SD 470.4-1, Defense Nuclear Security Federal Oversight Process
This National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Supplemental Directive (SD) prescribes the Defense Nuclear Security (DNS) Federal Oversight Process. This SD provides information for the execution of the DNS Federal Oversight Process. This process establishes formality of operations and provides information to facilitate effective decision-making concerning security operations, policies, and resources for the nuclear security enterprise (NSE).
Canceled By:
SD 226.1-2, Defense Nuclear Security Governance on May 25, 2021
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Section 1
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SUPPLEMENTAL DIRECTIVE
Approved: 4-1-16
DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY
FEDERAL OVERSIGHT PROCESS
NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Office of Defense Nuclear Security
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http://nnsa.energy.gov/
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DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY FEDERAL OVERSIGHT PROCESS
1. PURPOSE. This National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Supplemental
Directive (SD) prescribes the Defense Nuclear Security (DNS) Federal Oversight
Process.
This SD provides information for the execution of the DNS Federal Oversight Process.
This process establishes formality of operations and provides information to facilitate
effective decision-making concerning security operations, policies, and resources for the
nuclear security enterprise (NSE).
Effective Federal oversight is paramount for the security mission. This SD provides the
framework necessary to describe existing security processes to include complementary
oversight, assistance, and communication mechanisms. It enhances identification of gaps
and areas of inconsistency, and supports the development of measures to correct or
mitigate deficiencies and minimize inefficiencies. DNS will employ and rely on the full
spectrum of activities described herein to achieve that end.
2. CANCELLATION. None.
3. APPLICABILITY.
a. Federal. This SD applies to NNSA elements (i.e., DNS and NNSA Field Offices).
This SD automatically applies to NNSA elements created after it is issued.
b. Contractors. This SD does not apply to contractors.
c. Equivalencies.
(1) In accordance with the responsibilities and authorities assigned by
Executive Order 12344, codified at 50 USC sections 2406 and 2511 and to
ensure consistency through the joint Navy/DOE Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Program, the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors (Director) will
implement and oversee requirements and practices pertaining to this
Directive for activities under the Director's cognizance, as deemed
appropriate.
(2) The Kansas City National Security Campus will use applicable national
standards and requirements for execution of the S&S program.
4. BACKGROUND. All safeguards and security (S&S) programs, practices, and
procedures developed within NNSA must be consistent with the Department of Energy
(DOE) requirements and all national requirements (e.g., Atomic Energy Act of 1954,
Executive Orders, U.S. Code, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.).
5. REQUIREMENTS. This SD is a document that centralizes the Federal oversight process
and formalizes monitoring of the NNSA contractor performance at fixed sites. It will be
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re-evaluated and revised annually, as appropriate. Additional information is included in
Appendixes 1-3 of this SD.
a. Operational Awareness. Appendix 1 outlines awareness activities and provides
requirements for the use of numerous data sources and activities in order to
support the oversight process and track implementation of the S&S programs.
This appendix addresses data analysis and tracking of information in partnership
with the Field Offices as a means to prioritize and focus on areas either at a site or
across the NSE.
Section 2
b. Security Reviews and Technical Assistance. Appendix 2 addresses requirements
for conducting oversight security reviews and technical assistance support in
partnership with the Field Offices. These oversight activities are designed to
assist Field Offices and strengthen Headquarters’ understanding of field security
operations and issues.
c. DNS and Field Office Communications. Appendix 3 identifies requirements for
communication mechanisms in the notification and oversight process of S&S
issues or areas of concern.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Chief of Defense Nuclear Security (CDNS)/Associate Administrator for Defense
Nuclear Security:
1) Serve as the NNSA Officially Designated Federal Security Authority
(ODFSA) responsible for the development and implementation of S&S
programs and operations for NNSA security organizations.
2) Lead the NNSA Cognizant Security Office.
3) Provide programmatic guidance, direction, and program oversight to
measure effective development and implementation of S&S programs and
operations for NNSA sites.
4) Develop implementing guidance and standards related to the NNSA S&S
Program. Ensure information is clear, consistent, and uniformly applied.
5) Review site-level exemption and equivalency requests submitted by Field
Offices. Ensure all formal requests describe any increase in security risks
and proposed mitigation measures with submissions.
6) Develop and allocate the security budget to support DNS mission.
7) Set strategic vision and multiyear objectives for the nuclear security
programs.
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8) Provide subject matter experts (SMEs) to support field requests for
assistance in functional areas.
b. Field Office Managers/Assistant Managers for Safeguards and Security (AMSS):
1) Delegated ODFSA responsibility for security program plans and activities
at their specific sites. This authority can be further delegated to the site’s
Assistant Manager for Safeguards and Security.
2) Designated as Cognizant Security Offices for facilities under their line
management authority.1
3) Identify Federal roles, responsibilities, and authorities necessary to direct,
guide, and oversee security operations at their respective site.
4) Ensure the effective protection of NNSA critical assets through security
plan approvals, risk management decisions, and program management
activities.
5) Ensure security requirements and performance expectations are captured
in NNSA contracts.
6) Direct contractors to implement S&S programs through the Contracting
Officer or Contracting Officer Representative authority.
7) Conduct operational awareness activities that are sufficient to support
quarterly submission of the consolidated annual operating plan report to
DNS, and to provide the basis for Corporate Performance Evaluation
Process (CPEP) ratings.
8) Review and validate, as appropriate, the NNSA site’s deliverables such as
budget requests, annual operating plan reports, and other reports before
submitting to DNS.
9) Determine site Future Years Nuclear Security Program (FYNSP) budget
requirements, and submit the budget requests to DNS.
10) Report incidents of security concern (IOSC) to DNS in accordance with
established security requirements and report relevant security concerns to
the Emergency Operations Center at headquarters.
11) Ensure Federal surveys and contractor self-assessments evaluate all S&S
topical and sub-topical areas relating to Program Management Operations,
Physical Protection, Protective Force, Information Protection, Personnel
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1 The CDNS can delegate Cognizant Security Office responsibilities down to the NNSA Field Offices.
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Security, and Material Control and Accountability that are applicable at
the facility or site being surveyed. Conduct oversight and operational
awareness activities sufficient to support an annual comprehensive
evaluation of S&S program performance.
12) Establish and maintain an annual schedule for conducting Federal surveys
and other activities for oversight of contractors. Ensure Federal surveys
and contractor self-assessments are conducted on Category I special
nuclear material (SNM) facilities with security functions directly
supporting protection of nuclear materials, at a minimum, once every 12
months, except when formally extended by the CDNS. Determine
frequency of Federal surveys at non-Category I SNM facilities consistent
with the site’s risk management principles. Ensure contractors at non-
Category I SNM facilities conduct an annual self-assessment.
NOTE: The following criteria must be met prior to CDNS formal approval of a Federal
survey extension. The facility must be rated as “Satisfactory” during the most recent
Office of Enterprise Assessments inspection; the facility has no unmitigated deficiencies
or risks that impact the security posture and topical area ratings are at least “Satisfactory”
from the previous Federal survey of the contractor; and, topical area ratings from the
most recent contractor self-assessment must have a minimal rating of “Satisfactory.”
13) Ensure formal reports are prepared for Federal surveys and contractor self-
assessments to include findings (refer to Appendix 4, Field Security
Survey and Self-Assessment Report Content for an example). Ensure all
findings have corrective action plans and are tracked until closure of
deficiencies.
14) Ensure corrective actions for findings identified during surveys and self-
assessments are implemented in a timely and effective manner, and
validate the effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of
issues.
c. DNS Security Operations and Programmatic Planning (NA-71) Program
Managers:
1) Plan and implement security activities as assigned under their specific
topical area in accordance with the mission and goals of DNS.
2) Assist in development of initiatives to support the strategic direction of
nuclear security programs.
3) Develop and implement topical area program with goals and objectives for
an effective S&S program.
4) Lead core team development of the annual budget and operating plan
review in support of the overall S&S program.
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5) Assist desk officer as needed in executing the program evaluation
framework to assess strengths of the S&S program and to identify
opportunities for improvement.
d. DNS Desk Officers:
1) Perform as a Headquarters-based DNS advocate for supporting the Field
Office’s oversight requirements and needs.2
2) Assist in performing security activities as assigned in accordance with
mission and goals of DNS.
3) Perform responsibilities as the CPEP representative.
4) Coordinate, collect, and maintain all required S&S information regarding
their assigned Field Office to ensure materials are relevant and current
(e.g., security plans, assessments, findings, deviations, etc.).
5) Monitor all evaluations, inspections, and surveys to include associated
corrective actions.
6) Serve as the point of contact to coordinate actions with the respective NA-
71 program managers.
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7) Provide status updates to DNS leadership concerning site security issues.
8) Review formal incoming and outgoing correspondence pertaining to
respective site.
9) Provide periodic updates to Field Offices on DNS activities related to the
sites.
10) Conduct site visits and interacts with the AMSS and S&S staff.
11) Monitor updates concerning site-specific issues requiring CDNS action.
6. REFERENCES.
a. DOE Policy 226.1B, Department of Energy Oversight Policy
b. DOE Order 226.1B, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy
2 Each NNSA site will have a Federal DNS lead designated as a desk officer, responsible for the above listed
performance and administrative matters. All management decision-making will continue to be provided by DNS
leadership, with the respective desk officer being notified for situational awareness purposes. The desk officer
position is not intended to eliminate or hinder the Field Office’s engagement or interaction with the CDNS, Deputy
Associate Administrator for DNS, or DNS SMEs.
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c. DOE Guide 226. l-2A, Federal Line Management Oversight of Department of
Energy Nuclear Facilities
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
1.
DOE Order 470.4B, Safeguards and Security Program
DOE Order 473.3, Protection Program Operations
NAP-21, Transformational Governance and Oversight
DNS Evaluation and Performance Assurance Plan
DNS Standard Operating Procedure/SOP-13-11, DNS Corporate Performance
Evaluation Process
DNS Safeguards & Security Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Evaluation
Plan
7. DEFINITIONS. Terms commonly used in the program are defined on the Office of
Environment, Health, Safety and Security Policy Information Resource website,
https ://pir.doe. gov I
8. CONTACT. Questions concerning this SD should be addressed to the Office of Defense
Nuclear Security (NA-70) at (202) 586-8900.
BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR:
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Appendixes
1. Operational Awareness
2. Security Reviews and Technical Assistance
3. DNS and Field Office Communications
4. Field Security Survey and Self-Assessment Report Content
5. Request for Program Office Support Form
6. DNS Security Review Plan Content
7. DNS Security Review Report Content
8. NNSA Event Notification Matrix
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APPENDIX 1: OPERATIONAL AWARENESS
1. Operational awareness activities increase confidence that S&S operations are effectively
performed and provide early identification of vulnerabilities and deficiencies. These
activities include maintaining current awareness of the conditions and issues that could
affect operations; performance expectations and measures; and, contract deliverables and
requirements. The specific components of operational awareness are designed to provide
data and ensure information is reported, analyzed, and understood in a manner that
communicates the health of S&S programs.
2. DNS operational awareness requires lines of communication among stakeholders (i.e.,
Headquarters, Field Offices, and contractors). In conducting operational awareness
activities and oversight of the S&S mission, DNS and Field Offices will rely on data
collection, analysis, and tracking sources. These deliverables and activities will help
DNS anticipate shortfalls and focus resources, as well as identify risk and determine if
assistance is needed in the field. Best practice processes and activities will also be
captured as a benchmark and disseminated throughout the NSE for consideration at
NNSA sites.
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a. Data Collection, Analysis, and Tracking.
1) Collecting, analyzing, and tracking information are important steps in
understanding site-specific and NSE-wide S&S performance. One of the
objectives of DNS situational awareness activities is to understand
performance challenges, as well as establish priorities and processes for
the NSE to address issues. Understanding problem areas will enable DNS,
in partnership with the Field Offices, to prioritize and focus on areas
requiring attention either at a site or across the NSE. DNS collects
information from several existing sources including, but not be limited to:
a) Office of Enterprise Assessments (EA) reports;
b) DNS Technical Assistance Activities and Site Assistance Visits;
c) Field Office and contractor self-assessment reports;
d) Field Office surveys of contractor S&S performance;
e) Internal and external government reports (Government
Accountability Office, Office of Inspector General, etc.);
f) Safeguards and Security Information Management System
(SSIMS) database3;
3 SSIMS is the official DOE database for tracking inspections, surveys, findings, corrective action plans, incidents of
security concern, deviations, and facility data and approval records.
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g) Site Annual Operating Plans (AOP);
h) Protective Force Supplemental and Physical Security Systems
Supplemental reports;
i) Protective Force Enterprise Mission Essential Task List (EMETL)
self-assessment reports;
j) Exemptions and Equivalencies;
k) Conference calls and face-to-face meetings;
l) NA-71/AMSS bi-weekly teleconferences and periodic meetings;
m) CPEP reports; and,
n) DNS S&S Special Emphasis and Programmatic Reviews.
2) DNS will analyze and track information to identify potential concerns and
best practices at individual sites and across the NSE. DNS analysis and
tracking will facilitate the identification of security gaps and development
of performance standards/expectations for the NSE. The evaluation of
information will also be provided to the DNS leadership and Field Offices
for their use in addressing those areas requiring additional attention with
the level of effort (e.g., manpower and funding) needed for S&S success.
This information is archived in the SharePoint site (Federal Field Offices
and Headquarters security staff, as well as the NA-71 support staff have
access) to ensure transparency and strengthen communication between the
Field Offices and DNS.
3) These documents and activities are analyzed by SMEs, who extract data to
identify potential issues requiring management attention. This analysis
will also include a review of the findings, observations, opportunities for
improvement, and identification of causal factors, where possible. DNS
has access to all information listed above in section 2.a.1 with the
exception of Field Office and contractor self-assessments and contractor
survey reports. Field Offices must provide these documents to their
assigned desk officer upon final completion.
4) The Field Office deliverables or field activities may trigger a special
emphasis review. A special emphasis review could be initiated for several
reasons, such as loss of Protective Force weapons, security incidents
involving special access programs, or unauthorized access to a security
area. The CDNS may initiate a special emphasis review for any area or
activity that is not performing to expected standards or when NNSA
management determines that an independent review is appropriate.
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5) Data analysis is conducted in conjunction with the CPEP Program and
under the overall direction of the CDNS. NA-71 SMEs and DNS budget
analysts are required to complete their examination of the information
contained in submitted site reports, and update the NA-71 SharePoint site
within 30 calendar days of receiving source documents. Results of the
analyses are communicated to NNSA/DNS leadership, Field Offices, and
NA-71 staff by various means to include:
a) DNS and AMSS meetings;
b) Bi-weekly NA-71 and AMSS teleconferences;
c) Individual teleconferences with the Field Office AMSSs;
d) Written CPEP reports with NNSA leadership and Field Office
AMSSs;
e) DNS leadership CPEP meetings; and,
f) NA-71 SharePoint site.
b. Performance Objectives and Criteria.
1) To understand the overall health and status of S&S programs at each site,
it is important to evaluate S&S performance through a system of well-
defined objectives that are reported uniformly across the NSE. DNS
partners with the Field Offices to identify, communicate, and monitor
progress of key priorities for the year. DNS uses the site’s AOP to track
budget spend rates, which are submitted in an established format, updated
quarterly, and reviewed by DNS SMEs. Field Offices will provide AOPs,
Protective Force Supplemental reports (i.e., budget, staffing, attrition rate,
labor hours, etc.) and Physical Security Systems Supplemental reports
(i.e., budget, staffing, site deployed assets, alarm rates, etc.). These
reports are due within 21 calendar days following the last day of each
respective quarter (i.e., December, March, June, and September).
2) DNS evaluates oversight submissions from the Field Offices and analyzes
performance for the fiscal year against established criteria and objectives.
DNS will send any questions or issues back to the sites for clarification.
The analysis is documented and recommendations are provided to DNS
leadership for decisions and planning.
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APPENDIX 2: SECURITY REVIEWS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
1. DNS will conduct security reviews and technical assistance activities in partnership with
the Field Offices. These activities are designed to assist Field Offices and strengthen
Headquarters’ understanding of field security operations, as well as identify possible
issues and best practices. Additionally, these activities will assist DNS in evaluating
S&S activities for standardization and determine if there are common issues across the
NSE.
2. DNS will assist in Field Office activities through on-site or virtual support with emphasis
on strengthening oversight and monitoring of contractor performance assurance and self-
assessment functions. DNS staff may augment the Field Office survey and/or self-
assessment teams to fulfill oversight responsibilities at the request of the Field Office
Manager or AMSS. The following are the primary types of oversight and support
activities:
a. Technical Assistance Activities.
1) DNS Technical Assistance activities are for targeting specific S&S topical
areas where a Field Office lacks depth or certain capabilities that are
otherwise unavailable. Examples of specific areas that may require
technical assistance include reviews of Closed Area (Vault-Type Rooms)
operations, Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) Programs,
Physical Security Systems, and Protective Force EMETL implementation.
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2) Technical assistance activities may also include focused reviews of a
specific topical/functional area using an implementation panel or peer
review, and may employ SMEs from across the NSE. DNS will partner
with the Field Offices to identify topical areas that can benefit from this
approach.
3) DNS may provide SMEs from its Field Augmentation Cadre (FAC), DNS
staff, or other Field Offices to support activities at the field-level. This
support activity does not relieve a Field Office of its line oversight
responsibilities, but can fill a supporting role, as needed.
4) DNS is responsible for providing oversight of FAC resources, along with
coordination, scheduling of support, and vetting all Field Office requests
for assistance. The FAC SMEs must be adequately trained to support
Field Office self-assessments, surveys, or other initiatives. Field Offices
needing any type of support should complete a Request for Program
Office Support form to document their needs (refer to Appendix 5,
Request for Program Office Support Form). Once the request is approved
by the Director, Office of Security Operations and Programmatic
Planning, arrangements will be completed with the respective AMSS.
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b. Site Assistance Visits (SAV).
1) DNS may conduct a site assistance visit with Field Offices and
contractors. The goal is to provide assistance through collaboration in
identifying and addressing insufficient protective measures, planning
needs, and providing solutions to increase security protection for
resources. The need for a site assistance visit could be determined by, but
are not limited to, the following factors:
a) A request from the Field Office (e.g., Field Office Manager or
AMSS);
b) Data retrieved from operational awareness sources indicating
potential problem areas;
c) Results of past inspection reports and/or Field Office surveys to
include findings or major challenges at the site and across the
NSE;
d) NSE-wide high interest areas or special emphasis items; and,
e) Prior to an EA inspection and based on a support request from the
Field Office–ideally the SAV should be performed at least six
months in advance of an EA inspection in-brief.
2) Pre-planning meetings convened by the assigned site assistance visit team
lead will provide information regarding the scope of the visit and establish
expectations for team members. This information could be relayed by
several means such as face-to-face, teleconference, or video
teleconference. A security review plan (refer to Appendix 6, DNS
Security Review Plan Content) will be provided to the Field Office at least
30 calendar days prior to the activity. During the team planning phase,
Site Assistance Visit team members are expected to:
a) Become familiar with the results of previous operational awareness
and performance assessment activities conducted by EA or other
assessment organizations;
b) Review site findings, corrective action plans, IOSCs, deviations
status, etc.;
c) Review the objectives and scope of the activity, and any leadership
guidance and expectations;
d) Determine appropriate data collection methods and plans,
including any necessary performance test plans;
e) Develop a schedule of on-site data collection and related activities;
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f) Develop lines of inquiry for topical areas to be reviewed; and,
g) Identify additional information and logistical requirements.
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3) The site assistance visit team lead will be a DNS Federal staff member.
The team lead will conduct an in-briefing with the Field Office Manager
and the AMSS. Site assistance visit team members will attend the in-
briefing, and the following information will be provided:
a) Introduction of team members;
b) Objectives and basic scope of the site assistance visit;
c) Coordination of interviews;
d) Discussion of daily team lead updates for the Field Office Manager
and AMSS; and,
e) Confirmation of out-briefing time and date.
4) The on-site phase of the site assistance visit is that portion devoted to
collecting and validating information obtained through interviews,
document reviews, observations of operations, and performance testing.
This phase will involve a critical review of all information to provide
supportable conclusions. At the site assistance visit team lead’s discretion
all team members will discuss their activities at end-of-day meetings.
Additionally, team members will finalize a synopsis of their activities to
be provided to the team lead for developing the out-briefing. Data
collection and analysis results will be included in the site assistance visit
out-briefing and final report.
5) The out-briefing will be provided to the Field Office Manager and AMSS,
to include a list of issues and recommendations that were identified during
the site assistance visit. A final report will be developed (refer to
Appendix 7, DNS Security Review Report Content), within 21 calendar
days after the conclusion of the site assistance visit. Copies will be
provided to the Field Office and the CDNS.
c. Special Emphasis Reviews.
1) A DNS Special Emphasis Review (also known as a “For Cause” Review)
is driven principally by DNS interests or concerns and emergent issues
identified in specific topical areas or at the request of the Field Office
Manager or AMSS. The need for a special emphasis review is based on,
but not limited to the following items:
a) Recurrence of problems at individual sites or across the NSE;
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b) Past performance (negative issues and trends) during EA
inspections, Office of Inspector General, and/or Government
Accountability Office reviews/assessments;
c) Security incidents; and,
d) Significant issues or degradation in performance.
2) A DNS Federal staff member will lead the review team and may be
supported by the FAC or other field SMEs. Several factors are considered
during the review:
a) Determine whether the implementation, management, execution,
and/or oversight of targeted/specific S&S Program components
comply with established policy requirements, and evaluate whether
those components are achieving required effectiveness;
b) Evaluate the impact of identified deficiencies, taking into account
mitigating factors, compensatory measures, and current or planned
corrective actions; and,
c) Identify opportunities for enhancements to strengthen the
implementation of S&S programs.
3) Reports developed during special emphasis reviews must clearly
document issues discovered, to include potential risks, and should offer
expert-level recommendations to mitigate such issues. DNS will complete
a final report no later than 21 calendar days following completion of the
on-site review (refer to Appendix 7, DNS Security Review Report
Content). NA-71 SMEs are given ten calendar days to review and provide
comment/feedback on the final report. The final report is issued under the
signature of the CDNS and distributed, as appropriate. Any findings
identified are recorded in the SSIMS database by the Field Office, and
DNS will monitor until closure.
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d. Programmatic Reviews.
1) Programmatic reviews represent another key process for gathering
information and will be balanced with other performance activities. This
will assist in ensuring that the contractor is meeting S&S requirements in
protecting NNSA assets and interests.
2) DNS will conduct programmatic reviews across the NSE to determine the
level of security program implementation in accordance with
requirements. This will also help DNS understand where additional
guidance, direction, and resources are needed for security standardization.
Programmatic reviews will provide the CDNS confidence that resources
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are properly allocated and assist with capturing value-added performance
assurance information for NNSA management.
3) Programmatic reviews can be broad or focused on a specific topic of
interest, such as locks and keys or entry control procedures, but are not
intended to address matter of serious concern for which a “DNS Special
Emphasis Review” would be more appropriate. These programmatic
reviews are designed to ensure a clear understanding of the S&S oversight
programs and functions. The process is used to complement operational
awareness and other security activities in collaboration with Field Offices.
It is also intended to obtain validation for quarterly deliverables, such as
the site security AOP, Protective Force Supplemental and Physical
Security Systems Supplemental, and construction projects to assist in
determining the effectiveness of performance in implementing S&S
programs.
4) DNS will use site integrated assessment plans to include past performance
and leadership priorities in coordination with Field Offices to conduct
programmatic reviews. DNS will identify and coordinate the selected
activity with the applicable Field Office Managers and/or AMSS.
5) DNS representatives during a programmatic review will observe and
address program implementation of S&S activities. DNS representatives
will provide daily feedback of the activity with recommendations and/or
opportunities for improvement to the CDNS, Field Office Manager, and/or
AMSS. A written summary report is provided within seven calendar days
from completion of the review.
e. Enterprise Assessments Protocols.
1) Protocols are executed in support of EA to enhance the effectiveness of
the assessment process. The goal is to ensure that DNS receives timely
and appropriate feedback regarding EA results. This information is
beneficial in assisting DNS and Field Offices’ understanding of the
independent assessment of S&S program effectiveness at NNSA sites.
2) NA-71 will typically assign a program manager, desk officer, and/or other
DNS security experts, as necessary to each assessment based on their
technical qualifications and knowledge of areas to be assessed. SMEs
may be assigned to specific aspects of the EA assessment to include force-
on-force planning, materials measurement verification, vulnerability
assessments, etc. The representatives will serve as support for Field
Offices during the scoping, planning, execution, and issue/finding
formulation processes of assessments. The NA-71 SME will capture
crosscutting policies, performance issues, and best practices that could
impact the entire NSE.
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3) The DNS representative will actively support the Field Office’s S&S staff
during the assessment process to include on-site coordination support that
will encompass, but not be limited to the following objectives:
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a) Identify emerging issues that are of interest to DNS;
b) Assist with identifying potential issues that surface during initial
coordination and execution of the assessment;
c) Provide daily reports to the CDNS and NA-71 staff;
d) Attend the formal EA out-briefing of assessment results;
e) Coordinate with program managers, as appropriate, consistent with
issues identified in assessment reports;
f) Work with the Field Office’s S&S staff in providing timely
communications to DNS leadership regarding final results of the
assessment;
g) Conduct a review of the draft report concurrently with the Field
Office S&S staff;
h) Assist the Field Office’s S&S staff, as requested, with the review
of corrective action(s) in determining the adequacy of the
corrective action (commensurate with the risk associated with the
findings); and,
i) Assist in determining if the corrective action(s) are within the Field
Office’s purview to resolve or if Headquarters is required to
address the issue.
4) The Field Office will ensure that DNS is provided a draft copy of the EA
assessment report upon initial delivery and a review of the document
should be conducted concurrently between organizations. The Field
Office is responsible for the consolidation of EA assessment report
comments from all parties to include DNS and contractors for a single
response. DNS and Field Office will then evaluate comments prior to
DNS submitting the information to EA.
5) DNS will receive the draft comments resolution matrix from EA and
disseminate information back to NA-71 SMEs and Field Office AMSS for
any additional input. DNS is responsible for feedback consolidation from
NA-71 SMEs and Field Office of the EA resolution matrix.
6) DNS representatives and Field Office AMSS will conduct a face-to-face
or video teleconference discussion with the EA team after receiving NA-
71 SMEs and Field Office feedback on the EA comment resolution matrix.
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4-1-16 AP2-7
A minimum of seven calendar days is required for an internal review by
NA-71 SMEs and Field Office prior to establishing this meeting with EA.
All Federal DNS representatives and the desk officer present during the
EA assessment should participate in the discussion to ensure issues are
identified and addressed prior to dissemination of the final EA assessment
report.
7) Disagreements regarding EA assessments are to be resolved at the lowest
possible organizational level. However, if unable to resolve major issues
or findings, elevate to the CDNS to achieve resolution.
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NNSA SD 470.4-1 Appendix 3
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APPENDIX 3: DNS AND FIELD OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS
1. Effective communications between DNS and Field Offices provides a feedback
mechanism (video teleconferencing, recurring meetings, etc.) to strengthen S&S
programs, processes, and procedures. The NNSA S&S Program requires a strong
partnership and transparency between DNS and the field, built on trust and open dialog.
2. Field Offices must communicate with DNS regarding their activities and challenges.
DNS must provide prompt responses or status updates to Field Offices. The following
are several mechanisms as a means to facilitate and increase communications:
a. Daily Interaction.
DNS and Field Offices will have daily interaction on several levels regarding the
S&S mission and functions. This information could involve the CDNS, Field
Office Manager, AMSS, or S&S staffs. An effective exchange of information is
crucial to the success of NSE operations.
Section 11
b. Conference Calls.
Conference calls communicate up-to-date status information of S&S Program
implementation, and provide a forum to discuss current and emerging issues
raised by Headquarters leadership or the field. NA-71 hosts a bi-weekly
conference call with all of the AMSSs (or equivalent), and the CDNS conducts a
monthly call with individual Field Office AMSSs to discuss site-specific S&S
issues.
c. Quarterly and Periodic Meetings.
DNS conducts quarterly and supplemental periodic meetings with the field
leadership, as needed. These forums include S&S meetings and budget execution
reviews. In addition to the normal course of business at these meetings, DNS may
provide an opportunity to discuss expectations, budgetary issues, achievements,
and challenges; best practices; evaluate S&S programs from various perspectives;
and provide feedback and open dialog between Headquarters and the field.
d. NNSA Event Notification Matrix.
The NNSA Event Notification Matrix is used by site personnel to alert senior
leadership of incidents or events at NNSA locations, within a designated timeline
(refer to Appendix 8, NNSA Event Notification Matrix).
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NNSA SD 470.4-1 Appendix 4
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APPENDIX 4: FIELD SECURITY SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORT
CONTENT
FIELD SECURITY SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORT CONTENT
Executive
Summary
• The scope, methodology, period of coverage, duration, and date of the exit briefing
to Field Office management
• Brief overview of the facility, function, scope of operations, and contractual
information
• Brief synopsis of major strengths and weaknesses that impact the effectiveness of the
facility’s overall S&S program, including identification of topical areas rated less
than satisfactory
• Overall composite facility rating (e.g., Marginal, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory) with
supporting rationale
• Reference to a list of findings identified during the survey or self-assessment
Introduction • Scope, methodology, period of coverage, duration, and date of the exit briefing to
Field Office management
• Description of the facility, its function and scope of operations, security interests,
and contractual information
Narrative • Description of the site’s implementation of the S&S program function
• Scope of the evaluation
• Description of activities conducted
• Evaluation results and associated issues (including other Department organizations
or Other Government Agencies review or inspection results related to this topical
and sub-topical that were included in the survey)
• Identification of all findings, including new and previously identified open findings,
regardless of source (e.g., EA, IG, GAO), and their current corrective action status
• Analysis provides justification and rationale of factors responsible for the rating
Attachment (s)
As Applicable
• Completed DOE F 470.8, Department of Energy Survey/Inspection Report Form
• Completed DOE F 470.2, Facility Data and Approval Record (FDAR)
• Active DOE F 470.1, Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS), or DD
F 254, Contract Security Classification Specification
• New findings resulting from the survey/self-assessment
• Previous findings that are open, to include the current status of corrective action
• Team members including names, and their assigned area(s) of evaluation
• Source documentation used to support the survey/self-assessment (e.g., EA, IG,
GAO, and similar assessment documents)
Section 12
To Be Completed by the Field Office
Signature:______________________________________ ______________
Team Leader Date
Concurrence:__________________________________ ______________
Assistant Manager for Safeguards and Security Date
Approval:______________________________________ ______________
Field Office Manager Date
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APPENDIX 5: REQUEST FOR PROGRAM OFFICE SUPPORT FORM
Field Office Requesting Support
Kansas City Livermore Los Alamos Nevada
NPO - Pantex NPO - Y-12 Sandia Savannah River
Field Office Point of Contact:
Name/Phone Number
Date(s) Support is Needed:
Month/Day/Year To Month/Day/Year Date Request Submitted: Month/Day/Year
Type of Support Requested: Survey Augmentation Other Programmatic Support
Justification for Request:
Provide Justification/Reasons for Request
Detailed Scope of Work:
Provide Detailed Description of Work and Level of Effort
To Be Completed by NA-70
Estimated Cost ($K): Scheduled Date:
Signature:______________________________ ______________
Team Leader Date
Approval:____________________________ _____________
Director, NA-71 Date
REQUEST FOR PROGRAM OFFICE SUPPORT
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APPENDIX 6: DNS SECURITY REVIEW PLAN CONTENT
DNS SECURITY REVIEW PLAN CONTENT
Field Office (State Field Office to be reviewed)
Review Date and
Schedule
(Give dates of review activities and a schedule that will be
followed)
Scope (State Scope of DNS review)
Methodology (Provide a brief description of the methodology that will be used in
the DNS review)
Activities to be Observed (Identify the specific S&S topical areas/sub-topical areas to be
reviewed)
DNS Review Team
Evaluator
(Identify DNS team leader and team members)
Documents to be
Reviewed
(List documents to be reviewed as part of the review to include:
• Field Office survey or self-assessment report
• Field oversight process/procedure documentation
• Field Office performance assurance program documentation
• Most recent Office of Enterprise Assessments report of the site
• Most recent Field Office survey or self-assessment
• Documents outlining roles and responsibilities)
Field Office POC (State Field Office Point of Contact)
Site Support Needed (List site personnel required and that will be interviewed)
References (List references that will be used)
DNS Review Plan Prepared by:_________________________________ Date___________
Approval:____________________________ ______________
Director, NA-71 Date
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APPENDIX 7: DNS SECURITY REVIEW REPORT CONTENT
DNS SECURITY REVIEW REPORT CONTENT
Review Type (State the type of activity to be reviewed)
Field Office (State Field Office to be reviewed)
Section 13
Field Office POC (State Field Office Point of Contact)
Executive Summary (List summary information concerning the review to include a brief
description of the facility, and a synopsis of major weaknesses that
impact effectiveness of the activity being reviewed)
Objective (A brief statement on the objective of the review)
Scope (State scope of DNS Review and what the review was to address)
References (Provide a list of references)
DNS Review Team
Evaluator
(Identify DNS team lead and team members)
Field Office Team
Members
(List the Review team members and their responsibilities)
Activities Observed (Identify the specific S&S topical areas/sub-topical areas that were
reviewed)
Documents Reviewed (List documents that were reviewed)
Personnel Interviewed (Identify the personnel interviewed)
Findings/Observations (Findings/Observations should include enough detail to clearly
understand the issue. The narrative section of the report should
describe the facility’s S&S interests and activities, its protective
measures, and the status of the S&S activity at the time of the review.
The report should also explain how the protection measures were
evaluated)
Point of Contact (Provide the team leader and phone number/e-mail to address
questions on the report)
Signature:_______________________________ ______________
Team Leader Date
Concurrence:____________________________ ______________
Director, NA-71 Date
Approval:________________________________ ______________
Chief, Defense Nuclear Security Date
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NNSA SD 470.4-1 Appendix 8
4-1-16 AP8-1
APPENDIX 8: NNSA EVENT NOTIFICATION MATRIX
INITIATING
EVENT
IM NEXT
BUSINESS
DAY/
NIGHT
NOTE
HQ
EOC
AMSS FOM NA-IM CDNS NA-3 NA-2 NA-1
Active shooter incident x x x x x x x x
Aircraft
encounter/incursion
that raises security
interest
x x x x x x * *
Arson x x x x x x x x
Off-site arrest
(Protective Force
and/or Human
Reliability Program
[HRP] certified)
x x x x
Assault w/injury
require hospitalization
occurring on or off-
duty
x x x x x x x
Animal incidents (i.e.,
dangerous/rabid and/or
involving endangered
species)
x x x
Bomb threat x x x x x * *
Boundary/Fence Line
Break
(Cuts/Breaks/Holes)
Property Protection
Area (PPA)/General
Access Area (suspected
or confirmed intrusion,
or apparent attempted
intrusion)
x x x x x x * *
Catastrophic
communication system
failure (over 30 mins)
that impacts security
x x x x x x
Compensatory
measures: (Those
measures lasting more
than eight hours)
x x x x
Appendix 8 NNSA SD 470.4-1
AP8-2 4-1-15
INITIATING
EVENT
IM NEXT
BUSINESS
DAY/
NIGHT
NOTE
HQ
EOC
AMSS FOM NA-IM CDNS NA-3 NA-2 NA-1
Confirmed inventory
difference of Special
Nuclear Materials
(SNM)
x x x x x x x
Confirmed
loss/compromise of
classified
x x x x x x x x
Confirmed missing
person on NNSA
property
x x x x x x x x
Counterintelligence
event (individual act
and/or intelligence
service)
x x x x x x x x x
Damage to government
property (>100k) x x x x x x x x x
Damage to
government property
(>25K<$100K)
x x x x x x x
Damage to
government property
(<$25K)
x x x x
Demonstration
(small and peaceful) x x x x x
Section 14
Demonstration
(large or arrest) x x x x x x * *
Domestic
dispute/violence
(Lautenberg
Amendment-Protective
Force and or HRP
certified)
x x x x
Drug Arrest HRP
certified and/or
Protective Force
(federal/contractor
employees)
x x x x
Facility lockdown as a
result of security threat
requiring posture
x x x x x x x x * *
NNSA SD 470.4-1 Appendix 8
4-1-16 AP8-3
INITIATING
EVENT
IM NEXT
BUSINESS
DAY/
NIGHT
NOTE
HQ
EOC
AMSS FOM NA-IM CDNS NA-3 NA-2 NA-1
change or
safety/environmental
hazard, such as a
chemical spill or
radiological release
Fatality (on-site) x x x x x x x x
Fire (small – non-
critical area/contained) x x x
Fire (large – critical
area/not contained) x x x x x x x x
Flood (significant
damage or disrupting
operations)
x x x x x x x x
Forced entry (critical
area) x x x x x x * *
Forced entry (non-
critical area) x x x x
Gate crasher/runner x x x x x x
Hazardous materials
accident x x x x x x x x
Homicide (off-site)
involving NNSA
personnel
x x x x x x x x
Hostage situation x x x x x x x x
Inclement weather that
forces change in
security posture
x x x x x x
Intrusion (suspected
and or confirmed )
Limited
Area/Protection Area
(PA)
x x x x x x * *
Labor strike x x x x x x x x
Media/Press on-site
(announced/
unannounced)
x x x x x x x
Appendix 8 NNSA SD 470.4-1
AP8-4 4-1-15
INITIATING
EVENT
IM NEXT
BUSINESS
DAY/
NIGHT
NOTE
HQ
EOC
AMSS FOM NA-IM CDNS NA-3 NA-2 NA-1
Medical emergency
that requires 911
response
x x x x x
Off-site arrest
(Protective Force
and/or HRP certified)
x x x x
On-site drug arrest
(federal/contractor
employees)
x x x x
On-site vehicle
accident (w/injury) x x x x x
On-site weapons
discharge x x x x x * *
Personally Identifiable
Information is
compromised (or
compromise cannot be
ruled out)
x x x x x x x x
Physical security
system failure
negatively impacting
protection strategy
effectiveness
x x x x x x x * *
Power outage
(impacting security) x x x x x
Protective Force use of
force violation x x x x x * *
Robbery x x x x x x x x x
Sabotage (including
potential acts) x x x x x x x x
Security Police Officer
(SPO) misconduct that
requires formal
corrective action
x x x x
Serious injury (on-site) x x x x x x * *
Serious injury (off-site) x x x x x * *
Site, laboratory, or
plant closure x x x x x x x x
NNSA SD 470.4-1 Appendix 8
4-1-16 AP8-5
INITIATING
EVENT
IM NEXT
BUSINESS
DAY/
NIGHT
NOTE
HQ
EOC
AMSS FOM NA-IM CDNS NA-3 NA-2 NA-1
Special Access
Programs (SAP)
incident
x x x x x x x x x
Suicide (confirmed) x x x x x x x x
Suicide (attempt) x x x x x x * *
Suspected/confirmed
physical surveillance
of NNSA facility
x x x x x
Theft >$500 or
displays a pattern x x x x x x x * *
Threat of physical
violence towards off-
duty employee based
on their association
with the US
government
x x x x x x
Threat to departmental
assets x x x x x x x x
Trespassing of PPA x x x x x * *
Technical Surveillance
Countermeasures
incident
x x x x x x x x
Unexplained process
difference of SMN that
causes security concern
x x x x x x x x
Unexplained shipper
receiver difference of
SNM
x x x x x x x
Unlawful Protective
Force detention
(including potential)
x x x x x x * *
Unauthorized entry
attempt of Limited
Area and/or PA
x x x x x x * *
Unauthorized
movement of nuclear
material
x x x x x x * *
Unauthorized
unmanned aerial
systems
x x x x x x * *
Section 15
Appendix 8 NNSA SD 470.4-1
AP8-6 4-1-15
INITIATING
EVENT
IM NEXT
BUSINESS
DAY/
NIGHT
NOTE
HQ
EOC
AMSS FOM NA-IM CDNS NA-3 NA-2 NA-1
(UAS)/unmanned
aerial vehicles (UAV)
Unsecured building
containing classified
matter
x x x
Waste, fraud, and abuse
(security related) x x x x x x
Workplace violence
incident x x x x x x x x
CYBER SECURITY EVENTS
Attempted or
unauthorized access of
a computer system
x x x x x x
Classified spillage x x x x x x x * *
Critical infrastructure
protection impacted by
an adverse cyber
event/action
x x x x x x x x x
Denial of service attack x x x x x x x x x
Loss, theft, missing IT
resources x x x x x * * *
Malicious code
infection that affects
computer systems
and/or networks
x x x x x x x x x
Persistent surveillance
and resource mapping
probes and scans that
stand out above daily
noise level
x x x x x x x x x
System
compromise/intrusion x x x x x x x x x
Unauthorized usage of
a government computer
system
x x x x x * * *
*Notifications TBD by CDNS/NA-3 and higher
NNSA SD 470.4-1 Appendix 8
4-1-16 AP8-7
CATEGORY METHOD
IMNOT
Immediate notification, not to exceed (1)
hour from time of discovery
Landline
Notification to occur either the next business
day or through a Night Note
Landline or Electronic Means
Appendix 8 NNSA SD 470.4-1
AP8-8 4-1-15
INCIDENT REPORTING GUIDELINES
INTENT: The following event notification guidelines are a set of business rules intended to
provide a clear process for notifying key DOE/NNSA personnel in a timely manner of incidents
involving the security of nuclear weapons, special nuclear material, or incidents affecting NNSA
personnel, facilities, or property. Recent events where established protocols were followed
revealed a disconnect between the established notification processes and actual expectations.
This notification matrix will eventually be incorporated in DOE policy.
NOTIFICATION TIMELINES: The notification timelines provide an expectation for
notifying key DOE/NNSA personnel in a timely manner, depending on the dynamics of the
event. There is no expectation for this notification process to take precedence over the
immediate handling of the incident by the local leadership team. In all instances, addressing the
incident is always the primary concern of local management, when the situation permits the
following timelines will be followed:
A. Immediate Notification (IMNOT) – Notify key headquarters DOE/NNSA
personnel immediately of an event that falls into this notification category. Time
lapse from discovery of the incident to notification to CDNS should not exceed
(1) hour. Notification requirements must provide minimal details (who, what,
when, where, and how) to ensure key personnel have situational awareness of the
event and are able to brief external stakeholders and leadership as required.
Immediate notifications require telephonic contact with key personnel or designee
at the contact numbers provided. Follow-up notifications should be made as
details become available or as requested.
B. Next Business Day or Night Note – Incidents in this category should be briefed to
key headquarter NNSA personnel or designee via telephonic contact or written
correspondence (email), via a night note or the next business day. The
correspondence should provide all known details (who, what, when, where, and
how) and current status of the incident.
Section 16
RESPONSIBILITY: Notification to key headquarters DOE/NNSA personnel or designee of
any reportable event is the responsibility of the Field Office Manager and staff as directed
locally. The key personnel or designee receiving the notification will convey the information to
the next level of leadership as required.
NOTIFICATION MATRIX: The notification matrix is a situational document, which provides
incidents and events for which key DOE/NNSA personnel, external stakeholders, and leadership
requires notification from the responsible field element, within the designated timeline. The
field elements should use a conservative decision-making approach for any incident or event not
contained in the notification matrix.
NNSA EVENT NOTIFICATION CHECKLIST: NNSA event notification checklist provides
guidance of required information sets that must be included in the notification to DOE/NNSA
personnel or designee.
NNSA SD 470.4-1 Appendix 8
4-1-16 AP8-9
NNSA EVENT NOTIFICATION CHECKLIST
This notification checklist is designed to aid/guide in making initial notification to the Office of
Defense Nuclear Security and key DOE/NNSA personnel. Please provide the completed
information listed below and any other pertinent information when making initial notification to
the DOE/NNSA Headquarters personnel. If this document is used, it must be reviewed by a
derivative classifier before transmitting via unclassified means.
1. Site location, Discovery Date, and Time Incident was reported to HQ.
2. Description of Incident – Information relevant to the incident (who, what, where, when,
how, and Category of Incident).
3. Describe the initial steps taken to mitigate the incident.
4. Timeline of Incident – Record date and time of the incident (include time of discovery,
response, and sequence of events).
5. Is a formal Damage Assessment warranted?
6. Involve Foreign Nationals?
7. Media Exposure?
8. Was there any injury or medical response?
9. Point-of-Contact and Information – Provide a Point-of-Contact and contact information
for immediate clarification and update.
a. Data Collection, Analysis, and Tracking.
b. Performance Objectives and Criteria.
APPENDIX 2: SECURITY REVIEWS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
a. Technical Assistance Activities.
b. Site Assistance Visits (SAV).
c. Special Emphasis Reviews.
d. Programmatic Reviews.
e. Enterprise Assessments Protocols.
APPENDIX 3: DNS AND FIELD OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS
a. Daily Interaction.
b. Conference Calls.
c. Quarterly and Periodic Meetings.
d. NNSA Event Notification Matrix.
APPENDIX 4: FIELD SECURITY SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORT CONTENT
APPENDIX 5: REQUEST FOR PROGRAM OFFICE SUPPORT FORM
APPENDIX 6: DNS SECURITY REVIEW PLAN CONTENT
APPENDIX 7: DNS SECURITY REVIEW REPORT CONTENT