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Office of the Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security

 

Background

On May 5, 2014 the Office of the Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security (AU) was established within the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and Performance to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of primary mission-support organizations of the Department and institute enterprise-wide solutions to common challenges across the complex.

AU is the DOE’s central organization responsible for health, safety, environment, and security; providing corporate-level leadership and strategic vision to coordinate and integrate these vital programs.  AU is responsible for policy development and technical assistance; safety analysis; and corporate safety and security programs.  The Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security advises the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary for Management and Performance on all matters related to environment, health, safety and security across the complex.

Organization

Details and information about the various elements of AU can be found using the:

Leadership

Biographical information about those that manage the Offices of the Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security.

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security