Highlights for February 16 - 20, 2004

Activities Underway

Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations (OA-10)

Protective Force (PF) Management and Capabilities Special Review: Planning was initiated for the scheduled force-on-force performance testing at LLNL. Coordination continued with SO to resolve safety issues identified with the use of smoke grenades. The LANL announcement memorandum was forwarded to management for review. Coordination for the Pantex review continued. Onsite data collection activities are scheduled to be conducted at LANL and Pantex. The purpose of this special review is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Department's overall protective force performance.

Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC) Special Review: Preparations continued in support of the data collection activities scheduled to be conducted at LLNL. Data collection activities are also scheduled at several other sites throughout the year in support of this special review.

Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) Special Review: Preparations continued in support of OA-20 data collection activities scheduled to be conducted at Pantex and LANL. Documentation collected at IN is scheduled to be reviewed on February 25.

Office of Cyber Security Evaluations (OA-20)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Cyber Security Inspection: A draft of the inspection report was provided to the Livermore Site Office and LLNL this week for comment. This inspection reviewed the status of the classified cyber security program at LLNL.

Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) Baseline Review: Preparations continued for the next SCIF review scheduled to be conducted at Pantex and LANL. Reviews have been completed at Y-12, DOE Headquarters, and LLNL. Reviews of other DOE SCIF are planned for the coming months. The full baseline review is scheduled to be completed in May 2004. This activity is being conducted at the request of IN and pursuant to the Federal Information Management Security Act requirements for independent evaluations of information systems' security.

Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30)

Savannah River Site (SRS) ES&H and Emergency Management (EM) Inspection: Onsite validation and closeout activities were conducted this week. A draft of the inspection report was provided to the site for comment. The inspection included tabletop performance testing.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Emergency Management Targeted Review: Preparations with BNL trusted agents continued in support of scheduled tabletop performance tests. Planning and data collection visits have been scheduled.

Hanford Site Emergency Management Targeted Review: Planning activities continued with the Richland Operations Office in preparation for this review. Planning and data collection visits have been scheduled. Inspection activities are being coordinated with OA-50 who will conduct an inspection of the River Protection Project (RPP) during the same period.

Office of Environment, Safety, and Health Evaluations (OA-50)

Savannah River Site (SRS) ES&H and Emergency Management (EM) Inspection: Onsite validation and closeout activities were conducted this week. A draft of the inspection report was provided to the site for comment. Comments are due on March 5.

Kansas City Plant (KCP) ES&H Inspection: An onsite scoping/planning visit has been scheduled. An analysis of operational data by EH was provided to inspection team representatives on February 17.

Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation: The re-accreditation survey at INEEL is scheduled for February 25-26. The survey of LLNL is tentatively scheduled for March but remains pending due to availability of AAAHC surveyors. Notification of the re-accreditation status of Y-12 is expected at the end of February.

Activities Completed

Office of Safeguards and Security Evaluations (OA-10)

Performance Test Protocols: Met with members of Senator Grassley's staff to discuss OA performance test protocols in light of the recent IG report on improprieties identified within the testing program at Y-12.

Management Challenge Task Force Meetings: Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for sub-tasks 6 (Communication) and 8 (Oversight) have been completed and forwarded to the task force leader.

Foreign Visits and Assignments (FV&A) Program: OA concurred on the draft DOE Order 142.X.

Office of Emergency Management Oversight (OA-30)

Office of Secure Transportation (OST) Emergency Management Inspection: The final inspection report was issued this week. The Deputy Secretary has requested to be kept informed of the status of NNSA/OST corrective action plans. This inspection evaluated how effectively OST has prepared for and is capable of responding to a simulated accident as well as assess OST emergency management program elements.

Office of Environment, Safety, and Health Evaluations (OA-50)

DOE Order 414.1B - Quality Assurance Review: Provided comments to the revised draft.