Our Policies

Title Date Description Document
Shutdown Plan in the Event of a Lapse in Appropriations (2022)
2022-10-05
Shutdown Plan in the Event of a Lapse in Appropriations (2022)
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DNFSB Information Technology Policy
2021-05-28
This memorandum designates the Chief Information Officer (CIO) as the lead of DNFSB’s IPv6 Integrated Project Team (IPT) to coordinate these actions
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Board Policy Statement on Recommendations
2021-04-19
This policy statement establishes the Board’s policy on the development of Recommendations to the Secretary of Energy (pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2286a(b)(5)) for ensuring the adequate protection of public health and safety, the execution of and the Board’s oversight of the Department of Energy’s response to and implementation of Recommendations, and the Board’s closure of Recommendations.
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Board Policy Statement on Access to Information
2020-12-03
This policy establishes the Board’s expectations of access to such facilities, personnel, and information as the Board considers necessary to carry out its mission.
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Board Policy Statement on Collegiality
2020-07-02
This policy statement establishes the approach the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board will take regarding collegiality, maintenance of quorum and delegations of authority.  
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PS-9 Policy Statement on the Resident Inspector Program of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
2018-09-05
This policy statement establishes key aspects of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board approach to field oversight.
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PS-8 on Oversight of Department of Energy Defense Nuclear Facility Standards
2018-06-27
This policy statement establishes the approach the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board will take to review and evaluate Department of Energy defense nuclear facility standards.
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PS-7 Policy Statement on Communication and Disposition of Safety Items
2018-05-22
This policy statement established aspects of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board communications and disposition of safety items.
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PS-6 Policy Statement on Oversight of Design and Construction of Defense Nuclear Facilities
2017-07-24
This policy statement establishes the approach the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board will take to review the design and construction of Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities.
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PS-5 Policy Statement on Assessing Risk
2013-08-15
This policy statement establishes the approach the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board will take to assess risk when making recommendations to the Secretary of Energy.
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