Rec. 2004-1
Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations

2004-1 BY YEAR:	2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
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Board Recommendation: from Chairman Conway to Secretary Abraham, dated May 21, 2004. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
Department Response: from Secretary Abraham to Chairman Conway, dated July 21, 2004. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
Department Implementation Plan: Revision 2 dated October 12, 2006. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
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2009

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2008

November 12, 2008, Department letter reporting completion of Commitment 22D in the 2004-1 IP regarding issuance of NNSA ISMS Description. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 21, 2008, Departmental letter regarding the response to Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) Recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations providing status on Integrated Safety Management System Descriptions at NNSA facilities. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
February 14, 2008, Department letter regarding the implementation of the Department of Energy operating experience (OPEX) program for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) as specified in Commitment 19 of the DOE's Implementation Plan, Revision 2, October 2006, for Recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
February 4, 2008, Department letter regarding NNSA's completion of Commitment 9C of the Implementation Plan for Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Recommendation 2004-1, the deliverable of which is, “Approved biennial program office self-assessments of safety function assignment at the program office level.” [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]

2007

December 28, 2007, Department letter regarding the report on the implementation of the Department of Energy Operating Experience Program (OEP) in the Office of Environmental Management as specified in Commitment 19.2 of the Implementation Plan, Revision 2, October 2006, for Recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
November 1, 2007, Department letter transmitting NNSA Integrated Safety Management Systems Descriptions, NA-1 Supplemental Directive 450.4-1, which fulfills Commitment 22C in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
November 1, 2007, Department letter reporting completion of Environmental Management (EM) portion of Commitment 22D in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires field offices with defense nuclear facilities to develop DOE Integrated Safety Management System Descriptions (ISMSDs) that meet the requirements of the new DOE ISMS Manual. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
October 16, 2007, Department letter forwarding the Central Technical Authority for the Department of Energy had completed Commitment 3, Revision 2 of the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 29, 2007, Department letter regarding the revised schedule for Implementation Plan 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, Commitment 5, Deliverable A for the Oversight Guide. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 20, 2007, Department letter forwarding the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for Environmental Management Headquarters Safety Functions and Responsibilities Associated with Nuclear Facilities. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 20, 2007, Department letter reporting completion of HSS portion of Commitment 22C in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires the issuance of an approved HSS Integrated Safety Management System Description. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
May 21, 2007, Department letter reporting completion of NNSA portion of Commitment 9B in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which required a report to the Secretary on the process and criteria to delegating safety authorities to the field. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
May 1, 2007, Department letter reporting completion of Environmental Management (EM) portion of Commitment 22C in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires the issuance of an approved EM Integrated Safety Management System Description (ISMSD). [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
April 4, 2007, Department letter forwarding the Office of Environmental Management Self-Assessment report, completing Commitment 9C in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
February 13, 2007, Department letter providing status of NNSA activities to complete Commitment 9B in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
January 30, 2007, Department letter reporting completion of NNSA's portion of Commitment 3 in Revision 2 of the 2004-1 implementation plan, which requires the full implementation of the Central Technical Authority function within the NNSA. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
January 17, 2007, Department letter forwarding the Federal Technical Capability Program (FTCP) Corrective Action Plan, Revision 1, Deliverable B for Commitment 13 in the 2004-1, Revision 2 implementation plan, Implementation Plan to Improve Oversight of Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]

2006

November 29, 2006, Department letter informing the Board that the Office of Environmental Management (EM) has implemented the EM Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP). [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
November 21, 2006, Board letter providing feedback on the Department's 2004-1 Implementation Plan revision, dated October 12, 2006, and closing Board Recommendation 95-2, Safety Management. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
November 7, 2006, Department letter reporting completion of Commitment 22B in the 2004-1 implementation plan, with the issuance of DOE Manual 450-4.1, Integrated Safety Management System Manual. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
October 30, 2006, Department letter reporting completion of Commitment 2 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Revision 2, which requires a report to the Secretary declaring the Central Technical Authority (CTA) has adequate technical support for providing the basis for this declaration. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
October 12, 2006, Department letter forwarding the revised implementation plan for Board recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
October 3, 2006, Department letter transmitting the Technical Professional Career Development Program Description, a deliverable which completes Commitment 12 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
September 28, 2006, Department letter providing update on Quality Assurance Programs in Environmental Management field offices relative to the requirements in DOE O 414.1C, Quality Assurance. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
September 19, 2006, Department letter reporting completion of NNSA's portion of Commitment 10B in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires all NNSA site offices to have an approved Nuclear Facility Safety Quality Assurance Program. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
September 8, 2006, Department letter regarding schedule for revision of DOE O 470.2B, Independent Oversight and Performance Assurance Program. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 30, 2006, Department memorandum establishing the Office of Health, Safety and Security. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 15, 2006, Department letter regarding revision of DOE O 414.1C, Quality Assurance, to make it consistent with DOE O 226.1, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
July 24, 2006, Department letter providing status and path forward for the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
July 13, 2006, Department letter forwarding DOE Order 210.2, DOE Corporate Operating Experience Program, completing Commitment 18 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
June 28, 2006, Department letter regarding implementation of DOE Order and Policy 226.1, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
May 9, 2006, Department letter providing update on the Energy, Science and Environment (ESE) portion of Commitment 2 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, requiring a letter report to the Secretary declaring the Central Technical Authority (CTA) has adequate technical support and providing basis for this declaration. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
March 29, 2006, Department letter reporting completion of Environmental Management's (EM) portion of Commitment 10B in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires EM to develop Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs). [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
March 14, 2006, Department letter reporting completion of NNSA portion of Commitment 25 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires NNSA to develop site office action plans to improve feedback and improvement core element performance. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
March 13, 2006, Department letter forwarding NNSA approach and schedule for completing actions necessary to complete Commitment 9B in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, on delegations of safety authorities. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
March 3, 2006, Board letter establishing a 90-day reporting requirement regarding plans for implementing DOE Policy 226.1, Department of Energy Oversight Policy, and DOE Order 226.1, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy, at DOE headquarters and sites and the oversight programs of the Savannah River Operations Office. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
March 3, 2006, Department letter reporting completion of Environmental Management portion of Commitments 23 and 25 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires the development of Site Action Plans to improve work planning and work control and to improve feedback and improvement, respectively. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
March 1, 2006, Department letter reporting completion of Environmental Management's portion of Commitment 9, Deliverable B, in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which calls for the evaluation of delegations of safety authorities. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
February 28, 2006, Department letter reporting completion of NNSA portion of Commitment 23 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires the development of site office action plans to improve the consistency and reliability of work planning and work control at the activity level, including the incorporation of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) core functions. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
February 10, 2006, Department letter providing update on NNSA path forward and schedule for achieving full implementation of the Site Office Quality Assurance Programs (QAPs) in Commitment 10A in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
February 3, 2006, Department letter reporting interim status of Commitment 7B in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires the Office of Environment, Safety and Health to provide a report declaring that adequate technical capabilities are available for the nuclear safety research function. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
January 31, 2006, Department letter reporting completion of NNSA's part in Commitment 2 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires NNSA to provide a report declaring there is adequate technical support for NNSA Central Technical Authority (CTA). [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
January 20, 2006, Board letter forwarding DNFSB Technical Report 36, Integrated Safety Management: The Foundation for an Effective Safety Culture. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]

2005

December 27, 2005, Department letter forwarding the Deputy Secretary's memorandum regarding the Department's process criteria and attributes for delegations of safety responsibilities, completing Commitment 9A in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
December 20, 2005, Department letter forwarding the revised version of the Department's draft Manual DOE M 450.4-X, Integrated Safety Management System Manual. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
December 16, 2005, Board letter regarding the new DOE Manual on Integrated Safety Management (ISM). [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
December 6, 2005, Department letter forwarding the Office of Environment, Safety and Health Management System for Quality and Safety Management (EH MS), completing Commitment 10A in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
December 6, 2005, Department letter forwarding the Office of Defense Programs Quality Assurance Program (QAP), completing Commitment 10A in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
November 30, 2005, Department letter forwarding the Office of Environmental Management Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP), completing Commitment 10A in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
October 31, 2005, Department letter reporting completion of Commitment 7A in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
October 11, 2005, Board letter establishing a 45-day reporting requirement regarding the Department's Action Plan on Lessons Learned from the Columbia Space Shuttle Accident and Davis-Besse Reactor Pressure Vessel Head Corrosion Event, relative to Commitment 17 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
October 3, 2005, Department letter reporting completion of Commitment 4B in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires the Department to issue DOE Order 226.1 on Oversight. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
September 27, 2005, Department letter providing interim status and reporting partial completion of Commitment 12 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which calls for structured training for safety professionals, senior managers and decision-makers responsible for nuclear safety. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 30, 2005, Department letter forwarding the Federal Technical Capability Program (FTCP) Corrective Action Plan, completing Commitment 13 of the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 5, 2005, Department memorandum regarding reinvigorating Integrated Safety Management (ISM). [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 5, 2005, Department letter reporting completion of Commitment 21 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which calls for a decision on whether to issue the updated Integrated Safety Management (ISM) vision as complementary ISM Policy or Notice. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 5, 2005, Board letter accepting the implementation plan for Board recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, and forwarding its recommended additions to the Project Execution Plan to Improve Oversight of Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
July 29, 2005, Department letter reporting completion of Commitment 11 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Revision 1,Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations, which requires the identification of highly-qualified and experienced personnel in the areas of Criticality Safety, Fire Protection Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Nuclear Explosives Safety, and Software Quality Assurance. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
July 29, 2005, Department letter forwarding the Department's Action Plan, "Lessons Learned from the Columbia Space Shuttle Accident and Davis-Besse Reactor Pressure-Vessel Head Corrosion Event", completing Commitment 17 in the 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
June 10, 2005, Department letter forwarding the 2004-1 Implementation Plan, Revision 1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
June 10, 2005, Department letter forwarding DOE Policy 226.1, Department of Energy Oversight Policy. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
May 31, 2005, Department letter forwarding NNSA's Roadmap for Nuclear Facility Quality Assurance Excellence, NNSA's planning basis for effective Quality Assurance at NNSA facilities. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
April 26, 2005, Department letter forwarding the newly established roles and responsibilities for the Central Technical Authorities and Nuclear Research Office, deliverables in the Department's 2004-1 implementation plan for Oversight of Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
March 14, 2005, Department letter responding to Board letter dated February 14, 2005 regarding 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex High Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
February 14, 2005, Board letter providing feedback on the Department's 2004-1 implementation plan, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]

2004

December 23, 2004, Department letter forwarding the Department’s implementation plan in response to Board Recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
December 22, 2004, Board letter regarding DOE Policy 226.1, Department of Energy Oversight Policy. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
December 14, 2004, Board letter providing Board Technical Report DNFSB/TECH-35, Safety Management of Complex, High-Hazard Organizations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
November 29, 2004, Federal Register publication of the Department's notification that an additional 45-days is needed to complete its implementation plan in response to Recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF]
October 26, 2004, Board letter acknowledging receipt of the Department's letter dated October 25, 2004. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
October 25, 2004, Department letter informing the Board that the Department requires up to an additional 45 days to finalize and transmit implementation plan for Board recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
August 10, 2004, Federal Register publication of the Department's response to Board recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF]
July 21, 2004, Department letter accepting Board recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
July 21, 2004, Department memorandum regarding delegations of authority on defense nuclear safety matters to field offices. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]
June 7, 2004, Federal Register publication of DNFSB Recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF]
May 21, 2004, Board letter forwarding Recommendation 2004-1, Oversight of Complex, High-Hazard Nuclear Operations. [HTML] [PDF] [DOC]