[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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