Highlights for March 3 – 7, 2003Activities Underway Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations (OA-10) Savannah River Site (SRS) Comprehensive Inspection: The closeout briefing was provided to SRS/WSRC/WSI management on March 6, 2003. The draft inspection report has been forwarded for SRS review and comments are due to OA by March 21, 2003. Argonne National Laboratory-East (ANL-E) Comprehensive Inspection: A team meeting has been scheduled in order to finalize preparations for the planning meeting. The inspection plan has been sent to the Chicago Operations Office and ANL-E. Hanford/PNNL Comprehensive Inspection: Coordination activities continue. CMPC Special Reviews: New physical security requirements are being reviewed to determine if current protocols need to be modified. The next review has been scheduled. Composite Adversary Team Training: Work continues on an after-action report of the January 2003 Composite Adversary Team training and on preparations for the next scheduled training event. Headquarters Security Officer (HSO) Activity: A Technical Surveillance Counter Measures briefing has been scheduled for OA-10 staff for March 12. Preparation of an update to the OA appendix to the Headquarters Master Facility Security plan has been completed and is awaiting approval. Development of the 2002 lessons learned report for safeguards and security continues. Work continues on a presentation to the Security Awareness Workshop (April 1, 2003), the draft presentation will be completed the week of March 10. Protective Force (PF): Internal review of proposed rules of engagement for force-on-force exercises continues, as does work on a rating concept for the PF topic. OA-10 managers will be present during the final filming of the new physical security video being done at Harvey Point, North Carolina. OA-10 comments on the Argonne National Laboratory-West (ANL-W) corrective action plan have been sent to the Chicago Operations Office and ANL-W. Office of Cyber Security Evaluations (OA-20) Perimeter Scanning Project: The special study (Perimeter Scanning Project) designed to map and identify vulnerabilities in DOE computer networks continues. Summary reports will be prepared for each site to communicate scanning results for site and program line management. A site report for DOE Headquarters has been completed and additional site reports are under development. Unannounced Cyber Security Penetration Testing: OA-20 has developed a draft protocol for the conduct of unannounced penetration testing of DOE computer systems. The protocol is undergoing internal office review. Cyber Security Inspection at the Argonne National Laboratory – East (ANL-E): OA-20 has initiated planning activities for the upcoming joint Safeguards and Security and Cyber Security Inspection at ANL-E. A cyber security team roster has been proposed and an announcement memorandum has been issued. Cyber Security Inspection at the Hanford Site: OA-20 has initiated planning activities for the upcoming joint Safeguards and Security and Cyber Security Inspection at the Hanford site. A cyber security team roster has been established. An announcement memorandum has been issued and a document request was issued this week. A scoping visit has been scheduled. Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30) OA-30 is developing an approach for a “Summary Report of Emergency Management Program Status.” Inspection data collected from 2000-2002 is being reviewed and analyzed. The results will provide the status of key sites since the OA 1999 follow-up report, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide insights for future inspection activities. OA-30 and OA-50 continue to plan for an inspection of the East Tennessee Technology Park in late April and early May. A scoping visit was completed the week of February 24. OA is addressing factual accuracy comments on the draft report "Review of DOE HQ Emergency Response Plans and Performance." The final report will be completed late this week or early next week. Office of Environment, Safety and Health Evaluations (OA-50) Pantex Plant Inspection: A corrective action plan was due on February 28. The NNSA site office is in the process of resolving their comments on the site contractors’ corrective actions and will soon forward an approved plan. Sandia National Laboratory, NM Inspection: A draft report has been provided to site management. Written factual accuracy comments are due March 6. Y-12 National Security Complex Inspection: Planning and coordination activities continue. Team planning was initiated on March 3. ETTP Inspection: Planning and coordination activities continue. Lessons Learned Report: The report summarizes trends and observations from ES&H reviews since the formation of OA-50. Quality Review Board comments have been incorporated and the report has been submitted for final OA review and approval. OA Emergency Occupant Plan Update: An update to the plan to include more explicit information on evacuation routes and assembly areas is being prepared. Activities Completed Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations (OA-10) OA-10 comments on the draft classification guidance for hazards assessment information has been provided to SO. The updated internal security procedures for handling of review reports and supporting documentation during the CMPC special reviews have been approved. Office of Cyber Security Evaluations (OA-20) Cyber Security Evaluation of the Savannah River Site (SRS): OA-20 personnel have completed the cyber security inspection at SRS. A draft inspection report has been provided for a ten-day site review period. Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30) OA-30 and OA-50 completed an inspection of Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico. On-site validation of the initial draft report was completed February 19. The draft report has been distributed for factual accuracy review and comments. The OA-30 inspection of the Office of Secure Transportation’s (NA-15) emergency management program has been postponed. A formal notification memo has been sent to the Office of Secure Transportation confirming the specific inspection dates. Office of Environment, Safety and Health Evaluations (OA-50) Metropolitan Washington Federal Safety and Health Council: On February 27, OA-50 received a Certificate of Appreciation for the performance of duties important to the Council by promoting the advancement of the Federal occupational safety and health programs. An OA-50 staff member is regularly involved with the Council. Environment, Safety and Health Appraisal Process Guide: As part of a continuing effort to enhance the quality and consistency of ES&H oversight appraisals, OA-50 developed an Environment, Safety and Health Appraisal Process Guide. When used in conjunction with the OA Appraisal Process Protocols, the guide provides the necessary guidance for conducting ES&H oversight appraisals. The guide has been approved and will be posted on the OA homepage. An office-wide meeting is scheduled for March 10 to discuss the recent enhancements to the OA-50 process. OA Inside Oversight Article: An article for the March edition of the OA newsletter discussing the benefits of quality improvement process within DOE contractor occupational medical programs has been developed.
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