Highlights for April 18 - April 22, 2005

Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations (OA-10)

Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC) Special Reviews: The next 2005 special review is scheduled to be conducted at Y-12. OA management review of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Y-12 reports is scheduled for June 2.

Sandia National Laboratories-New Mexico (SNL-NM) Safeguards and Security Comprehensive Inspection: Onsite report writing and close out activities were completed this week (April 18 21). This inspection was part of a combined OA-10, OA-20, and OA-30 inspection.

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

Draft DOE O 226.1, Implementation of DOE Oversight Order: REVCOM comments to the draft Order were 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 will be distributed to ESE and NNSA security managers.

Safeguards and Security Policy Streamlining Process: Review of the streamlined security orders continued. A meeting will be scheduled 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: Development of training materials continued.

Office of Cyber Security Evaluations (OA-20)

Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) Classified Cyber Security Inspection: Preparations continued for inspection activities to be conducted at Y-12. 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) Cyber Security Inspection: Onsite validation and close out activities were conducted this week (April 11 21). 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: SEPA had no additional comments on the draft final report. The final report is scheduled to be issued sometime next week (April 25-29).

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): Written comments to the interim CAP were provided to BNL and additional guidance was subsequently provided via telephone conference. A final CAP is scheduled to be received from BNL this week (April 18-22).

Department of Energy Architecture Repository (DEAR) Software Application Special Review Corrective Action Plan (CAP): The expected interim CAP from the CIO is overdue. 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).

DOE Computer Security Group Training Conference: Participated in the conference held in Denver, CO, this week by sitting in a plenary roundtable session and providing three technical breakout sessions. The conference was attended by DOE Federal and contractor personnel.

Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Emergency Management Inspection: Planning has been completed to observe a site training exercise. Onsite inspection activities are scheduled.

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Emergency Management Inspection: Onsite performance testing and close out activities were completed this week (April 18-21). Inspection activities included integrating emergency management and security performance test objectives. 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. Interviews were conducted with the Director of the NNSA Service Center and the Senior Technical Advisor for Bioscience last week (April 14) in order to gain a better understanding of the current status of program activities. Upcoming inspections at ORNL, LANL, and LLNL are scheduled.

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 scoping activities were conducted at INL this week (April 20). Onsite planning activities are scheduled.

Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) ES&H Inspection: Planning activities were completed this week (April 15-21) in support of onsite data collection activities.

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Environment, Safety, and Health Management Inspection: Onsite close out activities were conducted this week (April 21). The site now has until early May to provide comments on the draft final report.

Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management (OCRWM) Special Review: Onsite data collection activities were concluded this week (April 21). 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.

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): The Livermore Site Office (LSO) has indicated that the initial contractor CAP was rejected by LSO, and will be delivered latter than expected.

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 two courses, Safety Systems Oversight (SSO) and Contractor Oversight (CO). 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 Manger course, to address acknowledged training needs of the Department is being pursued. On November 5, 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. Continued to respond to comments on the draft Order.

Energy Facility Contractors Organization (EFCOG) Occupational Medicine Spring Meeting: Participated the EFCOG meeting held in Washington, DC, this week (April 19-20). Topics included; wellness, nano-technology, former worker programs, Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program (CBDPP) medical removal and 10 CFR 851 updates.