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Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board
This notice announces the membership of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB).
Sunshine Act Notice
Pursuant to the provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine Act'' (5 U.S.C. 552b), and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public meeting and 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.
Procedures for Safety Investigations
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (77 FR 44174) on July 27, 2012. The proposed rule established 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 the 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. The Board's enabling legislation, 42 U.S.C. 2286 et seq., was amended on January 2, 2013, by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013. The amendments appeared before the final rule was published. This second notice of proposed rule incorporates changes necessitated by those amendments.
Rules Implementing the Government in the Sunshine Act; Correction
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a document in the Federal Register on March 7, 1991 (56 FR 9609), implementing the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Subsequently, the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act further amended the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, changing and renumbering the Board's enabling legislation. This document corrects the final regulations by changing the referenced sections in the Board's rules implementing the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Public Availability of Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board FY 2012 Service Contract Inventory Analysis/FY 2013 Service Contract Inventory
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 2012 Service Contract inventory and (2) the FY 2013 Service Contract inventory. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 that were made in FY 2013. 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 November 5, 2010, and 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/omb/procurement-service-contract-inventori es. DNFSB has posted its FY 2012 analysis and FY 2013 inventory and a summary of the inventory on the DNFSB homepage at the following link: https:// www.dnfsb.gov/open
FOIA Fee Schedule Update
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is publishing its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fee Schedule Update pursuant to the Board's regulations.
Sunshine Act Notice
Pursuant to the provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine Act'' (5 U.S.C. 552b), and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public meeting and 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.
Proposed FOIA Fee Schedule Update
Pursuant to the Board's regulations, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is publishing its proposed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fee Schedule Update and solicits comments from interested organizations and individual members of the public.
Extension of Hearing Record Closure Date
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) convened a public meeting and hearing on December 10, 2013, as noticed in the Federal Register on August 13, 2013 (78 FR 49262), as amended, November 12, 2013 (78 FR 67344). The hearing concerned safety-related matters at defense nuclear facilities at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The Board stated at the conclusion of the hearing that the hearing record would remain open until January 10, 2014. Extension of Time: The Board now extends the period of time for which the hearing record will remain open to February 10, 2014, to further accommodate submission of an answer to a question taken for the record during the course of the public hearing.
Sunshine Act Meeting; New Time and Date of Proceeding
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a document in the Federal Register of August 13, 2013, (78 FR 49262), concerning notice of intent to convene a public meeting and hearing on October 22, 2013, at the Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 with regard to safety-related matters at defense nuclear facilities at the Y-12 National Security Complex. Due to the lapse in appropriations and subsequent federal government shutdown, the Board decided to postpone the meeting and hearing to a future date. The Board was unable to publish notice of the postponement in the Federal Register due to the shutdown. The Board has now decided on a new time and date for the proceeding. There is no change to the hearing location or the matters to be considered that were originally described in the Board's August 13, 2013, notice cited above.
Draft Revised Strategic Plan for FY 2014-2018
In accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-11, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) is soliciting comments from all interested and potentially affected parties on its draft revised strategic plan. DNFSB will consider all comments received as a result of this outreach effort. The draft plan is available for review on DNFSB's Web site at https://www.dnfsb.gov/. Comments may be sent to the acting Deputy General Manager at mailbox@dnfsb.gov or the address below.
Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board; Membership
This notice announces the membership of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB).
Sunshine Act Meeting
Pursuant to the provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine Act'' (5 U.S.C. 552b), and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public meeting and 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.
Extension of Hearing Record Closure Date
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a document in the Federal Register on January 22, 2013, (78 FR 4393), as amended, February 19, 2013, (78 FR 11632). The publication concerned notice of a hearing and meeting on March 14, 2013, regarding safety culture, emergency preparedness, and safety issues at the Pantex Plant. The Board stated in the January 22, 2013, hearing notice that the hearing record would remain open until April 15, 2013, for the receipt of additional materials. Extension of Time: The Board now extends the period of time for which the hearing record will remain open to June 15, 2013, to further accommodate, among other things, submission of answers to questions taken for the record during the course of the public hearing. Contact Person for Further Information: Marcelyn Atwood, General Manager, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901, (800) 788-4016. This is a toll-free number.
Public Availability of Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board FY 2011 Service Contract Inventory Analysis/FY 2012 Service Contract Inventory
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 2011 Service Contract inventory and (2) the FY 2012 Service Contract inventory. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 that were made in FY 2012. 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 2011 analysis and FY 2012 inventory and a summary of the inventory on the DNFSB homepage at the following link: https://www.dnfsb.gov/open.
Sunshine Act Notice
Pursuant to the provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine Act'' (5 U.S.C. 552b), and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public meeting and 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.
Second Extension of Hearing Record Closure Date
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a document in the Federal Register on August 15, 2012, (77 FR 48970), as amended, September 7, 2012, (77 FR 55196). The publication concerned notice of a hearing and meeting on October 2, 2012, regarding safety- related aspects of the design and factors that could affect the timely execution of the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) project at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The Board stated in the August 15, 2012, hearing notice that the hearing record would remain open until November 2, 2012, for the receipt of additional materials. The Board subsequently extended the hearing record closure date to January 2, 2013 (77 FR 65871). Extension of Time: The Board now extends the period of time for which the hearing record will remain open to January 16, 2013, to further accommodate submission of answers to questions taken for the record during the course of the public hearing. Contact Person for Further Information: Debra H. Richardson, Deputy General Manager, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901, (800) 788-4016. This is a toll-free number.
Extension of Hearing Record Closure Date
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a document in the Federal Register on August 15, 2012, (77 FR 48970), as amended, September 7, 2012, (77 FR 55196), concerning notice of a public hearing and meeting on October 2, 2012, regarding safety-related aspects of the design and factors that could affect the timely execution of the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) project at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The Board stated in the August 15, 2012 notice that the hearing record would remain open until November 2, 2012, for the receipt of additional materials. The Board made the same representation at the conclusion of the hearing on October 2, 2012. Extension of Time: The Board now extends the period of time for which the hearing record will remain open to January 2, 2013, to further accommodate submission of answers to questions taken for the record during the course of the public hearing. Contact Person for Further Information: Debra H. Richardson, Deputy General Manager, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901, (800) 788-4016. This is a toll-free number.
Hanford Tank Farms Flammable Gas Safety Strategy
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2286a(a)(5), the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board has made a recommendation to the Secretary of Energy concerning the Hanford Tank Farms flammable gas safety strategy.
Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board
This notice announces the membership of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB).
Procedures for Safety Investigations
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is extending the time for comments on its proposed rule, Procedures for Safety Investigations, which published July 27, 2012 in the Federal Register, 77 FR 44174. The comment period expires August 27, 2012.
Sunshine Act Notice
Pursuant to the provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine Act'' (5 U.S.C. 552b), and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public meeting and hearing described below. The Board invites interested persons or groups to present comments, technical information, or data concerning safety issues related to the matters to be considered.
Procedures for Safety Investigations
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) is responsible for making recommendations to the Secretary of Energy and the President regarding health and safety issues at the Department of Energy's (DOE) defense nuclear facilities. In this notice, the Board proposes a rule establishing procedures for conducting preliminary and formal safety investigations of events or practices at 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 the proposed rule. These procedures, among other benefits, will ensure a more efficient investigative process, protect confidential and privileged safety information, and promote uniformity of future safety investigations.
FOIA Fee Schedule Update
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is publishing its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fee Schedule Update pursuant to the Board's regulations.
Proposed FOIA Fee Schedule Update
This document corrects the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION to the Board's proposed FOIA Fee Schedule Update published in the Federal Register of June 1, 2012. The document contained incorrect dates and references.
Savannah River Site Building 235-F Safety
Pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as Amended, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board has made a recommendation to the Secretary of Energy concerning safety at the Savannah River Site Building 235-F.
Public Availability of Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; FY 2010 Service Contract Inventory Analysis/FY 2011 Service Contract Inventory
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 2010 Service Contract inventory and (2) the FY 2011 Service Contract inventory. Both the FY 2010 analysis and the FY 2011 inventory have 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/s ervice- contract-inventory-guidance.pdf. The FY 2011 inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 that were made in FY 2011. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the agency. DNFSB has posted its FY 2010 analysis and FY 2011 inventory and a summary of the inventory on the DNFSB homepage at the following link: https://www.dnfsb.gov/open.
Sunshine Act Notice
Pursuant to the provisions of the ``Government in the Sunshine Act'' (5 U.S.C. 552b), and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public hearing and meeting 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.
Sunshine Act Notice
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 and meeting described below. The Board will conduct a public hearing and meeting pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2286b and invites any interested persons or groups to present any comments, technical information, or data concerning safety issues related to the matters to be considered.
Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board
This notice announces the membership of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB).
FOIA Fee Schedule Update
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is publishing its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fee Schedule Update pursuant to the Board's regulations.
Privacy Act; System of Records
Each Federal agency is required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, to publish a description of the systems of records containing personal information as defined by the Privacy Act. In this notice, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) updates the descriptions of the eight systems it currently maintains, and announces the creation of a ninth system.
Safety Culture at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2286a(a)(5), the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board has made a recommendation to the Secretary of Energy concerning the safety culture at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant located at the Hanford site in the state of Washington.
Sunshine Act Notice
Pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b, and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of a two-part public meeting and hearing to be held by the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board in Augusta, Georgia. Interested persons or groups may present comments, technical information, or data concerning safety issues related to the matters to be considered.
Proposed FOIA Fee Schedule Update
Pursuant to 10 CFR 1703.107(b)(6) of the Board's regulations, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is publishing its proposed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fee Schedule Update and solicits comments from interested organizations and individual members of the public.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b, and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public meeting and hearing.
Sunshine Act Meeting Postponed
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a document in the Federal Register of March 3, 2011 (76 FR 11764), concerning notice of a public hearing and meeting on March 31, 2011, with regard to the Department of Energy's and National Nuclear Security Administration's safety management and oversight of the contracts and contractors they rely upon to accomplish the mission assigned under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, at defense nuclear facilities. The public hearing and meeting has been postponed. The Board intends to reschedule the hearing and meeting and will publish a notice of the rescheduled date in the Federal Register when that date has been determined.
Sunshine Act Notice
Pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b, and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's public hearing and meeting described below. Interested persons or groups may present comments, technical information, or data concerning safety issues related to the matters to be considered.
Public Availability of Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board FY 2010 Service Contract Inventory
In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Board is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FY 2010 Service Contract inventory. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 made in FY 2010. 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 November 5, 2010 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-inventori es- guidance-11052010.pdf. The Board has posted its inventory and a summary of the inventory on the Board's homepage at the following link: https:// www.dnfsb.gov/pub_docs/index.php.
Pulse Jet Mixing at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2286a(a)(5), the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board has made a recommendation to the Secretary of Energy concerning the use of pulse jet mixing at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant located in Washington State.
Safety Analysis Requirements for Defining Adequate Protection for the Public and the Workers
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2286a(a)(5), the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board has made a recommendation to the Secretary of Energy requesting an amendment to the Department of Energy's nuclear safety rule, 10 CFR part 830. An incorrect electronic file was submitted to the Federal Register and published on November 15, 2010 (75 FR 69648). The corrected text of the recommendation approved by the Board is below. The Board is extending the public comment period to allow for consideration of this correction by all interested parties.
Safety Analysis Requirements for Defining Adequate Protection for the Public and the Workers
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2286a(a)(5), the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board has made a recommendation to the Secretary of Energy requesting an amendment to the Department of Energy's nuclear safety rule, 10 CFR part 830.
Extension of Time To Supplement Hearing Record
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) published a document in the Federal Register of July 26, 2010, (75 FR 43495), as amended, (75 FR 56080), concerning notice of a public hearing and meeting on October 7 and 8, 2010, with regard to the safety-related aspects of the design and construction of the Department of Energy's Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant at the Hanford Site. The Board stated in that notice that the Board would hold the hearing record open until November 7, 2010, for the receipt of additional materials. The Board made the same representation at the conclusion of the hearing on October 8, 2010. Extension of Time: The Board now extends the period of time for which the hearing record will remain open an additional sixty (60) days until January 6, 2011. The Board has become aware of information which indicates that the public interest will be best served by extending the deadline for submission of materials into the hearing record. The Board will consider any such additional material in the course of evaluating its response to information collected at the hearing. Contact Person for More Information: Brian Grosner, General Manager, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901, (800) 788-4016. This is a toll-free number.
Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board
This notice announces the membership of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB).
Sunshine Act Notice
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 public hearing and meeting.
Sunshine Act Notice
Pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b, and as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b, notice is hereby given of a three-part public hearing and meeting in Richland, Washington. Interested persons or groups may present comments, technical information, or data to the Board on the announced topics.
FOIA Fee Schedule Update
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is publishing its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fee Schedule Update pursuant to 10 CFR 1703.107(b)(6) of the Board's regulations.
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