DOE-STD-1217-2020, Safeguards and Security Survey and Self-Assessment Planning, Conduct, and Reporting
This document provides the Department of Energy (DOE) with a standard methodology for adapting the Department’s requirements to conduct and report Safeguards and Security (S&S) surveys and self-assessments to organization-specific needs in a coherent, consistent, and repeatable fashion. It describes a consistent and acceptable approach to planning, conducting, and reporting the results for S&S surveys and self-assessments. Appendix A, Safeguards and Security (S&S) Survey and Self-Assessment Toolkit, provides guidance and useful templates for planning, conducting, and reporting surveys and self-assessments.
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DOE-STD-1217-2020
FEBRUARY 2020
DOE STANDARD
SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY
SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT
PLANNING, CONDUCT, AND
REPORTING
U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, D.C. 20585
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
NOT MEASUREMENT
SENSITIVE
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FOREWORD
This Department of Energy Technical Standard is for use by all Departmental elements.
Email any beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, and deletions) and pertinent
data that may improve this document to natasha.sumter@hq.doe.gov or mail to:
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security
Office of Security Policy, GTN/AU-51
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Washington, D.C. 20585-1290
Department of Energy Technical Standards do not establish requirements. However, all or
part of the provisions in this Technical Standard can become requirements under the
following circumstances:
They are explicitly stated to be requirements in a Department of Energy
requirements document (e.g., a purchase requisition).
The organization makes a commitment to meet a standard in a contract,
implementation plan, or program plan.
This Technical Standard is incorporated into a contract.
Throughout this standard, the word “must” or “shall” are used to denote actions that must be
performed if the objectives of this standard are to be met. If the provisions in this Standard
are made requirements through one of the three ways discussed above, then the “shall”
statements would become requirements. Goals or intended functionality are indicated by
“will,” “may,” or “should.” It is not appropriate to consider that “should” statements would
automatically be converted to “shall” statements as this action would violate the consensus
process used to approve this standard.
This Technical Standard was prepared following requirements for due process, consensus,
and approval as required by the U.S. Department of Energy Standards Program. Consensus is
established when substantial agreement has been reached by all members of the writing team
and the Technical Standard has been approved through the Department of Energy directives
approval process (REVCOM). Substantial agreement means much more than a simple
majority, but not necessarily unanimity. Consensus requires that all views and objections be
considered, and that a concerted effort be made toward their resolution.
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CONTENTS
DOE Survey Form ............................................................................................................................ 6
EFCOG Self-assessment Tool Kit .................................................................................................... 6
Survey Team Leader ........................................................................................................................ 7
Survey Topical Lead ........................................................................................................................ 9
Survey Team Members ................................................................................................................... 10
Self-assessment Team Leads and Members ................................................................................... 11
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Cyclic Planning for Surveys and Self-Assessments ....................................................................... 14
Planning a Facility Survey or Self-Assessment. ............................................................................. 15
Pre-Planning ........................................................................................................................... 15
Preliminary Coordination ....................................................................................................... 15
Planning Survey and Self-Assessment Activities .................................................................. 17
In-Briefing ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Maintaining Communication .......................................................................................................... 18
Data Collection ............................................................................................................................... 18
Performance Tests .................................................................................................................. 20
Data Validation ...................................................................................................................... 21
Data Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 21
Ratings .................................................................................................................................... 23
Exit Briefing ................................................................................................................................... 25
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Corrective Action Program............................................................................................................. 28
Process Improvement ..................................................................................................................... 29
Step 1: Understand and Map the Current Process .................................................................. 29
Step 2: Complete a Value Added Analysis ............................................................................ 31
Step 3: Develop an Improved Process .................................................................................... 33
Step 4: Update Documentation and Develop Metrics ............................................................ 34
Step 5: Measure for Success and Return to Step 1. ................................................................ 34
(1) TEST OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................ 56
(2) SCENARIO DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 56
(3) TEST METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATION CRITERIA .............................................. 56
(4) PASS/FAIL CRITERIA ......................................................................................................... 56
(5) TEST CONTROLS ................................................................................................................ 57
(6) RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 57
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(7) TEST COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................... 57
(8) OPERATIONAL IMPACT(S) OF TESTING PROGRAM .................................................. 57
(9) COMPENSATORY MEASURES ......................................................................................... 58
(10) COORDINATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS ............................................................... 58
(11) REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................... 58
1.1 Overview of Site ........................................................................................................................... 237
1.1.1 Mission ................................................................................................................................. 237
1.1.2 Location/Address ................................................................................................................. 237
1.2 Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 237
1.3 Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 237
2.1 Program Office ............................................................................................................................. 237
2.2 Field/Site Office ........................................................................................................................... 237
2.3 Contractors ................................................................................................................................... 237
2.4 ODFSA/ODSA Delegations ......................................................................................................... 237
3.1 Federal Approval of Security Plan ............................................................................................... 237
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4.1 Identification of Residual Risk ..................................................................................................... 237
4.1.1 Basis for residual risk determination .................................................................................... 237
4.2 Federal Acceptance of Residual Risk ........................................................................................... 237
5.1 List of Assets ................................................................................................................................ 237
5.2 Prioritization of Assets ................................................................................................................. 237
6.1 Analytical Basis ............................................................................................................................ 237
6.1.1 Plan based on DOE O 470.3C .............................................................................................. 238
6.1.2 DOE Tactical Doctrine, as applicable .................................................................................. 238
6.1.3 Security Risk Assessment / Vulnerability Assessment Overview ....................................... 238
6.2 Review and Update ...................................................................................................................... 238
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6.2.1 Review – procedures regarding plan review ........................................................................ 238
6.2.2 Update – procedures to provide updates and revisions to the plan ...................................... 238
7.1 PPM Overview ............................................................................................................................. 238
7.1.1 Federal Oversight (Field and Program Office) ..................................................................... 238
7.1.2 Contractors ........................................................................................................................... 238
7.1.3 Work-for Others ................................................................................................................... 238
7.2 Facility Clearance Program .......................................................................................................... 238
7.2.1 Procedures applicable to the FCL program .......................................................................... 238
7.3 Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence ................................................................................... 238
7.3.1 Procedures applicable to the FOCI program ........................................................................ 238
7.4 Classified Visits ............................................................................................................................ 238
7.4.1 Procedures applicable to classified visits and assignments .................................................. 238
7.5 Unclassified Foreign Visitors and Assignments ........................................................................... 238
7.5.1 Procedures applicable to unclassified foreign visits and assignments ................................. 238
7.6 Incident of Security Concern ........................................................................................................ 238
7.6.1 Overview of the Incident of Security Concern program ...................................................... 238
7.7 Equivalencies and Exemptions ..................................................................................................... 238
7.7.1 Overview of the process ....................................................................................................... 238
7.7.2 List of Approved Equivalencies and Exemptions incorporated in Security Plan ................. 238
7.8 Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding .............................................................................. 238
7.8.1 Approval process .................................................................................................................. 238
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7.8.2 Review Process .................................................................................................................... 238
7.8.3 List of all MOAs/MOUs ...................................................................................................... 238
7.9 SECON ......................................................................................................................................... 238
7.9.1 Overview of the SECON plan and procedures ..................................................................... 238
7.10 Performance Assurance ................................................................................................................ 239
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7.10.1 Performance Assurance planning ......................................................................................... 239
7.10.2 Performance testing .............................................................................................................. 239
7.10.3 System degradation .............................................................................................................. 239
7.10.4 Reviews and updates ............................................................................................................ 239
7.11 Safeguards and Security Training ................................................................................................ 239
7.11.1 Overview of the Safeguards and Security Training program ............................................... 239
7.12 Security Awareness Program ....................................................................................................... 239
7.12.1 Overview of the Security Awareness program ..................................................................... 239
7.13 Security-Funded Technologies, if applicable ............................................................................... 239
7.13.1 Overview of the process to transfer security-funded technologies ...................................... 239
7.14 Demonstrator and Protestor Plan .................................................................................................. 239
7.14.1 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 239
7.14.2 Memoranda of Agreement or Understanding ....................................................................... 239
7.14.3 Event notification ................................................................................................................. 239
7.14.4 Minimum requirements ........................................................................................................ 239
7.15 Workplace Violence Plan ............................................................................................................. 239
7.15.1 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 239
7.15.2 Memoranda of Agreement or Understanding ....................................................................... 239
7.15.3 Event notification ................................................................................................................. 239
7.15.4 Minimum requirements ........................................................................................................ 239
8.1 General Site Access ...................................................................................................................... 239
8.1.1 Employees ............................................................................................................................ 239
8.1.2 Visitors ................................................................................................................................. 239
8.1.3 Other Federal Agency Badges .............................................................................................. 239
8.2 Prohibited and Controlled Articles ............................................................................................... 239
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8.2.1 Prohibited Articles................................................................................................................ 239
8.2.2 Controlled Articles ............................................................................................................... 239
8.3 Entry and Exit Inspections............................................................................................................ 240
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8.3.1 Entry Inspections procedures ............................................................................................... 240
8.3.2 Exit inspection procedures ................................................................................................... 240
8.3.3 Property Removal ................................................................................................................. 240
8.4 Security Areas (as applicable) ...................................................................................................... 240
8.4.1 General Access Areas ........................................................................................................... 240
8.4.2 Property Protection Areas .................................................................................................... 240
8.4.3 Limited Areas ....................................................................................................................... 240
8.4.4 Vaults/Vault-Type Rooms .................................................................................................... 241
8.4.5 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities ................................................................. 242
8.4.6 Special Access Program Facilities ....................................................................................... 242
8.4.7 Protected Areas .................................................................................................................... 242
8.4.8 Material Access Areas .......................................................................................................... 243
8.5 Lock and Key Program ................................................................................................................. 244
8.5.1 Overview of lock and key program ...................................................................................... 244
8.5.2 Inventory system .................................................................................................................. 245
9.1 Management ................................................................................................................................. 245
9.1.1 Overview of Pro Force management .................................................................................... 245
9.1.2 Non-uniformed staffing ........................................................................................................ 245
9.2 Training ........................................................................................................................................ 245
9.2.1 Initial .................................................................................................................................... 245
9.2.2 Annual .................................................................................................................................. 245
9.2.3 Firearms ................................................................................................................................ 245
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9.3 Certification .................................................................................................................................. 245
9.3.1 Medical & Physical .............................................................................................................. 245
9.4 Staffing ......................................................................................................................................... 245
9.4.1 Security Officer .................................................................................................................... 245
9.4.2 Fixed Post ............................................................................................................................. 245
9.4.3 Security Police Officer (SPO) Is .......................................................................................... 245
9.4.4 SPO IIs ................................................................................................................................. 245
9.4.5 SPO IIIs ................................................................................................................................ 245
9.5 Duties ......................................................................................................................................... 245
9.5.1 Normal duties ....................................................................................................................... 245
9.5.2 Emergency duties ................................................................................................................. 245
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9.6 Equipment .................................................................................................................................... 245
9.6.1 Duty Equipment ................................................................................................................... 245
9.6.2 Vehicles ................................................................................................................................ 246
10.1 Characterization of the Nuclear Control and Accountability program ......................................... 246
10.1.1 Shall address probability of detection of loss of Category I SNM with 95% probability, if
applicable ........................................................................................................................................... 246
10.1.2 Shall define loss detection capability for other Categories of SNM .................................... 246
11.1 Procedures for new clearances ..................................................................................................... 246
11.2 Clearance transfers, extensions, upgrades, downgrades, and cancellations ................................. 246
11.3 Reporting requirements ................................................................................................................ 246
12.1 Procedures applicable to the Insider Threat Mitigation Program ................................................. 246
12.2 Description of Local Insider Threat Working Group (LITWG) ................................................... 246
12.3 Human Reliability Program, if applicable .................................................................................... 246
12.3.1 Overview of HRP program .................................................................................................. 246
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12.3.2 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................... 246
12.3.3 HRP Certification ................................................................................................................. 246
12.3.4 HRP Removal ....................................................................................................................... 246
13.1 Classified Matter Protection and Control ..................................................................................... 246
13.1.1 Procedures utilized to protect classified matter, to include: ................................................. 246
13.2 Controlled Unclassified Information ............................................................................................ 247
13.2.1 Procedures utilized to protect CUI information ................................................................... 247
14.1 Overview of cyber security program ............................................................................................ 247
14.2 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................................ 247
14.2.1 Authorizing Official ............................................................................................................. 247
15.1 Overview of the Operations Security program ............................................................................. 247
15.2 Identification and release of controlled information .................................................................... 247
16.1 Overview of the Technical Security program............................................................................... 247
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17.1 Surveys ......................................................................................................................................... 247
17.1.1 Site Office ............................................................................................................................ 247
17.1.2 Program Office ..................................................................................................................... 247
17.2 Self-Assessments .......................................................................................................................... 247
17.3 Findings and Corrective Actions .................................................................................................. 247
17.4 Reviews, Reports and Ratings ...................................................................................................... 247
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 8:1 Portable Universal Quality System Audit Template .................................................................. 13
Figure 12:1 Initial Notification Memo Process Map ................................................................................... 31
Figure 12:2 Initial Notification Memo Color-Coded Process Map ............................................................. 32
Figure 12:3 Notification Memo Improved Process Map ............................................................................. 33
LIST OF TABLES
Table E-1 Example of SNM Theft/Diversion Targets ............................................................................... 250
Table E-2. Example of Radiological Sabotage Targets ............................................................................. 251
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Table E-3. Example of Biological/Chemical Sabotage Targets ................................................................ 251
Table E-4. Example of Disruption of Critical Mission Targets................................................................. 252
Table E-5. Example of Site-Wide Protection Strategies ........................................................................... 253
Table E-6. Example of Facility Protection Systems .................................................................................. 254
Table E-7. Example of Qualifications and Training .................................................................................. 255
Table E-8. Example of MC&A Plans and Procedures .............................................................................. 256
Table E-9. Example of Personnel Security/Human Reliability ................................................................. 257
Table E-10. Example of Automated Information Systems Security Programs ......................................... 258
Table E-11. Example of S&S-Related Maintenance, Testing, and Records Management Programs ....... 260
Table E-12. Example of Site Protection Program Evaluation Program .................................................... 260
Table E-13. Example of Deviations from DOE Contractor Requirements ............................................... 261
Table E-14. Example of Pending Deviations from DOE Contractor Requirements ................................. 261
Table E-15. Example of Identified Risks Summary .................................................................................. 263
Table E-16. SNM Theft/Diversion Targets ............................................................................................... 263
Table E-17. Example of Credible Radiological Sabotage Targets ............................................................ 263
Table E-18. Example of Credible Biological Sabotage Targets ................................................................ 264
Table E-19. Example of Credible Chemical Sabotage Targets ................................................................. 264
Table E-20. Example of Disruption of Critical Mission Targets Table..................................................... 264
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Table E-21. Example of Performance Testing Results of Site-Specific .................................................... 266
Table E-22. Example of Critical Path Scenarios ....................................................................................... 267
Table E-23. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Theft or Diversion of SNM .......................... 268
Table E-24. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Radiological Sabotage .................................. 268
Table E-25. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Biological Sabotage ...................................... 269
Table E-26. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Chemical Sabotage ....................................... 269
Table E-27. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Disruption of Critical Missions .................... 269
Table E-28. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Theft/Espionage of Classified
Information/Matter .................................................................................................................................... 270
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Table E-29. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Other Losses ................................................. 270
Table E-30. Example of System Effectiveness Summary ......................................................................... 270
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
CAP Corrective Action Plan
CAS Central Alarm Station
CDCO Classified Document Control Office
CDCS Classified Document Control Station
CI Critical Information
CMPC Classified Matter Protection and Control
COMSEC Communications Security
CPCI Central Personnel Clearance Index
CSCS Contract Security Classification Specification
DBT Design Basis Threat
DEAR DOE Acquisition Regulation
DNA Does Not Apply
DOE Department of Energy
ECD Estimated Completion Date
EOC Emergency Operations Center
FACTS Foreign Access Central Tracking System
FCL Facility Clearance Level
FDAR Facility Data and Approval Record
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FN Foreign national
FOCI Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence
FOF Force-on-force
FSL Facility security level
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FSC Facility Security Committee
FSO Facility Security Officer
GSP Graded Security Protection
HRP Human Reliability Program
ID Inventory difference
IDS Intrusion detection system
IOSC Incident of Security Concern
ISC Interagency Security Committee
JTA Job Task Analysis
KMP Key Management Personnel
LLEA Local law enforcement agencies
LOI Lines of Inquiry
LSPT Limited scope performance test
MAA Material Access Area
MBA Material Balance Area
MC&A Material Control and Accountability
MOA Memoranda of Agreement
MOU Memoranda of understanding
N/A Not Applicable
NMMSS Nuclear Material Management and Safeguards System
NTC National Training Center
NR Not Rated
ODFSA Officially Designated Federal Security Authority
ODSA Officially Designed Security Authority
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OFI Opportunities for Improvement
OGA Other government agency
OPSEC Operations Security
PF Protective Force
REVCOM Review and Comment
RIS Reporting Identification Symbol
RMP Risk Management Process
S&S Safeguards and Security
SAP Special Access Program
SAS Secondary Alarm Station
SEC Securities and Exchange Commission
SECON Security condition
SNM Special nuclear material
SP Security plan
SRA Security Risk Assessment
SRD Secret Restricted Data
SRT Special Response Team
SSD Safeguards and Security Division
SSIMS Safeguards and Security Information Management System
SSPS Safeguards and Security Periodic Survey
TID Tamper-Indicating Device
TSCM Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
TSCMO TSCM Officer
TSCMOM TSCM Operations Managers
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UCNI Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information
UFVA Unclassified Foreign Visitors and Assignments
VA Vulnerability Analysis
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SCOPE
This document provides the Department of Energy (DOE) with a standard methodology for
adapting the Department’s requirements to conduct and report Safeguards and Security
(S&S) surveys and self-assessments to organization-specific needs in a coherent, consistent,
and repeatable fashion. It describes a consistent and acceptable approach to planning,
conducting, and reporting the results for S&S surveys and self-assessments. Appendix A,
Safeguards and Security (S&S) Survey and Self-Assessment Toolkit, provides guidance and
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useful templates for planning, conducting, and reporting surveys and self-assessments.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Technical Standard is to provide federal and contractor personnel who
have S&S oversight responsibilities with an accepted, compliance and performance-based
process to conduct and report S&S surveys and self-assessments prescribed in DOE Order
(O) 470.4B Minor Change 2.
APPLICABILITY
This Technical Standard is intended for use by DOE federal and contractor S&S
organizations conducting either S&S surveys or S&S self-assessments.
REFERENCES
DOE Guide 414.1-1C, Management and Independent Assessments Guide, March 27,
2014
DOE Manual 471.3-1, Administrative Change 1, Identifying and Protecting Official
Use Only Information, January 13, 2011
DOE Order 142.3A Limited Change 2, Unclassified Foreign Visits and Assignments
Program, January 18, 2017
DOE Order 226.1B, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy, April
25, 2011
DOE Order 413.3B, Minor Change 5, Program and Project Management for the
Acquisition of Capital Assets, April 12, 2018
DOE Order 452.8, Control of Nuclear Weapon Data, July 21, 2011
DOE Order 470.3C, Design Basis Threat, November 23, 2016
DOE Order 470.4B, Minor Change 2, Safeguards and Security Program, January 17,
2017
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DOE Order 470.6 Minor Change 1, Technical Security Program, January 11, 2017
DOE Order 471.1B, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear
Information, March 1, 2010
DOE Order 471.3, Administrative Change 1, Identifying and Protecting Official Use
Only Information, January 13, 2011
DOE Order 471.5, Special Access Programs, March 29, 2011
DOE Order 471.6, Administrative Change 3, Information Security, September 12,
2019
DOE Order 472.2, Page Change 1 (Certified), Personnel Security, July 16, 2015
DOE Order 473.3A, Minor Change 1, Protection Program Operations, January 2,
2018
DOE Order 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, December 10, 2004
DOE Order 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information, October 3, 2014
DOE Policy 470.1B, Safeguards and Security Program, February 10, 2016
The Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities: An Interagency Security
Committee Standard, 2nd Edition, November 2016
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations Part 824, Procedural Rules for the Assessment
of Civil Penalties for Classified Information Security Violations
Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations Part 2004, National Industrial Security
Program
Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2001, Classified National Security
Information
INTERNET SOURCES OF REFERENCE MATERIALS
DOE Survey Form: https://www.energy.gov/cio/downloads/doe-f-4708
EFCOG Self-assessment Tool Kit: https://efcog.org/wp-
content/uploads/Wgs/Safeguards%20and%20Security%20Working%20Group/Documents/2014-
SSWG%20PPM-Toolkit-S%26S%20Self-Assessment.pdf
https://www.energy.gov/cio/downloads/doe-f-4708
https://efcog.org/wp-content/uploads/Wgs/Safeguards%20and%20Security%20Working%20Group/Documents/2014-SSWG%20PPM-Toolkit-S%26S%20Self-Assessment.pdf
https://efcog.org/wp-content/uploads/Wgs/Safeguards%20and%20Security%20Working%20Group/Documents/2014-SSWG%20PPM-Toolkit-S%26S%20Self-Assessment.pdf
https://efcog.org/wp-content/uploads/Wgs/Safeguards%20and%20Security%20Working%20Group/Documents/2014-SSWG%20PPM-Toolkit-S%26S%20Self-Assessment.pdf
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DEFINITIONS
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Definitions commonly used in the Safeguards and Security Program can be found in the
Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security Policy Information Resource located at
https://pir.doe.gov/. Definitions that have unique meanings in this Technical Standard
include:
a. Deficiency: An inadequacy in the implementation of an applicable requirement
or performance standard that is found during an appraisal. Deficiencies may
serve as the basis for findings.
b. Observation: An item for management attention noted in a survey or self-
assessment report that identifies a potential deficiency if not addressed or a
possibility for program enhancement that shall be further studied before
implementation.
c. Opportunity for Improvement: A term used by some oversight activities to
identify an item for management attention noted in a survey or self-assessment
that identifies a possibility for program enhancement that shall be further studied
before implementation. Opportunities for Improvement (OFI) may also be
identified as Suggestions, Recommendations, Findings, Weakness, or other site-
specific terminology.
d. Strength: A term used to identify in a survey or self-assessment that the program
or item in review is operating better than required by the Order. Strengths may
also be known as noteworthy practices, or other site-specific terminology.
e. Weakness: A term used to identify in a survey or self-assessment that the
program or item in review is operating less than optimum as required by the
Order. Weakness may also be known as an opportunity for improvement, or other
site-specific terminology
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TRAINING
Survey Team Leader
The DOE cognizant security office line management shall appoint a federal employee as the
Survey Team Leader for surveys of facilities with an importance rating of “A”, “B,” or “C”.
For other facilities, the Survey Team Leader may be a contractor acting under the
supervision of a federal employee designated by line management of the DOE cognizant
security office. The Survey Team Leader is responsible for the successful completion of the
survey. This person shall have a comprehensive understanding of S&S programs, have
previous survey experience (preferably as a Survey Topical Lead or Survey Team Leader),
and be especially capable of integrating topical area results into a comprehensive assessment
of facility security. It is highly desirable that the Survey Team Leader has completed
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training courses offered by the National Training Center (NTC) on survey conduct and
management.
The Survey Team Leader is responsible for managing the efforts of the survey team and for
keeping the participants informed of all matters affecting the team and/or the facility during
the survey. The Survey Team Leader is responsible for team planning and logistics,
coordination of team activities, focusing the activities of the team, ensuring that deliverables
are prepared and provided according to the schedule, promoting integration among topical
teams, and acting as a team spokesperson during meetings and briefings. In particular, the
team leader needs to ensure that all pertinent elements of the S&S program are reviewed,
that analysis is particularly focused upon the most critical elements, and that any concerns or
deficiencies identified are fully supported by documented and validated data.
Survey Team Leader responsibilities may include the following:
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a. Develops the survey plan.
b. Prepares and maintains an Annual Master Survey Schedule.
c. Is trained by DOE NTC (or another training institution/organization), or qualified
by their Program Office to lead a survey team.
d. Appoints Survey Team members for each evaluation. The selections shall
achieve a balance of technical knowledge, experience, writing ability, survey
experience, survey ability, and availability. Employees who are technical area
specialists may augment the staff and could include direct support contractors,
other employees, other organization employees, or other site employees.
e. Ensures the survey team conducts security surveys of facilities under their
cognizant authority in a timely manner.
f. Conducts Survey in-briefings, daily management meetings and closeout
briefings.
g. Ensures survey data is entered in the Safeguards and Security Information
Management System (SSIMS); in accordance with SSIMS data entry procedures
and DOE line management direction.
h. Ensures Initial Surveys are conducted for all new facilities with a security interest
prior to granting facility approval.
i. Ensures Periodic Surveys are conducted according to the established risk-based
management process,
j. Ensures Termination Surveys are conducted for all facilities that no longer have a
security interest.
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k. Ensures the importance rating for approved facilities is updated as necessary.
l. Consolidates all staffing resource requirements, to include such items as overtime
requirements for federal staff, requests for assistance from other Program
Managers or other organizations, typing and editing support, and contractor
support. Presents the consolidated schedule, staffing requirements, and scope of
the survey to the appropriate leadership.
m. Ensures that all necessary logistical arrangements are made, including the
availability of adequate workstations, classified computers, security containers,
and authorized Derivative Classifiers as deemed necessary. Also coordinates with
appropriate organizations for the proper access control, site-specific training
requirements, and issuance of safety equipment.
n. Prepares the data call letter with input from the Topical Leads and forwards that
letter to the organization(s) to be surveyed or assessed at least 30 days prior to
the beginning of the survey.
o. Conducts daily meetings with the Topical Leads and with the appropriate
management of the organization(s) being surveyed to keep them informed of
concerns resulting from the day’s data-collection activities.
p. Review and approves Topical Lines of Inquiry (LOIs)
q. Reviews Topical Area Survey Reports; including survey results from previous
surveys.
r. Provides guidance to Topical Leads and Survey Team members as necessary.
s. Provides guidance to federal and contractor personnel in the preparation of
corrective action plans (CAPs) for findings issued to their organization.
t. Maintains reports in accordance with DOE requirements
u. Employ a risk analysis methodology to define the scope and critical topical areas
of interest to review during the survey (see Attachment 1).
Survey Topical Leader
A topical lead for each topical area to be surveyed should either be appointed by the same
authority appointing the Survey Team Leader or, alternately, be designated by the Survey
Team Leader. The topical lead must be an expert in his or her assigned topical area. In some
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cases, it may be necessary to select a contractor as topical lead because of his or her
outstanding technical qualifications, with the understanding that a contractor cannot
supervise the work of federal employees. The topical leads work closely with the Survey
Team Leader to complete pre-planning, to ensure that each topical area team collects the
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data required for preparation of the survey report, and to ensure that written and verbal
deliverables assigned to the topical area teams are of high quality and are delivered
according to the schedule. Each topical lead conducts, with the assistance of the topical area
team, a topical area analysis of results, and recommends topical area and sub-topical ratings
to the Survey Team Leader. It is highly desirable that topical leads have completed the
training courses offered by the NTC on survey conduct and management.
a. Trained through the DOE NTC or other organization
b. Responsible for the activities of Survey Team members assigned to their topical
area
c. Responsible for meeting all deliverable deadlines in a timely manner.
d. Develops Topical Area LOIs for their areas and provides to the Survey Team
Leader for approval.
e. Responsible for ensuring that Survey Team members integrate and coordinate
their activities with other topical area teams as appropriate.
f. Conduct daily meetings with their Survey Team members on data-collection
activities and concerns.
g. Brief the Survey Team Leader on data-collection activities and concerns.
h. Ensures notes are reviewed for classification and appropriately marked, and then
submitted to the Survey Team Leader.
i. Provide the consolidated Topical Area Report, including the suggested ratings
and accurate reference citations, to the Survey Team Leader.
j. Incorporate changes to the Topical Area Report as required by the Survey Team
Leader.
k. Ensure that all notes, working papers, and other data-collection materials are
collected from survey team members for retention.
Survey Team Members
Selection of survey team members shall be coordinated among the Survey Team Leader,
topical leads, and the organizations for which the individuals work. Team members shall be
selected for technical competence, professionalism, and experience, with particular emphasis
on interpersonal skills that will allow them to interact with facility personnel to collect and
analyze data without creating an unnecessary burden on operations or controversy with
facility personnel. Team members shall have previous experience and demonstrated
expertise in the topical area or sub-topical area topical area to which they are assigned,
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unless they are specifically selected for the purpose of training and/or furthering their
professional development. Team members selected for training or professional development
shall perform under the direct supervision of an individual with previous experience and
demonstrated expertise in the topical area or sub-topical area. Unless they are specifically
selected for training or professional development, it is highly desirable that survey team
members have completed training courses offered by the NTC on survey conduct and
management.
a. Keep Topical Leads or Team Leader informed of data-collection activities and
concerns.
b. Keep notes in sufficient detail for briefing and report development.
c. Meet deadlines for all deliverables.
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d. Prepare their portion of the final report in the proper format, including
recommended ratings and findings.
e. Provide accurate reference citations for all findings to ensure that the finding is
consistent with DOE Orders and other requirements.
f. Write findings such that corrective actions can be completed.
g. Process classified information only on accredited computers.
h. Discuss potential survey results only with other individuals on the Team to
confirm if a potential finding shall be a finding in the final survey report. The
Survey Team Leader will provide the surveyed organization’s management a
daily briefing on the status of activities and concerns.
Self-assessment Team Leads and Members
Self-assessment team leaders, topical leads, and team members shall be chosen using the
same criteria as listed above for Survey Team Leaders, topical leads, and team members.
However, as self-assessments are a contractor activity, it is not necessary to have federal
employees as survey and topical area team leaders.
SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
Surveys, self-assessments, and review programs are conducted to ensure that S&S systems
and processes at facilities/sites are operating in compliance with Departmental and national-
level policies, requirements, standards, and approved deviations for the protection of
security assets and interests. Without an adequate S&S survey program, line managers
cannot effectively manage the S&S programs for which they are responsible. Surveys
compare planned S&S program performance to the actual achievement. The survey report
presents accumulated data and provides an analysis of S&S program effectiveness for the
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areas surveyed/assessed at the surveyed location. The survey activity provides two vital
components to the federal management of an S&S program – measurement of the degree to
which actual implementation matches planned implementation, and feedback indicating
actions needed to make program implementation match program planning and/or needed
changes to program planning and implementation to better achieve mission objectives.
Management support and commitment to the S&S survey program are critical to ensuring
the time and resources required to produce a useful survey product are available.
To provide the best possible information for management consideration, the S&S survey
needs to include a significant sample of the local S&S mission elements. The resulting
report needs to contain a logical and thorough presentation of the survey results,
accompanied by a complete and logical analysis of those results that leads to conclusions
regarding the status of program implementation, reflected in the ratings awarded, and
identification of needed actions. These conclusions regarding the status, accompanied by
measurements and analysis supporting the conclusions, inform not only local federal
management, but also line management at higher levels about the current status of the S&S
program at the surveyed site or facility.
Surveys and self-assessments must focus on both performance and compliance. When
possible, the survey and self-assessment efforts must ensure compliance with requirements
and performance of personnel and systems demonstrating that Departmental and national
assets are protected; and that resources are used responsibly, and in the best interest of the
nation. For this reason, survey and self-assessment teams shall be familiar with basic survey
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techniques as well as process improvement techniques, some of which are presented in this
document. As there are many available improvement techniques those presented in this
document are only some of the recommended options the site may elect to adopt. The
Portable Universal Quality System described in Auditing Beyond Compliance by Janet
Bautista Smith, outlines at a high level how this process of assessing performance could
work as shown in Figure 8.1
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Figure 8:1 Portable Universal Quality System Audit Template
S&S programs have traditionally been considered to be logically divided into topical areas
and, within each topical area, sub-elements known as sub-topical areas. While this
organizational structure might be considered to be somewhat arbitrary, it forms a useful way
to organize data collection and to report the results of a survey or self-assessment. This
division into topical areas and sub-topical areas are reflected on the DOE Form 470.8,
Survey/Inspection Report Form (see Attachment 2), and this topical area and sub-topical
area structure or a similar format shall be used in discussion of the survey and self-
assessment process to follow. In addition to providing a structural reference for this
technical standard, the form is often used to provide a means of summarizing the results of a
comprehensive survey or self-assessment and is the appropriate data entry form for entering
survey and self-assessment data into the SSIMS. Modifications of this form might be
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beneficial to capture site-specific information but shall allow for entry of information into
SSIMS at least at the topical area level where applicable.
Self-assessments provide the same management information to local contractor managers on
a more frequent basis than the survey or at a time between surveys. The need for
documentation of self-assessment activities leading to a periodic comprehensive report is no
less than for surveys. The benefits of these self-assessments are several:
Local managers receive notification of program weaknesses on a more timely basis,
thereby allowing them to address and correct the issues sooner than might be
possible using only an external review;
Local S&S personnel are encouraged to be self-critical, allowing them to be more
proactive in providing adequate security to local assets; and,
Employees who have security duties but are not security professionals are provided
a more comprehensive view of the security program.
SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT PLANNING
Survey and self-assessment planning consists of two components—cyclic program planning
and planning for a survey of a particular facility or a particular self-assessment. Effective
planning requires the planner to fully understand the assets at each facility to be reviewed
during a planning period, the operations and characteristics of each facility, the S&S
directives that apply at each facility, and the past performance of each facility on previous
surveys, facility self-assessments, and recent external reviews.
Cyclic Planning for Surveys and Self-Assessments
Comprehensive planning is key to the success of a survey or self-assessment program.
Review activities may be scheduled around a one-time evaluation, ongoing observations
during the reporting interval, a combination of the two, or as otherwise required in the
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interest of national security. Each activity conducting surveys or self-assessments shall
establish a planning cycle that best allows the allocation of resources and assures that
surveys or self-assessments are scheduled to meet the requirements of DOE O 470.4B Minor
Change 2. A survey or self-assessment plan shall be prepared for the selected planning cycle
to reflect the approach used for data collection and report preparation, a schedule of planned
surveys or self- assessments during the planning period, and an initial assessment of
personnel and other resources required to complete the planned activities. Personnel
requirements, both the number of personnel and their skills, will be a function of the
particular facilities scheduled for that planning period. Planning shall include an
identification of the information needed to conduct a comprehensive evaluation at each
facility, including the identification of topical area and sub-topical area as required. If
information is to be collected over an extended period, for example by observing particular
operations during the time period, the plan will need to consider whether the information
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collected remains completely reliable or is somewhat degraded by the passage of time
between the observation and final report preparation. Planning must identify sampling or
verification methods that ensure perishable information gathered early in a survey or self-
assessment planning period remains valid at the time the report is completed.
Planning a Facility Survey or Self-Assessment.
Comprehensive survey and self-assessment planning involves gathering and analyzing large
amounts of information from many sources, making decisions based on the analysis, and
preparing survey activities based on the decisions. Because there is only a limited amount of
time available onsite to collect the data necessary to characterize the status of the programs
being surveyed, planning shall focus on determining what program elements to review and
how best to survey those elements to help ensure the most effective use of that time.
For those elements the plan shall specify the additional data necessary to assess the
applicability and accuracy of data obtained from periodic sampling during the final phase of
survey conduct. Planning activities include identifying personnel and other support
requirements for all phases of the survey.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning includes determining the scope and objectives of the review. Information such
as the facility importance rating, S&S interests, and security contract requirements provide
the basis for the scope and objectives of the assessment, but other factors such as previous
performance, recent site operational changes, and new missions are also important in
establishing the scope of the review. Aspects of the impact of these elements can be assessed
qualitatively and quantitatively using a risk assessment process similar to that found in
Attachment 1. This form of analysis can define what expertise is required for the assessment
and on what topical areas the survey shall focus resources. Once this risk assessment is
complete, the team leader develops an initial schedule and considers whether a preliminary
visit is needed. To assist in the scheduling of the survey from pre-planning to completion of
report, a survey a checklist, like that presented in Attachment 3 Survey Prep and Report,
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Checklist, might be useful. Additionally, a survey/self-assessment plan is vital to ensuring a
properly planned and executed survey, to capture at a high level the focus of the survey
efforts (see Attachment 4, Survey Plan Template). As with many aspects of the survey/self-
assessment process, the formality and comprehensiveness of information may vary based on
the familiarity of the survey team and the facility or organization assessed.
Preliminary Coordination
Before data collection begins, the following activities shall be conducted:
Coordinating the proposed schedule with the site/facility and other responsible
parties;
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Identifying basic information needed in the data collection, such as a site or facility
security plan, assessment/ inspection reports, approved deviations (including
equivalencies/exemptions for DOE policy and deviations from national policy), and
contract data;
Sending the notification letter or other agreed upon notification;
Team member selection and coordination with members’ management;
If a data call is deemed necessary to support a team planning meeting, determining
the documents needed, preparing a list, and requesting the listed documents from
their respective sources. (Refer to Attachment 6, Data Call Information)
Conducting a team planning meeting;
Establishing a schedule and topical area assignments;
Gathering facility data (e.g., location, S&S interests, queries of SSIMS, EFOCI, and
other databases to obtain information regarding the facility clearance, importance
rating, key positions, assets, current S&S plans, and active deviations);
Establishing protocols, including a schedule for team meetings, a procedure for
communicating schedule changes or additional support requirements, a process for
managing classification concerns and issues, a determination of the validation
process to be used, a consolidated document call, a report outline reflecting the
desired format for the report, LOIs, and a compilation of logistical information
(travel dates, hotel arrangements, rental cars, site access, in-briefing time/location);
Providing the format for plans, reports, findings, process improvements, and
corrective actions;
Providing official notification; and,
Preparing an overall plan for the survey or self-assessment.
The level of pre-planning required for a survey or self-assessment that includes ongoing data
collection such as surveillances or shadowing of key activities will be even more stringent,
since specific measures for validation of such data will need to be identified, and methods
for inclusion of these data sets into the analysis leading to topical area ratings and facility
ratings will need to be specified. The communication formality vary based on the scope and
relationship of the surveying team and the facility or organization. Attachment 5,
Notification Memo, provides a formal notification memo sample. This sample may not
benefit a self-assessment or survey of the local contractor performed by the federal staff.
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Planning Survey and Self-Assessment Activities
After completing the pre-planning and preliminary coordination activities, the team lead
shall:
Review data received from data call
Review LOIs
Review and assess SP for required information and note approved deviations to
DOE policies (See Attachment 12. Note: Appendices B through H accompany
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Attachment 12 and otherwise have no bearing on this Technical Standard);
Planning for performance tests, as needed
Identify who to interview
Determine what work to observe
Associate data-collection methods with each line of inquiry chosen
SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT CONDUCT
Valid sampling and accurate evaluation shall be the focus of all survey and self- assessment
activities during the conduct of the review. This focus shall be apparent during all phases of
the review activity so that, as far as possible, the review is a joint exercise between
reviewers and reviewed to identify and correct program issues, with the goal of improving
the local S&S program. Methodologies typically used to measure compliance include, but
are not limited to, document review, testing, observation, and interviews. Effective planning,
data collection, validation, and analysis of the information comprises the measurement of
performance used to improve the local S&S program and may reduce the potential for
differing opinions about the survey or self-assessment results. Additionally, the level of
assessment beyond compliance may also be limited based on the authority conducting the
assessment and the scope of their assessment.
In-Briefing
A formal in-briefing has traditionally been the initial onsite activity of the type of review
that one might call a “snapshot in time,” during which all data is collected in a relatively
brief interval – one day to a few weeks depending on the complexity of the site. More
recently, comprehensive survey and self-assessment reports have often been based, partially
or completely, upon data collected over an extended period, perhaps as long as a year. Even
in the case of the more extended data-collection effort, an in-briefing at the beginning of the
review period shall be conducted to assist in establishing and maintaining effective
communication with the site. A carefully prepared in-briefing can ensure a positive start for
the assessment, create a good first impression, and provide an opportunity to reduce the
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stress and tension associated with the survey or self-assessment. Items to be covered during
the facility in-briefing shall include (but are not limited to):
Survey or self-assessment scope and objectives;
Survey or self-assessment approach and methodology (with respect to data-
collection methods), including whether all data will be collected during one site
visit, whether the final report will be based on a set of observations conducted
throughout the assessment cycle, or some combination of these approaches;
For surveys, the level of reliance on the contractor assurance system and how data
derived from the contractor assurance system will be verified by the survey team
and included in the analysis of survey data;
Outline schedule of events and communication such as end-of-day meetings, exit
briefing date and time, expected completion date of report;
General introductions of team members; and,
Schedule of survey or self-assessment activities.
During this meeting or immediately following, the site subject matter experts and points of
contact shall collaborate with survey team members to streamline communication and data
gathering efforts.
Maintaining Communication
The team leader and topical leads shall plan on meeting frequently during the course of the
survey or self-assessment. The frequency of the meetings will be partially dictated by the
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assessment approach – snapshot or extended. The meetings ensure that the team leader and
topical leads understand the status of data collection to meet the selected LOIs; understand
information of interest for their respective topical area that was identified by other teams;
and maintain an awareness of emerging concerns.
The team also shall emphasize communication with the assessed site. Again, the frequency
of planned communications with site points of contact and site management will depend on
the pace of data collection. However, it is vital to effective communication with the site, and
therefore to the success of the assessment, that the points of contact and site management
remain informed concerning the progress of data collection and have early notice of
potential issues, particularly as they relate to rolling or shadow assessments if these
techniques are a portion of the survey or self- assessment procedure.
Data Collection
All members of the survey or self-assessment team work to collect data. Members of one
topical area often collect data that supports other topical areas. This data should be shared
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with the other interested topical area teams. For example, data collected about physical
security systems could also be useful to the analysis of protective force and nuclear material
control, as they are each elements of the overall protection design.
Data-collection efforts as well as analysis efforts shall always remain focused on the
effectiveness of the entire S&S program in providing appropriate security for national
security assets.
The selected LOIs always guide data collection. Within a line of inquiry, data collection can
be prioritized to allow schedule adjustments if complications or unforeseen events do not
permit completion of all planned activities. If this occurs, the team can concentrate on
gathering the data deemed most critical. Attachment 7, Sample LOIs form will assist survey
teams in the designation of order requirements that are critical to the effectiveness of the
program. High-priority data-collection activities shall be scheduled early in the process to
ensure that they are accomplished. When a full line of inquiry is endangered by data-
collection issues, the team leader will decide the best course of action.
All working papers and data-collection records, notes, checklists, and other documentation
accumulated during data collection shall be retained as backup documentation to the final
report. Ensure that all items are either reviewed by an authorized Derivative Classifier and
appropriately marked and protected, or are protected and marked at a level and category
specified by the team lead until review by an authorized Derivative Classifier can be
performed. Working papers are used to support the validity of findings and as a source of
information for future reviews.
These papers also can be used for assessing the progress of the review, especially if an
extended data-collection methodology is employed. Working papers are maintained at least
until the completion of the following survey or self-assessment. If deemed useful for
extended tracking and trending of issues, they may be retained for longer periods.
Data-collection methods and techniques are chosen based upon their utility in addressing the
selected LOIs. Each method and technique has an associated purpose and cost (both to the
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team and the facility). It is important to know when and where to use each method. For
example, running an expensive force-on-force performance test would not be cost-effective
if the data were available through an interview, observation, or limited scope performance
test (LSPT). An essential step that shall be accomplished in the planning phase is to
associate data-collection methods with each line of inquiry chosen.
The results of previous federal and contractor reviews, including facility description,
security interests examined, and findings and suggestions, shall be considered as a valuable
data source. The CAPs and resolution of the previous findings also are indicative of the
quality of the program and level of management support the program receives. In particular,
the review of past findings can reveal significant indicators of the effectiveness of S&S
program management. Concerns about open or repeat findings or the inability to establish
and implement effective CAPs in a particular topical area shall be discussed with the entire
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team. The determination of whether similar concerns exist in other topical areas will give
those performing the program management evaluation important indicators as to whether the
issues extend beyond the topical area in which they were first identified.
It is always desirable to minimize impacts to the facility. For example, procedures, such as
special nuclear material (SNM) transfers, security alarm preventive maintenance checks, or
portal monitor checks, shall, whenever possible, be observed during regularly scheduled
times rather than at the team’s request for a special demonstration. However, the need for
data to inform the analysis of a line of inquiry is primary. For example, if an operation such
as a nuclear material inventory is not scheduled during the survey or assessment and
observing the operation is critical to evaluating system operations, then initiating an
inventory through a performance test is appropriate.
Performance Tests
Performance testing is a key data-collection technique deserving special mention. While
compliance with specific directive requirements is one of the primary interests of a review
team, the actual performance of processes, personnel, and systems in providing protection to
national security assets shall be measured to provide an appropriate level of assurance that
assets are adequately protected. Performance tests are typically onsite exercises of the
personnel, equipment, and/or procedures of selected portions of S&S systems to determine
system effectiveness. Performance tests are not limited to the systems protecting SNM or
classified matter; they can be conducted to assess any portion of the facility security design.
In all cases, they must focus on the elements of a topical area or sub-topical area that are
critical to the effectiveness of that topical area or sub-topical area. Performance tests may
also be in written form if the material is difficult or hazardous to test. Performance tests will
not necessarily reflect the overall state of security at a facility because the observed result of
a performance test usually reflects only on the security element tested, not the full protection
system. Further, the outcome of a single performance test can reflect temporary or unusual
conditions existing at the time of the test. Therefore, while the results of a single
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performance test are valid data, performance test data shall be placed in context with other
findings, observations, and conclusions.
Performance tests shall be designed to provide objective data to assist the team in
determining whether:
Personnel know and follow procedures;
Procedures are effective;
Plans and procedures accurately describe operations conduct;
The processes described in procedures produce the expected product;
Personnel know how to operate equipment;
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Personnel and equipment interact effectively;
Equipment is functional, operational and effective;
Equipment has adequate sensitivity; and/or,
Equipment meets design objectives.
If the facility has a program for conducting performance tests, the team shall consider
requesting that the facility conduct one of its performance tests rather than, or in addition to,
one designed by the team. Observing the facility conduct a performance test provides
information concerning the facility's own assessment program as well as providing the
needed data about the protection element being tested. An additional source of performance
data is the routine documentation maintained in the course of implementing an S&S
program. Performance data reflected in facility documentation such as inventory records,
files, classified documents, reports, and access logs are useful in assessing the effectiveness
of control processes. Attachment 8 provides a Performance Test Safety Plan template and
Attachment 9 provides a Performance Test Plan template.
Data Validation
An essential component of data collection is data validation. When any data is collected, it is
imperative that the data collector determine whether site personnel observing the same event
perceive the same outcome as the data collector. If they do not, it is essential to understand
why not and to inform the site observer why the data collector has a different perception. It
is also essential to share this perception because of the limited sample set that is collected
during a review. If site personnel understand that the data collector perceives the result of an
observation differently than they do, it provides them an opportunity to supply additional
data that provides a fuller context to the data collector’s view of the result. For this reason, it
is preferable that two survey team members are present during data review.
Similarly, it is important for the team to share perceptions with site management on a
periodic basis. The Survey or Self-Assessment Team Leader shall inform the Site
management when the assessment team is moving toward a conclusion in a particular area,
whether that conclusion is positive or negative. Again, site management might be able to
offer additional information that would modify the team’s view of the situation.
When final conclusions are reached in the survey or self-assessment report, they shall be
based upon a set of facts agreed to by both the review team and the site. However, the
analysis of those facts, and the subsequent assessment of site protection effectiveness, is
always the sole prerogative of the review team.
Data Analysis
After all data is collected and verified to be current and accurate, it shall be compiled and
analyzed to determine the effectiveness of protection by overall facility, by topical area,
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and/or by sub-topical area, as appropriate. The facts established during the data collection
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and validated by the site and the team’s analysis of those facts form the basis for
observations and findings in the final report. Even when no findings or observations are
made, the presentation of validated data and the logical interpretation of that data is a
valuable contribution to management understanding of site status and shall never be
neglected in the final report. Key facts and the team analysis of them shall be documented in
the report immediately before an observation or finding is made and additional supporting
information, if any, shall be contained in the retained working papers. The logical path from
facts to the finding or observation needs to be clear in the final report, even if some detail is
omitted.
Findings and observations shall be clearly identifiable in the final report and shall be
highlighted during the close out briefing. It is often helpful to repeat all findings and
observations from all topical areas in a single appendix or attachment to the report. Tracking
and trending of results is enhanced by the assignment of a unique tracking number to a
finding or observation, especially findings, to assist in tracking and reporting on actions
developed or taken in response. For findings in particular, since they must be entered into
the SSIMS database, a tracking number is needed that conforms to the SSIMS finding
format. An example would be 34-NOV-01-HQ-0123-SSIS-PM-001.18298, where 34-NOV-
01 is the end date of the survey, HQ is the cognizant security office, 0123 is the facility code
for the surveyed facility, SSIS is the type of survey (see DOE O 470.4B Minor Change 2,
Appendix A, Section 2, paragraph 3), PM is the topical area in which the finding is made,
001 is a sequential number of the finding within the topical area, and 12898 is the facility
code responsible for correcting the finding.
The terms finding, observation, opportunity for improvement (OFI), and others are used in
surveys and self-assessment reports to indicate issues that require management attention.
The term finding is defined in DOE policy and is always used to identify any validated
program deficiency (a failure to meet a performance or compliance requirement derived
either from internal or external directives or the approved site/facility security plan.) The
term observation is used to identify areas where the review team perceives a need for
particular management attention, even if DOE requirements and security plan performance
elements have been met.
Observations also may be used to identify potential areas for program enhancement. In some
cases, survey and self-assessment programs have used the term OFI. OFI are similar in
intent to an observation, but are used to clearly separate potentially positive results from
potentially negative ones.
Usually this distinction is made when management believes both findings and observations
are indicators that program improvements are needed whereas an OFI indicates that the
review team has identified a potential program improvement which local security
management might consider. Findings, observations, opportunities for improvement (OFI),
or any other conclusion reached during data analysis shall be based upon validated data
collected during the various activities comprising the review.
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Ratings
Upon completion of survey or self-assessment data collection, a recommended rating for
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each topical area and sub-topical area reviewed shall be determined, usually by the topical
area team members. When considering a topical area rating, the topical area team shall
consider the results from each sub-topical area and topical area and the relative contribution
of each sub-topical area and topical area to the success of the overall topic within the local
context. The logic and determinations supporting the recommended ratings shall be included
in the draft survey or self-assessment report to support the topical area rating proposed to the
team leader.
The team leader, in consultation with topical leads and team members, shall determine the
composite facility rating and the topical area and sub-topical area ratings, based upon the
results of the survey or self-assessment. The team leader shall ensure that the basis for the
rating determinations is explained in the survey or self-assessment report. A composite
facility rating shall be based upon the topical area and sub-topical area ratings and an
analysis of the relative importance of each topical area and sub-topical area in the overall
protection design of the site/facility. As with each of the topical area and sub-topical area
ratings, the logic and considerations leading to the award of the composite facility rating
shall be explicitly addressed in the survey report.
The ratings listed below are used for all surveys (except termination), reviews, and self-
assessments. Does Not Apply and Not Applicable (NR) shall also be used in lieu of a rating
when appropriate.
Satisfactory. The element being evaluated meets protection objectives or provides
reasonable assurance that protection objectives are being met.
Marginal. The element being evaluated partially meets protection objectives or
provides questionable assurance that protection objectives are being met.
Unsatisfactory. The element being evaluated does not meet protection objectives or
does not provide adequate assurance that protection objectives are being met.
A topical area or sub-topical area shall be rated Satisfactory if all aspects of the topical area
or sub-topical area are found to be as depicted in the approved security plan, including any
approved equivalences or exemptions, and observed performance is sufficient to provide
assurance that the topical area or sub-topical area elements are providing the level of
protection assumed in the approved site/facility security plan. In particular, any security
element within the topical area or sub-topical area that is identified as an essential element
shall demonstrate performance at least equal to that required to support overall security
effectiveness, as documented in the approved security plan. A topical area or sub-topical
area shall also be rated Satisfactory if, for any measure not met, documented and approved
compensatory measures are in place to provide comparable protection and action is either
under way to return the security elements comprising the topical area or sub-topical area to
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full capability or an approved plan to restore the security elements is being satisfactorily
pursued. In some instances, a topical area or sub-topical area might be rated Satisfactory
when some component element fails to meet an applicable measure but, in the judgment of
the topical area experts and the Survey Team Leader, the impact of that shortfall does not
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erode the contribution of the topical area or sub-topical area to the effectiveness of S&S
under the approved security plan. The logic underlying such a decision shall be included in
the survey report. Notwithstanding the Satisfactory rating, however, the component shall be
brought to full effectiveness as soon as possible in all cases.
Noncompliance with one or more requirements of the approved security plan shall result in a
rating of Marginal or Unsatisfactory for a survey or self-assessment topical area or sub-
topical area when the observed shortcoming(s) reduces the assurance that the S&S program,
as depicted in the approved security plan, represents the actual S&S practices at the site or
facility. If performance testing indicates that a significant question regarding adequate
protection exists, even when the site/facility is in full compliance with the approved security
plans, a topical area shall be rated no higher than Marginal.
Assignment of one or more sub-topical area ratings of Marginal or Unsatisfactory shall lead
the topical area team to carefully analyze the seriousness and multiplicity of findings in a
sub-topical area against the definitions for Marginal or Unsatisfactory before assigning a
rating to a topical. If less-than-satisfactory sub-topical area ratings exist within a topical area
rated Satisfactory, the survey or self-assessment report shall explain why the impact of these
sub-topical area ratings do not justify a reduced topical area rating.
A topical area or sub-topical area shall be rated Unsatisfactory if limited compliance with
the approved security plan and/or performance testing results indicate that the topical area or
sub-topical area contributions to the approved security plan fall short of the performance
required to protect security assets. Performance shall consider the adequacy of any
compensatory measures in place when the rating is determined, since adequate
compensatory measures supported by a plan to restore the planned functionality can result in
a satisfactory rating. However, an unsatisfactory rating shall also be awarded if no plan
exists for restoring security element function and removing current compensatory measures,
even if the compensatory measures provide a temporary mitigation of the security concern.
After ratings have been assigned to all topical areas and sub-topical areas, a rating shall be
assigned to the site/facility. While the same three ratings are available – Satisfactory,
Marginal, and Unsatisfactory – the context is somewhat different. The site/facility rating
shall be based upon an integrated view of the entire security program, taking into
consideration the topical area ratings. The site/facility rating is the team leader’s certification
to the appointing official regarding the security status of the site/facility. A Satisfactory
rating indicates that the site/facility is operating in accordance with the approved security
plans and that the demonstrated S&S performance is at least equal to that required to
adequately protect all site/facility security assets. A Marginal rating indicates that action is
needed to advance the site/facility toward compliance with the approved security plans
and/or to fully achieve the performance anticipated when the security plans were approved.
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An Unsatisfactory rating conveys the team’s judgment that immediate management attention
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is needed to ensure continued protection of one or more of the national security assets
located at the site/facility or to ensure that adequate progress will be maintained toward
achieving a satisfactory status.
Exit Briefing
At the conclusion of the survey or self-assessment, an exit briefing shall be conducted with
management officials of the organization reviewed. The briefing shall include at least a
summary of the following areas:
Program findings, observations, OFI, and strengths;
Corrective action reporting requirements for all open findings, regardless of source;
and,
Topical area, sub-topical area, and facility ratings.
The team leader shall prepare an agenda for the exit briefing. Because of the potential for
confrontation during the briefing, it is generally best for the team leader to provide the
briefing and, if necessary, to ask the topical leads to assist with technical details.
Agreements and commitments made during the conduct of the survey shall be summarized
during the exit briefing. This provides an opportunity to identify potential misconceptions
before they are presented formally to management outside the surveyed facility. Agreements
and commitments must be documented in writing as soon as possible.
REPORT PREPARATION
As soon as possible after the survey or self-assessment is completed, a formal report of the
results shall be finalized, Appendix A provides an extensive sample report format. The
individual team members and topical area and sub-topical leads shall ensure that a complete,
concise, and accurate final report of the results is compiled in a timely manner. The report
preparation shall be overseen by the team leader, who has ultimate responsibility for its
completion and accuracy.
Reports and all working papers and other retained material shall be evaluated and reviewed
by an authorized Derivative Classifier before publication of the final report. Before this
review, the working drafts shall be protected and marked as working papers classified at a
level determined by the team leader to be the highest likely classification of the final report,
including paragraph markings as appropriate. Required protection and control shall be
provided for classified or sensitive information. Even if the overall report is determined to
be Restricted Data (thereby eliminating the requirement for paragraph marking), each
finding shall be marked with its classification level and category to ensure that the
information will continue to be protected appropriately when the finding is extracted from
the report.
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Team meetings shall be held as necessary to facilitate the finalization of the survey report
and evaluate lessons learned from the review. During these meetings the following actions
shall be undertaken as necessary:
Review draft report or report section(s);
Review lessons learned;
Identify trends that might indicate areas of interest for the next review;
Identify helpful information sources and resources to consider in the next review;
Review and summarize agreements and commitments made during the conduct of
the review and the exit briefing;
Determine final report content, especially for areas of contention;
Document any unique organizational structures/functions or item of potential use to
those planning the next review; and, prepare for briefings on the review results to
DOE and contractor management, as appropriate.
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The survey report shall consider all available data in its analysis. Depending upon the survey
methods used, this may include data that reflect:
documented observations of activities at the surveyed facility;
full and limited scope performance tests;
documented data collection conducted during the survey period;
the results of any documented federal shadowing of contractor self-assessments;
targeted data collection conducted to satisfy remaining data requirements late in the
survey period (particularly as required to verify accuracy of information acquired
during rolling assessments, contractor shadow activities, or derived from contractor
reports);
any other documented, objective data that the survey team determines is pertinent.
The resulting report provides measurement results, an analysis of those results, including
ratings, and specific identification of areas needing improvement, in the form of findings,
observations, and/or suggestions to management.
When possible and appropriate, the appointing authority responsible for the conduct of the
survey or self-assessment shall require that a review board be established to review the draft
report and make recommendations to the team leader to improve the report. Such a board
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can significantly improve the final product by verifying that there is a clear, logical
presentation of results. Questions regarding what assets were present at the facility, what
data-collection methods were used, what facts were discovered using those methods, what
facts were considered and with what relative weight to arrive at findings and ratings, and
what factors support the overall facility rating shall all be clearly addressed in the report.
Use of a review board can ensure that all these questions are adequately addressed and
logically presented in the final report.
After the report has been completed, SSIMS data entries have been made, and the report has
been distributed, the team leader shall document and file lessons learned. These lessons
learned shall identify what processes were effective, observations of team dynamics, and
specific recommendations for the next review. The team leader shall include lessons learned
as reported by topical leads and their teams. These lessons learned shall be provided to the
appointing authority for information and evaluation to improve the survey process.
ISSUES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
A survey or self-assessment activity only fulfills a portion of its objective if the reviewed
organization lacks a robust issues management process. DOE directives require DOE
organizations to have an issues management process that is capable of categorizing findings
based on risk and priority, to ensure relevant line management findings are effectively
communicated to the contractors, and ensure problems are evaluated and corrected on a
timely basis.
The issues management process, at a minimum, shall include the following for issues
categorized as high significance findings:
A thorough analysis of the underlying causal factors;
Implementation of identified corrective action(s)/CAP that address the cause(s) of the
findings to prevent recurrence;
An effectiveness review conducted by trained and qualified personnel to verify the
corrective action/CAP was effectively implemented and prevented recurrences. The
review shall include the following:
o documentation of the analysis process and the results of identified underlying
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causal factors
o maintenance tracking, in a readily accessible system, of corrective
actions/CAPs; including schedules for the effectiveness reviews;
Appointment of a mutually agreed upon lead office when findings and/or corrective
actions apply to more than one Program Secretarial Office/Departmental Element
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Corrective Action Program
Findings are deficiencies that warrant a high level of attention on the part of management. If
a finding is left uncorrected, it could adversely affect the DOE mission, the environment,
worker safety or health, the public or national security. Findings define the specific nature
of the deficiency, whether it is localized or indicative of a systemic problem, and identify
which organization is responsible for corrective actions. A corrective action program shall
include, at a minimum:
Causal analysis appropriate to the complexity of the issue identified (the rigor of
causal analysis must not be based upon the perceived consequence of protection
element failure – sometimes very serious issues have readily apparent root causes
and sometimes important lessons can be learned from issues that have little
immediate protection impact – but on the difficulty in identifying the root causes)
Attachment 11 Corrective Action and Causal Analysis provides helpful examples
for forms and a process for defining the root cause analysis;
Identification and implementation of compensatory measures required to maintain
required performance levels while corrective actions are in progress;
Identification and implementation of priorities for completion of corrective actions
if all cannot be pursued simultaneously (priorities might be based on availability of
resources, costs of associated compensatory measures, and many other factors);
Identification and implementation of necessary validation testing when corrective
actions are complete and before compensatory measures are removed; and,
A means of tracking and trending causal factors to allow identification of possible
systemic management issues that are only discernible when viewing the results of
multiple reviews. It must be noted that tracking in SSIMS is required for survey
findings.
To maximize the value of surveys and self-assessments, it may also be desirable to go
beyond the basic requirements applicable to findings and corrective actions. For example,
observations do not specifically require action on the part of the site management, but the
careful consideration of observations can lead to improvements in S&S program
effectiveness and/or efficiency. Other considerations noted in the survey or self-assessment
report or even in supporting working papers may be useful as well, even if the team did not
believe they should be highlighted as a finding or an observation at the time of the final
report. An examination of these additional factors in conjunction with the findings may
contribute to the development of more effective corrective actions or lead to more in-depth
improvements which will strengthen and enhance the overall security posture at the site.
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Process Improvement
When the scope of the survey and resources allow, assessing the effectiveness of the
program and identifying resource savings is the desirable outcome of a survey. While
compliance audits have a place in the protection of nuclear assets, personnel, and classified
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matter, performance effectiveness is ensuring the required protection is present while
making the best use of resources and expertise. When time permits, the process outlined
below shall be completed and submitted as part of the final report. As this effort requires
resources and a focus on program management, the assessment team shall never conduct
these efforts without support by the managers of the program assessed. Review of this level
is time consuming and resource intense; it is not beneficial or expected that survey teams
assess every topical area and sub-topical area. Process improvement shall focus on those
topical area and sub-topical areas that have the greatest impact to security and the most
potential for saved resources.
The steps to process improvement and the tools provided below align to this concept. The
five steps of the survey process improvement technique are:
Step 1. understanding and map the current process;
Step 2, complete a value added analysis;
Step 3. develop an improved process;
Step 4. update documentation and develop metrics; and
Step 5. measure for success and return to step 1.
Step 1: Understand and Map the Current Process
Survey team members work with subject matter experts to outline the process in a
systematic method. This can work best in an outline form or in a flow chart such as the
example below. There are numerous types of flowcharts and ways to complete the charts.
The Cross Functional Flow chart was selected not only to document the flow information
but also who was responsible, allowing for identification of information loops which impact
the process.
There are a few basic steps and best practices that can help in describing and mapping the
process:
Form a team with members from any area or organization that provides inputs,
manages, or contributes to the process. This helps ensure that all aspects of the
process are considered and accounted for. Although not necessary, it may also be
beneficial to get input from any downstream process owners.
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Identify the steps in the process. It is usually best to start with the beginning and end
steps, including the inputs and outputs, and then work to fill in the steps in-between.
It is very important to clearly define where the process being mapped begins and
ends.
Identify who owns each step, by job title and/or organization.
Organize the steps in sequential order from beginning to end. Use this information
to draw the baseline process map for the current process using whatever type of map
the team has selected.
The example in Figure 12.1 maps the process to establish initial communication through a
formal memo and data call as part of the initial planning.
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Figure 12:1 Initial Notification Memo Process Map
Step 2: Complete a Value Added Analysis
Review the documented process identify in each step if it is specifically required by the
order, performed to meet order requirements, or other. Analyze all steps identified as ‘other’
for whether they are inconsistencies, bottlenecks or are unnecessary, or whether the steps are
necessary due to requirements, internal or external, outside of orders. Necessary/required
steps should be analyzed further to determine if there are opportunities for optimization,
such as improvements in efficiency or effectiveness through delegation of authority to an
employee or deploying new technology.
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Continuing with the example, Figure 12.2, below uses the colors green, blue, and red
accordingly.
Figure 12:2 Initial Notification Memo Color-Coded Process Map
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Step 3: Develop an Improved Process
All steps required by order or to meet order requirements must be retained in the improved
process. Remove all steps determined to be unnecessary. Revise all other steps determined
to be necessary/required, incorporating any optimization and/or new owners identified in
Step 2. Reconnect all of the required and necessary steps in sequential order from beginning
to end, and draw the improved process map, below in Figure 12.3.
Figure 12:3 Notification Memo Improved Process Map
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Step 4: Update Documentation and Develop Metrics
Using the new process, update standard operating procedures and desktop procedures to
align with the improved process. Ensure that leadership and employees are aware of the
proposed process. Although the survey team and subject matter experts have developed this
process there may be resource constraints or impact to other programs with which they are
not aware. Additionally, develop qualitative or quantitative metrics to ensure the process is
actually successful. Measurements such as time, money, space are all very quantifiable
although subjective measures such as employee and customer delight should not be ignored.
Step 5: Measure for Success and Return to Step 1.
At this stage, the process has been turned over to the responsible process owners and subject
matter experts, who will monitor the process for efficiency and effectiveness. Additional
support from the survey team may be necessary if the new process experiences problems, or
if further optimization is possible or necessary. If this is the case, the 5-step process
improvement technique can be repeated, beginning again at Step 1.
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ATTACHMENT 1: RISK BASED ASSESSMENT SCHEDULING PROCESS
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ATTACHMENT 2: DOE FORM 470.8 SURVEY/INSPECTION REPORT FORM
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ATTACHMENT 3: .SURVEY PREPPARATION AND REPORT CHECKLIST
Survey Site: Travel Dates: ______________
Survey Date: ________________
Team Members:
Survey Prep TM ECD COMMENTS
Contact Site POC to establish date of assessment
(70 days prior)
Draft Data Call Memo (65 days prior)
Forward Final Data Call Memo to Site POC (50
days prior)
Review previous survey report (30 days prior)
Review previous areas of Concerns/Findings (30
days prior)
Review CAPS (30 days prior)
Using previous information and data call develop
Site-Specific LOIs for Topical area Areas (20
days prior)
Develop survey timeline (15 days prior)
Request CPCI Listing from PerSec
Request Incident Reports from Security Officer
Forward timeline for site approval (10 days prior)
Coordinate interviews with site POC (10 days
prior)
Coordinate performance testing with site POC (10
days prior)
Send site final LOIs (5 days prior)
In-brief presentation (first day)
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Conduct assessment activities
Out-brief presentation (last day)
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Drafting Report/Review ECD COMMENTS
Initial Draft Team Member:
(30 days)
Reviewing Team Member:
(10 days)
Final Reviewing Team Member:
(10 days)
Team Lead:
(5 days)
Initial Draft Team Member reconciles
Team Lead comments (5 days)
Contract POC:
(10 days)
Team reconciles Contract POC
comments (10 days)
Program Manager:
(10 days)
Team reconciles Program Manager
comments (10 days)
Submit report to Admin for correction
and submission for approval
Input issues into Survey database (5
days)
Input Findings into SSIMS (5 days)
Report Attachments COMMENTS
Survey Report Cover Memo (5 days)
DOE Form 470.8 Report Form
DOE Form 470.1 CSCS
DOE Form 470.2 FDAR
Open Findings (SSIMS)
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ATTACHMENT 4: SURVEY PLAN TEMPLATE
1. Title of survey
2. Location of facility
3. Purpose of survey
4. Survey dates
5. General site/facility information /description
a. Site/Facility data
b. Work/activities performed
c. Operating organization (contractor)
d. S&S interests
e. Strategic Partnership Projects or other security activities
6. Scope of survey
a. Period of review, including extended observation or data collection if applicable
b. Objectives
c. Topical areas to be included/excluded and justification for each
d. Topical areas with findings from previous surveys, inspections reports, audits and appraisals
(e.g. Government Accountability Office (GAO)/ Inspector General (IG))
e. Special areas/items of interest/concern
7. Survey planning and preparation
a. Performance tests (associated safety plans)
b. Survey guide information
c. Pre-survey information
8. Survey conduct—approach and methodology
a. Documents to be reviewed
b. Performance tests
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c. Individuals to be interviewed
d. Sampling activities, including extended observation, shadowing or surveillance if applicable
9. Schedule of activities
a. Survey schedule
b. In-briefing information
c. Coordinating instructions
d. Exit briefing
e. Schedule for report development
10. Team composition/assignments
a. Team members
b. Assignments/responsibilities
c. Contractor support
d. Points of contact at the facility
11. Authority/governing documents
a. Directives
b. References (unclassified/classified)
12. Survey report format
13. Administration, support, and logistics
a. Work facilities
b. Transportation
c. Computer support
d. Administrative support
e. Classification support
f. Training requirements
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14. Appendices
a. Performance tests (including Safety Plans)
b. Survey guides
c. Forms
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ATTACHMENT 5: NOTIFICATION MEMO
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT: Safeguards and Security Periodic Survey (SSPS)
The (Surveying Organization) will conduct an SSPS of the (Organization to be Surveyed)
during the period of (Date). This will be a comprehensive survey and will be conducted in
accordance with (Appendix, Section, Chapter, etc.) of DOE O XXX, (Title). The survey will
examine the performance of safeguards and security programs to ensure that S&S measures
employed by the facility are adequate for the protection of security assets and interests and
will encompass all topical areas on DOE F 470.8, Survey/Inspection Report Form.
To aid in the planning process, you are requested to provide the documentation listed in the
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Attachment. These documents are to be provided to (Survey Team Leader) not later than
close of business (Day, Date). In addition, please provide points-of-contact information for
each topical area, including pagers/cellphone and phone numbers. The names of (Surveying
Organization)’s Survey Team Leader and Topical Leads will be forwarded to your
organization under separate cover.
Survey activities will begin with an in-briefing at (Time, Date), in (Place). Points of contact
representing your organization in each topical area should plan to attend.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact (Survey Team
Leader) on (phone number).
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ATTACHMENT 6: DATA CALL INFORMATION
All documentation provided shall include the past 12 months unless otherwise noted.
(The following is a list of documentation that may be considered for review during
survey conduct. Whether or not to include these documents as part of the data call or to
review during the Conduct phase will be determined based on the focus of each topical
area supported by the initial risk assessment (Attachment 1), as outlined in the survey
plan. The list is not comprehensive; other documents may be available which shall also
be considered)
a. Program Planning and Management
Organization charts depicting the Safeguards and Security (S&S) management
structure and S&S functional structure
Documents depicting responsibilities and authorities of S&S management,
including all delegations of authority and designations of Officially Designated
Federal Security Authority (ODFSA) and Officially Designated Security
Authority (ODSA)
Position descriptions for S&S management
Program Office and local instructions for the implementation of S&S programs
Supplemental documents and guidance for implementing S&S programs
Site/Facility security plan (SP) and any referenced or supplemental plans and
documentation
Emergency management and security condition (SECON) plans
Survey reports, inspection reports, Government Accountability Office and
Inspector General audit/appraisal reports, self-assessment reports
Staff training records
Contract(s), including Statement of Work
List of all subcontractors and consultants conducting work for the contractor
List of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) directives and security clauses that
have been incorporated into applicable contracts
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Approved and pending equivalencies/exemptions to DOE directives and any
deviations to national drivers (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations)
Copy of the facility registration
Applicable memoranda of understanding (MOU)/agreement (MOA)
Completed Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) questionnaire (SF
328)
Key Management Personnel (KMP) list
Dates of all applicable FOCI determinations and copies of any mitigation
agreements
A copy of the contractor's records of all contracts and subcontracts involving
access authorizations
Vulnerability Analysis (VA) reports
Security Risk Assessment (SRA) reports
Contingency plans
Survey and self-assessment program procedures
Issues management plans and procedures
CAPs and status updates for all open deficiencies
Finding/deficiency corrective action validation and closing procedures
Incidents of Security Concern procedure, including initial notification and
inquiry reports
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Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS) forms
Facility Data and Approval Record (FDAR) forms
Copy of the approved Performance Assurance Program Plan
List of essential elements documented in the Performance Assurance program
and the testing schedule for each
Documentation of the integrated contractor assurance system
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b. Protective Force (PF)
Organization and function charts
PF general, special and post orders
PF shift schedules and post assignments
PF standard equipment issuance (Security Police Officer (SPO) I, II, III, and
Special Response Team (SRT))
PF weapons and ammunition inventories
Weapons maintenance logs
MOU with local law enforcement agencies and documentation of exercises
conducted with those agencies
Integration of crisis management personnel into procedures
PF training records which include:
A list of PF personnel who are subject to weapons qualification within 90 days of
the start date of the survey
A list of PF personnel who are medically certified to participate in the physical
fitness program
All documentation of PF exercises conducted since the last S&S survey
Instructor certification
Job analysis
Job task analyses
Security Emergency Response Plan (SERP)
Security Incident Response Plan (SIRP)
Site/Facility Evacuation Response Plans
Security Contingency Response Plans
Target folders
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Schedule for performance testing (results of recent tests)
Compensatory measures currently in place (including pertinent documentation)
Procedures (administrative, training, non-response-related operational
requirements)
Access/badge control
Information containing, at a minimum, policies/procedures for issuing, replacing,
and recovering passes/badges
Inventories (since last S&S survey) of passes/badges made, issued, lost,
recovered, returned, and destroyed
Shipment security plans
Shipment procedures
In-transit emergency plan
Shipment emergency response plan
c. Physical Protection
Organization and function charts
Lock and key records and procedures
Automated access control system records and procedures (including biometric
access input) as well as access credential issuances (e.g., keycards, tokens)
Barrier maintenance procedures/records
Property control procedures
Access control procedures
Local performance testing plans and procedures
Physical security system description(s) and location(s)
Intrusion detection system (IDS) maintenance and testing records and procedures
IDS Analysis and Evaluation Report
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Unscheduled alarm reports
Central Alarm Station (CAS)/Secondary Alarm Station (SAS) procedures
(interface description)
Emergency response for CAS/SAS recovery
Emergency power systems (uninterruptible power supply system)
Compensatory procedures for equipment outages
Security container documentation and maintenance records
Automated systems description and procedures
Manual
Procedures
Controls
Calibration and testing procedures and records (e.g., X-ray, metal detectors, IDS)
Inspection procedures
Limited Scope Performance Test (LSPT) results
d. Information Security
Organization and function charts
Training records
Technical surveillance countermeasure (TSCM) survey reports
Site inventory of accredited systems, showing property tag number, the
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accrediting authority, and most recent accreditation date for each
Formal assignments of TSCM personnel
TSCM activity support memoranda (if applicable)
Local TSCM implementation guidance
TSCM Officer (TSCMO) service schedules, files, and corrective action reports
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TSCM team equipment maintenance and calibration files
TSCM team training and certification records
Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan
OPSEC procedures
OPSEC program files
Local threat statement
Critical Program Information
Counter-Imagery Program Plan (if applicable)
Number of derivative classifiers and declassifiers
Appointment letters (e.g., Inquiry Officer, custodians)
Training records, reports, and lesson plans
Classification guidance
Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC) procedures
Control station procedures
List of classified holdings, including documents, electronic media, and matter
Number of Special Access Programs (SAPs)
e. Personnel Security
Local procedures for terminations, leave of absences, reinstating clearances,
clearance processing, exit briefing process
Contractor access authorization requests
Sample initial, comprehensive, refresher, and termination briefing materials
Previous findings and CAPs
Reciprocal access authorization documentation
Awareness tools (posters, newsletters)
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Security infraction and violation records
Requests for visit or access approval (notification and approval of incoming and
outgoing classified visits records and records of cleared non-DOE personnel
granted access to RD)
Written delegation of senior federal official authorized to make determinations
on access to Restricted Data by non-DOE personnel in connection with a
classified visit
Visitor control logs
Local visitor control procedures
Central Personnel Clearance Index (CPCI) list of individuals overdue for
reinvestigation
Drug testing/handling procedures
Drug testing records
Human Reliability Program (HRP) participants
HRP criteria/plans/procedures
Random test procedures
List of individuals on leaves of absence and the associated procedures for
tracking
List of inactive classified contracts
List of personnel with access authorizations and the associated contract(s)
List of clearances terminated during the survey period
List of all access authorizations held by the contractor, including all contractors
and subcontractors that have cleared employees conducting work at the facility.
This list can come from the DOE CPCI of access authorizations held by the
contractor. The CPCI and contractor lists, including the current KMP list, shall be
compared for discrepancies.
f. Insider Threat Program (ITP)
Local Insider Threat Working Group (LITWG) charter
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ITP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or other guidance
ITP records management procedures
Name/Position/Title of LITWG Chair
List of LITWG members
ITP Training Records for Cleared Employees
Copies of ITP Training and Awareness Materials
g. Foreign Visitors and Assignments
List of foreign visitors from sensitive countries during the survey period
Specific security plans for foreign visitors from sensitive countries
Escort procedures
Local procedures for requesting, processing, and approving visits and
assignments
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List of foreign visitors or assignees, including hosts, during survey period
Incident reports involving foreign nationals
Requests for foreign national visits
Indices checks
Documentation authorizing approval for specific categories of visits and
assignments
Sensitive country listings
Equivalencies/exemptions pertinent to visits and assignments
Personnel assignment agreements
h. Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A)
MC&A plans and procedures
Training records, reports, and lesson plans
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Performance tests
Categorization process documentation
Incident reporting process and procedures
Emergency response plans and facility procedures
Database descriptions
Material Balance Area (MBA) account structure
Material transfer records
Internal control procedures
Nuclear Material Management and Safeguards System (NMMSS) reports
Shipper/receiver difference procedures and records
Material control indicator program
Inventory difference program
Materials containment documentation
Facility procedures
Material access program
Authorization access lists
Search procedures
Material surveillance procedures
Portal monitor records and procedures
Daily administrative check program and procedures
Tamper-indicating device program
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ATTACHMENT 7: SAMPLE LINE OF INQUIRY FORM
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ATTACHMENT 8: PERFORMANCE TEST SAFETY PLAN EXAMPLE
PERFORMANCE TEST SAFETY PLAN
I, , acknowledge receipt of the attached safety plan. I
understand it is my responsibility to become familiar and comply with the contents of this safety
plan.
Acknowledgment of the receipt of this safety plan is a requirement to participate in or observe this
exercise. This page shall be signed and returned no later than .
Name
Signature
Position
Date
(1) Detection of Contraband and Prohibited Items
(Type of Performance Test)
(2) Ongoing 365 Days per Year; 24 Hours per Day
(Performance Test Date and Time)
(3) Detection of Contraband and Prohibited Items, John Doe
(Safety Plan Name and Person Preparing)
(4) ALL LIMITED SCOPE PERFORMANCE TESTS (LSPTs) WILL BE CONDUCTED IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THIS SAFETY PLAN AND ONLY AFTER SPECIFIC APPROVAL
TO CONDUCT THE LSPTs HAS BEEN GRANTED BY A RESPONSIBLE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICIAL. PERSONNEL SERVING AS CONTROLLERS
WILL BE FULLY QUALIFIED IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE LSPT.
Scenario:
The ongoing LSPTs are conducted to test the ability of Protective Force (PF) personnel to detect
and prevent contraband and prohibited items from being introduced into Limited Areas, Vault-
Type Room, Protected Areas, and Material Access Areas. LSPTs will be conducted on X-ray
machines, metal detectors, and hand and vehicle searches. Security and non-security personnel
will try to enter and exit the above-mentioned areas with contraband and prohibited items. Using
personnel with whom PF personnel are unfamiliar will ensure credible and realistic test results.
The person attempting to introduce the contraband or prohibited item will use only contraband test
items that have been approved by the DOE cognizant security office. Once the entry is initiated,
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the person attempting the entry will only proceed after being cleared to do so by the security
officer conducting the search. The persons attempting the entry will wear clothing that would
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make the concealment of any weapons on their person virtually impossible, and they will keep
their hands open and in plain view at all times. The persons attempting to enter or exit any of the
aforementioned areas will strictly follow all instructions given by the DOE controller and obey all
instructions given by PF personnel. The DOE controller will announce the LSPT to PF personnel
once the contraband or prohibited item has been detected/undetected by the PF. The sole purpose
of the LSPTs is to evaluate the ability of the PF to detect contraband and prohibited items prior to
their release into the aforementioned areas. The LSPTs are not designed to test what actions the PF
undertakes once they detect or fail to detect the contraband or prohibited item.
(5) IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTUAL SECURITY ALARM OR SECURITY INCIDENT, THE
CONTROLLER WILL IMMEDIATELY ANNOUNCE AND CONCLUDE THE LSPT, TAKE
POSSESSION OF THE TEST ITEM/CONTAINER, AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
ISSUED BY PF PERSONNEL.
Requirements:
1. DOE Controller
2. Person to carry contraband or prohibited item into the area
3. Contraband and prohibited item(s)
4. Support items, such as lunch boxes, purses, notebooks, gym bags, vehicles
(6) PF Response:
Yes No
If a no-notice PF response is desired, check the following measures being taken to ensure safety
during the response.
Drill announcements will be made on all PF networks immediately after PF response
is initiated, and periodically thereafter.
X Controller is located in the PF CAS.
The PF is informed that an exercise will take place and that they are to follow the
safety and health requirements contained in this plan and in the site procedures. This instruction
will be provided by site representatives briefing the PF prior to the shift during which the
performance test will take place.
X Controllers are located at the exercise location.
If PF response is not desired, check those measures being taken to preclude response.
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Prior notification of CAS.
Prior notification of PF.
Presence of non-playing PF personnel briefed on the scenario at the performance test
location.
X Controller located in the CAS. A second controller will be located in the CAS with a final
approved copy of this LSPT Safety Plan and LSPT Safety Briefing. This controller will be able to
provide positive identification of the onsite controller and any support personnel participating in
the LSPT. The onsite controller will ensure that the CAS controller is physically located in the
CAS prior to departure for the area in which the LSPT will be conducted.
X Controller located in the immediate vicinity (within sight and hearing of the PF and support
personnel) of the LSPT.
(7) List other specific safety measures below:
1. All personnel attempting to gain entrance into one of the identified areas will be briefed on the
LSPT objectives and how they should conduct themselves during the LSPT.
2. All contraband or prohibited items will be photographed prior to the initiation of the LSPT.
3. All personnel attempting to gain entry or exit with contraband items will be photographed prior
to the initiation of the LSPT.
4. All personnel attempting to gain entry or exit with contraband or prohibited items will be
instructed to keep their hands in plain view, not to make any sudden moves, and comply with
all instructions given by PF personnel.
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5. Only epoxy–encased, DOE cognizant security office-approved test weapons will be used in
LSPTs requiring weapons.
6. All support personnel attempting to gain entrance or exit with contraband or prohibited items
will be briefed and required to read and sign the attached rules of exercise.
(8) Performance Test Boundaries:
X Applicable
The immediate area of the security post where the LSPT is being conducted.
X Not applicable
If applicable, describe the performance tests boundaries and the restrictions on performance test
participant movements in detail:
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(9) Off-Limit Areas:
Applicable
X Not applicable
If applicable, describe the off-limit areas and how they will be designated:
(10) Safety Equipment:
Controller Radios
PF Radios
Orange Vests
“Glow Sticks”
First Aid Kit
Other required safety equipment:
(11) Specific Safety Hazards Not Covered Elsewhere:
Applicable
X Not applicable
These LSPTs are being conducted with armed PF personnel. As with all such exercises, the remote
possibility exists that weapons may be drawn if the exercise plan is not adhered to, or if PF
personnel are not properly trained. However, because of the constraints placed upon the exercise
controllers by this plan and the level of preparation of the DOE participants, the level of risk is
actually below that experienced during normal day-to-day operations.
(12) Radiation Safety Provisions:
Applicable
X Not applicable
If yes, check those applicable to this LSPT:
Personnel participating in the LSPT have been briefed concerning radiation safety
requirements for the area with which the LSPT will be conducted.
Personnel will be continuously escorted while in the radiation areas in which the
LSPT will be conducted.
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List any other specific radiation safety provisions for this LSPT:
(13) Personnel Assignments (list below):
The names of the DOE controller and the person carrying the contraband or prohibited items will
be filled in prior to conducting the LSPT.
(14) Protective Force Appendix Required:
Yes
X No
(15) DOE Safety Review:
List any pertinent safety procedures concerning this LSPT that are not addressed in this plan.
Normally, the PF will not be notified in advance of the specifics of the LSPT being conducted.
The shift captain will be notified upon termination of the LSPT.
APPROVALS:
Director, Safety and Health Organization
DOE Cognizant Security Office
Date
Contractor Safety and Health Representative Date
Director, Security Organization
DOE Cognizant Security Office
Date
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ATTACHMENT 9: PERFORMANCE TEST PLAN
(1) TEST OBJECTIVE
This performance test is designed to test individual employee response to finding an unattended Secret
Restricted Data (SRD) document, verify compliance with the notification process to Classified Document
Control Office (CDCO), and verify PF compliance with the procedure for responding to this incident.
(2) SCENARIO DESCRIPTION
A simulated SRD document will be left unattended in an area accessed by “L”-cleared employees. This
document will be marked as a formal SRD document. Personnel recovering and responding to the simulated
classified document shall have no indication that the contents of the document are actually unclassified.
(3) TEST METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
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a. A simulated SRD document consisting of approximately five pages of unclassified text and drawings
shall be placed on the table next to a copy machine located in Building xxx, Room zzz. The document
shall be placed in the designated location at approximately 7:30 am.
b. Upon notification of the unattended “classified” document, the CDCO will verify that the individual
finding the document completed the following actions:
a) Xxxx
b) Xxxx
c) Xxxx
The Document Control Center shall also verify that the PF completed the following actions:
a) Xxxx
b) Xxxx
c) Xxxx
(4) PASS/FAIL CRITERIA
In order to successfully complete the performance test, the following must occur:
CDCO is notified within three hours of placement.
Individual locating the unattended document adheres to all protection and notification requirements.
PF officer responding to the incident adheres to all protection and notification requirements.
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(5) TEST CONTROLS
The following controls will be adhered to during conduct of this performance test.
Only survey team members involved with the conduct and evaluation of this performance test will be
made aware of all information surrounding the conduct of the test.
There are no additional safety requirements for this performance test. All current facility safety
requirements will be adhered to during this performance test.
This will be a no-notice exercise; therefore, the surveyed organization will not be given any
information regarding the conduct of this performance test prior to the test.
The simulated SRD document used during this exercise will consist of an unclassified document
marked at the SRD level with all appropriate markings and covers. There will be no indications to a
casual observer that the document is not classified.
(6) RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
The following resources are needed to conduct this performance test.
Simulated SRD document
Identified location to place the document
Three survey team members to be assigned the following:
1. Monitor the document
2. Monitor the PF response
3. Monitor the CDCO
(7) TEST COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS
No coordination requirements are necessary since this is a no-notice exercise. Survey team members
monitoring the various aspects of the performance test will identify themselves to participants only
when it becomes necessary.
(8) OPERATIONAL IMPACT(S) OF TESTING PROGRAM
Since this performance test is being conducted during normal duty hours, there will be no need for
additional funds for overtime payments, and there is no expectation of a loss of productive time for
personnel who will be participating in the exercise.
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(9) COMPENSATORY MEASURES
There are no compensatory measures required for the conduct of this exercise.
(10) COORDINATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS
The following steps and documentation will be followed in the conduct of this exercise.
This test plan will be approved by the survey team leader prior to the conduct of the performance
test. Approval of this test plan will be documented by the Survey Team Leader’s signature and date
on this test plan.
A participant log containing name, job title, organization, telephone number, and date will be
completed by all participants of this exercise.
A data-collection form containing the date, performance test type, name of evaluator, and
chronological description of actions observed will be completed by all survey team members
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participating in the evaluation of this performance test.
(11) REFERENCES
The following references will be used in the conduct and evaluation of this performance test.
DOE O XXX.X, Information Security
Information Security Standard Operating Procedure #
PF Standard Operating Procedure #
PF Post Order #
SURVEY TEAM LEADER:
DATE
(Signature of Approval)
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ATTACHMENT 10: SAMPLE SURVEY REPORT TEMPLATE
SAMPLE INITIAL/PERIODIC SURVEY REPORT FORMAT
A. Report Format. The report may be formatted with a cover page, table of contents, ratings,
executive summary, introduction, description of facility and interests, narrative (including
topical area description of the program), conclusions, synopsis of findings, and appendices.
The DOE 470.8, Survey/Inspection Report Form, if used, shall be included in the report.
B. Report Content.
1. Initial and Periodic Survey Reports and Self-Assessment Reports. Reports shall contain the
following items.
(a) An executive summary containing:
i. The scope, methodology, period of coverage, duration, date of the exit briefing to
management;
ii. A brief overview of the facility, function, scope of operations, and contractual
information (e.g., contract number, award and expiration dates, contract type,
identification of security clauses, and overall scores assigned to the most recent
contract appraisal);
iii. A brief synopsis of major strengths and weaknesses that impact the effectiveness
of the facility’s overall S&S program, including identification of any topical areas
rated less than satisfactory;
iv. The overall composite facility rating with supporting rationale; and
v. A reference to a list of findings identified during the survey or self- assessment.
(b) An introduction containing:
i. The scope, methodology, period of coverage, duration, date of the exit briefing to
management; and
ii. A description of the facility, its function and scope of operations, security
interests, and contractual information (e.g., contract number, award and expiration
dates, contract type, identification of security clauses, and overall scores assigned
to the most recent contract appraisal).
(c) Narrative for all rated topical area and sub-topical areas that includes:
i. A description of the site’s implementation of the topical area/sub-topical area
element;
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ii. The scope of the evaluation;
iii. A description of activities conducted;
iv. The evaluation results and associated issues (including other Department elements
or other government agency (OGA) review or inspection results related to the
topical areas/sub-topical areas that were included in the survey);
v. The identification of all findings, including new and previously identified open
findings, regardless of source (e.g., EA, IG, GAO), and their current corrective
action status; and
vi. An analysis that provides a justification and rationale of the factors responsible for
the rating.
(d) Attachments, including, for example:
i. A copy of the current DOE F 470.2, Facility Data and Approval Record (FDAR);
ii. A listing of all active DOE F 470.1, Contract Security Classification Specification
(CSCS), or DD F 254, Contract Security Classification Specification;
iii. A listing of all new findings resulting from the survey/self-assessment;
iv. A listing of all previous findings that are open, to include the current status of
corrective actions;
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v. A listing of team members including names, employer, and their assigned area(s) of
evaluation; and
vi. A listing of all source documentation used to support the survey/self- assessment
conduct and results.
Narrative: The narrative section of the report shall clearly describe the surveyed facility –
its Safeguards and Security (S&S) interests and activities, its protective measures, and the
status of the S&S program at the time the survey or self-assessment activity was
completed. The report shall also explain how the protection measures were evaluated. Use
of statistical data will help describe the facility’s S&S interests and the survey effort. Such
data might include numbers of employees with each level of access authorization, the
number of classified documents in each level and category, and the number of documents
sampled for compliance/performance.
The report shall reflect the compliance and performance segments of the survey.
Reports shall explain what the S&S program is supposed to do, what was surveyed,
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how the survey data was compiled (e.g., extended data collection or within a few
days), and what was found. Suggested content includes:
The status (e.g., approved, pending, under revision) of any required planning
documents (e.g., Facility/Site Security Plan, Material Control and Accountability
(MC&A) plans, local implementation procedures, etc.).
All new findings must be identified. Open findings from the previous survey shall be
identified in the narrative portion of the survey report. Open findings maintain their
original finding number. A new finding, including one that is a repeat of a closed
finding, receives a new SSIMS-compatible finding number. When a finding is a repeat
of a closed finding, reference to the closed finding shall be included in the body of the
narrative.
Findings, observations, opportunities for improvement, and suggestions, along with
supporting data for each, shall be clearly described. The term “finding” refers to a
factual statement of issues and deficiencies representing a failure to meet a
documented legal, regulatory, performance, compliance, or other applicable
requirement found during the survey or self- assessment.
Descriptions of the facility's strengths and weaknesses shall correlate to the survey
results and establish the basis for the ratings. The survey report shall reflect validated
and defensible ratings. The narrative description shall be consistent with and support
the composite and topical area ratings (including “Does Not Apply”).
The report shall identify findings corrected on the spot. These findings and corrective
actions shall be clearly described in the narrative.
The status of corrective actions for open findings and findings from the previous
survey shall be included in the narrative.
A concluding analysis of each topical area shall be included in the narrative.
Reasons for a less-than-satisfactory rating shall be explained in detail.
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ATTACHMENT 11: CORRECTIVE ACTION AND CAUSAL ANALYSIS
PART I
CORRECTIVE ACTION ELEMENTS
Action Plan Cover Sheet
Finding Number:
Facility Code:
Responsible Program Office:
Topical Area:
Sub-topical Area:
Reference(s) (i.e., Orders, Requirements, etc.):
Description of Deficiency:
Information above provided by Surveying organization
PART II
Root Cause Analysis Process Used:
Cause Code(s):
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Corrective Action Description:
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Estimated Completion Date:
Revised Completion Date:
Reason for Revised Completion Date:
Completion Date:
Responsible Manager:
Print Name Signature Date
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Instructions for Completing Corrective Action Plan Cover Sheet
The Surveying Organization will fill in Part I of the Corrective Action Plan Cover
Sheet. The organization assigned the finding will be responsible for completing Part II
of the form.
PART II
Root Cause Analysis Process Used: Identify the technique used to identify the Cause Code. There are a
number of acceptable tools to include but not limited to, the five whys, fishbone, tree, failure modes
effects analysis. The preferred tool is the fishbone chart as well as using the causal analysis tree to help
in identifying the root cause outlined below. Please attach the completed tool(s) showing how the root
cause was identified.
Cause Code(s): Cause code identified by Root Cause Analysis, code, description, and examples are
available in DOE-STD-1197-2011 Occurrence Reporting Causal Analysis. More than one code is
acceptable but not common, except if one of the codes is human error, which is generally supported by a
second code.
Corrective Action Description: High-level description of corrective action to include compensatory
measures required. Milestones (numbered) are to be included in the Corrective Action Description
section of the cover sheet, or at a minimum, reference that there are “X” number of milestones to be met
in completing the corrective action.
Estimated Completion Date: First expected completion date assuming all resources are available and
the corrective action activities are not disrupted.
Revised Completion Date: Update completion date, initial form submission will not have information in
this block, however additional submissions may include adjustments required by a delay in corrective
action efforts.
Reason for Revised Completion Date: A brief narrative on why the date must be revised, not for the
purposes of approval by the surveying organization but for informational purposes.
Completion Date: Date the corrective action was completed, necessary so surveying organization can
review the effectiveness of the efforts implemented.
Responsible Manager: Information by responsible manager for completing the corrective action.
Print Name Signature Date
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CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN MILESTONES SHEET
Finding Number:
Date:
Milestone:
No.:
Milestone Description:
Deliverables/Completion Criteria:
Milestone Due Date:
Date Milestone Completed:
Milestone Manager (print and sign):
Milestone:
No.:
Milestone Description:
Deliverables/Completion Criteria:
Milestone Due Date:
Date Milestone Completed:
Milestone Manager (print and sign):
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Instructions for Completing Corrective Action Plan Milestones Sheet
CORRECTIVE ACTION ELEMENTS
Action Plan Milestones Instructions
SECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Finding Number Enter the finding number.
Milestone Number Enter milestone number (consecutive starting with 1).
Milestone Description Write milestones with clear deliverables that solve the
problem. Ensure that milestones address and correct the
deficiency.
Limit individual milestone instructions to brief, concise
statements describing logical segments of the specified
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milestone. Include milestones for recurrence control.
Write realistic and achievable milestones that can be
verified.
Do not overextend milestones beyond your control. Ensure
that resources are available.
Identify the milestone manager responsible for completion
of each milestone and the respective program element.
Identify only one milestone if only a single action is
required to correct the deficiency.
If completion of milestones is required by persons outside
of the responsible manager’s authority, the responsible
manager coordinates the milestone with the supporting
program element.
Deliverables/
Completion Criteria
Include completion criteria that are discrete, finite, and
verifiable.
Milestone Due Date Enter the due date for each milestone.
Date Milestone
Completed
Enter the actual date each milestone was completed.
Milestone Manager Milestone managers sign for concurrence of each assigned
milestone.
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Root Cause Scenario
Background: Carl has been a DOE employee for about 3 years, working in an office
administrative position. Although he has a Q clearance, he very rarely handled classified
documents in his position.
Another employee in his organization, the Classified Document Control Station (CDCS) custodian,
was retiring soon and had given two weeks’ notice. The position needed to be filled immediately
due to the high volume of access the CDCS goes through each day. Shortly after his retirement, an
annual inventory of all classified documents was scheduled to take place.
The Director tasked Carl’s supervisor to fill this position as soon as possible. Since Carl has a
clearance and is familiar with the organization, he was offered the new position as the CDCS
Custodian. Carl was somewhat familiar on how to handle classified matter, but had not gone
through CMPC training for CDCS training since there were no classes held at the time. Given his 3
years with DOE, the supervisor believed this would not be an issue and filling the position was
more important due the upcoming inventory. The Director was not aware of the lack of training
Carl had.
Incident: Carl has now been in this new position for about 3 weeks, and has been assisting with
the inventory of the classified documents stored in the security containers in the CDCS. Carl was
leaving early on Wednesday for a long weekend and would be out until the Monday of the
following week. On his way out he told another employee, who was working on the inventory, that
the SF 700 Part 2s were being stored in his desk drawer, in case they needed to access a security
container.
Problem: SF 700 Part 2 was stored in an employee’s desk drawer instead of a security container.
How the Root Cause Analysis was determined for this finding:
A Safeguards and Security Periodic Survey was conducted and a finding was assigned with a CAP
response due within 30 days after survey date (example provided). The team involved in
determining the root cause of the finding, consisted of the elements HSO, AHSO, and management
not directly involved with the finding. The team reviewed and discussed the scenario above.
Interviews with the employees involved helped obtain additional information of the events leading
up to the issuance of a finding. The team collected all the information and used the Root Cause
Tool 1 (see example) to determine the possible topical area where the root cause may fall under
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(i.e. A4 Management), which can be determined through group discussion. The Casual Analysis
Table was used to assist with breaking down the root cause by topic. There were sections that did
not apply to this situation, so the team placed a Not Applicable (N/A) in those sections. The team
continued to work their way through all the levels of the table (A1-A7, and down through the “B’s”
and “C’s” of each of those sections). Once the team has exhausted all possibilities, Root Cause
Tool 1 was then complete. In filling in Tool 1, the group noticed that there is the potential to have
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more than one root cause for each section (see ‘A4’ in example). If this happens then capture all
suspected causes that apply.
After completing Root Cause Tool 1, the team analyzed the information to select the top or most
critical issues. Once those were established, we transferred the selections over to the Root Cause
Tool 2 table under ‘Suspected Cause.’ The team then rated the Suspected Causes for ‘Areas of
Impact’ in a scale of 1-5 (5 = Highest impact; 1 = Lowest impact). Once completed, we totaled up
the ratings assigned to determine the overall score that had the greatest impact, giving us our root
cause.
If there are two or more areas of impact that have the same scoring number then the Subject Matter
Expert and the team shall discuss which area of impact outweighs the other. For example, if it is a
matter of mission vs. resources, the team may decide to use the Mission Area of Impact number
versus the resource number for this CAP. If the same finding occurs in the following year, then the
organization may decide to use the resource areas of impact as the root cause for the finding. For
this reason, all records that were used to determine root cause shall be retained to document the
analysis that was conducted for each root cause.
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Figure ATTM 11.1 Blank Root Cause Analysis Tool 1Template
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Figure ATTM 11. 2 Example of a Completed Root Cause Tool 1
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Figure ATTM 11. 3 Blank Root Cause Tool 2 Template
Suspected Cause
Areas of Impact
Mission Resource Quality Safety/Envir. Total
Steps:
1. Input ‘Suspected Cause’ from Root Cause Tool 1
2. Rate the impact (1-5 (5 = Highest impact; 1 = Lowest impact)) of each cause for each ‘Area of
Impact’ (use ‘N/A’ if not applicable)
3. Total the ratings for an overall score to determine cause with greatest impact
Definitions
Mission – the overall program or organization mission agenda
Resources – budget and personnel are typically referenced as resources; however, other items may also
apply (e.g. hardware/equipment)
Quality – to the level of work
Safety/Environment – Affecting ability to work in ideal conditions, or impact to public safety
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Figure 11.4 Example of a Completed Root Cause Tool 2
Suspected Cause
Areas of Impact
Mission Resource Quality
Safety/
Envir. Total
Sufficient training was not
available. (B1,C02)
5 N/A N/A N/A 5
Supervisor did not communicate
with the Director the lack of
training the employee had with
CDCS responsibilities. (B4,C06)
5 2 4 N/A 11
Lack of manpower rushed the
hiring process; hiring
underqualified employee.
(B2,C03)
4 3 5 N/A
12
Employee ignored the policy of
securing the SF- 700 just for
convenience (employee
Negligence). (B2,C02)
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5 N/A 4 1 10
Steps:
1. Input ‘Suspected Cause’ from Root Cause Tool 1
2. Rate the impact (1-5 (5 = Highest impact; 1 = Lowest impact)) of each cause for each ‘Area of
Impact’ (use ‘N/A’ if not applicable)
3. Total the ratings for an overall score to determine cause with greatest impact
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Mission – the overall program or organization mission agenda
Resources – budget and personnel are typically referenced as resources; however, other items may also
apply (e.g. hardware/equipment)
Quality – to the level of work
Safety/Environment – Affecting ability to work in ideal conditions or impact to public safety
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SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY SURVEY
AND SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLKIT
Introduction
This Toolkit was created to augment the Safeguards and Security (S&S) Survey and Self-
Assessment Technical Standard by providing a variety of samples and tools that may be
used to complement the overall survey/self-assessment process. The Toolkit is not meant to
be all-inclusive, but rather to provide a starting point that can be expanded and built upon.
The Toolkit is divided into three sections: Planning, Conduct, and Post-Survey Activities.
The Planning section provides tools associated with survey notification, planning, and in-
briefings. The Conduct section is broken down into topical areas and their respective sub-
topical areas. Each topical area contains information, such as areas to be considered in the
survey, sample interview questions, etc., that may assist the surveyor in conducting the
survey. The Post-Survey Activities section includes sample survey formats, exit briefing
slides, transmittal memos, sample CAPs, and DOE F 470.8, Survey/Inspection Report.
Planning Tools
This section addresses the logistics and notifications associated with conducting a survey
or self- assessment and provides sample documents for survey notification, planning and
in-briefings. The following specific areas are addressed:
Sample In-Briefing
Sample Survey Plan Format
Documents For Possible Review
Sample Notification Memos
Sample Accommodation Request
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A.2.1.1 Sample In-Briefing (Customize for specific survey objectives, activities, etc.)
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A.2.1.2 Sample Survey Plan Format
Title of survey
Location of facility
Purpose of survey
Survey dates
General facility information /description
Facility data
Work/activities performed
Operating organization (contractor)
S&S interests
Strategic Partnership Projects or other security activities
Scope of survey
Period of review, including extended observation or data collection if applicable
Objectives
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Topical areas to be included/excluded and justification for each
Topical areas with findings from previous surveys, inspections reports, audits and appraisals (e.g.
Government Accountability Office (GAO)/ Inspector General (IG))
Special areas/items of interest/concern
Survey planning and preparation
Performance tests (associated safety plans)
Survey guide information
Pre-survey information
Survey conduct—approach and methodology
Documents to be reviewed
Performance tests
Individuals to be interviewed
Sampling activities, including extended observation, shadowing or surveillance if applicable
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Schedule of activities
Survey schedule
In-briefing information
Coordinating instructions
Exit briefing
Schedule for report development
Team composition/assignments
Team members
Assignments/responsibilities
Contractor support
Points of contact at the facility
Authority/governing documents
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Directives
References (unclassified/classified)
Survey report format
Administration, support, and logistics
Work facilities
Transportation
Computer support
Administrative support
Classification support
Training requirements
Appendices
Performance tests (including Safety Plans)
Survey guides
Forms
A.2.1.3 Documents for Possible Review
The following is a list of documentation that may be considered for review during survey conduct.
Whether or not to include these documents as part of the data call or to review during the Conduct
phase will be determined based on the focus of each topical area, as outlined in the survey plan. The list
is not comprehensive; other documents may be available which shall also be considered.
Program Planning and Management
Organization charts depicting the Safeguards and Security (S&S) management structure and S&S
functional structure
Documents depicting responsibilities and authorities of S&S management, including all
delegations of authority and designations of Officially Designated Federal Security Authority
(ODFSA) and Officially Designated Security Authority (ODSA)
Position descriptions for S&S management
Program Office and local instructions for the implementation of S&S programs
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Supplemental documents and guidance for implementing S&S programs
Facility/site security plan (SP) and any referenced or supplemental plans and documentation
Emergency management and security condition (SECON) plans
Survey reports, inspection reports, Government Accountability Office and Inspector General
audit/appraisal reports, self-assessment reports
Staff raining records
Contract(s), including Statement of Work
List of all subcontractors and consultants conducting work for the contractor
List of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) directives and security clauses that have been
incorporated into applicable contracts
Approved and pending equivalencies/exemptions to DOE directives and any deviations to national
drivers (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations)
Copy of the facility registration
Applicable memoranda of understanding (MOU)/Agreement (MOA)
Completed Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) questionnaire (SF 328)
Key Management Personnel (KMP) list
Dates of all applicable FOCI determinations and copies of any mitigation agreements
A copy of the contractor's records of all contracts and subcontracts involving access authorizations
Vulnerability Analysis (VA) reports
Security Risk Assessment (SRA) reports
Contingency plans
Survey and self-assessment program procedures
Issues management plans and procedures
CAPs and status updates for all open deficiencies
Finding/deficiency corrective action validation and closing procedures
Incidents of Security Concern procedure, including initial notification and inquiry reports
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Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS) forms
Facility Data and Approval Record (FDAR) forms
Copy of the approved Performance Assurance Program Plan
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List of essential elements documented in the Performance Assurance program and the testing
schedule for each
Documentation of the integrated contractor assurance system
Protective Force (PF)
Organization and function charts
PF general, special and post orders
PF shift schedules and post assignments
PF standard equipment issuance (Security Police Officer (SPO) I, II, III, and Special Response
Team (SRT))
PF weapons and ammunition inventories
Weapons maintenance logs
MOU with local law enforcement agencies and documentation of exercises conducted with those
agencies
Integration of crisis management personnel into procedures
PF training records which include:
A list of PF personnel who are subject to weapons qualification within 90 days of the start date of
the survey
A list of PF personnel who are medically certified to participate in the physical fitness program
All documentation of PF exercises conducted since the last S&S survey
Instructor certification
Job analysis
Job task analyses
Security Emergency Response Plan (SERP)
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Security Incident Response Plan (SIRP)
Facility Evacuation Response Plans
Security Contingency Response Plans
Target folders
Schedule for performance testing (results of recent tests)
Compensatory measures currently in place (including pertinent documentation)
Procedures (administrative, training, non-response-related operational requirements)
Access/badge control
Information containing, at a minimum, policies/procedures for issuing, replacing, and recovering
passes/badges
Inventories (since last S&S survey) of passes/badges made, issued, lost, recovered, returned, and
destroyed
Shipment security plans
Shipment procedures
In-transit emergency plan
Shipment emergency response plan
Physical Protection
Organization and function charts
Lock and key records and procedures
Automated access control system records and procedures (including biometric access input) as
well as access credential issuances (e.g., keycards, tokens)
Barrier maintenance procedures/records
Property control procedures
Access control procedures
Local performance testing plans and procedures
Physical security system description(s) and location(s)
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IDS maintenance and testing records and procedures
IDS Analysis and Evaluation Report
Unscheduled alarm reports
Central Alarm Station (CAS)/Secondary Alarm Station (SAS) procedures (interface description)
Emergency response for CAS/SAS recovery
Emergency power systems (uninterruptible power supply system)
Compensatory procedures for equipment outages
Security container documentation and maintenance records
Automated systems description and procedures
Manual
Procedures
Controls
Calibration and testing procedures and records (e.g., X-ray, metal detectors, IDS)
Inspection procedures
Limited Scope Performance Test (LSPT) results
Information Security
Organization and function charts
Training records
Technical surveillance countermeasure (TSCM) survey reports
Site inventory of accredited systems, showing property tag number, the accrediting authority, and
most recent accreditation date for each
Formal assignments of TSCM personnel
TSCM activity support memoranda (if applicable)
Local TSCM implementation guidance
TSCMO service schedules, files, and corrective action reports
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TSCM team equipment maintenance and calibration files
TSCM team training and certification records
Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan
OPSEC procedures
OPSEC program files
Local threat statement
Critical Program Information
Counter-Imagery Program Plan (if applicable)
Number of derivative classifiers and declassifiers
Appointment letters (e.g., Inquiry Officer, custodians)
Training records, reports, and lesson plans
Classification guidance
Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC) procedures
Control station procedures
List of classified holdings, including documents, electronic media, and matter
Number of Special Access Programs (SAPs)
Personnel Security
Local procedures for terminations, leave of absences, reinstating clearances, clearance processing,
exit briefing process
Contractor access authorization requests
Sample initial, comprehensive, refresher, and termination briefing materials
Previous findings and CAPs
Reciprocal access authorization documentation
Awareness tools (posters, newsletters)
Security infraction and violation records
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Requests for visit or access approval (notification and approval of incoming and outgoing
classified visits records and records of cleared non-DOE personnel granted access to RD)
Written delegation of senior federal official authorized to make determinations on access to
Restricted Data by non-DOE personnel in connection with a classified visit
Visitor control logs
Local visitor control procedures
Central Personnel Clearance Index (CPCI) list of individuals overdue for reinvestigation
Drug testing/handling procedures
Drug testing records
Human Reliability Program (HRP) participants
HRP criteria/plans/procedures
Random test procedures
List of individuals on leaves of absence and the associated procedures for tracking
List of inactive classified contracts
List of personnel with access authorizations and the associated contract(s)
List of clearances terminated during the survey period
List of all access authorizations held by the contractor, including all contractors and subcontractors
that have cleared employees conducting work at the facility. This list can come from the DOE
CPCI of access authorizations held by the contractor. The CPCI and contractor lists, including the
current KMP list, shall be compared for discrepancies.
Foreign Visits and Assignments
List of foreign visitors from sensitive countries during the survey period
Specific security plans for foreign visitors from sensitive countries
Escort procedures
Local procedures for requesting, processing, and approving visits and assignments
List of foreign visitors or assignees, including hosts, during survey period
Incident reports involving foreign nationals
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Requests for foreign national visits
Indices checks
Documentation authorizing approval for specific categories of visits and assignments
Sensitive country listings
Equivalencies/exemptions pertinent to visits and assignments
Personnel assignment agreements
Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (MC&A)
MC&A plans and procedures
Training records, reports, and lesson plans
Performance tests
Categorization process documentation
Incident reporting process and procedures
Emergency response plans and facility procedures
Database descriptions
Material Balance Area (MBA) account structure
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Material transfer records
Internal control procedures
Nuclear Material Management and Safeguards System (NMMSS) reports
Shipper/receiver difference procedures and records
Material control indicator program
Inventory difference program
Materials containment documentation
Facility procedures
Material access program
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Access authorization lists
Search procedures
Material surveillance procedures
Portal monitor records and procedures
Daily administrative check program and procedures
Tamper-indicating device program
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Sample Notification Memos
A.2.2.1 Notification and Data Call
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT: Notification and Data Call Request – S&S Survey of XYZ Facility
This memorandum is to formally notify you that a representative of the (Surveying
Organization) will conduct a S&S survey of the XYZ facility and its satellite offices during
the period (Date–Date), in accordance with the requirements of DOE O XXX, (Title),
(Appendix, Section, Chapter, etc.). The topical areas to be evaluated include:
Program Planning and Management
Protective Force
Physical Security
Information Protection
Personnel Security
Foreign Visits and Assignments
Nuclear Materials Control and Accountability.
A list of personnel participating in the survey is reflected in Attachment 1. The Survey
Team Leader is John Doe. This survey involves a review and evaluation of the S&S
program as implemented by the XYZ facility.
System performance tests will be conducted during this survey in several topical areas.
Attachment 2 contains the data call. Please ensure the data call items are available for the
survey team’s review no later than (Date). Items can be sent electronically to the Survey
Team Leader or in hardcopy form to Room XXX, Building XXX. The in-briefing will be
held on (Day, Date), in Room XXX, Building XXX. The exit briefings are scheduled for
(Day, Date), in (place) at time(s) to be announced at a later date.
If you or your staff have any questions or require additional information, please contact
John Doe on (phone number) or by pager (pager number).
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A.2.2.2 Safeguards and Security Periodic Survey
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT: Safeguards and Security Periodic Survey (SSPS)
The (Surveying Organization) will conduct an SSPS of the (Organization to be Surveyed)
during the period of (Date–Date). This will be a comprehensive survey and will be
conducted in accordance with (Appendix, Section, Chapter, etc.) of DOE O XXX, (Title).
The survey will examine the performance of safeguards and security programs to ensure
that S&S measures employed by the facility are adequate for the protection of security
assets and interests and will encompass all topical areas on DOE F 470.8,
Survey/Inspection Report Form.
To aid in the planning process, you are requested to provide the documentation listed in the
Attachment. These documents are to be provided to (Survey Team Leader) not later than
close of business (Day, Date). In addition, please provide points-of-contact information for
each topical area, including pagers/cellphone and phone numbers. The names of
(Surveying Organization)’s Survey Team Leader and Topical Leads will be forwarded to
your organization under separate cover.
Survey activities will begin with an in-briefing at (Time, Date), in (Place). Points of
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contact representing your organization in each topical area shall plan to attend.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact (Survey Team
Leader) on (phone number).
Attachment
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(Sample Attachment – Documentation Request)
Attachment 1
All documentation provided shall include the past 12 months unless otherwise noted.
Program Planning and Management
Organization chart(s) or listings with brief description of organizations functions and
responsibilities
Current site security plan with all referenced or supplemental plans
Recent self-assessment report(s)
Copy of findings/CAP tracking procedures
Current status of all open and closed findings/CAPs since the last survey (including
Office of Independent Enterprise Assessments, Government Accountability Office and
Inspector General)
List of and current status of all approved policy equivalencies and exemptions and any
approved deviations from national policy (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations)
List of all subcontractors performing work (name of company, contract number,
names of individuals with access authorizations)
Copies of all CSCS and FDAR forms related to the facility clearance
Protective Force
Facility security plans
Emergency security operation procedures
Security emergency response plan
Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding (e.g., with local law enforcement)
Physical Protection
Security systems test procedures
Security systems maintenance procedures
Lock and key records and procedures
Access control procedures
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Unscheduled alarm reports for the past three months
Information Security
List of locations where classified matter is stored and the name and telephone number
of the responsible custodian
List of locations where classified matter is used/processed
List of total number of classified materials and documents in accountability, including
level and category
OPSEC plans
All training materials to support the OPSEC program (have available on request)
All documents that support OPSEC briefings for contractor personnel (have available
on request)
All other internal program procedures that support OPSEC
List of derivative classifiers
Personnel Security
List of all assigned (cleared) employees/subcontractors who have traveled to sensitive
countries (official and unofficial)
List of all visits and assignments of foreign nationals
List of all subcontractors
List of uncleared visitors
List of outgoing classified visits
List of all incoming classified visitors
List of HRP participants
List of terminated clearances (including name, date termination statement signed, date
clearance terminated, CPCI number)
Foreign Visits and Assignments
List of visits
List of foreign national (FN) visitors from sensitive countries
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Specific security plans for FNs visiting from sensitive countries
Escort procedures
Local procedures for requesting, processing, and approving visits and assignments
Nuclear MC&A
Categorization process documentation
Material Balance Area account structure
Inventory difference program plans
MC&A plan/procedures (may be part of site security plan or separate document(s))
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A.2.2.3 Initial Safeguards and Security Survey
Date:
To:
From:
Subject: S&S Survey of XYZ Company
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This memorandum confirms informal arrangements between (Surveying Office) and
(Organization to be Surveyed) Safeguards and Security Organization personnel that
established (Date–Date) as the dates for the (Surveying Office) S&S survey of the
(Organization to be Surveyed) facility. The survey is conducted in accordance with Title
48 Code of Federal Regulations Subpart 952.204.73 (c) and the requirements of DOE O
XXX, (Title), (Appendix, Section, Chapter, etc.).
An informal and brief preliminary meeting is requested for (Date, Time) with S&S
management and selected survey personnel. The survey process will be discussed during
this meeting.
Enclosure 1 is a pre-survey questionnaire/data call that identifies the preliminary
information required in the topical areas to be surveyed. Please provide this information to
(Surveying Office) by (Date). This material will be distributed to team members for review
and familiarization prior to the survey. Enclosure 2 identifies the accommodations
requested for the team’s use during the survey.
If there are any questions regarding survey activities, please contact (Survey Team Leader)
on (phone number). Your assistance is appreciated.
Enclosures
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(Sample Enclosure - Pre-Survey Questionnaire/ Data Call)
Enclosure 1
The survey team needs the following to be delivered to Room XXX no later than (Date) for
the XYZ facility and satellite office buildings:
Program Planning and Management
A list reflecting security staffing since (month, year). This list shall include name of
person, date of hire/termination, job title, and security functions (responsibilities)
Copies of all MOU and management agreements relating to S&S programs
A copy of all internal operations procedures/practices, with index
Copies of the most recent S&S security risk assessments, including documentation
reflecting risk determination methodology
A list of all security training courses that have been approved as part of the training
approval plan process
A list that reflects the training courses taken by personnel responsible for security
functions. Include name, title of course, number of hours, and date of completion
Copies of any procedures or other guidance pertaining to the identification and
development of S&S training
A list of all facilities (copies of Facility Data and Approval Records are acceptable)
where the XXX DOE Office is identified as the Designated Responsible Office.
A list of all classified activities (including the contract), classification level and
category of the activity, identification by office and/or Cognizant Security Office,
identification by contract number, purchase order number, task statement, or proposal
number (including classified Strategic Partnership Projects) (Note: Copies of the
CSCS form may be used in lieu of a listing.)
List of all terminated and completed contracts since (month, year). This listing shall
identify the company/vendor, address/location, Contracting Officer name,
organization, office location, and telephone number (Note: Copies of terminated
CSCS forms may be used in lieu of a listing.)
List of pending FOCI determinations
List of FOCI determinations completed since (month, year)
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List of FOCI approved companies, including the FOCI determination date, mitigation
types if any, and date of the latest FOCI update
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A copy of any desktop procedures or other formal XYZ-originated guidance
documentation used for the development of the facility/site security plan and other
security-related planning documents
A list that reflects all S&S plans (e.g., response, emergency, and contingency plans)
including title, date, and approval vehicle. Also list any draft plans and plans pending
approval
Copies of all XYZ-generated guidance or direction (hardcopy or electronic) provided
for the conduct of self-assessments and other internal evaluations
List of all open findings
List of open findings pending validation
Copy of Incidents of Security Concern program procedures
A list of all security incidents, including computer security incidents, occurring since
(month, year). This list shall identify the date of the incident, the date of the inquiry
report, and the nature of the incident
Copies of award fee data (Award Fee Plan, performance criteria)
PF
Copies of all security emergency plans (response, facility evacuation). If this
information is not available from this office, please provide the name, organization,
office location, and telephone number of the responsible person
Copies of all post and general orders, as well as implementing instructions for various
program activities (e.g., key control, alarm testing and maintenance, training program
development). If this is not applicable to the area being surveyed check here N/A. If
this is applicable, but the records are not available from this organization, please
identify the name, organization, office location, and telephone number of the
responsible person
Copies of all MOUs/Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with local law enforcement
agencies (LLEAs) or other organizations/agencies relating to security programs at the
XYZ facility and satellite office buildings. If this is not applicable to the area being
surveyed, check here: N/A
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List of all PF personnel, identified by rank, and supervisors. Also provide a separate
listing including PF management name, rank (if applicable), and responsibility (e.g.,
Lt. John Smith, Supervisor, IMF Instructor, Firearms Instructor)
A list of training documentation including, but not limited to, Job Task Analyses,
lesson plans, core topical s, individual records, physical fitness maintenance. Samples
of each shall be available for review during the survey
Copy of any DOE approval of the PF job analysis
Copy of the last (and immediately preceding) annual review of the PF job analysis.
Copy of the most recent approved Training Plan
If available, an approved Training Approval Program Assessment Report
A list of permanent and temporary security posts including post number and hours
staffed
If existing, a copy of all duty checklists used by the PF during routine and/or
emergency operations (e.g., vehicle inspection checklist, incident reports, field
interview reports, pre- duty inspection checklists, equipment checklists, CAS logs and
radio checks, weapons issue, weapons maintenance, weapons cleaning, emergency
call-out)
Copy of plans documenting the physical configuration of security posts
Copy of traffic/parking procedures (safety or security PF interface/enforcement)
Copy of general and specific patrol orders that define patrol intervals and routes for
classified repositories, vaults, and vault-type rooms
Weapons inventory list, including serial number and storage location.
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Quality Assurance program documentation
Communications equipment inventory list, including quantity, make, model, and
auxiliary equipment, as well as interface capabilities with LLEA
Auxiliary equipment inventory list including quantity, make, model of assigned
equipment (e.g., gas masks, protective vests)
Copy with pictures (if possible) of patrol and other vehicles used under the contract by
the PF. A list including vehicle make, model, vehicle identification number, mileage,
condition, unit number, license number, equipment (emergency and standard), owner
(company, DOE, or leased from XYZ agency), maintenance agreement, and
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identification of location of maintenance records (a sample of maintenance records
would be helpful)
Physical Protection
Copy of key control and property pass procedures
Copy of documentation that reflects the total value of capital and sensitive/equipment
items (include precious metals as applicable)
Listing of all controlled substances and locations, including copies of Drug
Enforcement
Agency certificates
Listing that identifies all security alarm transmission and monitoring systems,
including type, model, manufacturer, and purpose for each (i.e., describe the DOE
assets being protected)
List of all alarm points identified by system application (e.g., Argus, Litton) and
location that provides protection for classified matter and property
Copy of the approved alarm test plan and a copy of the DOE approval correspondence
Copy of the procedures for making changes to alarm transmission/monitoring systems
databases or software
Copies of reports since (month, year) of unscheduled alarm activations
Copy of false alarm rate and nuisance alarm rate since (month, year)
Copies of maintenance procedures and test results since (month, year)
Copies of IDS Analysis and Evaluation report since (month, year)
Information Security
A list of all current XYZ original and derivative classifiers
A list of reviewing officials, including name, title, organization, office location, and
telephone number
A list of all classification guides, including title and date
A list of all XYZ shipping/mailroom logs pertaining to the transmission of classified
matter since (month, year)
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A list of all areas authorized for processing and storage of classified
information/matter, including the classification level authorized and functions
performed in each area
List of all CDCSs, including the custodian names, organization, location, and
telephone extension.
Copy of CMPC procedures (marking, destruction)
List of all classified material accountability records
Copy of DOE-approved Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Plan
Copy of the TSCM officers appointment memoranda
Copy of the site-wide procedures for the control and use of potential TSCM
equipment
Copy of the procedures controlling TSCM equipment, the DOE approval for
purchasing and controlling TSCM equipment, and an inventory listing, if appropriate
Copy of OPSEC Plan
Copy of OPSEC assessment and review reports conducted since (month, year)
List of contractors (on- and offsite) under the OPSEC program
Copy of OPSEC working group meeting minutes for meetings conducted since
(month, year)
Personnel Security
A list of all cleared personnel whose access authorization has been terminated since
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(month, year) (Note: This list shall include the date of termination, name of person,
and organization for which the individual worked.)
A list of names of all consultants/vendors issued security clearances that conduct
business with XYZ
A list of all individuals by name and clearance number terminated for cause
A list of individuals by name and clearance number who have had clearances
canceled/terminated prior to completion of the background investigation
A list by name and clearance number of all FNs who are/were clearance applicants or
incumbents. Include in the listing the country of origin and level of clearance
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A list by name and clearance number of all dual citizens processed for access
authorization (clearance) since (month, year)
A list of individuals on leave of absence or extended leave. This list shall include
name, clearance number, reason for leave, date leave commenced, expected date of
return to duty, and/or date of termination
Have available each report submitted for derogatory information since (month, year)
Copy of attendance records for initial, comprehensive, and termination briefings for
all contractor employees since (month, year)
Copies of most current security education briefing/lesson plans for initial,
comprehensive, refresher, and termination briefings since (month, year)
Copy of the compliance verification numbers associated with the most recent refresher
briefing
Documentation describing the badging system and operating procedures for classified
visits. Provide examples of all badge types in use
Copy of the procedures for administering incoming and outgoing classified visits
Copies of incoming visit requests since (month, year)
Classified visitor logs since (month, year)
Copies or log of classified visitor badge requests since (month, year)
A listing of the number and dates of each positive substance abuse test report
A copy of drug test policy
A list of all personnel, by name and clearance number, enrolled in the HRP or other
performance assurance program
List of all individuals, by name and clearance number, removed from the HRP since
(month, year)
Justifications for HRP positions and date of last review
Procedures for Personal Identify Verification process
Foreign Visits and Assignments
Lists of all host reports submitted since (month, year) including date submitted
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Local procedures for requesting, processing, and approving visits and assignments
List of foreign visitors or assignees, including names of hosts, for survey period
Incident reports involving FNs
Requests for FN visits
Indices checks
Documentation authorizing approval for specific categories of visits and assignments
Sensitive country listings
Nuclear MC&A
MC&A Plan
Performance test data
Categorization documentation
Internal control procedures
Inventory difference program
Shipper/receiver difference procedures and records
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Sample Accommodation Request
The following items will need to be made available to the survey team for the duration of
the survey period:
Two conference rooms or a two-office suite with tables and seating for 15 to 20
people
Four desktop computers running Microsoft® Windows® (current operating
system), loaded with Microsoft Word (current version) and two Hewlett-Packard
LaserJet printers
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Telephones with outside lines and official site phone books or listings
White board and associated supplies
U.S. General Services Administration-approved security container (with
appropriate markings and required forms)
Office supplies (staplers, scissors, tape, disks, etc.)
Copies of XYZ procedures and policy manuals related to survey topical s, security
plans, Vulnerability Assessments, and applicable DOE directives.
Conduct Tools
This section contains tools that have been developed and field-tested by survey and self-
assessment teams. They are provided as examples only; other tools may be developed and
used as necessary.
Sample Survey Worksheet
Instructions for Completing the Sample Survey Worksheet
Sample Performance Test Safety Plan
Sample Performance Test Plan
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A.3.1.1 Sample Survey Worksheet
CLASSIFICATION
WORKSHEET
ORIGINATION DATE:
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY:
FINDING NUMBER:
CONCERN: COMPLIANCE PERFORMANCE BOTH
TOPICAL AREA: SUB-TOPICAL AREA:
FINDING DESCRIPTION:
FINDING SYNOPSIS:
IMPACT if not corrected:
DOE DIRECTIVE:
OTHER (Plan or Procedure Citation):
ORIGINATOR’S NAME/PHONE:
POINT-OF-CONTACT NAME/PHONE:
POINT-OF-CONTACT SIGNATURE:
CLASSIFICATION
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE SAMPLE SURVEY WORKSHEET
ORIGINATION DATE: Date form completed.
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Agency responsible for implementing corrective actions.
FINDING NUMBER: Each finding identified in the survey report shall have a unique
identification number assigned, which shall be used throughout the reporting and tracking
process. The following number system provides consistency with the Safeguards and
Security Information Management System (SSIMS). A number in this format shall be
system-generated upon entry of the finding into SSIMS.
Example of a finding number:
04OCT15-HQ-12345-SSPS-PF.1-001-5789
| | | | | | |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
the date of the survey/inspection (year/month/day)
the office responsible for correcting the finding
the facility code of the facility surveyed/inspected
the type of survey (e.g., S&S Initial Survey, Office of Enterprise Assessments,
Inspector Government Accountability Office)
the sub-topical area code
the sequential number of an individual finding within the topical area
the facility code of another facility if a finding was issued to it during the survey
The acronyms used to identify the new topical areas for findings are as follows:
PMS Program Management Support
PF Protective Force
PSS Physical Protection
IP Information Security
PSP Personnel Security Program
FVA Foreign Visits and Assignments
NMCAA Nuclear MC&A
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CODE TYPES OF SURVEY DOCUMENTS
EPR Excluded Parent Review
GAO Government Accountability Office Reports
IG Inspector General Reports
NPR Non-possessing Review
EA Office of Security Assessment inspections/reviews
SA Self-Assessments
SPEC Special Surveys
SSIS Safeguards and Security Initial Surveys
SSPS Safeguards and Security Periodic Surveys
SSTS Safeguards and Security Termination Surveys
TSCM TSCM Reports
FINDING DESCRIPTION: The finding description shall be used to provide a clear
understanding of what was observed or discovered. It is not adequate to reiterate the
requirement. The description shall clearly identify the pertinent facts, circumstances, and
observations surrounding the finding or leading to the finding.
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Findings shall be clear, focused, and based on the perceived underlying cause of the
protection shortfall, to the most reasonable extent possible; rather than merely stating the
occurrence of a protection element failure or weakness. A finding shall be written in such a
manner that it is actionable by the responsible agency, i.e., that action can be taken that
will close the finding and the action will correct the observed deficiency. A well-worded
finding is one that is readily closeable when the cause or source is corrected and impossible
to close without correcting the cause or source.
Necessary and pertinent information shall be presented regarding the finding in order to
clearly identify what was found, how the information was collected, and any other
background information. The discussions shall attempt to correlate the data collected and
focus on the root cause of the deficiency. The nature of the data (e.g., observations,
interviews, tests) shall be described, as well as any quantifying data that will put the results
in perspective.
For example:
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A review was conducted of all current classified contracts at XYZ. This list was compared
to a current badge listing, dated 3-1-15, which showed employees, by company, who
currently hold a DOE access authorization. This comparison revealed that individuals
holding access authorizations are employed by organizations that do not have FOCI
determinations on file.
Based on the FOCI report provided by XYZ personnel, dated 3-1-15, and the employee list
by contractor, dated 3-1-15; TCY Company currently holds 7 “Q” clearances and Smith
Manufacturing currently holds five “Q” clearances. Neither organization has a FOCI
determination on file.
FINDING SYNOPSIS: Each finding shall be concisely described in a synopsis format.
The SSIMS allows a maximum of 2,000 alpha/numeric characters and spaces. Each finding
is to have a separate, stand-alone classification level and category. A separate field is
provided for the finding classification level and category. The symbols “S” for Secret, “C”
for Confidential, “U” for Unclassified, “OUO” for Official Use Only, and “UCNI” for
Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information shall be used for the classification level.
For example:
Not all organizations employing cleared staff members have an approved FOCI
determination.
IMPACT STATEMENT: Clearly identify the impact of the deficiency.
DOE DIRECTIVE: Each finding is to have alpha/numeric references to the DOE
directive(s), or other documents that identify the requirement(s) not being met in the
finding. This reference shall be written as DOE O XXX.XX, followed by the specific
identification numbers and/or letters (e.g., DOE O 470.4B, Minor Change 2, Appendix A,
Section 2, paragraph 6.(b)).
OTHER: Identify alternative sources stating the requirement (e.g., section of the Code of
Federal Regulations, specific local procedures, site security plan).
ORIGINATOR’S NAME/PHONE: Print your name and telephone number.
POINT-OF-CONTACT NAME/PHONE: Print the name and phone of the POC
witnessing the activity.
POINT-OF-CONTACT SIGNATURE: Obtain the POC’s signature.
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A.3.1.2 Sample Performance Test Safety Plan
PERFORMANCE TEST SAFETY PLAN
I, acknowledge receipt of the attached safety plan. I understand it is my responsibility to become
familiar and comply with the contents of this safety plan.
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Acknowledgment of the receipt of this safety plan is a requirement to participate in or observe this
exercise. This page shall be signed and returned no later than .
Name
Signature
Position
Date
Detection of Contraband and Prohibited Items
(Type of Performance Test)
Ongoing 365 Days per Year; 24 Hours per Day
(Performance Test Date and Time)
Detection of Contraband and Prohibited Items, John Doe
(Safety Plan Name and Person Preparing)
ALL LSPTs WILL BE CONDUCTED IN CONFORMANCE WITH THIS SAFETY PLAN AND
ONLY AFTER SPECIFIC APPROVAL TO CONDUCT THE LSPTs HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
A RESPONSIBLE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICIAL. PERSONNEL SERVING AS
CONTROLLERS WILL BE FULLY QUALIFIED IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE LSPT.
Scenario:
The ongoing LSPTs are conducted to test the ability of PF personnel to detect and prevent
contraband and prohibited items from being introduced into Limited Areas, Vault-Type Room,
Protected Areas, and Material Access Areas. LSPTs will be conducted on X-ray machines, metal
detectors, and hand and vehicle searches. Security and non-security personnel will try to enter and
exit the above-mentioned areas with contraband and prohibited items. Using personnel with whom
PF personnel are unfamiliar will ensure credible and realistic test results. The person attempting to
introduce the contraband or prohibited item will use only contraband test items that have been
approved by the DOE cognizant security office. Once the entry is initiated, the person attempting
the entry will only proceed after being cleared to do so by the security officer conducting the search.
The persons attempting the entry will wear clothing that would make the concealment of any
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weapons on their person virtually impossible, and they will keep their hands open and in plain view
at all times. The persons attempting to enter or exit any of the aforementioned areas will strictly
follow all instructions given by the DOE controller and obey all instructions given by PF personnel.
The DOE controller will announce the LSPT to PF personnel once the contraband or prohibited item
has been detected/undetected by the PF. The sole purpose of the LSPTs is to evaluate the ability of
the PF to detect contraband and prohibited items prior to their release into the aforementioned areas.
The LSPTs are not designed to test what actions the PF undertakes once they detect or fail to detect
the contraband or prohibited item.
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTUAL SECURITY ALARM OR SECURITY INCIDENT, THE
CONTROLLER WILL IMMEDIATELY ANNOUNCE AND CONCLUDE THE LSPT, TAKE
POSSESSION OF THE TEST ITEM/CONTAINER, AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
ISSUED BY PF PERSONNEL.
Requirements:
DOE Controller
Person to carry contraband or prohibited item into the area
Contraband and prohibited item(s)
Support items, such as lunch boxes, purses, notebooks, gym bags, vehicles.
PF Response:
Yes No
If a no-notice PF response is desired, check the following measures being taken to ensure safety
during the response.
Drill announcements will be made on all PF networks immediately after PF response is initiated,
and periodically thereafter.
X Controller is located in the PF Central Alarm Station (CAS).
The PF is informed that an exercise will take place and that they are to follow the safety and
health requirements contained in this plan and in the site procedures. This instruction will be
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provided by site representatives briefing the PF prior to the shift during which the performance test
will take place.
X Controllers are located at the exercise location.
If PF response is not desired, check those measures being taken to preclude response.
Prior notification of CAS.
Prior notification of PF.
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Presence of non-playing PF personnel briefed on the scenario at the performance test
location.
X . Controller located in the CAS. A second controller will be located in the CAS with a final
approved copy of this LSPT Safety Plan and LSPT Safety Briefing. This controller will be able to
provide positive identification of the onsite controller and any support personnel participating in the
LSPT. The onsite controller will ensure that the CAS controller is physically located in the CAS
prior to departure for the area in which the LSPT will be conducted.
X Controller located in the immediate vicinity (within sight and hearing of the PF and support
personnel) of the LSPT.
List Other Specific Safety Measures Below:
All personnel attempting to gain entrance into one of the identified areas will be briefed on
the LSPT objectives and how they shall conduct themselves during the LSPT.
All contraband or prohibited items will be photographed prior to the initiation of the LSPT.
All personnel attempting to gain entry or exit with contraband items will be photographed
prior to the initiation of the LSPT.
All personnel attempting to gain entry or exit with contraband or prohibited items will be
instructed to keep their hands in plain view, not to make any sudden moves, and comply
with all instructions given by PF personnel.
Only epoxy–encased, DOE cognizant security office-approved test weapons will be used in
LSPTs requiring weapons.
All support personnel attempting to gain entrance or exit with contraband or prohibited
items will be briefed and required to read and sign the attached rules of exercise.
Performance Test Boundaries:
X Applicable
The immediate area of the security post where the LSPT is being conducted.
X Not applicable
If applicable, describe the performance tests boundaries and the restrictions on performance test
participant movements in detail:
Off-Limit Areas:
Applicable
X Not applicable
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If applicable, describe the off-limit areas and how they will be designated:
Safety Equipment:
Controller Radios
PF Radios
Orange Vests
“Glow Sticks”
First Aid Kit
Other required safety equipment:
Specific Safety Hazards Not Covered Elsewhere:
Applicable
X Not applicable
These LSPTs are being conducted with armed PF personnel. As with all such exercises, the remote
possibility exists that weapons may be drawn if the exercise plan is not adhered to, or if PF
personnel are not properly trained. However, because of the constraints placed upon the exercise
controllers by this plan and the level of preparation of the DOE participants, the level of risk is
actually below that experienced during normal day-to-day operations.
Radiation Safety Provisions:
Applicable
X Not applicable
If yes, check those applicable to this LSPT:
Personnel participating in the LSPT have been briefed concerning radiation safety
requirements for the area with which the LSPT will be conducted.
Personnel will be continuously escorted while in the radiation areas in which the LSPT
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will be conducted.
List any other specific radiation safety provisions for this LSPT:
Personnel Assignments (list below):
The names of the DOE controller and the person carrying the contraband or prohibited items will be
filled in prior to conducting the LSPT.
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Protective Force Appendix Required:
Yes
X No
DOE Safety Review:
List any pertinent safety procedures concerning this LSPT that are not addressed in this plan.
Normally, the PF will not be notified in advance of the specifics of the LSPT being conducted. The
shift captain will be notified upon termination of the LSPT.
APPROVALS:
Director, Safety and Health Organization DOE Cognizant
Security Office
Date
Contractor Safety and Health Representative Date
Director, Security Organization DOE Cognizant Security
Office
Date
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Sample Performance Test Plan
PERFORMANCE TEST PLAN
TEST OBJECTIVE
This performance test is designed to
test individual employee response to finding an unattended Secret Restricted Data
(SRD) document,
verify compliance with the notification process to Classified Document Control
Office (CDCO), and
verify PF compliance with the procedure for responding to this incident.
SCENARIO DESCRIPTION
A simulated SRD document will be left unattended in an area accessed by “L”-cleared
employees. This document will be marked as a formal SRD document. Personnel
recovering and responding to the simulated classified document shall have no indication
that the contents of the document are actually unclassified.
TEST METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
A simulated SRD document consisting of approximately five pages of unclassified
text and drawings shall be placed on the table next to a copy machine located in
Building xxx, Room zzz. The document shall be placed in the designated location
at approximately 7:30 a.m.
Upon notification of the unattended “classified” document, the CDCO will verify
that the individual finding the document completed the following actions:
Xxxx
Xxxx
Xxxx
The Document Control Center shall also verify that the PF completed the following
actions:
Xxxx
Xxxx
Xxxx
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Pass/Fail Criteria
In order to successfully complete the performance test, the following shall occur:
Classified Document Control Office is notified within three hours of placement.
Individual locating the unattended document adheres to all protection and
notification requirements.
PF officer responding to the incident adheres to all protection and notification
requirements.
Test controls
The following controls will be adhered to during conduct of this performance test.
Only survey team members involved with the conduct and evaluation of this
performance test will be made aware of all information surrounding the conduct of
the test.
There are no additional safety requirements for this performance test. All current
facility safety requirements will be adhered to during this performance test.
This will be a no-notice exercise; therefore, the surveyed organization will not be
given any information regarding the conduct of this performance test prior to the
test.
The simulated SRD document used during this exercise will consist of an
unclassified document marked at the SRD level with all appropriate markings and
covers. There will be no indications to a casual observer that the document is not
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classified.
Resource requirements
The following resources are needed to conduct this performance test.
Simulated SRD document
Identified location to place the document
Three survey team members to be assigned the following:
Monitor the document
Monitor the PF response
Monitor the CDCO
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Test Coordination Requirements
No coordination requirements are necessary since this is a no-notice exercise. Survey team
members monitoring the various aspects of the performance test will identify themselves to
participants only when it becomes necessary.
Operational impact(s) of testing program
Since this performance test is being conducted during normal duty hours, there will be no
need for additional funds for overtime payments, and there is no expectation of a loss of
productive time for personnel who will be participating in the exercise.
Compensatory measures
There are no compensatory measures required for the conduct of this exercise.
Coordination and approval process
The following steps and documentation will be followed in the conduct of this exercise.
This test plan will be approved by the Survey Team Leader prior to the conduct of
the performance test. Approval of this test plan will be documented by the Survey
Team Leader’s signature and date on this test plan.
A participant log containing name, job title, organization, telephone number, and
date will be completed by all participants of this exercise.
A data-collection form containing the date, performance test type, name of
evaluator, and chronological description of actions observed will be completed by
all survey team members participating in the evaluation of this performance test.
REFERENCES
The following references will be used in the conduct and evaluation of this performance
test.
DOE O XXX.X, Information Security
Information Security Standard Operating Procedure #
PF Standard Operating Procedure #
PF Post Order #
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SURVEY TEAM LEADER:
DATE
(Signature of Approval)
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Topical Area Tools
This section contains items that can be used to assist team members in conducting surveys
and self- assessments by providing a series of guidelines, including:
Sub-topical areas,
areas of consideration,
sample documents list,
sample interview candidates, and
suggested interview questions.
Program Planning and Management
Sub-topical Areas to Program Planning and Management
Protection Program Management
Program Planning and Management
Personnel Development and Training
S&S Planning and Procedures
Management Control
a. Surveys and Self-Assessment Programs Performance Assurance Program
Resolution of Findings
Incident Reporting and Management
Program-Wide Support
Facility Approval and Registration of Activities FOCI Security Management in
Contracting
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION
The topical area team shall research answers to the following types of questions during the
course of document reviews. Answers to questions such as these may help to focus and
streamline survey activities.
Is the organization adequately staffed to accomplish its mission?
Are there any vacant positions? If so, how long have they been vacant?
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Do personnel perform the duties stated in their job descriptions?
Are job descriptions current and reviewed periodically?
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Are personnel adequately trained to perform their assigned duties?
Is there a formal training program in place?
Are training programs based on the results of job task analysis?
Has funding been allocated for training?
Who maintains the organizations training records?
Has there been an analysis of the job skills needed to fulfill each assigned
responsibility? Has this been documented in individual job descriptions?
Is succession planning considered when training staff?
Has management established an effective and efficient organization structure?
Is the organization structure documented in writing?
Are there indications of frequent change in the organizational structure?
Have responsibilities been explicitly assigned to individuals?
Are lines of communication, accountability, and authority clear?
Is there a formal, coordinated effort regarding the development, approval, and updates
associated with facility/site security plans?
Do security plans reflect security operations actually occurring at a facility?
Is there a process in place to ensure S&S plans are reviewed and updated in a
timely manner when changes to operating conditions occur?
Is expertise available to provide a meaningful review of security plans and
procedures?
Are security plans supported by sufficient analysis to establish that protection
requirements will be met?
Is documentation available for VAs and/or other tests and analysis used to
establish the requirements for specific security measures and equipment?
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Are there any equivalencies or exemptions from DOE requirements in place at the
facility? Are there any deviations from national requirements?
What methodologies are used for site VAs?
Are these methodologies adequate to evaluate the site’s vulnerabilities in light of
the operational environment?
How is the contractor performing and what criteria are used to evaluate performance?
Who has input into the award fee process?
How is the criteria “weighted” and by whom?
Are there areas requiring improvement? If so, what are they?
What were the ratings given during past surveys and self-assessments?
Is there a trend?
Have all areas been reviewed?
Is there a corrective action tracking system in place? If so, does it cover the entire
site/facility?
Does this tracking system for findings include all periodic surveys, self-
assessments, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) services, and DOE
review findings?
Are the milestones for completing the corrective actions reviewed on a recurring
basis?
What types of cause analyses are completed on CAPs?
Is staff trained to conduct root cause analyses? If so, who provides training?
Are there any inquiries currently open?
Have any staff members conducted inquiries into incidents of S&S concern? Were
these individuals appointed in writing?
Have any inquiries established any possible crimes or fraud, waste, and abuse?
Have there been any formal inquiry reports developed?
Was it determined that any damage assessments were required?
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If a damage assessment(s) was conducted, who appointed the damage assessment
team(s) and approved the damage assessment report(s)?
How many incidents of S&S concern have occurred since the last survey?
How many IOSCs were Category A and Category B incidents?
Have all applicable security requirements been incorporated into the contract?
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What is the process for incorporating new directives into the site contract?
How are new directives incorporated into daily implementation for site-related
DOE organizations?
Has the incorporation of any directives been unduly delayed?
Are all equivalencies and exemptions correctly characterized?
Are there any Strategic Partnership Projects being performed at the facility?
A.4.1.1 Program Planning and Management
Sub-topical Areas to Protection Program Management
Program Planning and Management
Personnel Development and Training
Sample Document List:
Document review in this area is key to understanding how the S&S organization functions.
The following types of documents shall be carefully reviewed and validated:
Organization diagrams depicting the management structure
Functions, Responsibilities and Authorities Manual, S&S Management Plan,
delegations of authority, and/or other documents depicting assigned roles,
responsibilities, and authorities
Position descriptions for S&S management positions
Operating instructions for the implementation of S&S programs
Supplemental documents and plans implementing S&S programs
Training records for personnel with S&S responsibilities
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Contract documentation (which directives are applicable to the organization being
surveyed)
Budget documentation
Training plans and procedures
Overall training process and training record system (is there one program?)
Certification records for specialized jobs (MC&A measurements, armorers,
locksmiths, etc.)
Documentation of VAs and related tools used in preparation of the facility/site
security plan, i.e., ASSESS/ATLAS, JCATS, etc.
Copies of active equivalencies and exemptions
Survey and self-assessment reports for the last two years
The existence of other documents, which further delineate the management of the S&S
program, may be derived from the review of these initial documents.
Documents shall be used as the basis for determining whether management supports the
S&S program in a manner that demonstrates both compliance with the requirements and a
commitment to performance that assures the adequate protection of national security
assets.
Sample Interview Candidates:
DOE Operations/Field/Area Office Manager
DOE Assistant Manager or Director responsible for S&S
Individual DOE S&S Operational Program Managers
DOE and contractor management assigned responsibility for developing and
implementing this element of the S&S program
Contracts and Procurement Department management
Budget and/or Finance Department management
Human Capital Department management
Security managers assigned responsibility for developing and implementing the
S&S programs
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Property management
Emergency management
Training management
Contractor Program Managers/Coordinators responsible for S&S training activities
(including PF)
Sample Interview Questions:
Have resources been prioritized based on impact to mission? Have budgets been
allocated in accordance with this prioritization?
Has management established an effective and efficient organizational structure?
Is a system in place to ensure integration is occurring at the necessary levels to
establish and maintain an effective overall S&S program?
How have performance measures been communicated?
Does the program lack visibility or support at any level?
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Is the organization aligned to ensure proper communication and integration? Does
this alignment minimize fragmentation of the program?
Are staffing levels adequate to support the organization structure and to fulfill
functional requirements?
Have responsibilities been explicitly assigned to individuals?
Are all the positions filled? If not, how long have they been open?
Are personnel qualified and trained for their positions?
Are major tasks and skill requirements documented in individual job descriptions?
Are personnel qualified to perform their oversight responsibilities?
Is there a formal training program in place? Do all training programs meet
established standards?
Has a formal training process been developed to ensure all personnel who need the
training receive the training?
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Are training methodologies and courses standardized and tailored to specific duties
and responsibilities?
Are training programs based on the results of job task analysis?
Has funding been allocated for training, equipment, and supplies?
Who maintains the organizations training records?
Is performance-based testing used?
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A.4.1.2 Safeguards and Security Planning and Procedures
Sub-topical Areas to S&S Planning and Procedures
None
Sample Document List:
Facility/Site Security Plan and, where several facilities have been consolidated into
a site, any subordinate facility plans which have not been consolidated into or
replaced by the site security plan
Approved or pending equivalencies and exemptions with supporting
documentation
SSIMS reports
Emergency plans
Contingency plans
Local procedures
MC&A plans
S&S training plan
Survey and inspection reports
Update projects and current compensatory measures
Data from evidence files
Current compensatory measures
The survey team shall be thoroughly familiar with the purpose of each document reviewed.
The requirement for the document shall be compared with the finished product, and an
assessment made of the adequacy of the document in complying with the requirement.
Sample Interview Candidates:
DOE Operations/Field/Area Office Manager
DOE Assistant Manager or Director responsible for S&S
DOE Division Director(s) responsible for S&S-related activities and plans
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Individual DOE S&S Program Managers
Contractor Senior Management with line responsibility for S&S activities and
plans
Contractor S&S Director
Contractor Program Managers responsible for S&S SP/VA data
Personnel responsible for developing the various S&S plans
PF managers
a. Sample Interview Questions:
How does the facility determine the contents of the security plan?
Is there a local procedure for developing the facility/site security plan?
What is the protection strategy used at this facility?
Is the Graded Security Protection (GSP) or Design Basis Threat (DBT) used for
addressing threats? If not, is this approved in writing? What basis is used if the
GSP/DBT is not applicable?
What equivalencies/exemptions are in place? When were they approved and by
whom? Have they been entered in SSIMS and documented in the facility/site
security plan?
How do equivalencies/exemptions impact protection strategy?
Are any S&S plans currently being updated? If so, why?
What process is used for reviewing, approving, and/or updating major S&S plans?
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Is this process documented?
Is expertise available to provide a meaningful review of S&S plans and
procedures?
How is integration of major S&S plans ensured?
Who is responsible for maintaining the analytical data and details of assessment
activities supporting the security plan?
Are VA documents and validation results from performance tests reviewed during
the update process or are data obtained from new sources?
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How are changes in policy and/or procedures communicated to those with
implementing responsibilities?
How has management effectively established program direction?
What is the process used for procedure development/update/approvals?
How are inspection/survey results used by management to evaluate the
effectiveness and viability of S&S plans?
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1. MANAGEMENT CONTROL
Sub-topical Areas to Management Control:
Surveys and Self-Assessment Programs
Performance Assurance Program
Resolution of Findings
Incident Reporting and Management
Sample Document List:
Survey and self-assessment program plans and schedules
Incidents of Security Concern (IOSC) plans and implementing procedures
Survey and self-assessment reports
CAPs and tracking systems (information derived from)
Site-specific survey/self-assessment guides and procedures
IOSC inquiry reports and status reports
IOSC trending and analysis
IOSC CAP packages
Inquiry Official appointment letters
Damage assessments
VA test data
List of open/closed finding for past three to five years (review for recurring
findings)
Copy of the approved Performance Assurance Program Plan
List of essential elements documented in the Performance Assurance Program and
the testing schedule for each
Performance assurance test procedures
Performance assurance test reports and subsequent correction actions
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Sample Interview Candidates:
DOE management
S&S Division Directors, if appropriate
DOE Division Director(s)
Individual DOE S&S Program Managers
Contractor S&S Director
Contractor Program Managers
Personnel responsible for VA testing and security plan development
PF Managers
IOSC Inquiry Officials
Sample Interview Questions:
Are survey and self-assessment programs in place to determine the effectiveness of
the S&S program? Are procedures applicable to the programs documented in the
facility/site security plan?
When was the last self-assessment conducted? Did it include all applicable topical
area and sub-topical area elements? Was a formal report prepared and submitted?
Are corrective actions identified in surveys and self-assessments implemented in a
timely and effective manner?
What ratings were given in previous surveys/self-assessments?
Have recent survey or self-assessment activities resulted in any repeat findings?
What is the status of open findings? What is the status of the associated CAPs?
What method of cause analysis is used? What training has staff received?
Are the results of surveys and self-assessments factored into performance measures
or award fees?
For self-assessments, is there a system in place for tracking findings and corrective
actions? If so, does it cover the entire site/facility?
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Are survey findings entered in SSIMS?
Are the milestones for completing the corrective actions reviewed on a recurring
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basis?
Have staff members conducted inquiries into IOSCs? Were these individuals
appointed in writing?
What kind of trending and analysis is performed on IOSCs? How are the results
disseminated to management & staff?
What kind of IOSC awareness is provided?
Are incidents involving individuals applying for or holding a security clearance
reported to the appropriate personnel security office?
How are CAPs coordinated with management?
Have any inquiries established any possible crimes or fraud, waste, and abuse?
Are there inquiries currently open?
Have there been any formal inquiry reports developed?
Were Category A incidents reported and closed out in SSIMS within prescribed
timeframes?
Were Category B incident documented and tracked?
Does the inquiry report include the facts and circumstances associated with the
incident?
Does the case file include all appropriate information and supporting evidence (e.g.
personal statements of the principles, sanitization records, etc.)?
Was it determined that any damage assessments were required?
If a damage assessment(s) was conducted, who appointed the damage assessment
team(s) and approved the damage assessment report(s)?
Have any IOSCs occurred since the last survey? If so, how many? Were the
incidents appropriately categorized and reported?
Were the appropriate notifications made for each incident?
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Does the facility IOSC program plan specify Management Interest incidents and
identify them by category?
Does the facility maintain a central record of all inquiries into IOSCs and damage
assessments? If not, in what manner are those records being maintained that
facilitates their retrieval and use within the facility (e.g., for tracking and oversight
purposes)?
How long are records maintained?
What training do staff receive prior to conducting inquiries?
Is there a formal process for implementing a performance assurance program?
How often is testing conducted? Are both operability tests and effectiveness tests
included?
Who reviews and approves the Performance Assurance Program Plan? Does the
plan identify the essential elements relevant to the site and describe how they were
determined?
Who determines what tests will be conducted and the criteria for evaluation? What
is the basis for this determination?
How are the results of tests documented and analyzed? Are issues requiring
corrective action documented and tracked until resolved?
Are appropriate compensatory measures taken immediately when unsatisfactory
test results indicate that national security or health and safety are jeopardized?
Are performance assurance plans reviewed and updated appropriately?
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A.4.1.3 PROGRAM-WIDE SUPPORT
Sub-topical Areas to Program-Wide Support:
Facility Approval and Registration of Activities
FOCI
Security Management in Contracting
Sample Document List:
Current contract(s) including statement of work, DOE directives incorporated into
the contract (including those pending), and security clauses
List of all subcontractors and consultants conducting work for the contractor being
surveyed (list of all contractors/subcontractors registered)
Approved facility/site SP
Facility data sheets
Copy of current award fee criteria and award fee documentation (including
performance measurement data) for the last two years
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Most recent FOCI determination, including copies of any applicable FOCI
mitigation instruments and National Interest Determinations (NID)
Approved CSCS F 470.1
Signed FDAR F 470.2
Equivalencies/exemptions to DOE directives (pending and approved)
Master facility registration, in the Safeguards and Security Information
Management System, and local facility registration listings (if used)
Previous survey and inspection reports and self-assessments
List of cleared personnel, including access authorization number and date of latest
background investigation, by contract (including all contractors that have cleared
employees conducting work at the facility). This list can come from the DOE CPCI
of access authorizations held by the contractor. The CPCI and contractor lists,
including the list of current KMP, shall be compared for discrepancies.
Internal procedures (facility clearance, FOCI)
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Applicable MOU/Agreement (e.g., MOA documenting responsibilities of DOE
and a cognizant other government agency (OGA) for reciprocity of a specific
Facility Clearance Level (FCL))
Most recent SF 328, Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests
Most recent list of KMP
A list of all employees of the company possessing or in the process of obtaining
DOE access authorizations who are Representatives of Foreign Interests (RFIs)
A list identifying any Strategic Partnership Projects (formerly called Work for
Others) conducting work at the facility
A copy of the contractor’s records of all contracts and subcontracts involving
access authorizations
A copy of the contractor’s procedures for reporting events that have an impact on
the status of the facility clearance, and copies of reports filed since the last survey
or self- assessment.
Company visitors log
Loan or credit agreements (if applicable) to determine if any power has been
granted the lender. For each identified loan or credit agreement, obtain the names,
country location, and participation amount of each of the lenders involved, as well
as the aggregate amount of the loan or credit agreement.
Board of Director’s meetings minutes to determine if any actions taken by the
Board resulted, or will result, in changes that must be reported to DOE
Copies of all Schedules 13D and 13G submitted to the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), if publicly traded
Annual report and/or financial statement of the company
Shareholders’ agreements to determine if amount of stock is sufficient to elect
representation to the Board or an agreement exists whereby the shareholder(s) is
permitted representation on the Board, currently or at a future date
Proxy statements (Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders) to determine (1)
current beneficial owners of 5% or more of the company’s securities; (2) changes
to the company’s directors; and (3) changes in location of its principal executive
offices, state of incorporation, or the company’s business, management, proposed
mergers
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Annual report and SEC Form 10-K Report to determine (1) changes in
revenue/income derived from foreign interests; (2) loan or credit agreements
entered into with foreign lenders or in which foreign lenders are participants; and
(3) joint ventures/contracts with foreign interests
Internal Revenue Service Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with
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Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations to determine whether all foreign holdings
were reported
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws or Partnership Agreement to determine if
any changes have been made to the company’s/partnership’s business,
management.
Note: The following reflects which of the above-mentioned documents apply to the
different types of business entities:
Sole proprietor, divisions of a legal entity, or self-employed consultant – none of
the above documents would apply, except negative covenants in loan or credit
agreements
Publicly traded – all of the above documents
Privately owned – under normal circumstances, none of the documents would be
required. However, if the company has issued bonds or debentures, it is required to
file a Form 10-K Report with the SEC.
Sample Interview Candidates:
DOE S&S Division Director, if appropriate
DOE and Contractor Contracts and Procurement Managers
DOE S&S Program Managers
Contractor S&S Director
Contractor S&S Program Managers
Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Facility Procurement and Contracting Officer – Point-of-contact for records of all
contracts and subcontracts
Corporate Secretary – Point-of-contact for the organization’s owners; any changes
that may have occurred in the company’s business, management, or ownership of
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subsidiary/parent (i.e., the creation of an intermediate parent); and information on
whether the company has acquired ownership in foreign corporations
Chief Financial Officer or Treasurer – Point-of-contact for information on
revenue/income derived from foreign interests, and loan or credit agreements
entered into with foreign lenders
Sample Interview Questions:
Have all applicable DOE directives been incorporated into contracts as
appropriate? Are there any pending incorporation?
Have all applicable security clauses been incorporated into contracts as
appropriate? What is the process for ensuring contracting officers are made aware
of security considerations?
How are Contracting Officers informed of the security requirements to be included
in a contract?
Who has input into the award fee process?
How are the award criteria weighed and by whom?
Are facility clearance and FOCI procedures documented in the facility/site security
plan?
Are facility clearances granted prior to allowing DOE S&S interests on the
premises of the facility? Have all the DEAR requirements for approval of a facility
clearance (48 CFR 952.204-73(c)) been met?
Have the contractor and subcontractors been given favorable FOCI
determinations? Are any of them under FOCI mitigation?
Does the facility have an approved security plan?
Is the FSO’s access authorization equivalent with the facility clearance?
Has an FDAR been completed and approved?
Has a CSCS form been completed for all activities?
Has a FOCI determination been made on all contractors and subcontractors that
require access authorizations?
Do the contractor and subcontractor provide notifications of any changes that may
affect the FOCI determination?
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Do the key management personnel have appropriate access authorizations? If not,
have appropriate exclusion actions been taken?
Have there been any changes in information reportable under any question on the
SF 328? If so, were the changes reported as required?
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Has there been a change in a previously reported foreign ownership threshold or
factor that was previously favorably adjudicated?
Have there been any changes in ownership or control, including stock transfers that
affect control of the company?
Did the location of the company’s principal executive offices change?
Have the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws or Partnership Agreement
changed?
Have anticipated changes and other reportable changes (e.g., changes to KMP
information) been identified and reported as required?
Have Strategic Partnership Projects (Work for Others) been registered in SSIMS?
Has information concerning classification and protection information been
exchanged for all Strategic Partnership Projects between the DOE activity and the
requesting agency? Are the exchanges documented?
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PROTECTIVE FORCE
Sub-topical Areas to Protective Force:
Management
Training
Duties
Facilities and Equipment
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION
The topical area team shall research answers to the following types of questions during the
course of document reviews. Answers to questions such as these may help to focus and
streamline survey activities.
How are all aspects of the protection program adequately integrated to ensure effective
protection?
How does the overall protection system operate to accomplish its routine and
emergency tasks?
What protection strategy is used?
Does documentation accurately reflect current conditions and configurations of the
facility?
Does the facility/site security plan accurately describe security operations at the
location?
Does the security plan accurately reflect current site assets and security interests
and describe how the protection program is managed?
Are equivalencies/exemptions in place at the facility? Are they approved and
entered in SSIMS? Have they been incorporated into site procedures?
What are the assets of the site/facility?
Where are they located?
What is the importance level?
Are all assets identified in the facility/site security plan?
Are the assets readily identifiable by the PF?
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Is there an approved acceptance and validation testing program in place that encompasses
security-related components and subsystems?
How is it implemented?
Are compensatory measures implemented immediately when any part of the
critical system is out of service?
How are Security Police Officers notified in case of system failure?
Are protection strategies for the protection of special nuclear material (where applicable)
and vital equipment adequately addressed in site planning documents?
Has a performance assurance program been fully implemented at the facility?
Are recapture, recovery, and pursuit strategies documented?
Are programs designed to mitigate the consequences of radiological/toxicological
sabotage in place?
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A.4.2.1 Management
Sub-topical Areas to Management:
None
Sample Document List:
Facility/Site SP
Approved or pending equivalencies and exemptions
Staffing plans
Budget documents
Overtime allocations
VA data
HRP criteria and list of staff assigned to HRP positions
Response plans
Recent findings and associated CAPs
General, Post, and Special orders
Sample Interview Candidates:
PF Manager
DOE S&S Director
PF Training Coordinator
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Individuals responsible for the VA data
Special Response Team Lead
Sample Interview Questions:
How much of the staffing budget is allocated to overtime?
How does interface/integration with other S&S organizations occur?
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Is the data contained in the security plan/VA an accurate reflection of site
operations?
What could be changed that would improve the overall protection strategy?
How could technology be used to improve the security posture?
What is the current PF strength? Armed and unarmed?
What memoranda of understanding/agreement are currently in place? Are others in
process?
What is the supervision ratio? Is it adequate?
What is the process for selection of supervisors? What qualifications are
necessary?
What is the process for developing, updated, and maintaining procedures?
How are changes in procedures communicated?
How many PF personnel are in the HRP?
What are the criteria for participation in HRP?
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A.4.2.2 TRAINING
Sub-topical Areas to Training:
None
Sample Document List:
Annual PF Training Plan
Staffing plans
Job Task Analyses (JTAs)
Overtime allocations
Training records (including a list) of PF personnel who are subject to weapons
qualification within 90 days of the start date of the survey and a list of PF
personnel who are medically certified to participate in the physical fitness program
Training materials (rosters, curriculum, tests)
Site-specific risk analysis for lesson plans
List of PF instructors and their certifications
List of Special Response Team instructors and their certifications
List of firearm instructors and their certifications
List of standard equipment issuance
General, Post and Special orders
Description of training records system in use
Recent findings and associated CAPs (including documented root cause) relevant
to this topical area
Sample Interview Candidates:
PF Manager
DOE Safeguards and Security Director
PF Training Coordinator
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Individuals responsible for Vulnerability Assessment data
Instructors
Sample Interview Questions:
How many personnel have failed to pass fitness qualifications during the survey
period?
How many personnel have failed their firearms qualifications during the survey
period?
What type of remedial training is required for failing?
How many instructors have been trained through NTC?
What types of training facilities are used?
Have JTAs been completed for all identified positions? Have all essential
components been included?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the training program?
Are JTAs site-specific?
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A.4.2.3 DUTIES
Sub-topical Areas to Duties:
None
Sample Document List:
Facility/Site SP
Approved JTAs
Staffing plans
Overtime allocations
List of standard equipment issued
PF schedules and post assignments
Memoranda of understanding/agreement affecting duties/response
General, Post, and Special orders
Shipment security plans and procedures
Emergency response plans
List of critical targets
SRT rosters
Security Incident Response Plan
Recent findings and associated CAPs relevant to this topical area
Security lock and key control procedures
Sample Interview Candidates:
PF Manager
DOE S&S Director
PF Training Coordinator
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Individuals responsible for Vulnerability Assessment data
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PF Operations Manager
SRT personnel
Security Officers, Security Police Officers
Facility's designated responders (as described in the Emergency Response Plan)
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) personnel responsible for response and
recovery
Warehouse personnel (shipment preparations)
Sample Interview Questions:
How are compensatory measures determined? Relayed to PF?
What are the critical targets associated with this facility? How are they recognized?
How are communication channels determined to be effective (both internal to the
PF organization and external to its counterparts)?
What role does the EOC play during shipments?
When was the last Force-on-Force exercise conducted?
How are changes in operations (e.g., material movements, compensatory measures,
increase threat levels) communicated?
How are changes to policies and procedures transmitted? Who is responsible for
ensuring Post Orders are approved and current?
How are security locks and keys controlled within the PF?
What are the critical targets at this facility? What training is provided relative to
the identification of critical targets? Who has received this training and what are
the criteria?
A.4.2.4 Facilities and Equipment
Sub-topical Areas to Facilities and Equipment:
None
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Sample Document List:
Facility/Site SP
Equivalencies and exemptions
Staffing plans
Budget documents
Overtime allocations
List of standard equipment issued and instructions for use
PF schedules and post assignments
Memoranda of understanding/agreement affecting duties/response
General, Post and, Special orders
PF weapons and ammunition inventories
Equipment maintenance logs (including weapons)
Recent findings and associated CAPs relevant to this topical area
Security Incident Response Plan
Sample Interview Candidates:
PF Manager
DOE Safeguards and Security Director
PF Training Coordinator
Individuals responsible for Vulnerability Assessment data
PF Operations Manager
SRT personnel
Armorers
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Sample Interview Questions:
What are the critical targets associated with this facility? How are they recognized?
Where are they located?
Are communication channels effective (both internal to the PF organization and
external to its counterparts)?
Is the PF equipped to meet its mission?
Are training facilities adequate?
Are modifications in equipment or facilities anticipated? If so, when and why?
Has there been a change in mission that would affect the appropriateness of
equipment used in the protection strategy at this facility?
Are the vehicles used at this facility suitable and reliable to meet the mission?
Have any issues associated with maintenance or functioning of equipment been
identified? If so, has corrective action been taken?
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PHYSICAL SECURITY
Sub-topical Areas to Physical Security:
Access controls
Intrusion detection and assessment systems
Barriers and delay mechanisms
Testing and maintenance
Communications
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION
The topical area team shall research answers to the following types of questions during the
course of document reviews. Answers to questions such as these may help to focus and
streamline survey activities.
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How are aspects of the protection program integrated to ensure effective protection?
How does the overall protection system operate to accomplish its routine and
emergency tasks?
What protection strategy is used?
Does documentation accurately reflect current conditions and configurations of the
facility?
Does the facility/site SP accurately describe operations at this facility?
Does the facility/site security plan accurately reflect current site assets and security
interests?
Does the SP accurately describe current site physical protection elements and
systems?
Are equivalencies/exemptions in place at the facility? Are they supported by
appropriate VA or security risk assessment? Have they been appropriately
approved, entered in SSIMS, and incorporated into the affected security plans?
Does the site have an approved, current Response Plan for security emergencies?
Does the site have an approved, current Compensatory Measures document?
What are the assets of the site/facility?
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Where are assets located?
What is the impact of theft and/or diversion?
Are all assets identified in the facility/site security plan?
Is an approved verification and validation testing program in place that encompasses
security- related components and subsystems?
How is it implemented?
Are there documented procedures?
Are compensatory measures implemented immediately when any part of the
critical system is out of service?
How are repairs initiated when a system element fails?
Is the response to alarms and/or system failures documented?
Are protection strategies for the physical protection of SNM, classified matter, and vital
equipment adequately addressed in site planning documents?
How are the GSP/DBT, local threat guidance, and Vulnerability Assessment used
in protection and control planning?
Are recapture, recovery, and pursuit strategies documented?
How are programs designed to mitigate the consequences of
radiological/toxicological sabotage?
Are there agreements with local agencies in place for assistance and/or
notification?
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A.4.3.1 ACCESS CONTROLS
Sub-topical Areas to Access Controls:
None
Sample Document List:
Lock and key records and procedures including storage, lock and key issuing, and
custodian responsibilities
Automated access control system records and procedures (including biometric
access input as well as access credentials, issuance of keycards, tokens, etc.),
System Administrator responsibilities, and performance testing and maintenance
Property control and removal procedures, records, and issuance criteria
Contraband searches during entry or exit
Access control procedures, access lists/logs, and personnel training
Visitor logs
Performance testing plans and procedures, records of past performance tests
Documents identifying security areas and S&S interests
Termination/transfer procedures and notifications
Building plans and protection area diagrams
Comparison of HRP data with access control data
Badge control procedures and automated system descriptions
Date of last badge inventory and results (including issued, lost, recovered,
destroyed)
Sample Interview Candidates:
Security staff and management assigned responsibility for developing and
implementing the Physical Security program
Receptionist/employee controlling access to facility
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Access Control personnel
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Personnel assigned to monitor portals
Personnel performing inspections of vehicles and hand-carried items
Personnel responsible for key control and automated access control systems
Locksmiths
Property Management personnel
Maintenance personnel
Sample Interview Questions:
What types of access control systems are used at the facility (e.g., receptionists,
badge readers)?
How are various functions notified of terminations and transfers?
What policies are in place to ensure timely termination of access through retrieval
of keys and access credentials upon termination or transfer?
Have building lock-up procedures been established?
How are records secured, maintained, and retrieved?
Who performance-tests the systems, and how are the records kept?
What happens in the event of an unsuccessful test or system failure?
Are there well defined search system policies and calibration specifications for
personnel and vehicle searches?
Is there a documented process for ensuring access is terminated as appropriate
(e.g., HRP status changes, clearances terminated, employees terminated)?
How is the site badging system equipment secured after hours?
Have auxiliary power sources been provided to all critical systems? What are the
testing and maintenance procedures for ensuring auxiliary power is available?
What type of temporary badge system is used at the facility?
What types of records are maintained relative to badging?
Are unused badges protected to prevent unauthorized use, theft, or loss?
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Do the site procedures address badge recovery after an employee’s termination?
Are lost badges being handled according to appropriate procedures?
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A.4.3.2 Intrusion Detection and Assessment Systems
Sub-topical Areas to Intrusion Detection and Assessment Systems
None
Sample Document List:
Facility/site security plan
Physical security system description(s) and location(s)
Maintenance and testing records and procedures
Alarm reports, including false and nuisance alarms
Calibration and testing procedures and records
CAS/SAS procedures
Emergency response for CAS/SAS recovery
Emergency power systems (uninterruptible power supply system) certification and
maintenance logs
Compensatory procedures for equipment outages
LSPT results
IDS Analysis and Evaluation Report
During the course of document reviews, the survey team shall try to validate that (1)
physical security systems logs are maintained, (2) system tests are being performance-
tested and documented as required, (3) system maintenance is being performed and
documented as required, and (4) procedures are comprehensive.
Sample Interview Candidates:
Safeguards and Security staff responsible for security systems
Security Police Officers and Security Officers
Engineers (involved with security systems)
Alarms maintenance/installation and testing personnel
CAS/SAS management
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CAS/SAS operators
PF Managers
Emergency management planners
User personnel responsible for walk-testing or other performance testing of alarm
systems
Maintenance personnel
Sample Interview Questions:
Are approved equivalencies/exemptions in place or pending? Have approved
equivalencies/exemptions been entered in SSIMS and documented in the
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facility/site security plan? Have they been incorporated in site procedures?
Are any line-item construction projects associated with physical security systems?
If so, when were they last reviewed and who conducted the review?
Is there a documented Testing and Maintenance Plan?
How well is the physical security system program functioning?
Is equipment calibrated according to documented specifications?
Are response times consistent with those documented in security plans and
Vulnerability Assessment?
What areas of the system could be improved, and what steps have been taken
toward the improvements?
Does the site have policies and procedures for the installation, alignment and
calibration of intrusion detectors?
Are there appropriate anti-tampering devices on primary and backup power
sources for intrusion detection equipment?
Are there a minimum of false or nuisance alarms that can be verified by
documentation?
Do the site systems have power backups, tamper protection devices, etc.?
What strengths did the IDS analysis and evaluation identify? What weaknesses
were identified? What was the cause and what corrective actions have been
implemented?
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A.4.3.3 Barriers and Delay Mechanisms
Sub-topical Areas to Barriers and Delay Mechanisms:
None
Sample Document List:
Facility/Site security plan and VA data
Performance assurance test plans, procedures, and results
Post Orders
Critical target lists and locations
Physical security system description(s) and location(s)
Maintenance and testing records and procedures
Alarm reports
Calibration and testing procedures and records
CAS/SAS procedures
Emergency power systems (uninterruptible power supply system)
Compensatory procedures for equipment outages
Lock and key control procedures and inventory results
Sample Interview Candidates:
Safeguards and Security staff responsible for security systems
Security Police Officers and Security Officers
Engineers (involved with security systems)
Alarms maintenance/installation and testing personnel
CAS/SAS Management/Operators
VA staff
Emergency management planners
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Lock and Key Administrator
Sample Interview Questions:
Are approved equivalencies/exemptions in place or pending?
Are any line-item construction projects associated with physical barriers? If so,
when were they last reviewed and who conducted the review?
Is there a documented Testing and Maintenance Plan for barrier systems?
How well are automated barrier systems functioning?
Is equipment calibrated according to documented specifications?
Are response times consistent with those documented in security plans and VAs?
What areas of the system could be improved, and what steps have been taken
toward the improvements?
What technologies could be deployed at this facility to enhance the overall
protection?
How often are key inventories conducted? How are discrepancies resolved and
what are the reporting requirements?
Are the barriers at the site commensurate with the risk?
Are the barriers designed to provide for adequate delay time to allow for
appropriate response?
Are the barriers at SNM areas, vaults, and Material Access Areas (MAA)
perimeters sufficient to ensure SNM cannot be removed?
Do the security containers meet all required DOE and other standards?
A.4.3.4 Testing and Maintenance
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Sub-topical Areas to Testing and Maintenance:
None
Sample Document List:
Performance assurance test plans, procedures and results
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Post Orders
Physical security system description(s) and location(s)
Maintenance and testing records and procedures
False Alarm Rate (FAR)/Nuisance Alarm Rate (NAR)
Calibration procedures and records
CAS/SAS procedures
Emergency power systems (uninterruptible power supply system)
Compensatory procedures for equipment outages
Inspection procedures
Sample Interview Candidates:
S&S staff responsible for security systems
Security Police Officers and Security Officers
Engineers (involved with security systems)
Alarms maintenance/installation and testing personnel
CAS/SAS Management
CAS/SAS Operators
Other personnel responsible for monitoring/clearing alarm indications
PF Managers
Emergency management planners
Sample Interview Questions:
What is the process for implementing compensatory measures if a system fails?
Is any trend analysis of maintenance requests being conducted for security
equipment/systems?
How is information coordinated between the organization responsible for testing
and maintenance and the user organization?
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Is any testing and maintenance of security systems completed by vendors? If so,
what mechanisms are in place to ensure appropriate access authorizations are held
if required?
Who performs the periodic testing (technicians, custodians, or security personnel)?
How are the records maintained and/or retrieved?
Is the testing proceduralized, and how are personnel trained to the procedures?
Are maintenance personnel qualified by the equipment vendor to perform repairs?
What is required to put the system back in service after maintenance and/or repair?
Does the site have a training and qualification requirement for security
technicians?
A.4.3.5 Communications
Sub-topical Areas to Testing Communications:
None
Sample Document List:
Performance tests of communication equipment
PF Post Orders
PF General Orders
Facility/site security plan and any Vulnerability Assessments
Description of communication equipment, its location and test documentation
Types of communication equipment issued to PF
Shipment procedures
a. Sample Interview Candidates:
PF Members
S&S staff responsible for communication systems
Alarms maintenance/installation and testing personnel
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CAS/Central Alarm Station (SAS) personnel
Special Response Team members
Emergency management planners
Sample Interview Questions:
How many channels are used on the PF radio system, and is this adequate?
Do the PF channels have priority?
Can non-PF radios eavesdrop on PF channels?
How are PF radios issued/controlled?
When was the last time your communication systems were upgraded and why?
Are PF radios equipped with an encryption capability?
Are there radio duress alarms, and how often are they tested?
Are alternate means of communication available, and what are they?
Is there an anti-jamming capability, and/or jamming detection?
Can a single radio be identified and disabled by the CAS/SAS operator?
How are the repeater towers protected?
What compensatory actions are taken when radio communication is unavailable?
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Information Security
Sub-topical Areas to Information Protection:
Basic requirements
Technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM)
OPSEC
Classification guidance
CMPC
Control of Classified Matter
Special Access Programs and Intelligence Information
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION
The topical area team shall research answers to the following types of questions during the
course of document reviews. Answers to questions such as these may help to focus and
streamline survey activities.
Is there a formal, coordinated effort regarding the implementation and management of the
CMPC program?
Have procedures been developed and approved for all aspects of the CMPC
program, (i.e., generation, transmission, reproduction, dissemination, destruction)?
Have control stations been established and are employees properly trained for their
duties?
Do the Site/Facility Security Plan and other planning documents adequately
address CMPC?
Has adequate training been provided to custodians and key personnel?
How is classification guidance disseminated?
Does the facility have Derivative Classifiers (DCs) appointed in writing?
Have DCs received required training?
Is current classification guidance on hand for each of the facility’s classified
projects?
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Does the facility have SAPs?
Have the SAPs been properly registered in accordance with the applicable DOE
policy?
Do all persons having access to SAPs have proper clearance and briefings?
Are there specific security plans and operating procedures associated with SAPs?
How are DOE-HQ guidance and directives distributed?
Are affected documents updated in a timely manner as guidance/direction is
received?
What ratings were given for CMPC topical area during past surveys and self-assessments?
Is there a trend?
Have all elements been reviewed?
What is the status of open findings and corrective actions?
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A.4.4.1 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Sub-topical Areas to Basic Requirements:
None
Sample Document List
The following documents shall be requested and reviewed during the survey:
Training records for personnel with information security responsibilities
Information security procedures
Classification guidance
Local site-specific implementation procedures
Facility/site security plan
Controlled Unclassified Information procedures
Sample Interview Candidates:
Classification Officer
CMPC Custodians and Control Station Operators
CMPC Program Manager
S&S Director
Users of classified matter and Controlled Unclassified Information
Cyber Security management and staff
Operation Security Program Manager
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Operations Manager
Sample Interview Questions:
Suggested questions to ask during the interview process may include the following:
How is Information Security guidance disseminated to the facility personnel?
What kind of training is provided to generators, users, control station operators?
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Is approved classification guidance disseminated and available to users for each of
the facilities’ classified projects?
How is guidance (policy/procedure/requirements/changes) disseminated to the
field/users?
How are information system requirements funneled into security education and
awareness?
How is information security integrated to overarching S&S planning documents
Section 75
and other topical area plans?
Do facility/site Security Plan and related documents adequately address the
information security program?
How is Controlled Unclassified Information stored, marked, generated, and
reviewed at this facility?
Are initial and annual classification awareness briefings conducted as required?
A.4.4.2 TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES
Sub-topical Areas to Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM):
None
Sample Document List
The following documents shall be reviewed:
Formal assignments of TSCM Operations Managers (TSCMOMs) and TSCMOs
TSCM activity support memoranda (if applicable)
Local TSCM operations plan
TSCM service case files including inspections, surveys, advice and assistance, and
preconstruction services
Current annual TSCM schedule
List of facilities that meet the minimum technical and physical security
requirements
TSCMO service files and corrective action reports
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TSCM team training and annual eligibility for TSCM Technician certification or
re- certification records
Local TSCM awareness education program
Local security procedures, safety concerns, facility layout, site operation, and
badge procedures
Equivalencies/exemptions to DOE directives the facility may have pending and/or
approved
Sample Interview Candidates
The following individuals may be interviewed as appropriate:
DOE TSCMOM
Local Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility Special Security Officer (if
applicable)
Contractor TSCMO(s)
Managers and technicians working with the TSCM program
a. Sample Interview Questions:
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Are local TSCM capabilities available and sufficient to detect, deter, and/or nullify
technical penetrations and hazardous conditions? If not, is a signed memorandum
of understanding (MOU) to provide for appropriate TSCM support with another
DOE site approved and coordinated through TSCM management?
What kind of training has been provided to the TSCM team members?
What reporting procedures of a TSCM penetration or hazard are in place? Are
these procedures included in the site TSCM awareness briefing?
Is there a TSCM awareness program?
Is there a list of all facilities that meet TSCM service criteria?
What procedures are followed to request TSCM services or report TSCM
concerns?
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Are TSCM assets effectively utilized to conduct TSCM services in areas that
discuss, process, and/or produce classified information?
Is an annual schedule of TSCM activities in writing and approved? Is the schedule
completed before the beginning of each new fiscal year?
Are complete and up-to-date TSCM reference documents and memoranda,
including DOE TSCM Manual and classified TSCM Annex, available?
Is there an annual re-certification eligibility of TSCM personnel sent to TSCM
program management?
Are an appropriate number of contractor TSCMOs assigned to provide for
effective management and coordination of local TSCM services?
Have TSCMOs attended any training concerning TSCM services and activities?
Does TSCM Technician training include safety, administrative, and specialized
technical course (e.g., telephony, Operations Security, counterintelligence,
information systems)?
A.4.4.3 OPERATIONS SECURITY
Sub-topical Areas to OPSEC:
None
Sample Document List
Section 76
Specific OPSEC program documentation to be reviewed may include:
Local OPSEC Plan
Local OPSEC Awareness program files
OPSEC reviews (of sensitive activities and facilities)
Local Threat Statement
Local Critical Information list
Indicators list or other documentation reflecting current assets, threats, operations,
and other relevant factors
Counter-Imagery Program Plan (if applicable)
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Results of Internet Website assessments
Sample Interview Candidates
Interview candidates may include the following:
OPSEC point-of-contact
Counterintelligence Program Manager
OPSEC Working Group Chairperson
Director/Manager of S&S
Program/Project Manager of selected sensitive activities
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
What OPSEC training has been provided to the OPSEC point-of-contact?
Is an OPSEC program implemented to cover each program office, site, and facility
to ensure the protection of classified and controlled unclassified information?
Has a point-of-contact been established with overall OPSEC responsibilities for
each site, facility, and program office?
Does the OPSEC point-of-contact participate in the development of local
implementation training and/or briefings tailored to the duties of the individual
employees?
Are OPSEC assessments being conducted at facilities having Category I SNM (or
credible rollup of Category II to a Category I quantity), Top Secret, or SAPs
information within their boundaries?
How are OPSEC concerns being disseminated to the staff of the facility?
Have Critical Information and Indicator lists been developed? Are they current?
Are assessments of websites conducted? How are they done? Has a process been
established to conduct these assessments?
Is there a review process for looking at website information prior to
posting/making public? Who conducts the review and have criteria been
established?
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A.4.4.4 CLASSIFICATION GUIDANCE
Sub-topical Areas to Classification Guidance:
None
Sample Document List
The following documents shall be requested and reviewed during the survey:
Number of Derivative Classifiers (DCs) and Derivative Declassifiers (DDs)
Appointment letters
Training records and materials
Procedures
Classification guidance
Reviews/Inspections/Appraisals by other organizations
Sample Interview Candidates
Meetings shall be scheduled and interviews conducted with the following personnel:
Classification Officer
DCs and DDs
Users of classified matter
CMPC points of contact and custodians
UCNI Reviewing Officials
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Have DCs been formally appointed and trained?
How is classification guidance issued to other DCs?
How is DC training provided and at what frequency?
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How do site personnel know where to go to get information reviewed for
classification?
Are reviews being conducted in a timely manner?
A.4.4.5 Classified Matter Protection and Control
Sub-topical Areas to CMPC:
Control of Classified Matter
SAPs and Intelligence Information
Sample Document List
Documentation to be reviewed may include the following:
CMPC procedures
Control station procedures
Section 77
Training/briefing records and materials
List of repositories (by custodian/organization, location,
accountable/unaccountable)
Facility/site Security Plan and any subordinate plans applicable to CMPC
Recent self-assessments, survey reports, security appraisals and inspections
IOSC involving CMPC (e.g. the creation (or origination), classification review,
finalization and marking, control and accountability, reproduction, receipt and
transmission, storage, and destruction of classified information)
List of equipment used to reproduce and destroy classified matter with locations
and associated approvals
Accountable matter inventory list(s)
SAP security plans
Results of accountable annual inventories
CAP packages for recent findings
Sample Interview Candidates
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Interviews may be conducted with the following individuals:
CMPC point-of-contact
Control Station Operators
Custodians or authorized users
Reproduction staff
Classified communications center staff
S&S Director
IOSC Program Manager
SAP Manager/Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility Manager
Cyber security management and staff
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
How are site-specific implementation instructions disseminated to facility staff?
What kind of training is provided to Control Station Operators, custodians, and
authorized users of classified information? How often?
Does the facility have any special or unique equipment to generate classified
documents? What kind of training and procedures are available for this equipment?
What procedures are used to enforce limiting access, need to know, and handling
classified documents outside storage locations?
What is the process for receipts not returned within the suspense period? How are
follow-up actions documented?
How are fax transmissions documented for verbal receipts?
What are the hand carry procedures? How are staff identified and approved for
hand carry? What kind of contingency plans are in place?
How is information from other government agencies handled?
What are the emergency procedures pertaining to CMPC?
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What procedures are available for intra-site messengers or post office couriers to
ensure they constantly attend and control classified matter?
What check-out procedures are used for staff who have transferred, terminated
employment, or are otherwise unavailable for employment to ensure that they have
surrendered all classified material in their possession?
What is the notification process for suspensions/revocations of access
authorizations?
When was the last inventory conducted of accountable matter? What were the
results?
Is classified email a common practice at this facility?
Are e-mails containing classified information marked in accordance with national
requirements?
How are classified document facilities managed (is there overnight storage, how is
classified waste handled)?
How is security managed for SAPs at this facility?
How is need-to-know for SAPs determined?
How are intelligence-related efforts coordinated with the Office of Intelligence?
Has an individual been designated as being responsible for procurements involving
field intelligence elements and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information?
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PERSONNEL SECURITY
Sub-topical Areas:
Access authorizations
HRP
Control of classified visits
S&S awareness
AREAS FOR CONSIDERATION
The topical area team shall research answers to the following types of questions during the
course of document reviews. Answers to questions such as these may help to focus and
streamline survey activities.
Is there a formal, coordinated effort regarding the implementation and management of the
Personnel Security program?
Have procedures been developed and approved for all aspects of the program?
Are processes completed in a timely and efficient manner?
Do the facility/site security plan and other planning documents include Personnel
Security elements such as HRP?
Has adequate training been provided to key personnel?
Has the HRP been formally documented? Have roles and authorities been defined?
Are the appropriate people cleared for the mission of the facility?
Is proper justification required for all access authorizations? Is the approval
appropriate?
How often are re-justifications required?
Are regular reviews conducted of access authorizations for
subcontractors/consultants?
Are employees knowledgeable of their S&S responsibilities?
Are meaningful briefings/training provided to staff in accordance with national
requirements and DOE directives?
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Are attendance records kept?
Are evaluations or other records used to ensure the information provided as part of
S&S awareness is meaningful, adequate, and understood by staff?
Does the security awareness program undertake use other supplementary
awareness activities? If so, what are they? How are they distributed and what
populations do they reach? Are they effective?
Have individuals (both DOE Federal employees and contractor employees) been
designated in writing as authorized representatives for purposes of accepting the
SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement?
Is there an effective classified visits program in place?
Do the site security plan and local procedures address all types of classified visits
(DOE employees, other cleared U.S. citizens, non-U.S. citizens)?
Who is the designated federal official responsible for approving and documenting
cleared U.S. citizens for access to RD/SNM during classified visits? Are
clearances of visitors appropriately verified? What records of these visits are kept?
Are continuing classified visits approved for no more than one year at a time?
Are the identities of visitors, their level and type of clearance, and need-to-know
established?
For visit by FNs, do procedures ensure that the following are established and
verified: identity of the visitor, assurance that the classified information to be
shared is covered by an existing treaty or agreement, security assurances from the
appropriate foreign embassy, and approval by the appropriate DOE federal official
for the sharing of the specific information to be disclosed?
Are knowledgeable hosts assigned for classified visits by non-U.S. citizens? What
training do the hosts receive? Do the hosts ensure that the FN does not receive
access to classified information before approval is received from the appropriate
DOE federal official? How do the hosts ensure that the FN is precluded from
access to classified information outside the scope of the governing treaty or
international agreement?
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A.4.5.1 ACCESS AUTHORIZATIONS
Sub-topical Areas to Access Authorizations:
None
Sample Document List
Documentation to be reviewed may include the following:
Access authorization/clearance requests to determine if justifications are adequate
and include appropriate contract references
Personnel security files:
o Has proof of U.S. citizenship been validated using acceptable evidence?
o Have the appropriate preprocessing checks been completed?
o When access authorizations/clearances are granted based on reciprocity, are
the required procedures for verifying the existing clearance followed and
appropriately documented?
o Have the appropriate forms been completed and submitted?
o Do procedures ensure that individuals are not permitted to access classified
information/matter or special nuclear material (SNM) until the DOE has
granted, reinstated, shared, or transferred an active clearance/access
authorization?
o Are the files current and do they include all records required by the applicable
DOE directive?
Local procedures
Contractor access authorization requests (justifications)
Nondisclosure Agreement (SF 312) forms
Training records, to include adjudicator training at sites where adjudicators are
located
CPCI records
List of clearances terminated during the review period
Case analysis sheets
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List of reinvestigations that are due or past due
List of individuals on administrative leave
List of individuals on leave of absence during the period
List of classified contracts and the access authorizations associated with them
Sample Interview Candidates
Interview candidates may include the following:
Personnel Security Specialists, Personnel Security Assistants and other operations
personnel
Supervisors and cleared employees
Badging personnel
Personnel with clearances
HRP Adjudicator
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Is the need for an access authorization/clearance determined prior to processing?
What constitutes valid need?
What constitutes the type of access authorization/clearance to be processed and
how is this determined (i.e., are the category and level of classified
information/matter or category of SNM for each level requested defined)?
What are the criteria for processing interim access authorizations?
What procedures are in place to ensure FNs who have been granted access
authorizations are not granted access to classified matter such as Top Secret or
NATO- or Intelligence-related information or to SNM?
What procedures are in place to ensure that clearances/access authorizations are
terminated for individuals who terminate employment or transfer to a position not
requiring an access authorization?
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A.4.5.2 Human Reliability Program
Sub-topical Areas to HRP:
None
Sample Document Lists
Documentation to be reviewed may include the following:
Implementation schedule
Training records/materials
Drug testing/handling procedures
Drug testing records
Random test procedures
Site implementation plans and procedures
Review procedures against requirements established in 10 CFR Part 712
o Are HRP positions designated in accordance with the appropriate criteria (and
are criteria defined)?
o Do procedures include annual submission of required forms?
Section 80
o Do procedures include appropriate reviews (i.e., supervisory review, medical
assessment, management evaluation, and DOE personnel security)?
o Do procedures address reporting requirements?
o Do procedures address temporary reassignments and/or removals based on
issues identified through the HRP process? Appeals process?
Review the initial and annual refresher HRP instruction and education program
o Do lesson plans include appropriate information for all types of positions (i.e.,
supervisors and managers, employees, HRP medical personnel, and for those
with nuclear explosive responsibilities)?
Review files to ascertain if appropriate records are maintained and properly
protected
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Sample Interview Candidates
Interview candidates may include the following:
Facility Managers, Supervisors, and cleared personnel
Participants in the HRP
Supervisors
HRP Coordinator
Medical personnel
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Has the program been reviewed and approved by DOE?
Is there a drug testing program for HRP positions? Have procedures been
developed and implemented which provide for random drug testing of staff in
HRP-designated positions?
What is the rate of random drug testing?
Does the site have an HRP Implementation Plan?
Do individuals in or applying for an HRP position undergo a security review and
clearance determination prior to being assigned an HRP position?
What training is provided for individuals in and/or administering the HRP
program?
Do all employees have a “Q” access authorization prior to assuming the duties of
an HRP position?
Has a formal process been established for HRP?
A.4.5.3 CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED VISITS
Sub-topical Areas to Control of Classified Visits:
None
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Sample Document List
Documentation to be reviewed may include the following:
Written delegation of authority for senior federal official to make determinations
allowing individuals cleared by another agency to have RD access in connection
with classified visits
Procedures applicable to the classified visits program as documented in the
facility/site security plan
Classified visit reports, control logs, and other classified visit files, including
tracking of access granted in connection with a classified visit to individuals
cleared by another agency
Documentation establishing responsibility for operational approval of classified
visits
Documentation of programmatic approval received for access to specified
facilities, data, or technology
Designation of individuals to serve as hosts for classified visits by non-U.S.
citizens
Sample Interview Candidates
The following people shall be considered for interviews:
Employees responsible for processing and controlling classified visits
Individuals responsible for processing, controlling, and approving visits of
uncleared U.S. citizens
Staff who routinely host visitors or tours
Senior federal official delegated authority to make determinations of RD access for
individuals cleared by another agency
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
What is the local policy regarding escort-to-visitor ratios?
Are visitor logs used at Protected Areas? Material Access Areas? Vault-Type
Rooms?
Section 81
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Have procedures been developed and implemented for classified visits by DOE
employees, contractors, and subcontractors? For employees and contractors of
other Government agencies, including DoD, NRC, and NASA employees? For
non-U.S. citizens?
Are specific procedures developed for individuals from other government agencies
who wish to access classified information for which they do not hold the
appropriate clearance?
Who approves requests for classified visits?
When are briefings provided to individuals cleared for access to RD solely in
connection with the classified visit? What acknowledgment do these individuals
sign?
What are the responsibilities of an escort?
From what office are classified visit requests sent and received?
How is information concerning temporary clearances granted to individuals
cleared by another agency transmitted to visit escorts?
How are the identities of visitors, their level and type of clearance, and need-to-
know established?
Do local site procedures require that formal visit requests be submitted for visiting
DOE personnel?
How are the identities of foreign visitors, assurances that the information proposed
for sharing is covered by treaty or international agreement, security assurances
from the foreign embassy, and verification of official DOE Federal approval for
sharing of the classified information established?
How is information concerning classified information that may be shared with a
foreign visitor passed to the assigned host?
How are foreign visitors precluded from access to classified information outside
the scope of the international agreement or treaty governing the visit? How is
information relevant to the limitations of the visit passed on to the host?
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A.4.5.4 Safeguards and Security Awareness
Sub-topical Areas to S&S Awareness:
None
Sample Document List
Documentation to be reviewed may include the following:
Lesson plans for the initial briefing, comprehensive briefing, refresher briefing,
and termination briefing
Do the briefings address site-specific needs, S&S interests, and potential threats to
the facility/organization? Is the information up to date (last review/update)?
Do contents include items outlined in the applicable DOE directive for each
briefing?
Are briefings given prior to assuming duties or accessing applicable information, as
applicable?
Instructional aids (includes student handouts)
Written designations of federal and contractor employees authorized to accept SF
312s on behalf of the Government
Briefing attendance/completion records
Evaluation records
Supplemental awareness tools (posters, newsletters, etc.)
Sampling of Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreements (SFs-312) to verify
they are appropriately executed before access to classified information or matter is
granted
Applicable procedures
Do procedures include appropriate notification for failure or refusal to complete an
SF-312?
Do procedures include all required briefings?
Briefing records. Records shall be maintained to provide an audit trail verifying an
individual’s receipt of the briefings.
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Are completed SF-312s maintained on all individuals completing the
comprehensive briefing?
Is DOE F 5631.29 used to document completion of the termination briefing?
Section 82
Are lesson plans and records of supplementary activities maintained?
Are SF 312s retained in accordance with the applicable DOE and General Records
Schedules?
Do contractors retain SF 312s only for the period of employment and send forms of
employees who terminate to DOE? Does the DOE cognizant security office ensure
that this is done?
Are SF 312s stored in accordance with requirements of the Code of Federal
Regulations and the applicable DOE Administrative Records Schedule?
Are originals or legally enforceable facsimiles of the SF 312 maintained in a file
system from which they can be readily retrieved?
Sample Interview Candidates
Interview candidates may include the following:
S&S Manager (DOE and Contractor)
DOE and Contractor Security Awareness Coordinators
Security Awareness Briefing Attendees
Operations Security Manager
Site Managers and Supervisors
Facility/site employees (to gauge effectiveness of security awareness activities)
Individuals authorized to witness and accept the SF 312
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Do awareness briefings/training contain site-specific information and recent threat
information?
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Has the facility/site security awareness coordinator attended the NTC security
awareness training?
Do S&S awareness information and/or briefings address site-specific procedures as
well as specific topical areas such as recent espionage cases, foreign intelligence
recruitment techniques, incidents and considerations, and S&S threats and
vulnerabilities?
What types of training records are kept relative to security awareness?
How are the contents of the Annual Refresher Briefing determined?
How are briefings scheduled?
Are initial briefings given before employees are given unescorted access to other
than public areas of the facility/site?
Are comprehensive briefings completed and the SF 312 executed before
individuals receive access to classified information and/or SNM?
Are refresher briefings done on an annual basis? What actions are taken by the
facility/site when a cleared individual fails to complete the annual refresher
briefing?
Are termination briefings conducted whenever an individual no longer requires
access to classified information for any reason (including administrative
termination of a security clearance, termination of employment, unavailability for
work due to circumstances such as being barred from the site or imprisoned, etc.)?
What efforts are undertaken to obtain the individual’s signature on the Security
Termination Statement Form (DOE F 5631.29) if the individual is not available to
sign the form?
Is notification made to the processing personnel security office within the required
time frame when an individual’s clearance is terminated?
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Foreign Visits and Assignments
Sub-topical Areas:
Sponsor program management and administration
Counterintelligence (CI) requirements
Export controls/tech transfer requirements
Security requirements
Approvals and reporting
AREAS FOR CONSIDERATION
The topical area team shall research answers to the following types of questions during the
course of document reviews. Answers to questions such as these may help to focus and
streamline survey activities.
Is access to sites/facilities adequately controlled?
Section 83
Is FN local area network access being granted based on a documented assessment
of risk?
Are hosts aware of their responsibilities?
Who has approval authority for all unclassified foreign visits and assignments at
the site? Is this designation in writing?
Who approves the security plans for unclassified foreign visits and assignments to
security areas?
What is the process for ensuring timely, adequate coordination among security, CI,
export control, and foreign intelligence (when there is a foreign intelligence
element onsite) should an FN require access to a security area or sensitive subject,
or if the individual is visiting from a sensitive country?
Have employees been notified of the requirement to report FNs who may attend
officially sponsored offsite functions? If not, how does the approval authority
know to concur or exempt the activity?
Are security measures in place?
Does the facility/site have a security plan in place?
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Do security plans address the sensitivity factors, including area type to be visited,
determination of whether information containing sensitive subjects will be shared,
and affiliation with sensitive countries or countries identified as state sponsors of
terrorism?
Does the security plan identify general restrictions on access?
Is there a specific security plan for each visit/assignment involving a sensitive
country national, security area, and/or subject?
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A.4.6.1 Sponsor Program Management and Administration
Sub-topical Areas to Sponsor Program Management and Administration:
None
Sample Document List
The following documentation shall be considered for review:
Documentation authorizing approval for specific categories of visits and
assignments
Indices checks
Training records (escort and hosts)
Security incidents/infractions involving visits and assignments
Escort/host procedures in the Security Plan
Security plans
Unclassified computer security review
OPSEC reviews/assessments
Counterintelligence (CI) program reviews/assessments
Notification of approval documentation (FACTS)
Equivalencies/exemptions pertinent to visits and assignments
Unclassified Foreign Visits and Assignments closeout information
Justification-for-visit request approvals and denials
Foreign Access Central Tracking System (FACTS) submittals
Facility/site security plans
Sample Interview Candidates
The following individuals are candidates for interviews:
S&S Manager (DOE and Contractor)
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OPSEC/CI Program Manager (DOE and Contractor)
Unclassified Computer Security Manager
Program Managers and/or Supervisors
Local FACTS Coordinator
OPSEC Coordinator and/or OPSEC Working Group members
Hosts/escorts
Visit control
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Which organization maintains the responsibility for indices checks?
Who has approval authority for all unclassified visits and assignments at the site?
Who approves the security plans for unclassified foreign visits and assignments to
security areas?
What is the process for ensuring adequate coordination among security, CI, export
control, and foreign intelligence should an FV require access to a security area or
sensitive subject, or if the individual is visiting the site from a sensitive country?
Section 84
Are approved procedures in place for unclassified visits and assignments by FVs?
A.4.6.2 Counterintelligence Requirements
Sub-topical Areas to Counterintelligence (CI) Requirements:
None
Sample Document List
The following documentation shall be considered for review:
Documentation authorizing approval for specific categories of visits and
assignments
Indices checks
Sensitive countries listing
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Documentation identifying sensitive topical areas
Security plans
Documentation of provided CI briefings
CI Host briefings/debriefings
Justification-for-visit request review and concurrence
FACTS submittals
Local CI reviews
Sample Interview Candidates
The following people shall be considered for possible interviews:
Safeguard and Security Manager (DOE and Contractor)
CI Program Manager (DOE and Contractor)
OPSEC Coordinator, OPSEC Working Group members, and/or other individuals
assigned responsibilities for the OPSEC program
Hosts/escorts
Visit control
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Which organization maintains the responsibility for indices checks?
Who has approval authority for all unclassified visits and assignments at the site?
Who approves the security plans for unclassified Foreign Visitors and
Assignments (UFVA) to security areas?
Is there a process covering the conduct, documentation and approval of CI
consultations in lieu of indices not returning when return of indices is required?
Do records indicate indices checks were requested and/or completed as required?
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What is the process for ensuring adequate coordination among security, CI, export
control, and foreign intelligence should an FV require access to a security area or
sensitive subject, or if the individual is visiting the site from a sensitive country?
How does CI provide review and input to approval authority on UFVA requests?
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A.4.6.3 Export Controls/Technology Transfer Requirements
Sub-topical Areas to Export Controls/Technology Transfer Requirements:
None
Sample Document List
The following documentation shall be considered for review:
Sensitive countries listing
Documentation identifying sensitive subjects
Security plans
Notification of approval documentation
Equivalencies/exemptions pertinent to visits and assignments
Justification-for-visit request approvals and denials
Sample Interview Candidates
The following people shall be considered for interviews:
S&S Manager (DOE and Contractor)
Export Control/Technology Transfer Manager or Subject Matter Expert
Program Managers and Supervisors
Hosts/escorts
Visit control
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Is export control and tech transfer involved in the UFVA approval process? How
and at what level?
Who approves the security plans unclassified UFVA to security areas?
What is the process for ensuring adequate coordination among security,
counterintelligence, export control, and foreign intelligence should an FV require
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access to a security area or sensitive subject, or if the individual is visiting the site
from a sensitive country?
A.4.6.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
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Sub-topical Areas to Security Requirements:
None
Sample Document List
The following documentation shall be considered for review:
Sensitive countries listing
Documentation identifying sensitive subjects s
Visit-specific security plans
Notification of approval documentation
Justification-for-visit request approvals and denials
Sample Interview Candidates
The following people shall be considered for interviews:
S&S Manager (DOE and Contractor)
Program Managers and Supervisors
Hosts/escorts
Visit control
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Does the facility/site have a standard or generic security plan in place? Does the
plan address visits by non-U.S. citizens?
Does the security plan adequately ensure security interests and sensitive
information/technologies are not placed at risk?
Does the security plan identify general restrictions on access?
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Is there a specific security plan for each visit/assignment involving a sensitive
country national, security area, and/or subject?
A.4.6.5 APPROVALS AND REPORTING
Sub-topical Areas Approval and Reporting:
None
Sample Document List
The following documentation shall be considered for review:
Documentation authorizing approval for specific categories of visits and
assignments
Indices checks
Escort/host procedures
Sensitive countries listing
Documentation identifying sensitive topical areas
Visit-specific security plans
Notification of approval documentation
Deviations pertinent to visits and assignments
Justification-for-visit request approvals and denials
List of DOE FACTS entries for site/facility for specified scope of self-assessment
Sample Interview Candidates
The following people shall be interviewed regarding the unclassified UFVA program:
S&S Manager (DOE and Contractor)
Program Managers and Supervisors
Hosts/escorts
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
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Which organization maintains the responsibility for indices checks?
Who has approval authority for all unclassified visits and assignments at the site?
Who approves the security plans for unclassified UFVA to security areas?
What is the process for ensuring adequate coordination among security,
counterintelligence, export control, and foreign intelligence should an FV require
access to a security area or sensitive subject, or if the individual is visiting the site
from a sensitive country?
What is the process to ensure that the approval authority considers information
from the review process and Subject Matter Expert reviews?
How are approval determinations being documented in DOE FACTS when
required?
Who is the approval authority? Has that approval authority been further re-
assigned? Has it been re-assigned in writing and what was the distribution?
Are there plans and procedures for re-assignment of approval authority and has
that re- assignment been reviewed and approved by the head of the cognizant DOE
field element and the approval authority?
Who is the designated point-of-contact for Unclassified UFVA program
management? Has that point-of-contact information been provided to the DOE
cognizant security office?
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Materials Control and Accountability
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Sub-topical Areas:
Program management
Material accountability
Materials control
Measurement
Physical inventory
NMMSS Reporting
AREAS FOR CONSIDERATION
The topical area team shall research answers to the following list of questions during the
course of document reviews. Answers to questions such as these may help to focus and
streamline survey activities.
Has the facility documented and implemented the MC&A program to ensure an adequate
infrastructure is in place?
How does the performance testing program evaluate its materials loss-detection
capability and support and verify vulnerability assessments?
How does the accounting system provide a complete audit trail for all nuclear
materials from receipt or production through transfer or disposition?
Has a physical inventory program been developed and implemented to determine
the quantity of nuclear materials on hand both by item and in total?
Has a measurement-control program been implemented to establish nuclear
inventory values and to ensure the quality of the nuclear materials database?
Is there a program in place to assess the material control indicators and ensure
detection of losses and unauthorized removals of safeguarded items or materials,
both on an individual and cumulative basis?
Has a program been formally documented for controlling personnel access to
nuclear materials; nuclear materials accountability, inventory, and measurement
data; and other items or systems where misuse could compromise the safeguards
program?
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Is there a formal, coordinated effort regarding the development, approval, and updates
associated with the MC&A plan?
Is there a process in place to ensure MC&A plans and procedures are reviewed and
updated in a timely manner?
Is a nuclear material surveillance program formally documented within the plan
and is it capable of detecting unauthorized activities or anomalous conditions?
Does the nuclear materials containment program ensure that nuclear materials are
used, stored, or processed only in authorized locations? Is it formally documented
in the MC&A plan?
Are facility requirements and performance metrics adequately documented in the
plan?
Does the MC&A plan have the proper approval?
Is the plan comprehensive?
Has management established an effective and efficient organization structure?
Is the MC&A function sufficiently independent from production operations to
ensure that there are no conflicts of interest that might be detrimental to the
protection of nuclear materials?
Are there indications of frequent change in the organizational structure?
Where are roles, responsibilities, and authorities defined and documented?
Are lines of communication, accountability, and authority clear?
Is the organization at a level to achieve effective program implementation?
Is there a documented program that ensures personnel performing MC&A
functions are trained and qualified?
Has the facility properly categorized its nuclear material?
Is there a documented categorization process?
How have MBAs been designated?
Were all materials considered when category levels were established?
Are adequate controls in place to ensure categorization limits are not exceeded?
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Do the Site Security Plan/Vulnerability Assessment documents adequately address MC&A
elements?
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Do MC&A personnel participate actively in the site security plan development?
Was the full threat spectrum used and were multiple scenarios evaluated and
documented?
Were single, abrupt, and protracted theft and diversion scenarios documented?
Is the documentation consistent with the MC&A plan, procedural directives, and
security-related documentation, and does it accurately correlate with conditions at
the facility?
Is the performance testing program active and effective?
Is occurrence investigation and reporting defined and incorporated into the overall
facility program?
Is management providing oversight of NMMSS reporting?
How is accountable nuclear material reported in NMMSS?
Were the operator reports of nuclear material storage, processing, reviewed and
verified the validated?
Is accountable nuclear material reported in NMMSS to ensure the effective
regulatory control?
Is the site/facility reporting reportable quantities of an accountable nuclear
material when it is recovered during deactivation, decommissioning, or
decontamination?
Is the site/facility reporting reportable quantities of an accountable nuclear
material that was previously written off the NMMSS records?
When NRC licensees’ sites have nuclear material holding, is management
conducting periodic reviews and assessments of the nuclear material holdings
to ensure that NMMSS reporting requirements are being met; unneeded
materials are identified and returned to DOE; appropriate disposition paths are
identified; and accurate material characterizations are made?
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A.4.7.1 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Sub-topical Areas to Program Administration:
None
Sample Document List
Documentation to be reviewed may include the following:
Approved MC&A plans and procedures
Facility/Site Security Plan and VAs
Equivalencies/exemptions for MC&A with supporting documentation
Organization charts
Training records, lesson plans
MBA operating plans
Surveys, internal assessments and CAPs
MC&A performance testing program plan and documentation
Categorization process documentation
Incident reporting process and procedures
Emergency response plans
Sample Interview Candidates
Interview candidates may include the following:
MC&A Program Manager and management chain
Facility Nuclear Material Representative
MBA Custodians/alternate custodians
Emergency management personnel
Operations personnel
Personnel responsible for developing security plan/VA documents
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Personnel responsible for MC&A internal reviews and assessments
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Has a nuclear MC&A program that meets the requirements of applicable DOE
directives for all special, source, and other nuclear materials on inventory been
implemented?
Is the MC&A management official organizationally independent from
responsibilities of other programs?
Is the MC&A program documented in a properly approved MC&A plan and
procedure?
Is the MC&A program implemented on the basis of the graded safeguards
concept?
Has a program to periodically review and assess the integrity and quality of the
MC&A program and practices been implemented? Is this program on schedule?
Has a documented program to ensure that personnel performing MC&A functions
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are trained and qualified been implemented? Does the site use the NTC training
program? Has it received approval from the Training Approval Program?
Has a loss-detection evaluation been performed and documented for each Category
I facility including facilities for which a credible scenario for rollup of Category II
to a Category I quantity of SNMs been identified?
Have performance requirements for MC&A system elements been documented
and a performance testing program implemented? Is the program active? Is it
effective?
Have MC&A loss-detection elements been included in documented procedures for
reporting IOSCs?
Are procedures developed and documented for characterizing materials on
inventory to determine categories and attractiveness under the graded safeguards
concept?
A.4.7.2 MATERIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Sub-topical Areas to Material Accountability:
None
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Sample Document List
Documentation to be reviewed may include the following:
MC&A plans and procedures related to materials accounting
Equivalencies/exemptions
Facility procedures
Database descriptions
MBA account structure
Material transfer records
Inventory records
Organization charts
Internal control procedures
NMMSS reports
Training records, reports, lesson plans
Shipper/receiver agreements
Shipper/receiver difference procedures and records
Inventory difference program
Internal assessments and CAPs
Sample Interview Candidates
Candidates for interviews include the following:
MC&A Program Manager
MBA Custodians/alternate custodians
Training personnel
Measurements personnel
Individuals responsible for NMMSS
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Measurements and Measurements Control personnel
Personnel responsible for MC&A internal reviews and assessments
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested questions to be asked during the interview process may include the following:
Does the accounting structure assist in the determination of the category and
attractiveness level of each MBA?
Who determines the MBA and account structure? Who can change it? How is it
changed?
What role does the accounting system play in determining categories of MBAs?
What role does the accounting system play during inventory?
What records does the system require to be input? Are data transcribed? How are
laboratory data input? How are the accuracy and timeliness of entries ensured and
verified?
What output formats are used and who receives copies of the reports?
Are the required reports being issued in a timely manner?
Who prepares MBA transfers? How are authorizations verified? Are authorizations
in the form of signatures or computer passwords?
What calculations do accounting personnel perform? Are they trained and qualified
to perform these calculations?
How are transfer checks accomplished? Are they documented?
Is confirmation of measured values on internal transfers required? If so, how is this
accomplished?
How often are measurement instruments calibrated?
Have the nondestructive assay measurement methods been approved and certified?
How is the inventory reconciliation documented and supported?
Is a wall-to-wall inventory conducted or is some other means used?
Is there an approved statistical sampling plan? If so, who approves this plan?
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Is a shipper/receiver agreement in place for all offsite receipts and shipments?
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How are measurement methods certified?
How are measurements personnel trained and certified?
How are transfer forms controlled?
Are material items deemed non-amenable to measurement documented in the
MC&A plan?
Is there a documented, approved, measurement-control program?
Are statistical limits appropriate, approved, and used to monitor and correct
measurement system performance?
Are standards appropriate for the material types being assayed? Are they traceable
to the national measurement base?
Is there an approved scales/balance program? Are there stipulated requirements for
check- weights to be used prior to obtaining an accountability weight? Are these
documented?
Are confirmation/verification measurements conducted for shipments and receipts?
For liquids processing, are prescribed solution mixing times required prior to
taking a sample for accountability measurement?
A.4.7.3 Materials Control
Sub-topical Areas to Material Control:
None
Sample Document List
Documentation to be reviewed may include the following:
Materials containment documentation
MC&A plans and procedures
Facility procedures
Equivalencies and exemptions
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Site/Facility Security Plan and VAs
Material Access program plan
Access authorization lists
Combination change records
MBA Custodian lists and training records
Material surveillance procedures
Portal monitor records and procedures
Daily administrative check program and procedures
Tamper-Indicating Device (TID) program procedures and records of receipt,
disbursement, application, removal, inventory, and destruction
Internal assessments and CAPs
Sample Interview Candidates
Candidates for interviews may include the following:
MC&A Program Manager
MBA Custodians/alternate custodians
Training personnel
Portal Monitoring staff
Personnel responsible for MC&A internal reviews and assessments
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested interview questions may include the following:
How are keys and combinations to SNM areas controlled?
Does the facility have a documented program to provide controls of nuclear
material operations relative to MAAs?
Are there approved procedures governing MBA-to-MBA and MAA-to-MAA
material transfers?
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What training is provided to MBA custodians? Frequency?
What transfer controls are in place?
Are material surveillance programs in place for Category I and II material?
Are Process Accountability Flow Diagrams used? Are they up to date? Have
personnel been trained to use them?
How are tamper-indicating devices (TID) controlled and maintained?
How is waste monitoring done? Is it comprehensive?
Are documented controls covering nuclear material being used or stored in
processing areas?
How is access to SNM use and storage locations approved?
How is the two-person rule implemented at the facility?
Are material custodians prohibited from hands-on SNM functions?
Are searches conducted of all persons exiting an MAA?
Is a daily administrative check program implemented at the facility?
How is the TID program documented and approved?
Does the TID program include sample testing of new TIDs to ensure compliance
with requirements?
Who is responsible for testing and calibrating portal monitors? Are problems
corrected in a timely manner?
A.4.7.4 Measurement
Sub-topical Areas to Measurement:
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None
Sample Document List
Documentation to be reviewed may include the following:
Measurement-control procedures
MC&A plans and procedures
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Facility/site Security Plan and vulnerability assessments
Equivalencies and exemptions
List of materials not amenable to measurement
Measurement-control methodology in use at the site/facility
Documentation of standards
Control charts
Method selection/qualification program procedures
Training plans
Records showing differences over time with trending and bias analysis
Sample Interview Candidates
Candidates for interviews may include the following:
MC&A Program Manager
Measurement personnel
Measurement-control personnel
Training personnel
Accounting staff
Personnel responsible for selecting and qualifying measurement systems
Personnel responsible for MC&A internal reviews and assessments
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested interview questions may include the following:
What types and forms of nuclear materials are in the inventory?
What nuclear materials are included in the accounting records?
What materials are included on the list of nuclear materials that are not amenable
to measurement? Are they clearly and accurately defined?
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How are the accuracy and precision of each measurement method estimated?
How do the measurement-control procedures ensure that only calibrated
measurement systems for which control has been demonstrated are used for
accountability?
Do the calibration standards have traceability?
What method is used to monitor measurement control? Does this method show that
the measurement method used meets accuracy and precision goals under actual
conditions at the facility? Are measurement uncertainties defined?
How are data trends evaluated? How are biases quantified?
How are individuals trained to perform measurements? Is there a training plan?
How do individuals demonstrate proficiency in measurement techniques? Are they
required to demonstrate proficiency before they perform accountability
measurements?
Does the training cover basic equipment operation? Method capability and
potential interferences? Calibration and recalibration requirements?
Documentation requirements for measurement results?
Are personnel trained in actions to be taken when out-of-control situations are
detected?
How effective is the training?
A.4.7.5 Physical Inventory
Sub-topical Areas Physical Inventory
None
Sample Document List
Documentation to be reviewed may include the following:
Measurement-control procedures
MC&A plans and procedures
Facility/site Security Plan and vulnerability assessments
Equivalencies and exemptions
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Inventory schedule
Supporting documentation for alternative inventory frequencies
NMMSS records
Statistical sampling plans
Inventory difference histories and trend analyses
Inventory listings
Records for in-process materials
List of materials not amenable to measurement
Sample Interview Candidates
Candidates for interviews may include the following:
MC&A Program Manager
Nuclear Materials Representative
Statistician
Operations Manager
Accounting staff
Sample Interview Questions
Suggested interview questions may include the following:
What types and forms of nuclear materials are in the inventory?
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Are the MBA boundaries clearly and properly defined?
What locations in the processing areas may cause process holdups? Are holdups
included in the inventory?
What is the basis for the quantities of holdup? Is holdup measured, or does it have
a technical basis?
What cutoff procedures are used at the time of physical inventories? In cases
where cutoff procedures are not used, what controls are in place to ensure that all
material movements are included in the inventory?
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What controls are in place to ensure that materials selected for inventory in the
process area are not processed further until the inventory activities for these
materials are complete? If the material cannot be tallied at the time of inventory,
what monitoring measures are used to follow it until it reaches a measurable form?
Are there any side streams (e.g., solid or liquid waste) resulting from the
processing activities? If so, how are these accounted for?
Under what circumstances does the facility perform special inventories? Have any
special inventories been done? Have corrective actions been indicated, and if so,
have they been implemented?
What has the facility defined as inventory defects? What is the response to address
defects?
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Post-Survey Tools
This section contains items to aid in documenting and presenting the results of survey or
self-assessment activities.
Sample initial/periodic survey report format
Sample termination survey report
Sample slides for exit briefing
Sample report transmittal memorandum
Doe survey/inspection report form
A.4.8.1 Sample Initial/Periodic Survey Report Format
Report Format. The report may be formatted with a cover page, table of contents,
ratings, executive summary, introduction, description of facility and interests,
narrative (including topical area description of the program), conclusions,
synopsis of findings, and appendices. The DOE 470.8, Survey/Inspection Report
Form, if used, shall be included in the report.
Report Content.
Initial and Periodic Survey Reports and Self-Assessment Reports. Reports shall
contain the following items.
An executive summary containing:
The scope, methodology, period of coverage, duration, date of the exit briefing to
management;
A brief overview of the facility, function, scope of operations, and contractual
information (e.g., contract number, award and expiration dates, contract type,
identification of security clauses, and overall scores assigned to the most recent
contract appraisal);
A brief synopsis of major strengths and weaknesses that impact the effectiveness
of the facility’s overall S&S program, including identification of any topical areas
rated less than satisfactory;
The overall composite facility rating with supporting rationale; and
A reference to a list of findings identified during the survey or self- assessment.
An introduction containing:
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The scope, methodology, period of coverage, duration, date of the exit briefing to
management; and
A description of the facility, its function and scope of operations, security
interests, and contractual information (e.g., contract number, award and expiration
dates, contract type, identification of security clauses, and overall scores assigned
to the most recent contract appraisal).
Narrative for all rated topical area and sub-topical areas that includes:
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A description of the site’s implementation of the topical/sub-topical area element;
The scope of the evaluation;
A description of activities conducted;
The evaluation results and associated issues (including other Department elements
or OGA review or inspection results related to the topical areas/sub-topical areas
that were included in the survey);
The identification of all findings, including new and previously identified open
findings, regardless of source (e.g., EA, IG, GAO), and their current corrective
action status; and
An analysis that provides a justification and rationale of the factors responsible for
the rating.
Attachments, including, for example:
A copy of the current DOE F 470.2, FDAR;
A listing of all active DOE F 470.1, CSCS, or DD F 254, Contract Security
Classification Specification;
A listing of all new findings resulting from the survey/self-assessment;
A listing of all previous findings that are open, to include the current status of
corrective actions;
A listing of team members including names, employer, and their assigned area(s)
of evaluation; and
A listing of all source documentation used to support the survey/self- assessment
conduct and results.
Narrative: The narrative section of the report shall clearly describe the surveyed facility –
its S&S interests and activities, its protective measures, and the status of the S&S program
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at the time the survey or self-assessment activity was completed. The report shall also
explain how the protection measures were evaluated. Use of statistical data will help
describe the facility’s S&S interests and the survey effort. Such data might include
numbers of employees with each level of access authorization, the number of classified
documents in each level and category, and the number of documents sampled for
compliance/performance.
The report shall reflect the compliance and performance segments of the survey. Reports
shall explain what the S&S program is supposed to do, what was surveyed, how the survey
data was compiled (e.g., extended data collection or within a few days), and what was
found. Suggested content includes:
The status (e.g., approved, pending, under revision) of any required planning
documents (e.g., Facility/Site Security Plan, MC&A plans, local implementation
procedures, etc.).
All new findings must be identified. Open findings from the previous survey shall
be identified in the narrative portion of the survey report. Open findings maintain
their original finding number. A new finding, including one that is a repeat of a
closed finding, receives a new SSIMS-compatible finding number. When a finding
is a repeat of a closed finding, reference to the closed finding shall be included in
the body of the narrative.
Findings, observations, opportunities for improvement, and suggestions, along
with supporting data for each, shall be clearly described. The term “finding refers
to a factual statement of identified issues and deficiencies (failure to meet a
documented legal, regulatory, performance, compliance, or other applicable
requirement) in the S&S program at a facility, resulting from an inspection, survey,
self-assessment, or any other S&S review activity.
Descriptions of the facility's strengths and weaknesses shall correlate to the survey
results and establish the basis for the ratings. The survey report shall reflect
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validated and defensible ratings. The narrative description shall be consistent with
and support the composite and topical area ratings (including “Does Not Apply”).
The report shall identify findings corrected on the spot. These findings and
corrective actions shall be clearly described in the narrative.
The status of corrective actions for open findings and findings from the previous
survey shall be included in the narrative.
A concluding analysis of each topical area shall be included in the narrative.
Reasons for a less-than-satisfactory rating shall be explained in detail.
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A.4.8.2 Sample Termination Survey Report
SCOPE
This report documents the results of the S&S termination survey of the XXX Site facilities
Safeguards and Security Division (SSD), which was conducted by personnel from XXX
Site Office. This report contains the results of the termination survey conducted (inclusive
dates).
This survey was an onsite effort designed to review and ensure the proper and effective
disposition and transfer of DOE classified matter, facility approvals, access authorizations,
and site operating procedures from the XXX SSD to XXX Site Office. Located in Building
123, SSD was operated under FDAR Number 123-HQ-01-001 with an Importance Rating
of A. Possession of Secret Restricted Data (S/RD) weapon data was authorized at the
facility. Additionally, the SSD was the single Reporting Identification Symbol (RIS) for
receipt and shipment of all Category I and II SNM stored and processed at the facility. The
end users were assigned individual MBA numbers under the SSD RIS. The SSD did not
store SNM directly; it was stored at the end-user locations, which included XXXX and
Hawkins National Laboratory. As of the time of this survey, SNM was being shipped
directly to and stored at, the assigned user under their own RIS account. SSD continues to
provide oversight and management of the Nuclear MC&A program at the XXX under the
auspices of XXX Site Office.
FACILITY OPERATIONS
The SSD was tasked by DOE to manage the security operations at the XXX facility. This
activity has been modified and this responsibility will be absorbed into the XXX Site
Office management activities.
RESOLUTION OF FINDINGS
At the beginning of this termination survey all survey findings associated with SSD had
been closed.
CLASSIFIED MATTER
All classified matter, including accountable matter, has either been destroyed or transferred
to XXX Site Office.
A walk through and visual verification of classified security containers was conducted as
part of this termination survey. There were no issues relating to this survey.
SSD has executed a Certificate of Non-possession for activities at Building XXX and a
final DOE F 470.1, Contract Security Classification Specification; copies are included as
Appendix 1.
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COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC)
The COMSEC equipment assigned to SSD has been transferred to XXX Site Office and
this account is being closed. Appropriate documentation is on file with the XXX Site
Office Facility Security Officer.
NUCLEAR MATERIAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY
SSD did not possess nuclear and/or other hazardous material presenting a potential
radiological or toxicological sabotage threat as explained above.
PERSONNEL SECURITY
The staff associated with the SSD conduct similar functions under XXX Site Office thus
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their access authorizations will remain active and transferred to the Site Office. There were
no contractors supporting the SSD.
FACILITY CLEARANCE
At the completion of this termination survey, the FDAR will be terminated. There are no
contract(s) or subcontracts associated with this facility, thus no further actions are required.
CONCLUSION
This termination survey successfully confirmed (1) the termination or transfer of all
classified matter and/or nuclear and other hazardous material presenting a potential
radiological or toxicological sabotage threat; (2) all personnel access authorizations are
needed and will be transitioned to XXX Site Office; (3) all S&S activities continue under
the XXX Site Office; and (4) the facility clearance has been terminated.
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A.4.8.3 SAMPLE SLIDES FOR EXIT BRIEFING
Slides that should be included for each topical area and sub-topical area.
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A.4.8.4 Sample Report Transmittal Memorandum
DATE:
REPLY TO ATTN OF:
SUBJECT: Safeguards and Security Periodic Survey Report (Organization Being
Surveyed)
TO:All Departmental Elements with a Registered Activity
All Appropriate Headquarter Elements
The attached report outlines results of the recent Safeguards and Security Survey of the
(Organization Surveyed) conducted by the (Organization, Office). This periodic survey
conducted (M/D/Y) encompassed (all security topical areas as defined on DOE F 470.8,
Survey/Inspection Report Form, the following topical area and sub-topical areas, or other
description as appropriate.)
The composite rating assigned to (organization being surveyed) is (rating). The assignment
of this rating (indicates that the facility S&S program is operating as expected; dictates that
CAPs be developed, or other description as appropriate.)
If you have questions regarding this report, please contact (Name, Organization) on
(telephone number).
Include classification information as appropriate.
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A.4.8.5 DOE Survey/Inspection Report Form
(Current form available at http://energy.gov/cio/office-chief-information-officer/services/forms)
http://energy.gov/cio/office-chief-information-officer/services/forms)
http://energy.gov/cio/office-chief-information-officer/services/forms)
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— WORKPLACE VIOLENCE/ACTIVE SHOOTER PROGRAM
(EXAMPLE)
Program Policy
It is the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) policy to promote a safe environment for its
employees by working with its employees to prevent workplace violence. Violence,
domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, threats of violence, harassment, intimidation,
bullying and other disruptive behavior in the DOE workplace will not be tolerated. Such
behavior can include oral or written statements, gestures, or expressions that communicate
a direct or indirect threat of harm. All reports of incidents or concerns will be taken
seriously and will be dealt with appropriately by supervisors and managers. Individuals
who commit such acts may be removed from the premises and may be subject to
disciplinary action, criminal penalties, or both.
Scope
This program applies to all federal and contractor employees.
Responsibilities
The (Site Manager) is responsible for establishing the Workplace Violence
Program policy and for administration of this program.
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The (ODFSA), is responsible for overall implementation of this program
document and guidance on program procedures. Workplace Violence and Active
Shooter Plan is part of the site/facility Security Plan and requires ODFSA
approval.
The (Director, Human Capital) is responsible for:
a. Responding to questions regarding employee rights and obligations under
this policy.
b. Conducting effective employee screening and background checks.
c. Providing information on counseling services available to employees.
The (Coordinator, Training) is responsible for developing and conducting
periodic training for all personnel, including annual employee briefings, and
maintaining training records on all employees.
The (Coordinator, Emergency Management), is responsible for:
a. Providing day-to-day procedural guidance and coordination of this
program.
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b. Developing an active shooter awareness campaign.
c. Assisting the Training staff with development of training and briefings.
(Facility Managers) are responsible for:
a. Instituting access controls (i.e., keys, security system pass codes).
b. Distributing critical items to appropriate managers/employees, including
floor plans, keys, and facility personnel lists and telephone numbers.
c. Coordinating with the facility’s security staff to ensure the physical security
of the location.
d. Placing removable floor plans near entrances and exits for emergency
responders.
e. Activating the emergency notification system when an emergency occurs.
Supervisory Employees are responsible for monitoring their employees for
changes in attitude, disposition, or any actions that could indicate potential violent
behavior, and immediately notifying the General Manager or Deputy General
Manager when they are made aware of any act/threat of workplace violence.
Employees are required to attend annual training that will assist them in
identifying aberrant behavior and the proper course of action to take in such
cases, and shall report acts/threats or information pertaining to acts/threats to their
immediate supervisor.
Rules and Procedures
Defining Workplace Violence
Workplace violence can be any threat or act of violence against persons or property; or
verbal threats, intimidation, harassment, bullying; or other inappropriate, disruptive
behavior that causes fear for personal safety inside or outside of the work site.
A number of different actions in the work environment can trigger or cause workplace
violence (e.g., anger over disciplinary actions or the loss of a job, resistance by a customer
to regulatory actions, disagreement by a member of the public with DOE policy or
practices, etc.). It may even be the result of non-work-related situations, such as domestic
violence, road rage, or hate crimes (i.e., violence, intolerance or bigotry, intend to hurt
and/or physically/psychologically intimidate someone because of their age, race, ethnicity,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability). Workplace violence can be
inflicted by an abusive employee, supervisor, co-worker, customer, family member, or
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even a stranger. Whatever the cause or whoever the perpetrator, workplace violence is not
acceptable and will not be tolerated at any DOE location.
There is no sure way to predict human behavior, and while there may be warning signs,
there is no specific profile of a potentially dangerous individual. The best prevention
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comes from identifying and addressing any possible problems early.
Workplace Violence Red Flags
Potentially violent behaviors by an employee may include one or more of the following
(this list of behaviors is not intended to be all-inclusive and is not intended as a mechanism
for diagnosing violent tendencies):
Increased use of alcohol and/or legal/illegal drugs
Unexplained increase in absenteeism; vague physical complaints
Noticeable decrease in attention to appearance and hygiene
Depression/withdrawal
Resistance and overreaction to changes in policy and procedures
Repeated violations of company policies
Increased severe mood swings
Noticeably unstable, emotional responses
Explosive outbursts of anger or rage without provocation
Suicidal; comments about “putting things in order”
Behavior that is suspect of paranoia (“everybody is against me”)
Increasing talk of problems at home
Escalation of domestic problems into the workplace; talk of severe financial
problems
Talk of previous incidents of violence
Empathy with individuals committing violence
Increase in unsolicited comments about firearms, other dangerous weapons, or
violent crimes
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Preventing Workplace Violence
There are no fail-safe measures to ensure that violence will not occur. Chances to prevent
acts of violence greatly improve with increased awareness of potential warning signs and
rapid response to a potential problem. Employees and supervisors are encouraged to do
their part and report any inappropriate or unacceptable behavior that is disruptive,
provoking, harassing, threatening, or unsafe. Early action and intervention can serve to
diffuse a potentially dangerous situation and prevent the occurrence of violence.
Prevention is an essential approach to minimize the occurrence of workplace violence.
Prevention efforts are not limited to those discussed in this document; these are only
suggested ways to handle adverse circumstances.
Identify and Evaluate Unacceptable Behavior. The employee’s immediate supervisor is
responsible for evaluating signs of unacceptable behavior or misconduct and taking
appropriate action to put the employee on notice that such acts will not be tolerated. In
most cases, the supervisor will face behavior or misconduct that can be handled
administratively. There may also be instances when the supervisor will need to make a
quick decision on whether the situation creates an immediate danger and requires the
removal of the employee from the work site and/or the assistance of appropriate security
personnel or law enforcement officials. Contingency plans for such occurrences will be
developed and disseminated locally so supervisors will know whom to contact in cases of
emergency. It is imperative that supervisors work closely with the senior management and
Human Capital staff to ensure actions taken are in accordance with personnel management
guidance.
Potential Warning Signs and Examples of Unacceptable Behavior. Recent studies indicate
violent occurrences rarely happen without some warning. Before actually becoming
violent, there are patterns of behavior or other activities that may serve as warning signs of
violence. However, not everyone exhibiting warning signs will become violent. Examples
of violent behavior range from property damage to verbal abuse, threats, harassment or
physical assault. The following list is not intended to be all-inclusive, but provides some
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examples.
Concealing or using a weapon
Obsession with weapons
Physically assaulting a co-worker
Making direct or indirect threats, either in person or in writing, through phone calls
or electronic mail
Stalking, harassing or showing undue focus on another person
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Intimidating or instilling fear in others
Talking about “getting even”
Throwing or striking objects
Actions that damage, destroy, or sabotage property.
Physically aggressive acts like shaking fists at another person, kicking, verbally
cursing at others, pounding on desks, punching a wall, angrily jumping up and
down, or screaming at others
Reporting Workplace Violence
All employees must report acts of violence and potential violence to their supervisor.
Employee complaints shall be handled in accordance with Employee Complaints
procedures. The supervisor will intervene quickly to investigate when a potential act of
violence is reported. The most valuable information can often be obtained from co-workers
who may be more familiar with a particular employee than the employee’s supervisor.
Supervisors shall never give the employee being investigated the name of the person who
made the report due to the potential for adverse consequences. Additionally, identifying the
reporting employee may discourage other employees from reporting acts of violence.
Appropriate action will be taken when standards of conduct are violated, when the
employee’s job performance or the job performance of others is affected, or when the
mission and efficiency of the service are affected.
If necessary, contact the Occupational Medical Director or an Employee Assistance
Program counselor.
Employees will not be retaliated against for reporting acts or potential acts of violence,
threats, harassment or property damage.
Any employee charged by law enforcement or other similar organization with a violent act
will be placed on a Stop Order and escorted to Human Capital prior to returning to work.
Intervention Techniques
Key elements to successful intervention include treating employees fairly and with dignity
and in no instance giving the employee the perception of provocation or personal attack. It
is difficult to predict human behavior. Different scenarios are possible depending upon the
personality types and mood of the individuals involved. Some individuals are overly
reactive but nonviolent, while others may react violently with little apparent provocation.
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When an employee exhibits signs of violence and the situation is not life threatening,
diffuse the anger by using the following techniques.
Meet with the employee in private to discuss the inappropriate behavior. Build
trust by listening and treating the employee with respect.
Do not argue, get defensive, or be sarcastic.
Take all threats or acts of violence seriously.
Counsel the employee, discuss the misconduct and how it affects the work of other
employees; give a specific warning on future disciplinary action if the behavior
continues. Appropriate discipline may be warranted for a first offense, depending
on the facts involved.
Inform the employee that the services of the Site Occupational Medical Director or
the Employee Assistance Program are available and recommend or, depending on
the circumstances, direct that the employee take advantage of them.
If unable to defuse the situation and the threat of violence persists:
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Remain calm and do not put yourself or any staff member in a position to be
injured.
If meeting alone with the employee, ask the employee to remain and excuse
yourself from the meeting.
Call the next line supervisor, Human Capital staff, and the PF for assistance, and
notify an Employee Assistance Program counselor.
After the situation has calmed down, counsel the employee in writing on the effect the
violent behavior had and initiate appropriate disciplinary action based on the misconduct
and/or disruption.
Responding to a Violent Situation
Remain calm and do not put yourself or any staff member in a position to be injured.
Call the PF, the next line supervisor, Human Capital staff, and/or an Employee Assistance
Program counselor.
Once the danger has passed, take appropriate disciplinary action.
Active Shooter Event
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, an active shooter is an individual
actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. In
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most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection
of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, the
immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate
harm to victims.
Responding to an active shooter event
Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law
enforcement arrives on the scene, individuals shall be prepared both mentally and
physically to deal with an active shooter situation. Individuals present during an active
shooting incident shall be prepared to:
Assess the situation
React
Evacuate
Hide out/Shelter-in-Place
Take action
Call 911 when it is safe to do so
Assess the Situation and React. Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your
own life. Remember that customers/clients are likely to follow the lead of employees and
managers during an active shooter situation.
Evacuate. If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises. Be sure
to:
Have an escape route and plan in mind
Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow
Leave your belongings behind
Help others escape, if possible
Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be
Keep your hands visible
Follow the instructions of any police officers
Do not attempt to move wounded people
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Call 911 when you are safe
Hide out. If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the active
shooter is less likely to find you.
Your hiding place should be out of the active shooter’s view, provide protection if shots
are fired in your direction (e.g., an office with a closed and locked door), and not trap you
or restrict your options for movement.
To prevent an active shooter from entering your hiding place, lock the door and blockade it
with heavy furniture.
If the active shooter is nearby, lock the door, silence your cell phone and/or pager, turn off
any source of noise (e.g., radios, televisions), hide behind large items (e.g., cabinets,
desks), and remain quiet.
If evacuation and hiding are not possible, remain calm and dial 911, if possible, to alert
police to the active shooter’s location. If you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow
the dispatcher to listen.
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Take action against the active shooter. As a last resort, and only when your life is in
imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter by:
Acting as aggressively as possible against him/her
Throwing items and/or using improvised weapons
Yelling
Committing to your actions/doing whatever it takes to save your life
When calling 911 or talking to law enforcement, provide the following
information:
a. Location of the active shooter
b. Number of shooters, if more than one
c. Physical description of shooter/s
d. Number and type of weapons held by the shooter/s
e. Number of potential victims at the location
When law enforcement arrives
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a. Law enforcement’s purpose is to stop the active shooter as soon as possible.
Officers will proceed directly to the area in which the last shots were heard.
b. Officers may wear regular patrol uniforms or external bulletproof vests,
Kevlar helmets, and other tactical equipment
c. Officers may be armed with rifles, shotguns, handguns
d. Officers may use pepper spray or tear gas to control the situation
e. Officers may shout commands and may push individuals to the ground for
their safety
Employees/victims shall remain calm, follow officers’ instructions, and:
a. Put down any items in your hands (e.g., bags, jackets)
b. Immediately raise hands and spread fingers
c. Keep hands visible at all times
d. Avoid making quick movements toward officers such as attempting to hold
on to them for safety
e. Avoid pointing, screaming and/or yelling
f. Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating, just
proceed in the direction from which officers are entering the premises
The first officers to arrive to the scene will not stop to help injured persons. Expect rescue
teams comprised of additional officers and emergency medical personnel to follow the
initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove any injured persons. They may
also call upon able-bodied individuals to assist in removing the wounded from the
premises.
Once you have reached a safe location or an assembly point, you will likely be held in that
area by law enforcement until the situation is under control and all witnesses have been
identified and questioned. Do not leave the safe location or assembly point until law
enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.
Managing the Consequences of an Active Shooter Situation. After the active shooter has
been incapacitated and is no longer a threat, Human Capital staff and/or management shall
engage in post-event assessments and activities, including:
An accounting of all individuals at a designated assembly point to determine who,
if anyone, is missing and potentially injured.
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Determining a method for notifying families of individuals affected by the active
shooter, including notification of any casualties.
Assessing the psychological state of individuals at the scene and referring them to
health care specialists accordingly.
Identifying and filling any critical personnel or operational gaps left in the
organization following the active shooter event.
Required Training
Supervising Employees - Workplace Violence Awareness Training, via the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website at https://training.fema.gov/is/
All employees are briefed on Workplace Violence during annual training.
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FEMA: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-907;
DHS: https://www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness
References
DOE P 444.1, Preventing and Responding to All Forms of Violence in the Workplace
DOE G 444.1-1, Guide to Preventing and Responding to All Forms of Violence in the
Workplace
DOE O 470.3C, Design Basis Threat
DOE O 470.4B, Minor Change 2, Safeguards and Security Program, Security Plans
DOE O 473.3A, Minor Change 1, Protection Program Operations, Workplace Violence
and Active Shooter Plan
DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Emergency Action Plan: Active
Shooter Template: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/active-shooter-
emergency-action-plan-template-112017-508.pdf
https://training.fema.gov/is/
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-907
https://www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness
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— PROTECTIVE FORCE OPERATIONS ACTIVE SHOOTER PLAN
(TEMPLATE)
C.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Active Shooter Plan is to provide guidance to DOE Protective Force
(PF) personnel during active shooter response activities and/or emergency conditions. This
plan is designed to be annually reviewed and amended as Security Conditions and
Department of Energy directives dictate.
C.2 Scope
This plan provides guidance for Security Police Officers (SPO), Security Officers (SO),
Central Alarm Station (CAS) Operators and PF Supervision.
C.3 Objective
The primary objective of this plan is to provide PF Supervision and SPOs with initial
response direction and information essential for rapid deployment of security forces.
C.4. Definitions and Acronyms
C.4.1 Definitions
N/A
C.4.2 Acronyms
CAS Central Alarm Station
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CMA Corrective Maintenance Action
DOE Department of Energy
FPS Federal Protective Services
IMT Incident Management Team
LLEA Local Law Enforcement Agency
OSC On-Scene Commander
PF Protective Force
SO Security Officer
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SPO Security Police Officer
C.5 Responsibilities
C.5.1 General Manager
(1) Responsible for the content of this plan and the response actions of the PF to
address applicable situations.
(2) Approve changes to this plan and if this plan is activated, will serve as Senior
PF contact for response and/or follow up actions.
C.5.2 Director of Operations
(1) Review and approve changes to this plan and is responsible for its
implementation.
(2) Ensure Facility Commanders and Facility Captains adhere to this plan.
C.5.3 Facility Commanders and Facility Captains
(1) Will have the full operational knowledge of the contents of this plan and
provide guidance to first line supervisors for implementation.
(2) Ensure that PF Supervisors are familiar and comply with this plan.
C.5.4 PF Supervisors
(1) Shall be knowledgeable of contents within this plan and be prepared to
implement requirements without prior notice.
(2) Ensure all SPOs, SOs and CAS Operators are knowledgeable of the contents in
this plan.
C.5.5 Protective Force Personnel
PF Officers, CAS Operators and Training personnel must be knowledgeable and
perform according to the contents of this plan. Any questions or uncertainties of the
duties and responsibilities as outlined in this plan will be directed to PF Supervision.
C.6 Overview
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(1) PF Supervision in charge will provide command and control guidance.
(2) SPOs will conduct assessment, containment, interdiction and reporting activities while
disseminating essential elements of information. SPOs will utilize individual/team
tactics and tactical decision making capabilities to apply overlapping fields of fire and
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observation to appropriate response locations, deny hostile actions and employ
neutralization strategies.
(3) If response actions warrant escalation, SPOs are authorized to use the minimum force
necessary, up to and including deadly force, to stop the suspects’ actions. Note: SPOs
must employ all DOE policy and guidance pertaining to use of force, before applying
deadly force.
(4) If at all possible, SPOs will maintain cover and/or concealment while maintaining
observation and reporting capabilities until responding Federal Protective Forces (FPS)
and/or Local Law Enforcement Agencies (LLEA) have arrived.
(5) SOs will assist in observation and reporting.
(6) PF Supervision will brief the principal agency on the current situation and the
placement of containment units as part of the command and control handoff to LLEA.
(7) This plan will be applied during all potential and actual active shooter situations.
(8) Upon receipt of a report of an active shooter:
(A) CAS will disseminate pertinent information to PF personnel and PF Supervisor
in charge to initiate response actions.
(B) CAS will use available resources (i.e. alarm system, closed-circuit television
(CCTV), quick reaction checklist, verbal reports).
(C) Intelligence gathered will be relayed to the PF Supervisor in charge for
determination on whether responding forces should escalate or de-escalate
response actions. Command and control will be the responsibility of the PF
Supervisor in charge.
(D) The CAS will make announcements using the pre-scripted messages on the
Public Address System.
(E) All completed actions will be communicated to the PF Supervisor for
validation and resolution before being directed to clear response actions.
C.6.1 Authority
(1) SPOs are permitted to apply Limited Arrest Authority and Use of Force in
accordance with 10 CFR 1047 and to prohibit criminal trespass under 42 USC
2278a.
(A) The PF will be the initial response, command and control and security
operations within the building(s) during an active shooter situation.
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(B) Responders’ primary goal is to stop and/or contain the suspect(s).
Rescuing injured and non-injured employees/citizens will be
secondary to stopping the active shooter.
(C) (FPS/LLEA ________) is the primary law enforcement organization
for response. The PF can assist both FPS and/or LLEA in emergency
situations.
C.7 Instructions
7.1 General Alarm Response Plan
All active shooter responses will be treated as potentially deadly and hostile situations.
7.2 Annunciation and Response
CAS Operator
Upon receipt of a report of an active shooter, CAS will immediately dispatch in
accordance with the initial response procedures.
PF Supervisor
(1) The PF Supervisor in charge will acknowledge notification of alarm via radio
and if required, move to an area of advantage with good communications to
coordinate alarm response actions.
(2) Based on information received, the PF Supervisor in charge may determine
additional post(s) to secure in order to re-deploy SPOs to respond, block,
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interdict, or search for hostile individual(s) in accordance with the initial
response procedures where applicable.
(3) Posts may be locked down per the PF Supervisor in charge.
(5) Additional response and/or containment units may be required. Requests for
such assistance will be relayed through CAS to the PF Supervisor in charge for
determination and resolution.
SPO
(1) Responding SPOs will acknowledge notification of active shooter response via
radio, proceed to affected area rapidly and by the most tactically sound and
direct route available, or a route directed by the PF Supervisor in charge as
changing event information is identified.
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(2) PF responders shall employ proper individual and/or team tactics when
responding to alarms, while maintaining appropriate response actions for each
situation.
(3) Responding SPOs will advise CAS and the PF Supervisor in charge upon
arrival at designated location. All radio communications from responders will
be short and concise.
(4) Responders will assess the immediate and surrounding area(s) to establish
containment and/or neutralization of suspect(s) and location. If applicable,
responders will supply essential elements of information to CAS and the PF
Supervisor in charge for decision on additional requirements.
(5) Additional response and/or containment units may be required. Requests for
such assistance will be relayed through CAS to the PF Supervisor for
determination and resolution.
Other PF
(1) During an active shooter response, all radio traffic by PF members not directly
involved in the response will cease.
(2) All other posts and patrols will communicate to CAS only information relating
to the present threat or additional operational emergencies that arise.
C.7.3 Active Shooter Assessment and Resolution
Only PF Supervision has the authority to clear response actions during any security
related response and/or alarm. Federal Oversight will be made aware of situations as
soon as possible.
C.7.4 Confirmed Hostile Actions
(1) Entering an affected active shooter area will expose SPOs to imminent danger,
(e.g., armed suspect) the PF Supervisor in charge and/or CAS will advise
responding units of all known hostile actions and conditions.
(2) During all responses, responding SPOs will approach with caution and take
positions of advantage, e.g. cover.
(3) SPOs will always attempt to respond and interdict undetected.
(4) SPOs will use the appropriate level of force based on their “Objective
Reasonableness”.
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Note: “Objective Reasonableness” is based upon the totality of circumstances known
to the SPOs at the moment force was used. When the need for the application of force
has been determined, the SPOs shall make their force-option decision based on the
actions of the threat or suspect.
(5) Primary responsibilities will be to seek out and neutralize the threat while
maintaining cover and/or concealment, continuing situation containment,
observation and reporting capabilities until response actions from FPS and/or
LLEA are activated.
(A) CAS personnel will notify PF Supervisor in charge upon arrival of
LLEA.
(6) Information gathered during response actions from SPOs and CAS will
immediately be disseminated to the PF Supervisor in charge for establishing
and implementing a plan of action and/or resolution.
(7) PF Supervisor in charge will determine actions necessary to mitigate and/or
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resolve the situation and confirm appropriate measures have transpired before
clearing response actions.
(8) If applicable, PF members will ensure the affected area is secured preventing
unauthorized personnel into the area until relieved by PF Supervisor.
(9) PF shall be aware that when the facility is under lockdown, there is no entry
into the facility.
(A) The PF Supervisor and/or a SPO, at the direction of the supervisor,
will facilitate the entry of LLEA.
(B) SPOs shall be aware of the potential for employees and/or the public
to panic and make a decision to evacuate instead of sheltering in place
during an active shooter situation.
(C) It is imperative for SPOs to be highly alert that the adversary may
travel further into the facility and/or attempt to exit the facility while
concealed within a group or crowd.
(10) Notifications will be made in accordance with Site/Facility Emergency
Response Plan.
C.7.5 Post Emergency Reconstitution
(1) This phase is characterized by actions taken by the PF Supervision, the DOE
Facility Security Manager, FPS and/or LLEA response forces to restore
normal operations and reestablish normal security services to the facility.
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(A) Initiate recall process as necessary.
(B) Conduct radio checks and accountability of PF personnel.
(C) Await direction to reestablish normal security operations. (i.e. opening
and/or closing posts, establishing comp measures as needed,
augmenting personnel requirements, etc.).
(D) Maintain all crime scenes until directed otherwise.
(E) Assist as directed with arrival of press, public onlookers and/or family
members. Note: There is a “No Comment” policy for all PF
members.
(F) Conduct an after-action analysis, (as soon as possible following the
event), with all emergency, response and supervisory personnel, for
the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of emergency plans and
actions taken during the event.
C.8 Attachments
In the event of an active shooter situation, the sites/facilities initial response procedures shall
be used as a guide for establishing initial containment positions for the associated posts.
C.9. References
10 CFR 1047, Limited Arrest Authority and Use of Force by Protective Force Officers
42 USC 2278a, Trespass on Commission Installations
DOE O 473.3A, Protection Program Operations
Site/Facility, Alarm Response Plan
Site/Facility, Emergency Response Plan
C.10 Forms
Site/Facility Pre-Scripted Emergency Announcements (Quick Reaction Checklists)
C.11. Records
All records will be maintained according to the DOE Records Retention and Disposition
Schedule.
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— INTERAGENCY SECURITY COMMITTEE RISK MANAGEMENT
PROCESS APPLICABILITY
Policy
All U. S. Government (DOE) owned or leased properties which do not have security assets
(e.g., classified information or matter, SNM, or other assets requiring an Facility Clearance
Level (FCL) in accordance with the Facility Clearance section of DOE Order (O) 470.4B,
Chg 2), but to which DOE Federal employees are assigned, the standards set forth by the
Interagency Security Committee (ISC) under E.O. 12977, ISC, is to be used as the baseline
for developing the security plan.
Applicability
DOE implements the tenets of the ISC Standards, risk identification and management,
through the Department’s Safeguards and Security Program directives, specifically, DOE
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O 470.4B Minor Change 2, Safeguards and Security Program; DOE O 470.3C, Design
Basis Threat; and DOE O 473.3A, Change 1, Protection Program Operations.
The ISC Standard, Facility Security Level Determination for Federal Facilities; and ISC
Report, Design Basis Threat, are applicable generically to all DOE Federal facilities
occupied by Federal employees that meets the tenets set forth by DOE policy.
Compliance Determination:
(1) Do facilities operating under your authority have an ISC facility security level (FSL) or
DOE Protection Level (PL) determination?
(2) How often are the FSL/PL determinations and security risk assessments conducted in
accordance with ISC/DOE-directed intervals?
(3) What is the status of the establishment of a protocol to document all decisions,
including risk acceptance, pursuant to the ISC Risk Management Process (RMP) and
DOE DBT?
(4) Does the security risk assessment methodology compare to established ISC RMP and
DOE DBT criteria (i.e., credible, reproducible, and defensible)?
(5) Does the security organization use the ISC Design-Basis Threat (DBT) Report or DOE
DBT to support the calculation of the facility risk (threat, vulnerability, consequence)
when determining the appropriate level of protection?
(6) Has the program office established communication with the facility security committee
(FSC) (or similar decision-making body) for each multi-tenant federal facility they
occupy space in?
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(7) Has the FSC representative(s) completed mandated training?
(8) Has ISC/DOE compliance been verified by the cognizant security office?
(9) Does the site/facility have written procedures to assist FSCs in resolving issues?
(10) How often does the site/facility utilize compliance inspections such as Federal
survey or independent oversight appraisal?
(11) Does the site/facility maintain records, inspection reports, and metrics of each of
their facilities?
(12) Does the site/facility maintain a current real property inventory that includes FSL
or PL designations?
References
DOE O 470.4B Minor Change 2, Safeguards and Security Program
DOE O 470.3C, Design Basis Threat
DOE O 473.3A, Change 1, Protection Program Operations
DOE-STD-1192-2018, Security Risk Management Technical Standard
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ISC Standard, Facility Security Level
Determination for Federal Facilities
DHS ISC Report, Design Basis Threat
Interagency Security Committee Policies, Standards, Best Practices, Guidance, and White
Papers (https://www.cisa.gov/isc-policies-standards-best-practices):
Interagency Security Committee Agency and Facility Compliance Benchmarks
November 2016/2nd Edition – Risk Management Process: An Interagency Security
Committee Standard; including Appendices A through F
2019 Edition – Violence in the Federal Workplace: A Guide for Prevention and
Response
https://www.dhs.gov/interagency-security-committee
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- SECURITY PLAN TEMPLATE
1. OBJECTIVE. The Security Plan (SP) is a risk management document that provides
summary information used to describe safeguards and security (S&S) programs and
vulnerability and risk assessments at applicable sites. The objective of this section is to
delineate SP content and establish a standard approach to presenting site protection
information and vulnerability assessment (VA) or Security Risk Assessment (SRA)
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results. The results and conclusions contained in the plan are intended to guide long-
term planning for S&S operations. This is accomplished during plan development by
identifying: key protection elements; annually (at least every 12 months) evaluating
protection in terms of its adequacy to meet continued mission and threat parameters;
and, identifying resource requirements.
2. APPLICATION. The SP is used to evaluate site and facility program elements and
resources as they relate to identified threats and risks. The protection measures
identified in approved SPs become the basis for executing, and reviewing protection
programs.
3. SCOPE. The approved SP provides assurance that S&S measures address identified
threats and risks. To provide this assurance, the plan shall reiterate the assumptions
identified to and agreed upon by line management. These assumptions shall include
reference to the contract under which the site is operated and those contractual issues
that may impact S&S, applicable contract requirements, the threat upon which VAs
and/or SRAs are based, the methodology used to conduct VAs and/or SRAs, deviations
and proposed deviations, and any unique S&S impacting issues and assumptions that
were addressed and agreed to by the responsible parties.
4. PURPOSE. The SP describes the graded protection of DOE assets required to be
implemented by line management. The SP identifies site risks, cost-benefit analyses,
and comparison of proposed upgrades. The resource plan (RP) shall identify near- and
long-term resource requirements needed to ensure the integrity of existing and planned
S&S upgrades. The annual (at least every 12 months) review serves as the basis for
tracking the implementation of protection measures and strategies necessary to maintain
system effectiveness and identifies unfunded requirements.
5. PLAN COMPOSITION. The SP includes:
a. references to implementing documents and evidence files;
b. descriptions of site protection strategies, key site S&S programs, approved and
pending deviations, plans and procedures designed to implement, manage and
maintain S&S programs;
c. system effectiveness determinations for the protection of special nuclear
material (SNM), prevention of mitigation of sabotage events, and prevention
and/or timely detection of the loss of classified information or matter based on
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the status of performance indicators, such as results of VAs and/or SRAs,
performance tests, surveys, inspections, and evaluations of personnel
qualifications and training;
d. proposed S&S program upgrades;
e. VA/SRA results that support conclusions reported in the SP;
f. assumptions used as part of the VA/SRA process;
g. threat parameters used for VAs and/or SRAs that are described in the current
DBT, regional threat assessments, and impacts made by local area threat
assessments, if applicable;
h. the details of the changes in the protection through the spectrum of SECON (1-
5), to include effects on the calculated baseline system effectiveness;
i. a description of the evidence files containing material that supports the VAs
and/or SRAs; and
j. a RP that describes S&S upgrades programmed for completion, upgrades being
introduced as a result of planned and unplanned site changes impacting the
protection program or deficiencies identified as a result of the annual (at least
every 12 months) review of the SP, a description of the funding source to
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implement the upgrades, and unfunded requirements.
6. EVIDENCE FILES. Supporting documentation that validates data/information used in
the VA/SRA process and in other protection program planning presented in the plan and
that may require corroboration shall be available in evidence files. Evidence files shall
be maintained to provide VA/SRA process and other protection program planning
documentation in a logical and readily retrievable form to validate assumptions,
modeling input data, test results, and other data that may be used to support protection
systems design or conclusions regarding protection effectiveness.
7. DATA COLLECTION. The effective date (snapshot in time) of the data contained in
the SP shall be specified.
8. FORMAT. Information provided in the SP shall be brief, accurate, and concise.
Implementing plans and procedures shall be referenced in the plan where appropriate.
A brief overview of a plan or procedure is adequate.
Duplication of information shall be avoided. Information already included in other
sections of the plan may be referenced or summarized for clarity.
A cover letter shall be attached to the plan indicating that the plan has been reviewed,
risks acknowledged and accepted (if appropriate), and signed by line management. For
example, the SP shall be approved by the Head of the Field Element and submitted for
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concurrence to the Departmental element. If high or marginal risk acceptance is needed,
the correspondence shall be routed for signature to the Secretary of Energy or Deputy
Secretary or Under Secretaries, respectively.
The use of charts, plats, graphs, drawings, videos, photographs, and matrixes is
encouraged wherever appropriate to clarify or satisfy the intent of plan objectives.
References to sources of information and the location of supporting documentation shall
be provided to assist in verifying information contained in the plan.
The SP is divided into 12 chapters. Each chapter provides specific information relevant
to site security. Use of this layout will ensure a uniform SP for review and comment or
during an emergency.
a. Chapter 1, Site Description and Mission.
(1) Site Mission Statement. Describe the site mission and how the mission
relates to national security and the health and safety of the public,
employees, and the environment. Describe the major programs or
activities performed at the site in terms of mission and their relationship
to the DOE national security mission.
(2) Site Description and Area Layout. Describe the physical and
geographical area in which the site and the S&S program are located.
Provide a map, photograph, or drawing of the site that identifies
locations of Category I facilities, facilities with credible roll-up of SNM
to a Category I quantity, the central alarm station (CAS) and secondary
alarm stations (SAS), security-related communications facilities, and
other facilities of security interest. Show the location of barriers defining
the site protected area (PA). A small-scale map or drawing shall be used
to show the relationship of the site to the surrounding area and be of
sufficient detail to orient the user.
(3) Management Organization, Planning Assumptions and Evidence File.
(a) Site Management Organizations. Identify the contract name,
number, and other information that describes the authority under
which the contractor executes management functions. Identify
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site contractors responsible for S&S programs and describe their
S&S activities. Provide Federal and contractor organization
charts and identify key positions and the relationships between
the organizations for S&S activities. Provide a list of roles and
responsibilities for key positions. Describe Federal and contractor
involvement in the development of S&S resource requirements.
(b) Management and Planning Assumptions. Describe those
assumptions that were addressed and agreed to during the SP
scoping, preparation, or other SP management related meetings.
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Describe all relevant S&S-related planning assumptions that were
formerly agreed to and included in a Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) by the responsible organization representatives who are
party to the development and review of the SP. These
assumptions shall address the following issues:
1 site SECON;
2 VA/SRA methodology used for insider, neutralization,
outsider, and collusion analyses;
3 identified credible targets;
4 protection strategies;
5 approved compensatory measures; and
6 performance testing conducted or to be conducted.
(c) Evidence Files. Describe and identify the contents, location, and
control mechanisms for the SP evidence files. Reference
approved local standard operating procedures (SOPs) as
applicable. Supporting documentation that validates
data/information used in the VA/SRA process shall not be
included in the SP. However, this data/documentation shall be
available in a logical and readily retrievable arrangement in
evidence files, for use in review and validation of the SP.
b. Chapter 2, Site Threat Description and Target Identification.
(1) Threat Description. Establish a graded approach to protection for
Category I SNM and SNM facilities with credible roll-up of SNM to a
Category I quantity and facilities having radiological, biological, or
chemical sabotage event potential and facilities having disruption of
critical mission event potential. Use the DBT as the baseline for threat
determination, along with higher levels of threat dictated by local and
regional threats (when available), and describe the site-specific threats
used as the basis for conducting VAs and/or SRAs and for which the
protection program is designed.
(2) Target Identification. Identify, describe, and prioritize targets of security
interest that meet the following criteria.
(a) Category I quantities of SNM and the facilities with credible roll-
up of SNM to a Category I quantity.
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(b) A radiological, biological, or chemical sabotage inventory that, if
released, would cause an unacceptable impact on national
security or the health and safety of employees, the public, or the
environment.
(c) Critical national security facilities, and assets (as defined in the
DBT), designated by the Department (e.g., or each disruption of
critical mission target) that would impact DOE programs
supporting national defense and security.
(d) Those facilities possessing automated information systems that
process or contain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI),
Special Access Program (SAP), and weapon data classified
Secret/Restricted Data (S/RD) Sigma 1, 2, 14, and 15 or higher.
(e) Temporary recurring targets. When predictable programmatic
operations can reasonably be expected to present temporary
SNM, sabotage, or information targets such as those permanent
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locations previously described, these targets shall be described
and analyzed at the same level of detail and in the same manner
as permanent locations.
Provide a brief introductory description of the targets and a chart
or list, such as shown below, that indicates the type of target, its
location, attractiveness level, size, and configuration.
(3) Theft or Diversion of SNM. Describe how Category I SNM targets and
credible roll-up quantities of SNM to a Category I quantity have been
identified and evaluated as potential abrupt theft targets. Also, describe
how these SNM targets have been identified and assessed for protracted
theft (diversion), if applicable.
For each identified SNM target, provide a description of the following,
using a table similar to Table E-1, SNM Theft/Diversion Targets:
physical location of identified SNM; the type of material, such as pure
products, high-grade material, weapons, including pits, ingots, oxide fuel
elements, etc.; and the Category (I through II) and attractiveness level (A
through E) of the target material.
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ATTACHMENT 12:
Name of Site/Facility/Activity Covered by the Security Plan
Document Number/Revision Number
Date of Federal Approval
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview of Site
1.1.1 Mission
1.1.2 Location/Address
1.2 Scope
1.3 Purpose
2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Program Office
2.2 Field/Site Office
2.3 Contractors
2.4 ODFSA/ODSA Delegationsi
3 APPROVAL OF SECURITY PLAN
3.1 Federal Approval of Security Planii
4 RESIDUAL RISK IDENTIFICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
4.1 Identification of Residual Riskiii
4.1.1 Basis for residual risk determination
4.2 Federal Acceptance of Residual Riskiv
5 ASSETS
5.1 List of Assetsv
5.2 Prioritization of Assetsvi
6 SECURITY PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW
6.1 Analytical Basisvii
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6.1.1 Plan based on DOE O 470.3C, Design Basis Threat, or Interagency
Security Committee standards, as applicableviii
6.1.2 DOE Tactical Doctrine, as applicableix
6.1.3 Security Risk Assessment / Vulnerability Assessment Overview
6.2 Review and Updatex
6.2.1 Review – procedures regarding plan review
6.2.2 Update – procedures to provide updates and revisions to the plan
7 PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
7.1 PPM Overviewxi
7.1.1 Federal Oversight (Field and Program Office)
7.1.2 Contractors
7.1.3 Work-for Others
7.2 Facility Clearance Programxii
7.2.1 Procedures applicable to the FCL program
7.3 Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influencexiii
7.3.1 Procedures applicable to the FOCI program
7.4 Classified Visitsxiv
7.4.1 Procedures applicable to classified visits and assignments
7.5 Unclassified Foreign Visitors and Assignments
7.5.1 Procedures applicable to unclassified foreign visits and assignmentsxv
7.6 Incidents of Security Concernxvi
7.6.1 Overview of the Incident of Security Concern program
7.7 Equivalencies and Exemptionsxvii
7.7.1 Overview of the process to create and submit equivalencies and
exemptions in accordance with DOE O 251.1D, Departmental Directives
Program and other requirements contained in requirements
7.7.2 List of Approved Equivalencies and Exemptions incorporated in Security
Planxviii
7.8 Memorandums of Agreement/Understandingxix
7.8.1 Approval process
7.8.2 Review Process
7.8.3 List of all MOAs/MOUs
7.9 SECONxx
7.9.1 Overview of the SECON plan and procedures
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7.10 Performance Assurancexxi
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7.10.1 Performance Assurance planning
7.10.2 Performance testing
7.10.2.1 Test schedules
7.10.2.2 Results analysis and documents
7.10.3 System degradation
7.10.4 Reviews and updates
7.11 Safeguards and Security Trainingxxii
7.11.1 Overview of the Safeguards and Security Training program
7.12 Security Awareness Programxxiii
7.12.1 Overview of the Security Awareness program
7.13 Security-Funded Technologies, if applicablexxiv
7.13.1 Overview of the process to transfer security-funded technologies
7.14 Demonstrator and Protestor Planxxv
7.14.1 Responsibilities
7.14.2 Memoranda of Agreement or Understanding
7.14.3 Event notification
7.14.4 Minimum requirements
7.15 Workplace Violence Planxxvi
7.15.1 Responsibilities
7.15.2 Memoranda of Agreement or Understanding
7.15.3 Event notification
7.15.4 Minimum requirements
8 PHYSICAL SECURITY
8.1 General Site Accessxxvii
8.1.1 Employees
8.1.1.1 DOE Security Badges
8.1.1.2 Local Site-Specific Only Badge
8.1.2 Visitorsxxviii
8.1.2.1 Cleared
8.1.2.2 Uncleared
8.1.2.3 Foreign Nationals
8.1.3 Other Federal Agency Badges
8.2 Prohibited and Controlled Articlesxxix
8.2.1 Prohibited Articles
8.2.2 Controlled Articles
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8.3 Entry and Exit Inspectionsxxx
8.3.1 Entry Inspections procedures
8.3.2 Exit inspection procedures
8.3.3 Property Removal
8.4 Security Areas (as applicable)xxxi
8.4.1 General Access Areas
8.4.1.1 Security Requirements as determined by ODFSAxxxii
8.4.2 Property Protection Areas
8.4.2.1 Security Requirements as determined by ODFSA, should address, as
applicable:xxxiii
8.4.2.1.1 Access Control
8.4.2.1.2 Personnel Access
8.4.2.1.3 Vehicle Access
8.4.2.1.4 Intrusion Detection Systems
8.4.2.1.5 Barriers and Delay
8.4.3 Limited Areas
8.4.3.1 Access Controlxxxiv
8.4.3.1.1 Types of access controls employed
8.4.3.1.2 Automated access control
8.4.3.1.2.1 Validation of DOE security badgesxxxv
8.4.3.1.2.2 Protection of badge verification dataxxxvi
8.4.3.2 Personnel Access
8.4.3.2.1 Employees – clearance requirements
8.4.3.2.2 Visitors – cleared
8.4.3.2.3 Visitors - uncleared
8.4.3.2.3.1 Escort ratiosxxxvii
8.4.3.2.3.2 Logging, as applicablexxxviii
8.4.3.3 Vehicle Access
8.4.3.3.1 Government vehicles
8.4.3.3.2 Non-Government vehiclesxxxix
8.4.3.3.3 Emergency vehicles
8.4.3.3.4 Inspection processxl
8.4.3.4 Intrusion Detection System, if applicablexli
8.4.3.4.1 Types of sensors
8.4.3.4.2 Locations of sensors
8.4.3.4.3 Types of cameras, if applicable
8.4.3.4.4 Locations of cameras, if applicable
8.4.3.4.5 Alarm monitoring
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8.4.3.4.6 Lighting requirementsxlii
8.4.3.5 Barriers and Delay, as applicablexliii
8.4.3.5.1 Hardwarexliv
8.4.3.5.2 Fencing configuration
8.4.3.5.3 Perimeter barrier gates
8.4.3.5.3.1 Motorized gate controlsxlv
8.4.3.5.4 Exterior walls
8.4.3.5.5 Ceilings and floors
8.4.3.5.6 Doorsxlvi
8.4.3.5.7 Windows
8.4.3.5.8 Miscellaneous openings/Penetrations
8.4.4 Vaults/Vault-Type Rooms
8.4.4.1 Access Controlxlvii
8.4.4.1.1 Types of access controls employed
8.4.4.1.2 Automated access control
8.4.4.1.2.1 Validation of DOE security badgesxlviii
8.4.4.1.2.2 Protection of badge verification dataxlix
8.4.4.1.3 Data transmission configuration/control
8.4.4.2 Personnel Access
8.4.4.2.1 Employees – clearance requirements
8.4.4.2.2 Visitors – cleared
8.4.4.2.3 Visitors – uncleared
8.4.4.2.3.1 Escort ratiosl
8.4.4.2.3.2 Logging, as applicableli
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8.4.4.3 Vehicle Access, if applicable
8.4.4.3.1 Government vehicles
8.4.4.3.2 Non-Government vehicles
8.4.4.3.3 Inspection process
8.4.4.4 Intrusion Detection System, if applicablelii
8.4.4.4.1 Type of sensors
8.4.4.4.2 Locations of sensors
8.4.4.4.3 Types of cameras, if applicable
8.4.4.4.4 Locations of cameras, if applicable
8.4.4.4.5 Alarm annunciation and monitoring
8.4.4.4.6 Lighting requirementsliii
8.4.4.5 Barriers and Delay, as applicableliv
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8.4.4.5.1 Hardware
8.4.4.5.2 Floors and Walls, Type of construction
8.4.4.5.3 Windows
8.4.4.5.4 Doors
8.4.4.5.5 Ceilings
8.4.5 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
8.4.5.1 Overview of security measures provided at the SCIF in accordance
with DNI ICD/ICS 705, Technical Specifications for Construction
and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information
Facilitieslv
8.4.6 Special Access Program Facilities
8.4.6.1 Overview of security measures provided at the SAPF in accordance
with DOE O 471.5, Special Access Programslvi
8.4.7 Protected Areas
8.4.7.1 Access Controllvii
8.4.7.1.1 Types of access controls used
8.4.7.1.1.1 Automated access control
8.4.7.1.1.1.1 Validation of doe security
badgeslviii
8.4.7.1.1.1.2 Protection of badge verification
datalix
8.4.7.1.1.1.3 Compensatory measures if
automated access control system
is not functional/implementedlx
8.4.7.1.1.2 Armed Protective Force
8.4.7.2 Personnel Access
8.4.7.2.1 Employees – clearance requirementslxi
8.4.7.2.2 Visitors – cleared
8.4.7.2.3 Visitors – uncleared
8.4.7.2.3.1 Escort ratioslxii
8.4.7.2.3.2 Logginglxiii
8.4.7.2.4 Entrance/Exit inspection process
8.4.7.2.4.1 Explosive detection
8.4.7.2.4.2 Metal detection
8.4.7.2.4.3 SNM detection
8.4.7.3 Vehicle Access
8.4.7.3.1 Government vehicles
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8.4.7.3.2 Vendor vehicles
8.4.7.3.3 Emergency vehicles
8.4.7.3.4 Entrance/Exit inspection process
8.4.7.3.4.1 Explosive detection
8.4.7.3.4.2 Metal detection
8.4.7.3.4.3 SNM detection
8.4.7.4 Intrusion Detection System
8.4.7.4.1 Types of sensors
8.4.7.4.2 Locations of sensors
8.4.7.4.3 Types of cameras
8.4.7.4.4 Locations of cameras
8.4.7.4.5 Alarm monitoring
8.4.7.4.6 Lighting requirements
8.4.7.5 Barriers and Delay
8.4.7.5.1 Overview of the barriers and delays implemented in
accordance with the DOE Tactical Doctrine
8.4.8 Material Access Areas
8.4.8.1 Access control
8.4.8.1.1 Types of access controls used
8.4.8.1.1.1 Automated access control
8.4.8.1.1.1.1 Validation of DOE security
badgeslxiv
8.4.8.1.1.1.2 Protection of badge verification
datalxv
8.4.8.1.1.1.3 Compensatory measures if
automated access control
systems are not
functional/implemented
8.4.8.1.1.2 Armed protective force
8.4.8.2 Personnel Access
8.4.8.2.1 Employees – clearance requirements
8.4.8.2.2 Visitors – cleared
8.4.8.2.3 Visitors – uncleared
8.4.8.2.3.1 Escort ratios
8.4.8.2.3.2 Logging
8.4.8.2.4 Entrance/Exit inspection process
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8.4.8.2.4.1 Explosive detection
8.4.8.2.4.2 Metal detection
8.4.8.2.4.3 SNM detection
8.4.8.3 Vehicle Access
8.4.8.3.1 Government vehicles
8.4.8.3.2 Vendor vehicles
8.4.8.3.3 Emergency vehicles
8.4.8.3.4 Entrance/Exit inspection process
8.4.8.3.4.1 Explosive detection
8.4.8.3.4.2 Metal detection
8.4.8.3.4.3 SNM detection
8.4.8.4 Intrusion Detection System
8.4.8.4.1 Types of sensors
8.4.8.4.2 Locations of sensors
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8.4.8.4.3 Types of cameras
8.4.8.4.4 Locations of cameras
8.4.8.4.5 Alarm monitoring
8.4.8.4.6 Lighting requirements
8.4.8.5 Barriers and Delay
8.4.8.5.1 Overview of the barriers and delays implemented in
accordance with the DOE Tactical Doctrine
8.5 Lock and Key Programlxvi
8.5.1 Overview of lock and key program
8.5.1.1 Level I
8.5.1.1.1 Issuance
8.5.1.1.2 Controllxvii ,lxviii
8.5.1.1.3 Storagelxix
8.5.1.1.4 Destruction
8.5.1.2 Level II
8.5.1.2.1 Issuance
8.5.1.2.2 Control
8.5.1.2.3 Storagelxx
8.5.1.2.4 Destruction
8.5.1.3 Level III
8.5.1.3.1 Issuance
8.5.1.3.2 Control
8.5.1.3.3 Storage
8.5.1.3.4 Destruction
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8.5.1.4 Use/control/protection of Grand-Master, Master, Sub-Master, and
Control keyslxxi
8.5.2 Inventory systemlxxii
9 PROTECTIVE FORCE, IF APPLICABLElxxiii
9.1 Management
9.1.1 Overview of Pro Force management
9.1.2 Non-uniformed staffing
9.2 Training
9.2.1 Initial
9.2.2 Annual
9.2.3 Firearms
9.2.3.1 Training
9.2.3.2 Qualification
9.3 Certification
9.3.1 Medical & Physical
9.3.1.1 Physical Protection Medical Director Certification
9.3.1.2 Physical Readiness Qualification
9.4 Staffing
9.4.1 Security Officer
9.4.2 Fixed Post
9.4.3 Security Police Officer (SPO) Is
9.4.4 SPO IIs
9.4.5 SPO IIIs
9.5 Duties
9.5.1 Normal duties
9.5.2 Emergency duties
9.6 Equipment
9.6.1 Duty Equipment
9.6.1.1 Firearms
9.6.1.1.1 Storage
9.6.1.1.2 Transportation
9.6.1.1.3 Pre-positioning
9.6.1.2 Explosives/Pyrotechnics/Ammunition
9.6.1.2.1 Storage
9.6.1.2.2 Transportation
9.6.1.2.3 Pre-positioning
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9.6.1.3 Non-Lethal
9.6.1.4 Body Armor
9.6.1.5 Protective Mask
9.6.1.6 Radio/Communications
9.6.1.7 Personal Protective Equipment
9.6.2 Vehicles
9.6.2.1 Patrol
9.6.2.2 Armored, if applicable
9.6.2.3 Other
10 NUCLEAR MATERIAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY, IF
APPLICABLElxxiv
10.1 Characterization of the Nuclear Control and Accountability programlxxv
10.1.1 Shall address probability of detection of loss of Category I SNM with
95% probability, if applicablelxxvi
10.1.2 Shall define loss detection capability for other Categories of SNMlxxvii
11 PERSONNEL SECURITYlxxviii
11.1 Procedures for new clearances
11.2 Clearance transfers, extensions, upgrades, downgrades, and cancellations
11.3 Reporting requirements
12 INSIDER THREAT MITIGATION PROGRAMlxxix
12.1 Procedures applicable to the Insider Threat Mitigation Program
12.2 Description of Local Insider Threat Working Group (LITWG)
12.3 Human Reliability Program, if applicablelxxx
12.3.1 Overview of HRP program
12.3.2 Roles and Responsibilities
12.3.3 HRP Certification
12.3.4 HRP Removal
12.3.4.1 Permanent
12.3.4.2 Temporary
12.3.4.3 Reinstatement
13 INFORMATION SECURITY
13.1 Classified Matter Protection and Controllxxxi
13.1.1 Procedures utilized to protect classified matter, to include:
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13.1.1.1 Document specific techniques to demonstrate that working papers
and drafts are “living” documentslxxxii
13.1.1.2 Response procedures to respond to IDS alarmslxxxiii
13.1.1.3 Electronic transmissionlxxxiv
13.1.1.4 Nonconforming storagelxxxv
13.1.1.5 Destruction
13.2 Controlled Unclassified Informationlxxxvi
13.2.1 Procedures utilized to protect CUI information
13.2.1.1 UCNI
13.2.1.2 OUO
14 CYBER SECURITYlxxxvii
14.1 Overview of cyber security program
14.2 Roles and Responsibilities
14.2.1 Authorizing Official
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15 OPERATIONS SECURITYlxxxviii
15.1 Overview of the Operations Security program
15.2 Identification and release of controlled information
16 TECHNICAL SECURITY PROGRAM, IF APPLICABLElxxxix
16.1 Overview of the Technical Security program
17 SURVEYS AND ASSESSMENTSxc
17.1 Surveys
17.1.1 Site Office
17.1.2 Program Office
17.2 Self-Assessments
17.3 Findings and Corrective Actions
17.4 Reviews, Reports and Ratings
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i. DOE O 470.4B, Paragraph 7.b. and 7.c.
ii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1Paragraph 5.b. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Paragraph 5.b.
iii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1.
iv. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1Paragraph 5.c. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Paragraph 5.b.
v. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 4.a. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter 1,
Paragraph 4.a.
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vi. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 4.a. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter 1,
Paragraph 4.a.
vii. DOE Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 3. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 3.
viii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraphs 1.c.-e. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter
I, Paragraph 1.c.-e.
ix. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraphs 1.f. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1.f.
x. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Paragraph 5.d. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Paragraph 5.c.
xi. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 4.a. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 4.a.)
xii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 1, Paragraph 5 and Attachment 3, Section 1, Paragraph 5.
xiii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 2, Paragraph 5. and Attachment 3, Section 2, Paragraph 5.
xiv. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
xv. DOE O 142.3, Paragraph 4.c.
xvi. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
xvii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
xviii. DOE O 470.4B, Paragraph 3.c.(2)
xix. DOE O 473.3A, Appendix A, Annex 3, Paragraph 1.e. and Attachment 2, Annex 2, Paragraph1.f.
xx. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter II, Paragraph 4 and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter II,
Paragraph 4
xxi. DOE 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter III, Paragraph 1 and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter III,
Paragraph 1
xxii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 5, Paragraph 5 and Attachment 3, Section 5, Paragraph 5
xxiii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
xxiv. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 6, Paragraph 4 (listed as 9) and Attachment 3, Section 6, Paragraph 4
xxv. DOE O 473.3A, Appendix A, Annex 5 and Attachment 2, Annex 5
xxvi. DOE O 473.3A, Appendix A, Annex 5 and Attachment 2, Annex 5
xxvii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3., 4.
xxviii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter XI, Paragraph 1.
xxix. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Paragraph 8.
xxx. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter X, Paragraph 1.
xxxi. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1 and
xxxii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV, Paragraph 2.a.
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xxxiii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV, Paragraph 3.a
xxxiv. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3., 4.
xxxv. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(3)(a)
xxxvi. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(3)(e)
xxxvii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(1)
xxxviii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(2)(a)
xxxix. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.d.(2)
xl. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.d.(3)
xli. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3., 4. and DOE O 473.3A, Attachment
3, Section A, Chapter III, Paragraph 1
xlii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter III, Paragraph 4.b.
xliii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3., 4.
xliv. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter VI, Paragraph 3
xlv. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter VI, Paragraph 5
xlvi. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter VI, Paragraph 8
xlvii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter VIII, Paragraph 1.b.(2)
xlviii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(3)(a)
xlix. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(3)(e)
l. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(1)
li. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter VIII, Paragraph 1.b.(3)
lii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3., 4. and DOE O 473.3A, Attachment
3, Section A, Chapter III, Paragraph 1
liii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter III, Paragraph 4.b.
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liv. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3., 4.
lv. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 5.c.
lvi. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 5.a.
lvii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter VIII, Paragraph 1.b.(2)
lviii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(3)(a)
lix. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(3)(e)
lx. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section C, Chapter I, Paragraph 4.c.
lxi. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section C, Chapter I, Paragraph 4.c.(1)(c)
lxii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section C, Chapter I, Paragraph 4.c.(1)(b)1
lxiii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section C, Chapter I, Paragraph 4.c.(1)(b)3
lxiv. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(3)(a)
lxv. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(3)(e)
lxvi. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1.
lxvii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV, Paragraph 5.b.
lxviii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV, Paragraph 4.d.
lxix. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV, Paragraph 5.c and Paragraph 6.b.
lxx. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV, Paragraph 5.c and Paragraph 6.b.
lxxi. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV, Paragraph 1.b.
lxxii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV, Paragraph 4.a.
lxxiii. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3., 4.
lxxiv. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1 and
lxxv. DOE O 474.2, Attachment 3, Paragraph 1.u.
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lxxvi. DOE O 474.2, Attachment 3, Paragraph 2.d.
lxxvii. DOE O 474.2, Attachment 3, Paragraph 2.e.
lxxviii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 2
lxxix. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1.
lxxx. DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3., 4.
lxxxi. DOE O 471.6, Paragraph 4.a.(3)
lxxxii. DOE O 471.6, Paragraph 4.b.(2)(g)
lxxxiii. DOE O 471.6, Paragraph 4.b.(5)(i)
lxxxiv. DOE O 471.6, Paragraph 4.b.(7)(a)5
lxxxv. DOE O 471.6, Paragraph 4.b.(5)(j)
lxxxvi. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1.
lxxxvii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1.
lxxxviii. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
lxxxix. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
xc. DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 2, Paragraph 5 and Attachment 2, Section 2, Paragraph 5
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Table E-1 Example of SNM Theft/Diversion Targets
Location SNM Type
Category/Attractiveness
Level
Goal
Quantity/Portability
Bldg. 1, Vault Pu-239 ingots Cat. I/B 2 ingots/man portable
Bldg. 1, Assay Room Pu-239 ingots Cat. I/B 2 ingots/man portable
Bldg. 1, Fabrication
Room
Pu-238 oxide powder Cat. II/D 2 canisters/ man
portable
Bldg. 2 U-235 fuel elements Cat. II, roll-up to Cat. I/C 20 fuel elements/not
man portable
Bldg. 3 U-235 fuel elements Cat. II, roll-up to Cat. I/C 20 fuel elements/not
man portable
(4) Radiological Sabotage. Indicate the process or methodology used to
identify and evaluate radiological sabotage targets.
For each identified radiological sabotage target, provide a description
using a table similar to Table E-2, Radiological Sabotage Targets, of the
following: the physical location of all identified targets; the type of
material; the maximum inventory level; and the material size and
configuration.
(5) Biological or Chemical Sabotage. Describe the methodology used to
evaluate biological or chemical targets. Using the criteria referenced in
the DBT, determine the sabotage threat level (STL) for each location.
Reference the plans and procedures that govern the biological or
chemical sabotage assessment program.
For each identified target type not addressed by the commercial
equivalency protection program, provide a description of the following
using a table similar to Table E-3, Biological/Chemical Sabotage
Targets: the physical location of additional identified biological or
chemical sabotage material targets; the type of material; the maximum
inventory level; the material size and configuration; and, the exposure
level at the near-site boundary (NSB) for maximum inventory release.
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Table E-2. Example of Radiological Sabotage Targets
Location Material Type Maximum Inventory
Material Size and
Configuration
Bldg. 1, Fabrication
Room
Pu-238 oxide powder 10kg Paint cans, at 50g each
Bldg. 4 H3 gas 10kg Cylinders, at 500g each
Table E-3. Example of Biological/Chemical Sabotage Targets
Location Material Type
Maximum
Inventory
Material Size
and
Configuration
Exposure Level
at NSB
Bldg. 5 Chlorine 10,000 lb.
55-gal drums at
350 lb. each
>ERPG III Levels
(6) Disruption of Critical Mission Sabotage. Describe how potential
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disruption of critical mission sabotage production and process
components (machinery, equipment, flow process, power sources,
ventilation, waste handling, etc.) have been identified and evaluated for
inclusion as disruption of critical mission targets. Ensure that the
evaluation includes how the sabotage event would affect production (at
the facility, on intersite processes, and on overall national level inventory
needs) and, if so, what areas, processes, and/or components within the
facility affect those necessary production level capabilities and inventory
needs.
For each disruption of critical mission target, provide a description, using
a chart similar to Table E-4, of the following: the physical location of
essential production components; the type of equipment, process, power
sources, or vital components; and the dollar value or production
capability loss.
(7) Intra-Site Transportation of SNM. Describe in a brief narrative the
Category I SNM targets and credible Category II SNM targets that roll
up to Category I quantity that are moved from one location to another on
the site on a recurring basis.
Using a chart, identify the type of SNM, attractiveness level, and size
and configuration of the material.
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Table E-4. Example of Disruption of Critical Mission Targets
Location Equipment Type
Loss of DOE Mission Capability
and Mission Impact
Bldg. 1, Fabrication Room Fuel Fabrication Presses
100% loss of capability for 360 days
with moderate mission impact
Lab. A Laser Tunnel
100% loss of capability for 360 days
with low mission impact
c. Chapter 3, Site Protection Strategies. Identify the protection strategies employed
that address the overall protection program and enhance the concept of graded
protection. Describe the protection program strategies employed. The basic
strategies pertaining to protection are denial of access, denial of task and
containment that upon failure could evolve into recapture/recovery or pursuit
strategies. Protection programs and tactical deployments designed to prevent
unauthorized control of material and devices and to prevent acts of radiological,
biological, chemical, and disruption of critical mission shall be integrated with
protection strategies. These activities could include protection layers of intrusion
detection systems (IDS) and concentric security areas, access control measures,
compartmentalization, insider protection programs, and procedural measures.
The plan shall clearly convey the strategy to be employed, and plan reviewers
will anticipate that procedures are available to ensure implementation of these
strategies. Display in a chart similar to Table E-5, Site-Wide Protection
Strategies, the protection strategy used, the facility and target involved, and the
title and responsible office for each plan or procedure. Ensure the information
provided is consistent with that found in Chapter 2, Site Threat Description and
Target Identification.
d. Chapter 4, Physical Protection Systems.
(1) Summary of Physical Protection Systems Used for Category I and
Credible Roll-Up Quantities of SNM to a Category I Quantity, Sabotage,
Classified Information or Matter, and Classified Automated Information
Protection. Describe the physical protection systems for each facility that
has Category I quantities of SNM; credible roll-up quantities of SNM to
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a Category I quantity; and radiological, biological, chemical, and
sabotage targets (including disruption of critical mission) and those
facilities possessing automated information systems that process or
contain SCI, SAP, weapon data classified S/RD Sigma 1, 2, 14, and 15,
or higher. Provide a narrative description of the physical protection
systems and how these systems are integrated at the site and facility
level. Describe how physical protection systems (access control,
intrusion detection, assessment, etc.) are implemented to allow the PF to
focus resources on its primary mission of defeating an armed terrorist
threat. Describe how the barriers are protected by an IDS, security
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lighting, protective force (PF), and assessment systems and how
structures located in or on the barrier are protected so as not to degrade
protective systems. Describe the design of barrier systems used to deny
vehicle approach routes to critical targets.
Following the narrative, complete a chart similar to Table E-6, Facility
Protection Systems, that includes the following facility protection
systems: security areas and their barriers, access controls (automated
card access for both interior and exterior locations and contraband
screening by the PF at Protected and Material Access Areas); assessment
(closed circuit television (CCTV) and/or PFs both interior and exterior);
security computer system integrator/ processor; CAS and SAS; CCTV
cameras monitoring and switching systems; security lighting; electrical
and backup power sources (emergency batteries and/or generators); and
communications. In the chart, list the major physical protection systems,
the location of the systems, and a brief description of the type of
equipment installed.
Table E-5. Example of Site-Wide Protection Strategies
Protection
Strategy
Facility or
Activity
Target Type
Implementing
Plan or
Procedure
Responsible
Office
Denial of
Access
Facility ABC
Cat. I: Pu metal oxide
Cat. II: nitrate UF6
Plan ABC 1.3
Protective Force
Manager
Containment
Vault Storage
Areas 301, 302,
and 303
Weapon Parts and Pu
metallic buttons
Plan ADC.1
Protective Force
Manager
Denial of
Task
SNM in Transit Weapons Parts Plan CFE 1.5
Protective Force
Manager
(2) Physical Protection Measures for Category I and Credible Roll-up
Quantities of SNM to a Category I Quantity in Transit (Onsite). Describe
the types, frequency, and protection measures used for the intra-site
shipment of Category I SNM and credible roll-up quantities to a
Category I quantity. Provide a narrative that describes the typical
physical protection measures taken to ensure the integrity of those
shipments from their point of loading, through transit, and at the off-load
destination. If other materials are transported onsite that would represent
a STL-1 concern, provide a narrative that describes the typical physical
protection measures from their point of loading, through transit, and at
the off-load destination.
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Table E-6. Example of Facility Protection Systems
Protection System
Equipment
Description
Location Responsible Office
Exterior Intrusion
Detection
“H” Field
Protected Area
Perimeter Associated
Areas
Office of the Plant
Engineer
Exterior
Assessment/CCTV
Microwave Taut Wire
CCTV System
Protected Area
Perimeter Associated
Areas
Office of the Plant
Engineer
Interior Intrusion
Detection
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Volumetric Infrared
Motion Detectors
All Material Access
Areas
Office of the Plant
Engineer
e. Chapter 5, Site PF.
(1) PF Mission, Organization, and Capabilities. Describe the PF organization
and equipment deployed to perform 24-hour-per-day protection. Confirm
that the basis for PF organization and planning is based on the identified
site threat. Provide a narrative summary of the PF mission(s),
capabilities, and deployment concepts used for site protection. Describe
the methods used to review and prioritize post assignments priorities and
eliminate posts that detract from combat readiness at high priority sites.
Indicate the availability of plans and procedures that address normal and
emergency deployment. Describe the PF equipment used including
firearms, communications, vehicles, and any special items. Provide an
organization chart of the PF, including response forces, showing the
management and organization structure and key organizational interface
positions with the cognizant security authorities and site operations and
safety organizations. Using a schematic, display the PF communications
network and include available secure networks and linkages to offsite
law enforcement organizations with whom support agreements exist. In a
chart, show the weapons and special equipment assigned to PF
personnel, including members of the response force.
(2) Qualifications and Training. Indicate that the qualifications for hire and
training of the PF conform to current policy requirements. In a chart
similar to Table E-7, Qualifications and Training, list the titles and
offices responsible for implementing and maintaining the plans or
procedures that describe the following pertaining to the PF:
qualifications for employment and the hiring process; initial, specialized
and advanced training; tactical performance testing program; and other
relevant written documentation, such as post and general orders that
enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the PF.
(3) Special Response Teams (SRT) and Plans. Ensure the availability of
SRTs and current response plans and procedures for implementing site-
specific S&S program strategies and tactics for denial of access, denial of
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task, containment, recapture/recovery, pursuit, and contingency
operations, as described in current DOE policy. Indicate that
requalification training and exercises are used to verify the effectiveness
of SRTs. Identify and document agreements and MOUs with local, State
and Federal law enforcement agencies regarding requests for on-site
support during a contingency event. Ensure that a VA was used to assist
management in determining the equipment and deployment of SRTs. In a
brief narrative, confirm the availability of personnel and response plans
and procedures that provide assurance of adequate protection. Indicate
that contingency plans and procedures are available to respond to the
activities listed below.
(a) Containment/denial of access/denial of task (includes a range of
tactical options designed to either preclude adversary force access
to nuclear weapons/materials or to deny unauthorized removal).
(b) Recapture/recovery or pursuit operations (used when
containment/denial fail and could involve SRTs and other force
options including the use of off-site law enforcement agencies).
Describe the organization, equipment, and training provided to SRTs and
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how training and performance testing are used to verify the effectiveness
of SRT planning in the strategies described above. Describe the role of
vulnerability analysis in determining SRT deployment, equipment, and
training.
In a chart similar to Table E-7, list tactical response plans and procedures
and the office responsible for implementing and maintaining them.
Use a similar chart to list memoranda or letters of understanding and
other agreements with local, State, or Federal law enforcement agencies
regarding requests for onsite support during a contingency event.
Table E-7. Example of Qualifications and Training
Plans/Procedures Title Responsible Office
Specialized Training Plan Training Department
Tactical Response Plan
f. Chapter 6, MC&A Program. Describe the MC&A management program and
summarize the results of the MC&A vulnerability analyses and other MC&A
program planning activities. Describe the mission of the site MC&A
organization. Summarize current and planned nuclear materials processing and
storage activities. Using an organization chart, show the MC&A organization
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and management structure and the lines of authority and points of interface with
other S&S programs, facility operations, and the cognizant security authorities’
MC&A organization. Describe the functions and responsibilities of safeguards
personnel and indicate how MC&A activities are integrated with those of site
protection programs and other facility organizations; include organizational
responsibilities for those program elements that support multiple S&S programs
(e.g., portal monitors and access controls). Confirm that MC&A personnel
complete required training.
List, in a chart similar to Table E-8, MC&A Plans and Procedures, the facilities
required to develop and maintain MC&A plans and procedures, the titles of
those plans and procedures, and the office(s) responsible for approving and
maintaining them.
Table E-8. Example of MC&A Plans and Procedures
Facility Name Plan/Procedure Title Responsible Office
ABC Facility
ABC Facility
MC&A Plan, 1/1/99
S&S Director
XYZ Facility
XYZ Facility
MC&A Plan, 6/9/99
S&S Director
Give the name(s) and date(s) of reports of MC&A VAs and/or SRAs and other
planning exercises. Summarize the results of these assessment(s). Identify those
components of the MC&A system that provide the greatest effectiveness against
theft and diversion. Describe actions taken to remediate identified program
deficiencies or to prepare for planned changes in facility nuclear materials
processing and storage activities.
g. Chapter 7, Site Personnel Security/Human Reliability Programs (HRP). Describe
the site-wide program for personnel security that, in conjunction with
information and physical security programs, ensures only authorized access to
classified information or matter, or SNM and confirms that the personnel
security program is in conformance with and implements the requirements
prescribed in current DOE policy. Describe the key elements of the site-wide
personnel security program for access authorizations and, if applicable, the key
elements of the site’s HRP. Describe the method(s) used at the site to ensure the
appropriate level of access authorizations are issued for the category of material
processed or stored at the site and for approving justification, processing, and
reevaluating the need for such access authorizations. Indicate how the
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effectiveness of the program is assessed. Indicate the site procedures that require
contractors to perform pre-hire checks to ensure proper qualifications and
suitability of the applicant before submitting requests for access authorizations.
Briefly describe the programs used to mitigate the effectiveness of potential
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“insider” activities and the application of these programs in addressing insider
concerns. Provide an organization chart showing the location of the personnel
security organization in relationship to the cognizant security authority and other
contractor S&S organizations. Provide an organization chart identifying the
designated HRP management official in relationship to the cognizant security
authority and the designated HRP certifying official. Verify that the site has a
current HRP implementation plan. List, in a chart similar to Table E-9,
Personnel Security/Human Reliability Program Implementation, the titles of
site-wide personnel security-related plans and procedures, the HRP
implementation plan, if applicable, and the office(s) responsible for
implementing and maintaining them.
Table E-9. Example of Personnel Security/Human Reliability
Plan/Procedure Title Responsible Office
XYZ Implementation Plan Security Department
h. Chapter 8, Automated Information Security Program. Briefly describe the
automated information systems for those facilities possessing automated
information systems that process SCI, SAP, weapons data classified S/RD
Sigma 1, 2, 14, and 15, or higher. Provide an organization chart showing the
responsible automated information systems security program and its relationship
to the cognizant security authority and contractor organizations.
List, in a chart similar to Table E-10, Automated Information Systems Security
Programs, the title of the automated information systems security program plans
and procedures with the associated office responsible for implementing and
maintaining the plan and procedures, the plans and procedures governing the
automated information system VAs and/or SRAs with the associated office
responsible for implementing and maintaining the plan and procedures, and the
reports containing the results of the VAs and/or SRAs.
i. Chapter 9, S&S Equipment Maintenance and Testing Programs. Describe
maintenance and testing programs and life cycle planning, designed to enhance
the continuous operability of S&S-related equipment used in the protection of
Category I SNM, (including areas with credible rollup of SNM to a Category I
quantity), and classified automated information systems. Summarize, in a
narrative, the maintenance and testing programs that ensure the availability and
operability of S&S-related equipment and systems. Indicate the availability of
compensatory measures/procedures that are used when equipment is taken out of
service or otherwise not available. Describe how S&S maintenance and testing
programs are incorporated into the Performance Assurance Program Plans.
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Indicate how the performance testing and other S&S site and facility
maintenance programs comply with DOE policy.
Describe the life cycle planning conducted for major S&S equipment and
component replacement. Relate how this planning is used to support and validate
S&S equipment budget requirements.
Table E-10. Example of Automated Information Systems Security Programs
Plan/Procedure/Report
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Title
Responsible Office Date (if pertinent)
List, in a chart similar to Table E-11, the maintenance, testing, and records
management programs; the relevant plans and procedures that implement the
programs; and the responsible office, as these programs apply to equipment used
by the PF, security related systems, and equipment and instrumentation used for
MC&A. Many of these may be addressed in a single maintenance and testing
program.
Describe the records management program used for scheduling, recording, and
tracking identified S&S maintenance requirements, deficiencies, and testing
schedules.
j. Chapter 10, Site Protection Evaluation Program. Chapter 10 is designed to
ensure the availability and use of testing and evaluation programs for site S&S
programs and systems.
In a narrative, describe the programs available and used to evaluate the
effectiveness of S&S protection programs and the interaction of these evaluation
tools (i.e., surveys may focus on shortfalls found in security inspections).
Include in this narrative outline the PF tactical performance testing program
describing the evaluation mechanisms used by line management. At a minimum,
the programs described in Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 8 of the SP shall be addressed
and the evaluation plan or procedure identified. In a chart similar to Table E-12,
Site Protection Program Evaluation Program, list the names of the evaluation
plans/procedures used by the cognizant security authority to assist in
determining the effectiveness of site and facility protection programs and
systems. List the office responsible for the evaluation plan/procedure and its
purpose.
Indicate, in a brief description, that performance testing is used to verify the
effectiveness of S&S systems/programs and to validate vulnerability analysis
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activities. Additionally, briefly describe barriers and other systems that cannot
be adequately performance tested to demonstrate protection capabilities and
their integration into protection strategies due to physical, operational, or policy
parameters.
k. Chapter 11, Deviations from DOE Contractor Requirements. List all deviations
that have been approved. In a table similar to Table E-13, Deviations from DOE
contractor requirements, list the deviation, the officially assigned deviation
number, the directive reference (DOE contractor requirement and section within
the contractor requirement), and the dates the deviation was approved and
expires.
Provide similar information for those deviations pending approval. This
information shall be displayed in a chart similar to Table E-14, Pending
Deviations from DOE Contractor Requirements.
l. Chapter 12, Summary of VA and SRA Results.
(1) Executive Summary. Summarize the vulnerability analyses and risk
assessments results for Category I SNM, (including credible roll up of
SNM to a Category I quantity), theft targets, radiological, biological, and
chemical sabotage targets, and disruption of critical missions. Confirm in
the narrative that performance testing was used to validate VA/SRA
input data and the results of the vulnerability analyses. Following the
narrative, complete a matrix similar to Table E-15, Summary of
Identified Risks, which identifies the risk associated with the results of
the VA and/or SRA. In Part 10 of the matrix, summarize the proposed
corrective actions or upgrades. For line item construction project (LICP)
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work or other major capital expenditures, cite the source of the required
funding. Use the RP information as the basis for this summary.
(2) Scope. Describe the targets to be covered, the items/issues to be
excluded, and the limits on the conduct of the VAs and/or SRAs in this
SP.
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Table E-11. Example of S&S-Related Maintenance, Testing, and Records Management Programs
Program Area
Plan/Procedure
Title
Test Plan or
Management
Plan
Responsible
Office/Organization
PF
- Equipment
- Training Courses
- Firearms Qualification
- Other
Vehicles/Aircraft
Communications
MC&A
Security Systems
- Personnel Access and Inspection
Equipment
- Security Lighting
- Intrusion Detection and Assessment
Systems
- Electrical Power Supplies
Sensitive Area Access Control
Survey/Inspection Deficiencies
Table E-12. Example of Site Protection Program Evaluation Program
Plan/Procedure Title Responsible Office
Plan or Procedure
Goal/Purpose
Performance Assurance Program Contractor Manager
Establish/confirm system
effectiveness
DOE/Contractor Self-Assessment
Program
Program Manager
Identify program strengths
/weaknesses
Facility Approval, Security Surveys
Cognizant Security
Authority
Confirm availability and
adequacy of required S&S
programs
Force on Force Exercises Contractor Manager Confirm system effectiveness
Limited Scope Performance Tests Contractor Manager Confirm system effectiveness
Joint Tactical Simulation Model Contractor Manager Confirm system effectiveness
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Table E-13. Example of Deviations from DOE Contractor Requirements
Deviation Description Deviation Number
CRD Directive
Reference
Approval and
Expiration Dates
Table E-14. Example of Pending Deviations from DOE Contractor Requirements
Deviation Description Deviation Number
CRD Directive
Reference
Approval and
Expiration Dates
(3) Methodology.
(a) Theft or Diversion of SNM. Identify the SNM targets subject to
theft and/or diversion. Describe the rationale and mechanism
used to identify these targets.
Using a table similar to Table E-16, SNM Theft/Diversion
Targets, provide a description for each identified SNM target
consisting of the following: the physical location of identified
SNM; the type of material (such as pure products, high grade
material, weapons, etc.) which could include pits, ingots, oxide
fuel elements, etc.; the Category (I through II) and attractiveness
level (A through E) of the target material; and the size and
portability of the theft target.
(b) Radiological Sabotage. Identify the radiological targets subject to
sabotage. Describe the rationale and mechanism used to identify
these targets. A key source of information to assist in the
identification and/or elimination of radiological targets is the
facility safety analysis report. Using a table similar to Table E-17,
Credible Radiological Sabotage Targets, provide a description for
each identified radiological sabotage target consisting of the
following: the physical location of all identified targets, the type
of material, the maximum inventory level, and the material size
and configuration.
(c) Biological Sabotage. Identify the biological targets subject to
sabotage. Describe the rationale and mechanism used to identify
these targets. Reference any policy and analyses external to the
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SP that address biological targets. Using a table similar to Table
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E-18, Credible Biological Sabotage Targets, provide a description
for each identified biological sabotage target consisting of the
following: the physical location of all identified targets, the type
of material, the maximum inventory level, and, the material size
and configuration.
(d) Chemical Sabotage. Identify the chemical targets subject to
sabotage. Describe the rationale and mechanism used to identify
these targets. Indicate whether security protection provided for
chemical sabotage targets is comparable to that provided by the
commercial sector for similar materials. A key source of
information to assist in the identification and/or elimination of
chemical targets is the facility safety analysis report. Reference
any policy and analyses external to the SP that address chemical
targets.
Using a table similar to Table E-19, Credible Chemical Sabotage
Targets, provide a description for each identified chemical
sabotage target consisting of the following: the physical location
of all identified chemical sabotage targets, the type of material,
the maximum inventory level, how the security provided is not
comparable to that of the commercial sector, the material size and
configuration, and the exposure level at the NSB for maximum
inventory release.
(e) Disruption of Critical Mission. Identify the disruption of critical
mission targets. Describe the rationale and mechanism used to
identify these targets. Ensure that the evaluation includes how the
disruption would cause an unacceptable impact on national
security.
Using a table similar to Table E-20, Disruption of Critical
Mission Targets, provide a description for each identified target
consisting of the following: the physical location of the target; a
description of the function of the target; the impact to national
security; and the estimated time for recovery.
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Table E-15. Example of Identified Risks Summary
Table E-16. SNM Theft/Diversion Targets
Location SNM Type
Category/Attractiveness
Level
Goal
Quantity/Portability
Bldg. 1, Vault Pu-239 ingots Cat. I/B 2 ingots/ man portable
Bldg. 1, Assay Room Pu-239 ingots Cat. I/B 2 ingots/ man portable
Bldg. 1, Fabrication
Room
Pu-238 oxide powder Cat. II/D
2 canisters/ man
portable
Bldg. 2 U-235 fuel elements Cat. II, Roll-up to Cat I/C
20 fuel elements/
not man portable
Bldg. 3 U-235 fuel elements Cat. II, Roll-up to Cat I/C
20 fuel elements/
not man portable
Table E-17. Example of Credible Radiological Sabotage Targets
Location Material Type Maximum Inventory
Material Size and
Configuration
Bldg. 1, Fabrication
Room
Pu-238 oxide powder 10kg Paint cans/50g each
Bldg. 4 H3 gas 10kg Cylinders/500g each
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Table E-18. Example of Credible Biological Sabotage Targets
Location Material Type
Maximum
Inventory
Material Size and
Configuration
Bldg. 1, Fabrication Room Anthrax solution 10g 20 petri dish/.5g each
Bldg. 4 Botulism aerosol 20g 10 2-liter cylinders/5kg each
Table E-19. Example of Credible Chemical Sabotage Targets
Location Material
Type
Maximum
Inventory
Commercial Sector
Security Difference
Material Size
and
Configuration
Exposure
Level at NSM
Bldg. 5 Chlorine 10,000 lb. Lack of access control 55-gallon
drums/350 lbs.
each
>ERPG III
levels
Table E-20. Example of Disruption of Critical Mission Targets Table
Location Target Function
Impact to National
Security
Estimated Time for
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Recovery
Site A, Bldg. 4 Fuel cell production
Increased reliance on
fossil fuels
180 days
(f) VA/SRA Parameters and Planning Assumptions. Describe/list the
baseline parameters and planning assumptions used in conducting
the VAs and/or SRAs. Provide a summary list of parameters and
planning assumptions used in completing VAs and/or SRAs.
These shall include assumptions discussed and concurred in by
appropriate DOE offices or planning assumptions identified as a
result of data collection/discovery during the VA/SRA process.
(g) Critical Path Protection Elements. Describe the process used to
identify critical path protection elements and the types of tests to
which site protection elements are subjected (procedural,
simulation, barrier, equipment, PF, etc.). Using a table similar to
Table E-21, Performance Testing Results of Site Specific
Essential Protection Element Values, provide a list of: physical
security system components for each protection layer (Limited
Area (LA), PA, material access area (MAA), and Target Area),
the critical protection element tested, if any, as determined from
performance testing. Also, indicate the number of tests conducted
to obtain results and the testing frequency used to monitor the
protection element specific value.
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(h) Single Point Failure Analysis. Describe the analyses used to
determine any single-point failures identified during the VA.
Describe/list the single-point failure(s) to include the nature of
the vulnerability, measures to mitigate the vulnerability and the
potential exploitability by an adversary.
(i) Critical Path Scenarios. Describe and provide the critical path
scenarios, including the bounding scenarios, developed during the
VA for each target. Identify the protection system effectiveness
(PE) value for each of these targets. Describe and identify the
critical detection points along each adversary path.
Shall multiple targets exist within the same security area, such as
several SNM targets within the same MAA and same building,
bounding critical path scenarios may be described. Provide
justification that supports bounding cases.
For each critical path scenario, provide floor plans, diagrams,
sketches, or an adversary path description (as shown in Table E-
22), or, if appropriate, refer to the descriptions that may have
been used previously to illustrate the critical path and protection
elements described in the scenarios.
Identify and describe the point along the adversary path at which
detection is required to allow for sufficient response time for
adversary neutralization to be effected for each of the critical path
scenarios (i.e., critical detection point).
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Table E-21. Example of Performance Testing Results of Site-Specific
Protection Layer and
Physical Security
System Components
Tested
Critical Elements
Tested
No. of Tests
used as Basis for
VA values
Test
Frequency
Value used in
VA
PA – Identification and
Intrusion Element
Attempt to
smuggle firearms
through Portal 1.
36 Quarterly 0.6
Attempt to defeat
door contacts
Bldg. 1, door 3.
34 Quarterly 0.7
MAA-Search
Component
Attempt to
smuggle firearms
through MAA
Portal
24
Once every
2 months
0.8
Target Area –
Identification
Component
Attempt to gain
unauthorized vault
access
48 Monthly 0.9
(j) Protection System Effectiveness (PE). Verify that the PE values
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identified for each critical path scenario were used to calculate
conditional risk for each identified target. Using tables similar to
those on the following pages (Table E-23, Protection
Effectiveness (PE) for the Theft of Diversion of SNM, Table E-
24, Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Radiological Sabotage,
Table E-25, Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Biological
Sabotage; Table E-26, Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Chemical
Sabotage; Table E-27, Protection Effectiveness (PE) for
Disruption of Critical Missions; Table E-28, Protection
Effectiveness (PE) for Theft or Espionage of Classified
Information or Matter; and Table E-29, Protection Effectiveness
(PE) for Other Losses), show the targets and PE values for each
target.
(k) Neutralization Analyses. Identify and describe the mechanism(s)
used to determine/calculate the neutralization value(s) used in the
risk evaluation. Identify and describe the basis for the
neutralization values, parameters that impact the neutralization
calculations and any site-specific issues that modify
neutralization calculations.
(l) Insider Analysis. Describe the analysis for determining the
insider threat for each target class included in the SP. This
analysis shall include the programs supporting the
elimination/mitigation of select insider groups from the threat
spectrum, identification of the potential insider population, and
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insider protection programs that were not included in other
protection system elements. Describe the programs that are
factored into the VA process and provide justification for their
use. Identify, by position and title, the participants in the HRP.
(m) Conclusions. Provide a summary of system effectiveness for the
identified targets. Document VA analyst’s observations and
recommendations developed as a result of the VA process.
Summarize the system effectiveness using a table similar to E-30,
System Effectiveness Summary.
Table E-22. Example of Critical Path Scenarios
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Table E-23. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Theft or Diversion of SNM
Location
Material
Type
Facility
Condition
Adversary
Type
Adversary Scenario
Summary
Protective Force
Response Summary
PE
Value
Bldg. 1
Vault
Pu-239
ingots
Open Terrorist
Vault open. Outsider
deceit into PA.
Insider crashes out of
Bldg. 1 MAA with
material. Hands off to
outsiders.
Adversaries leave
PA/site by vehicle.
Armed response to
BMS door alarm.
Containment at MAA
boundary. Positioning
of blocking forces at
PA boundary if MAA
containment defeated.
Pursuit in PPA if
escape from facility.
.7
Bldg. 1
Assay
Room
Pu-239
ingots
Open Terrorist
Scenario same as
vault open scenario.
Scenario same as vault
open scenario.
.7
Bldg. 1,
Fabricati
on Room
Pu-238
oxide
powder
Open Terrorist
Scenario same as
vault open scenario.
Scenario same as vault
open scenario.
.7
Table E-24. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Radiological Sabotage
Location
Material
Type
Facility
Condition
Adversary
Type
Adversary Scenario
Summary
Protective Force
Response Summary
PE
Value
Bldg. 1,
Fabricati
on Room
Pu-238
oxide
powder
Open Terrorist
Building open.
Outsider’s deceit into
PA. Outsiders force
MAA boundary by
foot. Insider allows
access into Building
1. Outsiders enter
fabrication room,
obtain Pu-238 oxide,
defeat HEPA filters,
and vent material to
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environment through
building ventilation.
Armed response to
MAA boundary alarm.
.4
Bldg. 4 H3 gas Open Terrorist
Building open.
Outsider’s deceit into
PA. Outsiders force
MAA boundary by
foot. Insider allows
access into Building.
4. Outsiders disperse
H3 to the
environment with
explosives.
Armed response to
MAA boundary alarm.
.4
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Table E-25. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Biological Sabotage
Location
Material
Type
Facility
Condition
Adversary
Type
Adversary Scenario
Summary
Protective Force
Response
Summary
PE Value
Bldg. 5 Anthrax
Open Terrorist
Building open.
Outsiders deceit into
PA. Insider allows
access into Building 5.
Outsiders disperse
anthrax to the
environment with
explosives.
Building
Containment
.2
Close Terrorist
Outsiders deceit into
PA. Outsiders breach
door into Building 5.
Outsiders disperse
anthrax to the
environment with
explosives.
Building
Containment
.2
Table E-26. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Chemical Sabotage
Location
Material
Type
Facility
Condition
Adversary
Type
Adversary Scenario
Summary
Protective Force
Response
Summary
PE Value
Bldg. 5 Chlorine
Open Terrorist
Building open.
Outsiders deceit into
PA. Insider allows
access into Building 5.
Outsiders disperse
chlorine to the
environment with
explosives.
Building
Containment
.2
Close Terrorist
Outsiders deceit into
PA. Outsiders breach
door into Building 5.
Outsiders disperse
chlorine to the
environment with
explosives.
Building
Containment
.2
Table E-27. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Disruption of Critical Missions
Location
Equipment
Type
Facility
Condition
Adversary
Type
Adversary Scenario
Summary
Protective Force
Response Summary
PE
Value
Bldg. 1,
Fabricati
on Room
Fuel
Fabrication
Open
Nonviolent
Insider
Insider enters
fabrication room.
Starts fire to destroy
equipment located in
room.
Building Containment .2
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Table E-28. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Theft/Espionage of Classified
Information/Matter
Location
Classified
Information
or Matter
Facility
Condition
Adversary
Type
Worst-case Scenario
Summary
Protective
Force
Response
Summary
PE
Value
Bldg. 5,
Office
Area
TSRD
Documents
Open
Nonviolent
Insider
Insider obtains TSRD,
makes copies, encloses
copies in envelope, and
hand-carries out of Bldg. 5.
Insider mails classified
documents out of PA to
off-site location.
None .2
Table E-29. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Other Losses
Location Item
Facility
Condition
Adversary
Type
Worst-case Scenario
Summary
Protective
Force
Response
Summary
PE
Value
Bldg. 5
Lab Area
R&D
Laboratory
Open
Nonviolent
Insider
Insider starts fire in
laboratory.
Building
Containment
.2
Table E-30. Example of System Effectiveness Summary
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—SAFEGUARDS & SECURITY MANAGEMENT PLAN TEMPLATE
The Safeguards and Security (S&S) Management Plan provides a description of the
implementation of S&S policy and provides detailed information on the assignment of roles,
responsibilities, and authorities, as well as the development of budgets and allocation of
resources. The following outline delineates the content requirements and provides a suggested
format.
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.
a. Program Mission Statement. Briefly describe the program mission and how the
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mission relates to national security. Describe the major elements or activities
performed in terms of program mission and its relationship to the DOE national
security mission.
b. S&S Program Structure. Briefly describe the strategy and organizational
elements used to implement the S&S program under their cognizance.
c. Management and Planning Assumptions. Briefly describe those assumptions that
affect the management and planning of the implementation of the S&S program.
These assumptions shall include items such as:
(1) future of the program (mission, staffing levels, site status, etc.);
(2) current and planned S&S projects; and
(2) status of the organization’s S&S budget.
2. PART 1 – ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
a. Line Management Organization. Describe the structure and relationship of line
management. Identify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of these line
management elements to include organizational charts.
b. Cognizant Security Authority Organization. Describe the structure of line
management that is specifically responsible for implementing the Departmental
element’s S&S program. Identify the individuals and positions responsible for
committing resources and directing the activities of personnel associated with
the S&S program.
(1) Headquarters Organizational Structure. For the Headquarters elements,
provide an organizational chart to show the S&S organization and
management structure and the lines of authority and points of interface
with other programs which affect S&S (e.g., safety, facility operations,
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and the cognizant security authority’s material control and accountability
(MC&A) organization, if independent of the security organization).
Describe the functions and responsibilities of S&S personnel and
indicate how S&S activities are integrated with those of other facility
organizations; include organizational responsibilities for line
management overseeing the program as well as the interface points with
the respective Departmental element.
(2) Field Organizational Structure. For the Field elements, provide an
organizational chart to show the S&S organization and management
structure and the lines of authority and points of interface with other
programs which affect S&S (e.g., safety, facility operations, and the
cognizant security authorities’ MC&A organization, if independent of
the security organization). Describe the functions and responsibilities of
S&S personnel and indicate how S&S activities are integrated with those
of other facility organizations; include organizational responsibilities for
line management overseeing the program as well as the interface points
with the respective Departmental element.
c. Contractor Sites. Provide the contract name, number, and other information that
describes the authority under which the contractor executes management
functions for facilities under the cognizance of a Departmental element. Identify
the site contractor elements responsible for S&S programs and describe their
S&S activities. Provide Federal and contractor organization charts and identify
key positions and the relationships between the organizations responsible for
S&S activities. Describe Federal and contractor involvement in the development
of S&S resource requirements.
3. PART 2 – ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, DELEGATIONS, AND AUTHORITIES.
Delegations must be documented in writing and delineate all assigned S&S roles,
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responsibilities, and authorities for the S&S program. This section:
a. documents offices/positions affected by the S&S Management Plan;
b. establishes the approval chain for S&S plans, procedures and implementation
policy;
c. establishes the approval chain for S&S policy deviations;
d. assigns reporting requirements for incidents of security concern; and
e. provides a list of roles and responsibilities for key positions and the delegated
authorities for each.
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4. PART 3—S&S PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. This section of the S&S
Management Plan documents the processes and methods used to implement the
Department’s security policies. This section identifies:
a. the methods used for ensuring all applicable programmatic requirements are
implemented throughout the organizational element;
b. the methods used for ensuring effective integration of S&S programmatic
elements; and
c. Security Plans used to implement S&S policy requirements.
5. PART 4—PLANNING AND BUDGET (INCLUDING PERSONNEL RESOURCES).
This section of the S&S Management Plan documents the key processes of planning and
budgeting, including strategic planning, budget formulation, budget execution, and
program evaluation.
a. Describe the strategic planning assumptions used to ensure the S&S program
will meet mission objectives.
b. Provide a 5-year plan that describes the budget formulation priorities for future
S&S resources and programs.
c. Provide the current year plan for executing the S&S budget. This plan details the
allocation of resources that support S&S functions and missions.
d. Provide a program evaluation plan that details how the cognizant security
authority will assess the implementation of the S&S program and the
organization’s progress toward meeting established missions/goals. The program
evaluation plan must cover both the Federal and contractor elements of the
Departmental element. This plan can be used to support award fee decisions by
the Departmental element.
e. Briefly describe any changes to operational requirements which affect S&S
program operations or would require increments or decrements to operational
accounts (e.g., program direction, operational support, etc.).
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—RESOURCE PLAN TEMPLATE
1. OBJECTIVE. The Resource Plan (RP) identifies safeguards and security (S&S)
resources necessary to ensure protection of Department assets and identifies changes in
resource requirements (i.e., operational requirements, capital equipment, general plant
projects (GPPs) and line item construction projects (LICPs) that directly impact risk,
indirectly impact risk, or derive from changing S&S policy, directives, guidance, or
other Department or other Departmental direction.
a. Operational Requirements. Briefly describe operational requirements relating to
S&S operations that would require increments or decrements to operational
accounts (e.g., program direction, operational support, etc.). Operational
requirements shall include, but are not limited to, material consolidation, facility
mission changes, changes in the Design Basis Threat (DBT) impacting site
operations, protective force (PF) redeployments, maintenance and testing
changes, PF manning levels, procuring technical expertise and support
personnel, and additional training requirements. Summarize the pertinent
information in a table such as outlined in Table G-1, Operational Requirements.
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The table and supporting narrative shall include the following:
(1) the title of each operational requirement;
(2) the basis of the requirement (drivers behind the requirement);
(3) the funding profile and the impacts if not funded (if possible, state the
impact in terms of probability of system effectiveness (PE) and indicate if
this is a new resource requirement); and
(4) provide a status of operational requirements that were previously
authorized but have not yet been completed.
Provide a separate section for each operational requirement.
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Table G-1. Example of the Operational Requirements for the Resource Plan
b. Capital Equipment. Briefly describe identified/proposed capital equipment
procurements and funding requirements that are not part of a LICP or GPP, and
support S&S programs and operations. These procurements could include, but
are not limited to, alarm and assessment system components, material control
and accountability (MC&A) systems, access control system components, and
equipment necessary to complete the S&S mission (e.g., breaching tools,
vehicles, PF armaments, additional capabilities necessary to address changes in
the DBT). Summarize the pertinent information in a table as outlined in Table
G-2, Capital Equipment. The table and supporting narrative shall include the
following:
(1) a title for each capital equipment procurement;
(2) the basis of the requirement (drivers behind the requirement);
(3) the funding profile and the impacts if not funded (if possible, state the
impact in terms PE, and indicate if this is a new resource requirement);
and,
(4) a status of capital equipment upgrades that were previously authorized
but have not yet been completed.
Provide a separate section for each capital equipment procurement.
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Table G-2. Example of the Capital Equipment for the Resource Plan
c. GPP. Describe significant identified/proposed GPPs that are not part of an LICP
or capital equipment expense but that are necessary to support S&S programs
and operations. These GPPs could include, but are not limited to, alarm and
assessment systems/components, MC&A systems, access control
systems/components, or infrastructure improvements. Summarize the pertinent
information in a table as outlined in Table G-3, General Plan Projects. The table
and supporting narrative must include:
(1) a title for each GPP;
(2) the basis of the requirement (drivers behind the requirement);
(3) the funding profile and the impacts if not funded (if possible, state the
impact in terms PE, and indicate if this is a new resource requirement);
(4) a status of general plan project upgrades that were previously authorized
but have not yet been completed.
Provide a separate section for each GPP.
Table G-3. Example of the General Plant Projects for the Resource Plan
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d. LICPs. Describe current and proposed LICPs that are not part of a GPP or
capital equipment procurement but are necessary to support S&S programs and
operations. Summarize the pertinent information in a table as outlined in Table
G-4, Line Item Construction Projects. The table and supporting narrative must
include:
(1) a title for each LICP;
(2) the basis of the requirement (drivers behind the requirement);
(3) the funding profile and the impacts if not funded (if possible, state the
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impact in terms PE, and indicate if this is a new resource requirement);
and
(4) the status of S&S upgrades that were authorized but have not yet been
completed. Discuss any changes to cost estimates [i.e., total estimated
cost (TEC) versus total project cost (TPC)] identified in the previous RP.
Provide a separate section for each LICP.
Table G-4. Example of the Line Item Construction Projects for the Resource Plan
Table G-5. Example of the Unfunded/Unsupported Requirements for the Resource Plan
2. UNFUNDED/UNSUPPORTED REQUIREMENTS. Briefly describe proposed S&S
operational requirements, capital equipment procurements, GPPs, or LICPs that had
been previously identified and have not been funded supported. Summarize the
pertinent information in a table such as Table G-5, Unfunded/Unsupported
Requirements. The table and supporting narrative shall include:
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a. a title for each unfunded requirement;
b. the basis for the requirement (drivers behind the requirement);
c. the type of resource requested (operating expense, capital equipment, GPP, or
LICP);
d. the fiscal year the requirement was originally identified;
e. the proposed funding profile and impacts due to lack of funding (if possible,
state the impact in terms of PE).
Provide a separate section for each unfunded requirement.
3. REFERENCES FOR THE RESOUCE PLAN.
a. Facility Security Plan. Provide a reference to the most recent/current Site
Security Plan.
b. Programmatic Documentation. Provide a reference (include title, date, and
responsible organization) for any programmatic policy, directive, or guidance
necessitating the allocation of additional resources.
4. HEADINGS AND TERMS FOR TABLES G-1 THROUGH G-5. Following are the
types of data to be included in the RP.
a. Basis.
(1) Compliance.
(2) Risk reduction.
(3) SP derived.
(4) Cost-efficiency.
(5) Operational efficiency.
(6) Enhanced operations.
(7) DBT change.
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b. Type of Expense.
(1) Operational = annual recurring cost that will need to be added to the
budget baseline.
(2) Single = one time only expense paid from operating dollars.
c. Total Costs.1
(1) TEC = Total estimated cost.
(2) TPC = Total project cost.
d. Resource Type.
(1) OE = operational expense.
(2) CE = capital expense.
(3) GPP = general plant project.
(4) LICP = line item construction project.
(5) BASE FY = fiscal year in which the resources were identified and
requested.
e. Impact.
(1) Continued risk.
(2) Cost escalation.
(3) Unable to comply with xxxx (list applicable directive).
(4) Programmatic impact.
(5) Operational impact.
(6) Other (list).
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--PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE PROGRAM TEMPLATE
1. OBJECTIVE. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the protection provided Departmental
safeguards and security (S&S) interests by systematically evaluating all protection
program essential elements.
2. REQUIREMENTS. Each performance assurance program must be developed to
validate the performance of all essential S&S protection elements.
a. Operability and Effectiveness. Performance assurance programs must provide
for operability and effectiveness testing of each protection program essential
element or component.
(1) Operability tests provide measures of integrity and must check the
essential elements or total system to confirm operability.
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(2) Performance tests provide comprehensive assurance that protection
program elements are performing as designed and provide the required
levels of protection.
(a) Performance tests results are used to validate the effectiveness of
all elements of a layered S&S system.
(b) Performance tests are not substitutes for compliance with
requirements.
b. Continuity. Performance assurance programs must evaluate operational
continuity of all S&S essential elements. Limited Scope Performance Tests
(LSPTs) and/or force-on-force (FoF) tests may be used as a means of meeting
specific performance assurance testing requirements. Performance assurance
programs must be evaluated as part of the DOE survey and the facility self-
assessment programs.
(1) New protection program essential elements and components must be
validated through acceptance testing before operational use.
(2) Essential elements that have been repaired or undergone maintenance
must be validated through testing before use.
(3) The protective force (PF) must be performance tested both individually
and in small tactical units.
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(4) Performance tests must ensure that approved protection strategies of
denial, containment, recapture, recovery, and pursuit can be
accomplished by the PF.
(5) Essential elements of the protection program security systems and
subsystems are performance tested to ensure that system detection,
assessment, and response to alarms and adversarial actions meet stated
requirements.
c. Reliability. Each essential element whose failure would reduce protection to an
unacceptable level must be tested at frequencies that provide high assurance of
operability and reliability.
(1) Testing frequencies must reflect site-specific conditions and operational
needs.
(2) Testing frequencies must be documented for each essential element.
d. Performance Tests. At least every 365 days, an integrated performance test
encompassing all essential protection elements associated with a comprehensive
site or facility threat scenario must be conducted to evaluate the overall facility
S&S effectiveness.
(1) Those Category I facilities requiring denial protection strategies must
conduct integrated performance testing on a quarterly basis (at least
every 3 months).
OR
(2) Those sites with multiple Category I facilities requiring denial protection
strategies may rotate quarterly performance testing so that at least one
facility is tested on a quarterly basis (at least every 3 months). However,
an integrated performance test for all Category I facilities shall occur at
least once every 365 days.
e. Documentation.
(1) Performance Assurance Program Plan. This plan shall be an integral part
of the security plan (SP), or material control and accountability (MC&A)
plan, as applicable. The performance assurance program plan shall
describe the program and its administration and implementation by:
(a) identifying protection elements for the protection of Category I
and II special nuclear material (SNM) and Top Secret matter;
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(b) describing how the performance of these elements is to be
ensured, including the manner in which credit is taken for
activities performed by external oversight organizations;
(c) addressing how deficiencies identified during performance
assurance activities are to be corrected.
(2) Performance Assurance Reports. The results of performance assurance
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program testing must be documented.
(3) Document Retention. Record keeping systems shall provide an audit trail
for performance assurance activities and reports.
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and 7.c.
ii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A,
Section 1Paragraph 5.b. and Attachment
2, Section 1, Paragraph 5.b.
iii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A,
Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1. and
Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1.
iv DOE O 470.4B,
Appendix A, Section 1Paragraph 5.c.
and Attachment 2, Section 1, Paragraph
5.b.
v DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A,
Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 4.a. and
Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter 1,
Paragraph 4.a.
vi DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A,
Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 4.a. and
Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter 1,
Paragraph 4.a.
vii DOE Appendix A, Section 1,
Chapter I, Paragraph 3. and Attachment
2, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 3.
viii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A,
Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraphs 1.c.-e.
and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1.c.-e.
ix DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A,
Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraphs 1.f.
and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1.f.
x DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A,
Section 1, Paragraph 5.d. and
Attachment 2, Section 1, Paragraph 5.c.
xi DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A,
Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 4.a. and
Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 4.a.)
xii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B,
Section 1, Paragraph 5 and Attachment
3, Section 1, Paragraph 5.
xiii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B,
Section 2, Paragraph 5. and Attachment
3, Section 2, Paragraph 5.
xiv DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and
Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
xv DOE O 142.3, Paragraph 4.c.
xvi DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and
Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
xvii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and
Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
xviii DOE O 470.4B, Paragraph 3.c.(2)
xix DOE O 473.3A, Appendix A, Annex 3, Paragraph 1.e.
and Attachment 2, Annex 2, Paragraph1.f.
xx DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter II,
Paragraph 4 and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter II, Paragraph 4
xxi DOE 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter III,
Paragraph 1 and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter III, Paragraph 1
xxii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 5, Paragraph 5 and
Attachment 3, Section 5, Paragraph 5
xxiii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and
Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
xxiv DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 6, Paragraph 4
(listed as 9) and Attachment 3, Section 6, Paragraph 4
xxv DOE O 473.3A, Appendix A, Annex 5 and Attachment
2, Annex 5
xxvi DOE O 473.3A, Appendix A, Annex 5 and Attachment
2, Annex 5
xxvii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II,
Paragraphs 2., 3., 4.
xxviii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter XI,
Paragraph 1.
xxix DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Paragraph 8.
xxx DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter X,
Paragraph 1.
xxxi DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1 and
xxxii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV,
Paragraph 2.a.
xxxiii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV,
Paragraph 3.a
xxxiv DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II,
Paragraphs 2., 3., 4.
xxxv DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II,
Paragraph 4.c.(3)(a)
xxxvi DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II,
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Paragraph 4.c.(3)(e)
xxxvii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II,
Paragraph 4.c.(1)
xxxviii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II,
Paragraph 4.c.(2)(a)
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Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.d.(2)
xl DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.d.(3)
xli DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3.,
4. and DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter III, Paragraph 1
xlii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter III, Paragraph 4.b.
xliii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3.,
4.
xliv DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter VI, Paragraph 3
xlv DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter VI, Paragraph 5
xlvi DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter VI, Paragraph 8
xlvii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter VIII, Paragraph
1.b.(2)
xlviii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph
4.c.(3)(a)
xlix DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph
4.c.(3)(e)
l DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 4.c.(1)
li DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter VIII, Paragraph
1.b.(3)
lii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3.,
4. and DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter III, Paragraph 1
liii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter III, Paragraph 4.b.
liv DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraphs 2., 3.,
4.
lv DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 5.c.
lvi DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph 5.a.
lvii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter VIII, Paragraph
1.b.(2)
lviii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph
4.c.(3)(a)
lix DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3,
Section A, Chapter II, Paragraph
4.c.(3)(e)
lx DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section C, Chapter I,
Paragraph 4.c.
lxi DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section C, Chapter I,
Paragraph 4.c.(1)(c)
lxii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section C, Chapter I,
Paragraph 4.c.(1)(b)1
lxiii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section C, Chapter I,
Paragraph 4.c.(1)(b)3
lxiv DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II,
Paragraph 4.c.(3)(a)
lxv DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II,
Paragraph 4.c.(3)(e)
lxvi DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1.
lxvii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV,
Paragraph 5.b.
lxviii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV,
Paragraph 4.d.
lxix DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV,
Paragraph 5.c and Paragraph 6.b.
lxx DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV,
Paragraph 5.c and Paragraph 6.b.
lxxi DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV,
Paragraph 1.b.
lxxii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IV,
Paragraph 4.a.
lxxiii DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II,
Paragraphs 2., 3., 4.
lxxiv DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1 and
lxxv DOE O 474.2, Attachment 3, Paragraph 1.u.
lxxvi DOE O 474.2, Attachment 3, Paragraph 2.d.
lxxvii DOE O 474.2, Attachment 3, Paragraph 2.e.
lxxviii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 2
lxxix DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I,
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Paragraph 1. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1.
lxxx DOE O 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter II,
Paragraphs 2., 3., 4.
lxxxi DOE O 471.6, Paragraph 4.a.(3)
lxxxii DOE O 471.6, Paragraph 4.b.(2)(g)
lxxxiii DOE O 471.6, Paragraph 4.b.(5)(i)
lxxxiv DOE O 471.6, Paragraph 4.b.(7)(a)5
lxxxv DOE O 471.6, Paragraph 4.b.(5)(j)
lxxxvi DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1.
lxxxvii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 1, Chapter I,
Paragraph 1. and Attachment 2, Section 1, Chapter I, Paragraph 1.
lxxxviii DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and
Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
lxxxix DOE O 470.4B, Appendix B, Section 4, Paragraph 5 and
Attachment 3, Section 4, Paragraph 5
xc DOE O 470.4B, Appendix A, Section 2, Paragraph 5 and
Attachment 2, Section 2, Paragraph 5
DOE-STD-1217-2020
FOREWORD
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
SCOPE
PURPOSE
APPLICABILITY
REFERENCES
INTERNET SOURCES OF REFERENCE MATERIALS
6.0 DEFINITIONS
7.0 DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TRAINING
7.1 Survey Team Leader
7.2 Survey Topical Leader
7.3 Survey Team Members
7.4 Self-assessment Team Leads and Members
8.0 SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
9.0 SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT PLANNING
9.1 Cyclic Planning for Surveys and Self-Assessments
9.2 Planning a Facility Survey or Self-Assessment.
9.2.1 Pre-Planning
9.2.2 Preliminary Coordination
9.2.3 Planning Survey and Self-Assessment Activities
10.0 SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT CONDUCT
10.1 In-Briefing
10.2 Maintaining Communication
10.3 Data Collection
10.3.1 Performance Tests
10.3.2 Data Validation
10.3.3 Data Analysis
10.3.4 Ratings
10.4 Exit Briefing
11.0 REPORT PREPARATION
12.0 ISSUES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
12.1 Corrective Action Program
12.2 Process Improvement
12.2.1 Step 1: Understand and Map the Current Process
12.2.2 Step 2: Complete a Value Added Analysis
12.2.3 Step 3: Develop an Improved Process
12.2.4 Step 4: Update Documentation and Develop Metrics
12.2.5 Step 5: Measure for Success and Return to Step 1.
ATTACHMENT 1: RISK BASED ASSESSMENT SCHEDULING PROCESS
ATTACHMENT 2: DOE FORM 470.8 SURVEY/INSPECTION REPORT FORM
ATTACHMENT 3: .SURVEY PREPPARATION AND REPORT CHECKLIST
ATTACHMENT 4: SURVEY PLAN TEMPLATE
ATTACHMENT 5: NOTIFICATION MEMO
ATTACHMENT 6: DATA CALL INFORMATION
ATTACHMENT 7: SAMPLE LINE OF INQUIRY FORM
ATTACHMENT 8: PERFORMANCE TEST SAFETY PLAN EXAMPLE
ATTACHMENT 9: PERFORMANCE TEST PLAN
ATTACHMENT 10: SAMPLE SURVEY REPORT TEMPLATE
ATTACHMENT 11: CORRECTIVE ACTION AND CAUSAL ANALYSIS
Figure ATTM 11.1 Blank Root Cause Analysis Tool 1Template
Figure ATTM 11. 2 Example of a Completed Root Cause Tool 1
Figure ATTM 11. 3 Blank Root Cause Tool 2 Template
Figure 11.4 Example of a Completed Root Cause Tool 2
Appendix A SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY SURVEY AND SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLKIT
A.1 Introduction
A.2 Planning Tools
A.2.1.1 Sample In-Briefing (Customize for specific survey objectives, activities, etc.)
A.2.1.2 Sample Survey Plan Format
A.2.1.3 Documents for Possible Review
A.2.2 Sample Notification Memos
A.2.2.1 Notification and Data Call
A.2.2.2 Safeguards and Security Periodic Survey
A.2.2.3 Initial Safeguards and Security Survey
A.2.3 Sample Accommodation Request
A.3 Conduct Tools
A.3.1.1 Sample Survey Worksheet
A.3.1.2 Sample Performance Test Safety Plan
A.3.2 Sample Performance Test Plan
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A.4 Topical Area Tools
A.4.1 Program Planning and Management
A.4.1.1 Program Planning and Management
A.4.1.2 Safeguards and Security Planning and Procedures
A.4.1.3 PROGRAM-WIDE SUPPORT
A.4.2 PROTECTIVE FORCE
A.4.2.1 Management
A.4.2.2 TRAINING
A.4.2.3 DUTIES
A.4.3 PHYSICAL SECURITY
A.4.3.1 ACCESS CONTROLS
A.4.3.2 Intrusion Detection and Assessment Systems
A.4.3.3 Barriers and Delay Mechanisms
A.4.3.4 Testing and Maintenance
A.4.3.5 Communications
A.4.4 Information Security
A.4.4.1 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A.4.4.2 TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES
A.4.4.3 OPERATIONS SECURITY
A.4.4.4 CLASSIFICATION GUIDANCE
A.4.4.5 Classified Matter Protection and Control
A4.5 PERSONNEL SECURITY
A.4.5.1 ACCESS AUTHORIZATIONS
A.4.5.2 Human Reliability Program
A.4.5.3 CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED VISITS
A.4.5.4 Safeguards and Security Awareness
A4.6 Foreign Visits and Assignments
A.4.6.1 Sponsor Program Management and Administration
A.4.6.2 Counterintelligence Requirements
A.4.6.3 Export Controls/Technology Transfer Requirements
A.4.6.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
A.4.6.5 APPROVALS AND REPORTING
A4.7 Materials Control and Accountability
A.4.7.1 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
A.4.7.2 MATERIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
A.4.7.3 Materials Control
A.4.7.4 Measurement
A.4.7.5 Physical Inventory
A.4.8 Post-Survey Tools
A.4.8.1 Sample Initial/Periodic Survey Report Format
A.4.8.2 Sample Termination Survey Report
A.4.8.3 SAMPLE SLIDES FOR EXIT BRIEFING
A.4.8.4 Sample Report Transmittal Memorandum
A.4.8.5 DOE Survey/Inspection Report Form
Appendix B WORKPLACE VIOLENCE/ACTIVE SHOOTER PROGRAM (EXAMPLE)
B.1 Program Policy
B.2 Scope
B.3 Responsibilities
B.4 Rules and Procedures
B.4.1 Defining Workplace Violence
Workplace B.4.2 Violence Red Flags
B.4.3 Preventing Workplace Violence
B.4.4 Reporting Workplace Violence
B.4.5 Intervention Techniques
B.4.6 Responding to a Violent Situation
B.4.7 Active Shooter Event
B.4.8 Responding to an active shooter event
B.5 Required Training
B.6 References
Appendix C PROTECTIVE FORCE OPERATIONS ACTIVE SHOOTER PLAN (TEMPLATE)
C.1 Purpose
C.2 Scope
C.3 Objective
C.4. Definitions and Acronyms
C.4.1 Definitions
C.4.2 Acronyms
C.5 Responsibilities
C.5.1 General Manager
C.5.2 Director of Operations
C.5.3 Facility Commanders and Facility Captains
C.5.4 PF Supervisors
C.5.5 Protective Force Personnel
C.6 Overview
C.6.1 Authority
C.7 Instructions
7.1 General Alarm Response Plan
7.2 Annunciation and Response
C.7.3 Active Shooter Assessment and Resolution
C.7.4 Confirmed Hostile Actions
C.7.5 Post Emergency Reconstitution
C.8 Attachments
C.9. References
C.10 Forms
C.11. Records
Appendix D INTERAGENCY SECURITY COMMITTEE RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS APPLICABILITY
D.1 Policy
D.2 Applicability
D.3 Compliance Determination:
D.4 References
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Appendix E SECURITY PLAN TEMPLATE
Table E-1 Example of SNM Theft/Diversion Targets
Table E-2. Example of Radiological Sabotage Targets
Table E-3. Example of Biological/Chemical Sabotage Targets
Table E-4. Example of Disruption of Critical Mission Targets
Table E-5. Example of Site-Wide Protection Strategies
Table E-6. Example of Facility Protection Systems
Table E-7. Example of Qualifications and Training
Table E-8. Example of MC&A Plans and Procedures
Table E-9. Example of Personnel Security/Human Reliability
Table E-10. Example of Automated Information Systems Security Programs
Table E-11. Example of S&S-Related Maintenance, Testing, and Records Management Programs
Table E-12. Example of Site Protection Program Evaluation Program
Table E-13. Example of Deviations from DOE Contractor Requirements
Table E-14. Example of Pending Deviations from DOE Contractor Requirements
Table E-15. Example of Identified Risks Summary
Table E-16. SNM Theft/Diversion Targets
Table E-17. Example of Credible Radiological Sabotage Targets
Table E-18. Example of Credible Biological Sabotage Targets
Table E-19. Example of Credible Chemical Sabotage Targets
Table E-20. Example of Disruption of Critical Mission Targets Table
Table E-21. Example of Performance Testing Results of Site-Specific
Table E-22. Example of Critical Path Scenarios
268Table E-23. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Theft or Diversion of SNM
Table E-24. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Radiological Sabotage
Table E-25. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Biological Sabotage
Table E-26. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Chemical Sabotage
Table E-27. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Disruption of Critical Missions
Table E-28. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Theft/Espionage of Classified Information/Matter
Table E-29. Example of Protection Effectiveness (PE) for Other Losses
Table E-30. Example of System Effectiveness Summary
1. OBJECTIVE.
2. APPLICATION.
3. SCOPE.
4. PURPOSE.
5. PLAN COMPOSITION.
6. EVIDENCE FILES.
7. DATA COLLECTION.
8. FORMAT.
Appendix F SAFEGUARDS & SECURITY MANAGEMENT PLAN TEMPLATE
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.
2. PART 1 – ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
3. PART 2 – ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, DELEGATIONS, AND AUTHORITIES.
4. PART 3—S&S PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION.
5. PART 4—PLANNING AND BUDGET (INCLUDING PERSONNEL RESOURCES).
Appendix G RESOURCE PLAN TEMPLATE
1. OBJECTIVE.
a. Operational Requirements.
b. Capital Equipment.
c. GPP.
d. LICPs.
2. UNFUNDED/UNSUPPORTED REQUIREMENTS.
3. REFERENCES FOR THE RESOUCE PLAN.
4. HEADINGS AND TERMS FOR TABLES G-1 THROUGH G-5.
Appendix H PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE PROGRAM TEMPLATE
1. OBJECTIVE.
2. REQUIREMENTS.
a. Operability and Effectiveness.
b. Continuity.
c. Reliability.
d. Performance Tests.
e. Documentation.