Inspection of the safeguards, security, and safety of special nuclear materials

Technical Report · Thu May 29 04:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:6508381

The Department of Energy's responsibilities for improving the procedures for the safety and security of special nuclear materials, principally uranium and plutonium, are discussed. Findings focus on the functions performed by the Office of Safeguards and Security of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs, and the Operational and Environmental Safety Division of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Environment. Recommendations range from modifying budget formats with the Office of the Controller so that they reflect total expenditures for safeguarding special nuclear materials to reducing the risk of internal theft or diversion of nuclear materials. We also recommend that policy statements, annual and semi-annual reports, and design guidelines relating to the entire program of security and safety of special nuclear materials be completed as soon as possible. In addition, continuous effort is needed to ensure the autonomy of safeguards offices within field offices.

• Research Organization: Department of Energy, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Inspector General
• OSTI ID: 6508381
• Report Number(s): DOE/IG-113; ON: DE83006312
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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