Highlights for May 19 – 23, 2003Activities Underway Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations
(OA-10) RL/Hanford and PNNL inspection
activities: Activities to develop the
inspection results continue. Topic
teams continue to prepare inspection report appendices to support the final
on-site data collection and closeout phase scheduled for June 2-12. Composite Adversary Team
Training: Prospective attendees are
being confirmed and various logistical issues are being resolved in preparation
for the scheduled training. Sandia
National Laboratory - New Mexico Special Review: Initial data collection activities took place this week in
support of the special review of SNL-NM security management practices. Activities included document reviews, interviews
of senior managers, and interviews of security program managers and selected
protective force members. The next
on-site phase will be conducted as scheduled. Inspection Briefings: Briefing slides on the results of the ANL-E
and SRS inspections, to support a presentation to EM-1 scheduled for next week,
are being developed. The ANL-W final corrective plan is under
review and will be completed next week. The OA security officer is scheduled to
attend SSIMS training June 16-17. Office of Cyber Security Evaluations
(OA-20) Perimeter
Scanning Project: OA-20 personnel in
partnership with the Office of the Chief Information Officer are conducting a
special study (Perimeter Scanning Project) to map out and characterize DOE’s
network perimeter. As part of this
initiative, OA-20 is also offering to scan DOE networks for vulnerabilities in
order that line management can address weaknesses. This effort is being undertaken to improve the Department’s
protection posture. Testing has been
completed for 34 DOE sites. Testing is
currently ongoing at several additional sites. Cyber
Security Inspection of the Hanford Site and Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory: OA-20 is conducting cyber
security inspections at the Hanford Site and the Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory. Data collection activities
have been completed. The initial drafts
of the inspection reports have been prepared.
This is part of a combined Safeguards and Security and Cyber Security
Inspection. Special
Study of the Security of Wireless Computer Networking: OA-20 is preparing a special study report to
describe policy and technical issues as they relate to the security of wireless
computer networking devices within DOE.
An initial draft of the special study is undergoing management review. Unannounced
Penetration Testing: OA-20 has
updated program documentation and draft agreements for an unannounced
penetration testing program. These
documents are undergoing management review.
OA-20 anticipates the commencement of unannounced testing during this
summer. Managers at several DOE
organizations have volunteered as participants. Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30) East
Tennessee Technology Park Inspection:
OA-30 and OA-50 have completed the onsite phase of the inspection of the
East Tennessee Technology Park. The
initial draft report was provided to line management at the closeout on May
22. Final validation comments are due within
ten working days. Idaho
National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory Inspection: OA-30 and OA-50 continue planning for a
joint inspection of INEEL. INEEL
planning and inspection scoping discussions are being held routinely with the
Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology, the Idaho Operations Office,
and with Bechtel BWXT Idaho. The onsite
scoping visit will be conducted as scheduled. OA-30 is
evaluating options to conduct inspections focused on emergency management
program elements or performance weakness previously identified during several
site-specific inspections. Input on
inspection focus areas is being solicited from Field and Headquarters line
management, as well as the Office of Emergency Management. Office of Environment, Safety and Health
Evaluations (OA-50) Sandia National
Laboratories – New Mexico Inspection:
The final report was transmitted to the site on April 7. An approved corrective action plan (CAP) is
due within 60 calendar days. An interim
CAP on the emergency management findings was provided to OA for review and
comment. Y-12 National
Security Complex Inspection: The final
report was distributed on May 9. An
approved corrective action plan is due within 60 calendar days. East Tennessee
Technology Park Inspection: The team
completed the site validation and closeout.
The draft report was provided to the site on May 22 for a 10-day review
period to provide written factual accuracy comments. This is a combined review with OA-30 where OA-30 has the overall
lead. Idaho National
Engineering and Environmental Laboratory Inspection: Planning for the combined ES&H and Emergency Management
inspection at INEEL is progressing as scheduled. The Director of OA-50 is participating with the Director of OA-30
(Team Leader) in regularly scheduled conference calls with the site. AAAHC: The Sandia National Laboratories-California
application for accreditation to the AAAHC was accepted and approved. The accreditation survey is scheduled for
May 29-30. Suspect/Counterfeit
Items (S/CI) Special Study: The special
study will be conducted in two phases encompassing both the Department’s
headquarters and field elements of the S/CI program. The headquarters phase of the study continues. Planning continues for the field element
phase. Activities Completed
Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations
(OA-10) CMPC Special Reviews:
Management has approved the ANL-E and LLNL special review reports and
they have been dispatched. The ANL-E draft inspection report was
finalized and has been provided to management for approval. Comments on DOE O 470.1A, Safeguards and
Security Program, were developed and provided to management for approval. EH has completed its review and removal
of documents from the DCC. Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30) OA-30 has
updated the Emergency Management Oversight Appraisal Process Guide. The March 2003 edition reflects the
requirements of DOE Order 470.2B and establishes an inspection records
management process. The guide is
available on the OA website. Office of Environment, Safety and Health Evaluations
(OA-50) DOE Order 341.1, Federal Employee Health Services,
has been reviewed and comments were provided through Revcom. DOE
Manual 231.1-2 has been reviewed and comments were provided through Revcom. Management
and staff participated in a shelter in place drill on May 20.
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