Nuclear and Facility Safety Directives (2024)

DOE Order (O) 252.1A Chg 1 (Admin Chg) , Technical Standards Program

DOE O 252.1A promotes DOE's use of Voluntary Consensus Standards (VCS) as the primary method for application of technical standards and establishes and manages the DOE Technical Standards Program (TSP) including technical standards development, information, activities, issues, and interactions.

EHSS-30 Contact: Jeff Feit

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/200-series/0252.1-BOrder-a-admchg1

DOE Policy (P) 420.1, Department of Energy Nuclear Safety Policy

DOE P 420.1, documents the Department's nuclear safety policy to design, construct, operate, and decommission its nuclear facilities in a manner that ensures adequate protection of workers, the public, and the environment.

EHSS-30 Contact: Garrett Smith

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0420.1-APolicy

DOE O 420.1C Chg 3(LtdChg), Facility Safety

DOE O 420.1C establishes facility and programmatic safety requirements for DOE and NNSA for nuclear safety design criteria, fire protection, criticality safety, natural phenomena hazards (NPH) mitigation, and System Engineer Program.

EHSS-30 Contact: Pranab Guha

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0420.1-BOrder-C-chg3-ltdchg

DOE Guide (G) 420.1-1A, Nonreactor Nuclear Safety Design Guide for Use with DOE O 420.1C, Facility Safety

DOE G 420.1-1A provides an acceptable approach for safety design of DOE Hazard Category 1, 2 and 3 nuclear facilities for satisfying the requirements of DOE O 420.1C.

EHSS-30 Contact: Pranab Guha

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0420.1-EGuide-1a

DOE G 421.1-2A, Implementation Guide for Use in Developing Documented Safety Analyses to Meet Subpart B of 10 CFR 830

DOE G 421.1-2A provides guidance for effective implementation of 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements, which requires contractors responsible for a DOE nuclear facility to analyze the facility, the work to be performed, and the associated hazards and to identify the conditions, safe boundaries, and hazard controls necessary to protect workers, the public, and the environment from adverse consequences.

EHSS-30 Contact: Carolyn Garzon

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0421.1-EGuide-02a

DOE O 422.1 Chg 3(MinChg), Conduct of Operations

DOE O 422.1 defines the requirements for establishing and implementing Conduct of Operations Programs at DOE facilities and projects.

EHSS-30 Contact: James Heffner

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0422.1-BOrder-chg3-minchg

DOE G 423.1-1B, Implementation Guide for Use in Developing Technical Safety Requirements

DOE G 423.1-1B provides elaboration for the content of Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs). Section 10 CFR 830.205 of the Nuclear Safety Management rule, requires DOE contractors responsible for Hazard Category 1, 2, and 3 DOE nuclear facilities to develop TSRs. These TSRs identify the limitations to each DOE owned contractor operated nuclear facility based on the documented safety analysis (DSA) and any additional safety requirements established for the facility.

EHSS-30 Contact: Carolyn Garzon

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0423.1-EGuide-1b

DOE G 424.1-1B Chg 2 (Admin Chg), Implementation Guide for Use in Addressing Unreviewed Safety Question Requirements

DOE G 424.1-1B provides information to assist in the implementation of Title 10 CFR Section 830.203, "Unreviewed Safety Question Process," of the Nuclear Safety Management Rules for Hazard Category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities.

EHSS-30 Contact: Carolyn Garzon

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0424.1-EGuide-1b-Chg2-admchg

DOE O 425.1D Chg 2(MinChg), Verification of Readiness to Start Up or Restart Nuclear Facilities

DOE O 425.1D establishes requirements for verifying readiness for startup of new Hazard Category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities, activities, and operations, and for restart of existing Hazard Category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities, activities, and operations that have been shut down.

EHSS-30 Contact: James Shaw

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0425.1-BOrder-d-chg2-minchg

DOE O 426.2 Chg 1 (Admin Chg), Personnel Selection, Training, Qualification, and Certification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities

DOE O 426.2 establishes selection, training, qualification, and certification requirements for contractor personnel who can impact the safety basis through their involvement in the operation, maintenance, and technical support of Hazard Category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities.

EHSS-30 Contact: Brendan Burns

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0426.2-BOrder-chg1-admchg

DOE O 433.1B Chg 1 (Admin Chg), Maintenance Management Program for Nuclear Facilities

DOE O 433.1B defines the safety management program required by 10 CFR 830.204(b)(5) for maintenance and the reliable performance of structures, systems and components that are part of the safety basis required by 10 CFR 830.202 at hazard category 1, 2 and 3 DOE nuclear facilities.

EHSS-30 Contact: Brendan Burns

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0433.1-BOrder-b-chg1-AdmChg

DOE G 433.1-1A Chg 1 (Admin Chg), Nuclear Facility Maintenance Management Program Guide for Use with DOE O 433.1B

DOE G 433.1-1A provides acceptable methods for implementing requirements for Nuclear Maintenance Management Programs (NMMPs) set forth in DOE O 433.1B.

EHSS-30 Contact: Brendan Burns

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0433.1-EGuide-1a-Chg%201-admchg

DOE Manual (M) 441.1-1 Chg 1 (Admin Chg), Nuclear Material Packaging Manual

DOE M 441.1-1 provides detailed packaging requirements for protecting workers from exposure to nuclear materials stored outside of an approved engineered contamination barrier.

EHSS-30 Contact: James Shaw

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0441.1-EGuide-01c-admchg1

DOE O 5480.30, Chg 1, Nuclear Reactor Safety Design Criteria

DOE O 5480.30 establishes nuclear safety design criteria applicable to the design, fabrication, construction, testing, and performance requirements of nuclear reactor facilities and safety class structures, systems, and components within these facilities.

EHSS-30 Contact: Pranab Guha

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/5400-series/5480.30-BOrder-Chg1

Quality Assurance Directives

DOE O 414.1D Chg 1 (Admin Chg), Quality Assurance

DOE O 414.1D ensures that DOE, including NNSA, products and services meet or exceed customers' requirements and expectations.

EHSS-30 Contact: Duli Agarwal

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0414.1-BOrder-d-admchg1

DOE G 414.1-1C, Management and Independent Assessments Guide

DOE G 414.1-1C provides information on establishing processes for performing effective assessments. The revision to Guide reflects updated assessment practices, international standards, and changes in DOE expectations.

EHSS-30 Contact: Duli Agarwal

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0414.1-EGuide-1C

DOE G 414.1-2B Chg 2 (Admin Chg), Quality Assurance Program Guide

DOE G 414.1-2B provides information on principles, requirements, and practices used to establish and implement an effective Quality Assurance Program.

EHSS-30 Contact: Duli Agarwal

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0414.1-EGuide-2b-admchg2

DOE G 414.1-4, Safety Software Guide for Use with 10 CFR 830, Subpart A, Quality Assurance Requirements, and DOE O 414.1C, Quality Assurance

DOE G 414.1-4 provides acceptable methods for implementing the safety software quality assurance requirements.

EHSS-30 Contact: Duli Agarwal

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0414.1-EGuide-4

DOE O 442.2 Chg 1 (PgChg), Differing Professional Opinions for Technical Issues Involving Environmental, Safety, and Health Technical Concerns

DOE O 442.2 establishes the DOE Differing Professional Opinion process for employees to raise technical concerns related to environment, safety, and health which cannot be resolved using routine processes.

EHSS-30 Contact: Tom Hiltz

https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0442.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg

Nuclear and Facility Safety Directives (2024)

FAQs

Nuclear and Facility Safety Directives? ›

DOE G 421.1-2A provides guidance for effective implementation of 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements, which requires contractors responsible for a DOE nuclear facility to analyze the facility, the work to be performed, and the associated hazards and to identify the conditions, safe boundaries, and hazard ...

What are the 3 C's of nuclear safety? ›

As Nuclear Professionals, everyone shall demonstrate respect for nuclear safety and security by: Knowing how your work impacts on Control the power, Cool the fuel and Contain radioactivity (3C's).

What is 10 cfr 830? ›

The safety basis requirements of 10 CFR 830 require the contractor responsible for an NNSA nuclear facility to analyze the facility, the work to be performed, and the associated hazards; and to identify the conditions, safe boundaries, and hazard controls necessary to protect workers, the public, and the environment ...

What is the Defense nuclear Facility safety Board? ›

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) reviews the content and implementation of health and safety standards at Department of Energy Defense Nuclear Facilities. The board also makes recommendations to the President and Secretary of Energy regarding health and safety issues at Defense Nuclear Facilities.

What are the seven pillars of nuclear safety? ›

Every single one of the IAEA's crucial seven indispensable pillars for ensuring nuclear safety and security in an armed conflict has been compromised, including the physical integrity of nuclear facilities; the operation of safety and security systems; the working conditions of staff; supply chains, communication ...

What are the 3c in safety? ›

Choice, culture, and communications are imperative in creating and implementing a safety program and allow the importance of safety to remain top-of-mind.

What are some nuclear safety tips? ›

During a Nuclear Explosion

Find the nearest building, preferably built of brick or concrete, and go inside to avoid any radioactive material outside. Go as far below ground as possible or, if that is not possible, to the center of a tall building.

What are the three safety barriers in nuclear power plants? ›

The physical barriers that protect against an accidental radiation release are the fuel rods, the reactor vessel and cooling system, and the steel-reinforced concrete containment building that houses the reactor vessel. All three barriers would have to be breached for a significant release of radiation to occur.

What are the three safety features built into a nuclear power plant? ›

The systems perform three fundamental safety functions: controlling the reactor, cooling the fuel and containing radiation.

How secure are nuclear facilities? ›

Is Nuclear Energy Safe From Physical Attacks? Yes. The nuclear energy industry is one of the nation's most well-defended critical infrastructures. Nuclear reactors are protected by steel-reinforced concrete, several feet thick, with a steel liner.

How many DoD nuclear surety standards are there? ›

Per Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 3150.02, DoD Nuclear Weapons Surety Program, “Four DoD nuclear weapon system surety standards provide positive measures to: ✪ Prevent nuclear weapons involved in accidents or incidents, or jettisoned weapons, from producing a nuclear yield.

Who is the chief defense nuclear safety? ›

Associate Administrator and Chief for the Office of Defense Nuclear Security. Lewis “Lew” Monroe III is NNSA's Associate Administrator and Chief for the Office of Defense Nuclear Security, a position he has held since June 2023.

What are the 3 C's of nuclear deterrence? ›

Traditionally, credibility is understood to be dependent upon the so-called three Cs of credible deterrence: capability, commitment and communication.

What does the three 3 C's stand for? ›

We are all innately curious, compassionate, and courageous, but we must cultivate these values — the 3Cs — as daily habits to foster the independent thinking, free expression, and constructive communication that will enable our society to reach its full potential.

What are the three C's protocol? ›

Training your brain before you find yourself in a high-pressure situation may help you save a life or potentially help someone in pain. There are three basic C's to remember—check, call, and care. When it comes to first aid, there are three P's to remember—preserve life, prevent deterioration, and promote recovery.

What are the three safety functions nuclear? ›

In any nuclear facilities, it is most important to prevent or to minimize the release of radioactive materials into the environment. In order to achieve this objective, the following three safety functions are required, the same as LWR, which are shutdown function, cooling function, and containment function.

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