Library of FAQs

Safeguards and security (S&S) policies and systems provide a formal, organized process to establish the roles and responsibilities for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) S&S Program. This process facilitates planning, performing, assessing, and improving the secure conduct of work and protection of important DOE assets in accordance with risk-based protection strategies. Specific requirements for each of the key elements are contained in their respective programmatic Manuals. The requirements are based on national level policy promulgated in laws, regulations, Executive orders, and Presidential directives and are designed to prevent unacceptable impacts on national security, the health and safety of DOE and contractor employees, the public, or the environment.

Select the various topics to expand a library of previous frequently asked questions (FAQs). These are organized by the topical areas and offer answers to recurring questions or policy clarification requests. All FAQs in this section can be viewed by clicking on the following topical areas. After you have completed reviewing the FAQs by topic, click on the Internet Back Arrow or select another topic or return to the Library of FAQs page:

1.	Program Planning and Management
2.	Physical Protection
3.	Protective Force
4.	Information Security
5.	Nuclear Material Control and Accountability
Note:	Personnel Security FAQs have moved to the Office of Personnel Security web site. Click here to access the current listing.