Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board published a document in the Federal Register of November 7, 2018, providing notice of an upcoming public hearing on November 28, 2018. The document contained an incorrect date in the ``matters to be considered'' section.

The DNFSB is requesting public comments on its draft Fiscal Year 2018 through Fiscal Year 2022 Strategic Plan (Draft Strategic Plan).

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Improvement Act of 2016 requires each Federal agency to issue regulations implementing its statutory provisions. In this final rule, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board amends its regulations to comply with the statutory direction.

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a notice in the Federal Register of April 24, 2017 concerning a public business meeting on May 11, 2017, at the Board's headquarters located at 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004-2901. The Board supplements that notice by providing specific information for how the public may participate in the meeting.

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a notice in the Federal Register of March 21, 2017, (82 FR 14506), concerning a closed meeting on March 23, 2017, at the Board's headquarters located at 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 352, Washington, DC 20004-2901. The Board corrects that notice by changing the description of the meeting's closed status, as set forth below.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public business meeting described below.

In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), DNFSB is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of (1) its analysis of the FY 2014 Service Contract inventories and (2) the FY 2015 Service Contract inventories. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 that were made in FY 2015. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the agency. The inventory has been developed in accordance with guidance issued on December 19, 2011 by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/ default/files/omb/procurement/memo/service-contract-inventory - guidance.pdf. DNFSB has posted its FY 2014 analysis and FY 2015 inventory and a summary of the inventory on the DNFSB homepage at the following link: https://www.dnfsb.gov/open.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public hearing described below. The Board invites any interested persons or groups to present any comments, technical information, or data concerning safety issues related to the matters to be considered.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) regulations implementing the Government in the Sunshine Act, notice is hereby given of the Board's closed meeting described below.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) regulations implementing the Government in the Sunshine Act, notice is hereby given of the Board's closed meeting described below.

Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2286a(b)(5), the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board has made a recommendation to the Secretary of Energy concerning the need to address specific deficiencies with, and strengthen regulatory compliance of, the emergency preparedness and response capability at the National Nuclear Security Administration's Pantex Plant that require timely resolution.

This notice announces the membership of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB).

In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), DNFSB is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of (1) its analysis of the FY 2013 Service Contract inventories and (2) the FY 2014 Service Contract inventories. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 that were made in FY 2014. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the agency. The inventory has been developed in accordance with guidance issued on December 19, 2011 by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/ default/files/omb/procurement/memo/service-contract-inventory - guidance.pdf. DNFSB has posted its FY 2013 analysis and FY 2014 inventory and a summary of the inventory on the DNFSB homepage at the following link: https://www.dnfsb.gov/open.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b, notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public business meeting described below. The Board invites any interested persons or groups to present any comments, technical information, or data concerning issues related to the matters to be considered.

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a document in the Federal Register on April 2, 2015, (80 FR 17735), concerning notice of a public meeting and hearing on April 29, 2015, regarding the underground recovery of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and safe resumption of waste operations. That notice stated that the Board would be setting aside time for three public comment periods: (1) At the conclusion of Sessions II; (2) at the conclusion of Session III; and (3) just prior to the Board beginning deliberations in Session IV. The Board wishes to correct that statement to indicate that opportunity for public comment is limited to just two comment periods: (1) At the conclusion of Session II; and (2) just prior to the Board's deliberations in Session IV.

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) is promulgating a final rule which establishes procedures for conducting preliminary and formal safety investigations of events or practices at Department of Energy (DOE) defense nuclear facilities that the Board determines have adversely affected, or may adversely affect, public health and safety. The Board's experience in conducting formal safety investigations necessitates codifying the procedures set forth in this final rule. Among other benefits, these procedures will ensure a more efficient investigative process, protect confidential and privileged safety information, and promote uniformity of future safety investigations. The rule also promotes public awareness through greater transparency in the conduct of Board investigations.

Pursuant to the provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine Act,'' notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public business meeting described below.

Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2286a(b)(5), the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board has made a recommendation to the Secretary of Energy concerning the need to take actions to improve the emergency preparedness and response capability at the Department of Energy's (DOE) defense nuclear facilities.