Hearings and meetings include public and closed meetings, public hearings, and nonpublic collaborative discussions.

The Board's primary product are formal safety recommendations that communicate the urgent need to address issues pertaining to worker and public safety at Defense Nuclear Facilities.  Recommendations are always sent as letters to the Secretary of Energy.

All letters sent between the Board and the Department of Energy, as well as between the Board and other entities, are considered letters and correspondence.

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) Safety Allegations Program handles concerns raised by members of the public regarding safety at Department of Energy (DOE) defense nuclear facilities. DOE federal employees and contractors may also report safety concerns.

Weekly and monthly reports summarize observations and oversight activities conducted by Board staff, including resident inspectors and technical personnel, to inform the Board and the Department of Energy of ongoing safety-related activities at defense nuclear facilities.

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Board Notational Votes record individual Board Members’ positions on proposed Board actions and may include written comments or notes accompanying those votes. These records provide transparency into Board decision-making and deliberations.

This section contains written records of speeches, statements, and testimonies given by Board Members of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board as well slideshow presentations given at conferences. These include documents referred to as Testimonies, Speeches, Remarks, Statements, and Comments.

The Board receives briefs from outside organizations, including the Department of Energy, to ensure the continuous flow of information in safety matters at the Department of Energy’s defense nuclear facilities.