Highlights for April 25 - April 29, 2005

Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations (OA-10)

Transportation of Classified Parts to the Waste Isolation Pilot Project (WIPP) Special Review: A special review of the protection afforded classified parts shipped from DOE sites to WIPP located in Carlsbad, New Mexico is scheduled to be conducted. A planning meeting will be conducted at WIPP in August. A final report will be issued in November 2005.

Design Basis Threat (DBT) Site Assistance Visits (SAVs): A final report summarizing SAV activities to date is scheduled to be released in May. Management review of the final report is scheduled for next week (May 2-6). Additional SAV activities are scheduled to be conducted at the Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico (SNL NM) and at the Hanford Site. The objective of the SAVs is to identify protection strategies and technologies to effectively implement the October 2004 Design Basis Threat (DBT).

Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) Safeguards and Security Comprehensive Inspection: Preparations were completed this week for onsite planning and data collection activities scheduled to be conducted at Y-12. Two additional site visits are scheduled. A Force-on-force performance testing is scheduled to be conducted during this inspection.

Sandia National Laboratories-New Mexico (SNL-NM) Safeguards and Security Comprehensive Inspection: Comments to the draft report are due to OA by May 6. This inspection was part of a combined OA-10, OA-20, and OA-30 inspection.

General Accounting Office (GAO) Evaluation of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA): The development of a chart was initiated this week of all topic ratings from OA inspections in security, cyber security, emergency management, and safety from 1995 to 2005. This chart has been requested by the GAO to assist them in their evaluation of how well the NNSA is meeting its statutory objectives. The information is due to the GAO by the end of next week (May 6).

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 Implementation: Participated n the HSPD 12 Badge Re-design Working Group this week to review comments on the new badge design. The working group is expected to reach a conclusion on an initial badge design by the end of this week (April 29). The initial badge design will be provided to the field for comment. After the receipt of all comments, the working group will address the comments. HSPD-12 requires the issue of a new badge by October 5, 2005.

Draft DOE O 226.1, Implementation of DOE Oversight Policy: REVCOM comments to the draft Order continued to be reviewed. OA-10 is supporting the revisions proposed by OA-40.

Safeguards and Security Lessons-Learned Report: The revision of the lessons learned report in response to management review continued. The report is based on past safeguard and security inspection results, and identifies positive attributes, areas needing improvement, and best practices. The final report is scheduled to be distributed to ESE and NNSA security managers by early June.

Safeguards and Security Policy Streamlining Process: Review of the streamlined security orders continued. A meeting was held this week (April 29) between the Director, OA-10, and Director, Office of Safeguards and Security Policy and Classification (SO-10), to discuss remaining concerns.

Composite Adversary Team (CAT) Training: The training is scheduled to be conducted at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Development of training materials continued. A second CAT training event is scheduled for December. The location for the December training has not been determined.

Office of Cyber Security Evaluations (OA-20)

Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) Classified Cyber Security Inspection: Preparations continued for an onsite planning visit scheduled to be conducted at Y-12. Onsite data collection activities are scheduled. The technical assessment protocol is being developed and will be discussed with the DAA prior to the planning visit. This is part of a combined inspection with OA 10.

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Classified Cyber Security Inspection: Comments on the final draft report are due from SNL by May 9. The scope of the cyber inspection included SNL operations in New Mexico and California. This inspection was conducted as a part of a combined OA-10, OA-20, and OA-30 inspection.

South-Eastern Power Administration (SEPA) Cyber Security Inspection: The final report is undergoing final review in preparation for publication.

Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Cyber Security Inspection Corrective Action Plan (CAP): An interim CAP is expected t be received from WAPA in mid-May.

Continuous Network Scanning Program: DOE sites identified during the perimeter scanning project are being added to the scanning program as points of contact are established and IP ranges are verified. Additional sites will be incorporated into the program over the next several months. This program is being conducted in support of the Secretary's Security Initiatives.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Cyber Security Inspection Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Review of the final CAP, received from BNL last week (April 18-22), continued.

Department of Energy Architecture Repository (DEAR) Software Application Special Review Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Development of the CAP by the OCIO continued. A security review of the DEAR software application, managed by the OCIO, was performed in response to concerns raised by the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU).

Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Emergency Management Inspection: The Director and Deputy Director, OA-30, met with the Livermore Site Office this week (April 25-27) to discuss LLNL program improvements and the status of operational startup of biological agent facilities. In addition, a site training exercise was observed this week (April 28). Onsite inspection planning activities and onsite data collection activities are scheduled.

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Emergency Management Inspection: OA has agreed to a request by the Sandia Site Office for an extension of the 10-day comment period to the final report. Comments on the final draft report will be provided by May 10. This inspection was conducted as a part of a combined OA-10, OA-20, and OA-30 inspection.

Chemical and Biological (Chem/Bio) Agents Safeguards and Security and Emergency Management Special Review: Information gathering continued. Upcoming inspections at ORNL, LANL, and LLNL are scheduled to include evaluation of the work control processes applied to biological "work for others."

National Response Assets Inspection Planning: Arrangements have been made for key OA-30 staff to observe the Radiological Assistance Program (RAP) team training. Arrangements are also being made to observe a national response exercise at a Department of Defense (DoD) facility.

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

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) ES&H Inspection: Onsite planning activities are scheduled in support of onsite data collection activities.

Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) ES&H Inspection: Onsite data collection activities and onsite validation and closeout activities are scheduled.

Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management (OCRWM) Special Review: Additional onsite data collection activities are scheduled. On March 17, the Deputy Director, Office of Strategy and Program Development, OCRWM, requested an independent review of the concerns regarding alleged retaliation and discrimination within the OCRWM QA organization.

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Environment, Safety, and Health Management Inspection: The site now has until early May to provide comments on the draft final report.

Pantex Plant (Pantex) ES&H Inspection Corrective Action Plan (CAP): The site is required to provide a final CAP to OA for review and comment by mid-May.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) ES&H Inspection Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Review of the CAP provided by the Livermore Site Office was initiated this week.

ES&H Lessons Learned Reports: Development of the Unreviewed Safety Question Process lessons learned report continued. Six additional focus areas are being evaluated as part of the ES&H inspections being conducted during CY 2005.

National Training Center (NTC) Safety Professional Development Program: Continued to provide support to the NTC regarding the development of a number of courses, including Safety Systems Oversight (SSO) and Contractor Oversight (CO). An Advanced Safety System Oversight course was presented at NTC on April l1-15, 2005. Twenty individuals from across a number of organizations within the DOE complex attended this course. This course will be repeated in the July/August time frame. Provided support in the development of an On-line General Technical Base (GTB) course. The GTB course is scheduled for deployment by mid-June 2005. Development of additional fast track courses, e.g. Senior Technical Safety Manager course, to address acknowledged training needs of the Department is being pursued. On November 5, 2004, 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 Technical Capability Program. The Director, SSA, designated OA-40 senior staff to lead the safety professional development efforts.

Draft Oversight Order 226.1: Continued to participate in meetings and conference calls to support the 2004-1 Implementation Plan working group. A proposed comment resolution matrix has been developed for all of the comments provided through the REVCOM process. The matrix was provided to all of the DOE Directive Points of Contact for distribution and coordinated reviews within their organization.

Request from GAO to provide ratings for all NNSA reviews completed by OA-40 from 1995 to present: In conjunction with OA-1 developed matrix and provided copies of all ES&H reviews completed by ES&H to GAO as requested.

Coordination Between OA and ME on Independent ES&H Audit and Appraisal Protocols: OA continued to share lessons-learned with ME on the development and implementation of ES&H

Review of Potential Problems with Active Vehicle Security Barriers at Forrestal and Germantown Buildings. Provided support to SO in review of an ESH Bulletin related to potential safety problems with vehicle barriers installed at the Germantown and Forrestal buildings. This bulletin is being issued by EH in response to an incident on April 7 that resulted in minor injuries to the driver and damage to a contractor vehicle. Preliminary results indicate problems with design and installation of the barriers, as well as deficiencies in the contractor's maintenance practices. As a result of this incident, SO is working with ME to implement stricter Lockout/Tagout requirements for the responsible service contractor.