to lead the safety professional development efforts.