Appropriators Require DOE to Obtain DNFSB, Public Input on New Order ECA Staff | 8/30/2018
In the recently released Energy and Water Appropriations bill Conference Report, House and Senate appropriators took to task the recently-implemented DOE Order 140.1, a policy that governs the Department's interface with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
(DNFSB).
The report reads, "the conferees are concerned with the recently issued Order 140.1, Interface with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), and the potential impacts on the ability of the DNFSB to carry out its Congressionally-mandated responsibilities. Not later than 30
days after the enactment of this Act, the Department shall provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a briefing on how the Order differs from the previous Manual, how the Department plans to incorporate concerns from the DNFSB and the public, and the Department's plans to implement the Order across the organization."
The report language comes in response to
concerns offered by various stakeholder groups worried that the order would reduce DNFSB ability to perform necessary oversight of DOE's high-risk nuclear activities. ECA recently published a letter to DOE Secretary Perry asking the Department to pause implementation of the order until DNFSB and the public could comment. ENERGY COMMUNITIES ALLIANCEECA Publishes September 2018 Bulletin ECA Staff | 9/11/2018
ECA has published the September 2018 ECA Bulletin, a detailed brief of ECA activities, legislative news, and recent major events from across the DOE
complex.
In this issue: • DOE Should Pause Implementation of Order Placing Limits on DNFSB Oversight of Health and Safety at DOE/NNSA Sites;
• Piketon Local Government Requests DOE and State Public Hearing on
Disposal Facility;
• Local Elected Officials Independently Acting for Safety of Their Communities;
• New Mexico Delegation: NNSA Should Not Force Contractors to Change Corporate Status to Become Tax Exempt After Contract Award;
• And much more…
Catch up on previous
editions of The Bulletin here.
With questions, comments, or suggestions for future editions, contact ECA Program Manager Megan Casper. |
Sept 30 End of Fiscal Year 2018
Oct 1 Start of Fiscal Year 2019
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