[DOE LETTERHEAD]
November 7, 2006
The Honorable A. J. Eggenberger
Chairman
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20004
Dear Mr. Chairman:
As the responsible manager for the Department's 2004-1 implementation plan, I am notifying you that the Department has issued the attached Department Manual on Integrated Safety Management, completing commitment 22B in our 2004- 1 plan. �The new Manual (DOE Manual 450-4.1, Integrated Safety Management System Manual) identifies and institutionalizes DOE requirements and responsibilities regarding development and implementation of ISM systems within DOE. �It also provides requirements and guidance for DOE and contractors to ensure development and implementation of an effective ISM system that is periodically reviewed and continuously improved.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Pat Worthington, the Director of the Office of Health and Safety (HS-10), at 301/903-5392. �HS-10 is the Department's Office of Primary Interest for this Manual.
Sincerely,
Mark
B. Whitaker, Jr.
Departmental
Representative to the
Defense
Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Office
of Health, Safety and Security
cc: �Pat Worthington