    [United States Government Manual]
    [May 30, 1997]
    [Pages 503-505]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

    Suite 700, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004
    Phone, 202-208-6400. Fax, 202-208-6518

    Chairman                                          John T. Conway
    Vice Chairman                                     A.J. Eggenberger
    Members                                           Joseph J. DiNunno,
                                                              Herbert J.C.
                                                              Kouts,
                                                              (vacancy)
    General Counsel                                   Robert M. Andersen
    General Manager                                   Kenneth M. Pusateri
    Technical Director                                George W. Cunningham

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    The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board reviews and evaluates the
    content and implementation of standards relating to the design,
    construction, operation, and decommissioning of defense nuclear
    facilities of the Department of Energy (DOE).

    The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board was established as an
    independent agency on September 29, 1988, by the Atomic Energy Act of
    1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2286-2286i).
        The Board is composed of five members appointed by the President
    with the advice and consent of the Senate. Members of the Board are
    appointed from among United States citizens who are respected experts in
    the field of nuclear safety.

    Activities

    The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board reviews and evaluates the
    content and implementation of standards for defense nuclear facilities
    of DOE; investigates any event or practice at these facilities which may
    adversely affect public health and safety; and reviews and monitors the
    design, construction, and operation of facilities. The Board makes
    recommendations to the Secretary of Energy concerning DOE defense
    nuclear facilities to ensure adequate protection of public health and
    safety. In the event that any aspect of operations, practices, or
    occurrences reviewed by the Board is determined to present an imminent
    or severe threat to public health and safety, the Board transmits its
    recommendations directly to the President.

    For further information, contact the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety
    Board, Suite 700, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004. Phone,
    202-208-6400.

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