Highlights for February 24 – 28, 2003Activities Underway Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations (OA-10) SRS Comprehensive Inspection: The inspection team continues to develop a draft inspection report in preparation for an internal quality review on March 3 at the Savannah River Site. The closeout briefing is scheduled for March 7, 2003. ANL-E Comprehensive Inspection: The inspection plan is awaiting management approval. Inspection planning and coordination on various logistical issues continues. Hanford/PNNL Comprehensive Inspection: OA-10 has initiated planning for this inspection and has scheduled the scoping visit. CMPC Special Reviews: The schedule of future special reviews has been approved and dispatched. The updated internal security procedures for handling of review reports and supporting documentation have been forwarded to management for approval. CAT Training: Work continues on the January 2003 Composite Adversary Team training after-action report. A teleconference was conducted to discuss the future direction of the program and to initiate planning for the next scheduled training activity. Headquarters Security Officer (HSO) Activity: The OA appendix to the Headquarters Master Facility Security plan is being updated. A TSCM briefing has been scheduled for OA-10 staff. Development of a 2002 lessons learned report for safeguards and security continues with the submission of input from action officers. A draft of the report is planned for completion by March 14. A presentation to the Security Awareness Workshop on April 1, 2003 is under development. The draft presentation will be completed by the week of March 10. Protective Force (PF): Internal review of proposed rules of engagement for force-on-force exercises is on going and is scheduled for submission to management in April. Office of Cyber Security Evaluations (OA-20) Cyber Security Evaluation of the Savannah River Site (SRS): OA-20 personnel completed testing associated with the inspection at SRS. The inspection team has prepared a draft inspection report with management reviews and site validation scheduled for next week. Perimeter Scanning Project: The special study (Perimeter Scanning Project) designed to map and identify vulnerabilities in DOE computer networks exposed to potential attack from the Internet 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. The OA-20 Director and technical inspection leader held an information exchange meeting with ANL-E representatives this week. 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 proposed and an announcement memorandum has been drafted. Document requests and a scoping visit agenda have been prepared. Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30) OA-30 inspection of the Office of Secure Transportation (NA-15) emergency management program has been postponed until Fall 2003. A formal notification memo will be sent to OST confirming the specific inspection dates. 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 insight for future inspection activities. OA-30 and OA-50 will be conducting an inspection of the East Tennessee Technology Park in late April and early May. A scoping visit was completed this week. Office of Environment, Safety and Health Evaluations (OA-50) East Tennessee Technology Park Inspection: Planning and coordination activities continue. Pantex Plant Inspection: A corrective action plan has been requested and is due by February 28. Sandia National Laboratory, NM Inspection: A draft report has been provided to site management. Written factual accuracy comments are due by March 6. Y-12 National Security Complex Inspection: Planning and coordination activities continue. The team will assemble for planning on March 3. 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 prepared for final OA review and approval. 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 sent to the Quality Review Board for review and comment. OA Emergency Occupant Plan Update: An update to the plan is being prepared utilizing the information collected during a tour of the Forrestal Building on February 27. Activities Completed Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations (OA-10) OA-10 participated in a teleconference with staff from the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations from the House Energy and Commerce Committee to discuss results of the recently completed LANL inspection. The OA-10 response to the ANL-W corrective action plans has been forwarded to management for review and approval. Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30) On February 27, 2003, OA distributed the draft report "Review of DOE HQ Emergency Response Plans and Performance" to evaluated organizations for factual accuracy review and comments. Disposition of comments and the final report will be completed the week of March 3. 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. Office of Environment, Safety and Health Evaluations (OA-50) East Tennessee Technology Park Inspection: The scoping visit was completed on February 27. DOE Order 450.1, Environmental Protection Program Workshop: OA-50 staff attended the workshop and provided a presentation on independent oversight of implementation of the Order. Sandia National Laboratories-New Mexico and Brookhaven National Laboratory Occupational Medicine Program reaccredidation Surveys: The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. survey reports were received by OA-50 confirming the 3-year re-accreditation of both. Congratulatory letters and the survey reports have been issued. HQ Emergency Occupant Plan Team Meeting: The OA representative to the HQ Emergency Occupant Planning Committee attended a meeting on February 27. Prior to the meeting, the OA office space and evacuation routes were re-confirmed with the assistance of ME-41 to evaluate questions regarding emergency lighting, sprinklers, and the public address system, especially in the GB-096B area. DOE Response to DNFSB Letter Regarding HEPA Filters: The response was reviewed and comments provided. Nevada Test Site Inspection: The final corrective action plan has been received and reviewed. There were no comments.
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