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New - DOE P 410.3, Program Management
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Sep 27, 2021 07:34 PMTo establish the Department of Energy’s (DOE) expectations for program management to accomplish the Agency’s mission and goals efficiently and effectively per various statutory, regulatory, administrative, and agency requirements, including: Public Law (P.L.) 112-74, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012; P.L. 114-264, the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act; and P.L. 115-435, Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018. DOE programs cover a wide spectrum of activities, including mission support, research and development, high risk/high uncertainty technology sharing, weapons refurbishment, power marketing, and acquisition of capital assets. DOE’s program diversity necessitates the tailored application of program management guiding principles to accommodate the requirements of each program.
NEW - DOE O 473.2A, Protective Force Operations
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Aug 31, 2021 06:47 PMThis Order establishes requirements for the management and operation of the Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Protective Forces (FPF) and Contractor Protective Forces (CPF) under the cognizance of DOE.
NEW - DOE O 473.1A, Physical Protection Program
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Aug 31, 2021 06:45 PMThis Order establishes requirements for the Department of Energy (DOE) Physical Protection (PP) Program for assets under the control of DOE.
New - DOE O 452.6A Chg 1 (AdminChg), Nuclear Weapon Surety Interface with the Department of Defense
— by Patricia Greeson — last modified Aug 12, 2021 07:14 PMThis Order establishes Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration requirements and responsibilities for addressing joint nuclear weapon and nuclear weapon system surety activities in conjunction with the Department of Defense. Supersedes DOE O 452.6A.
New - DOE O 142.3B, Unclassified Foreign National Access Program
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Jan 19, 2021 06:43 PMThe Department of Energy (DOE) unclassified mission focuses on the critical challenges of our time, for both the country and the world. Much of this work is performed in collaboration with the international community. At the same time, the federal government has a responsibility to protect its assets and ensure that unauthorized access to sites, information, or technologies is denied. Supersedes DOE O 142.3A Chg 2 (LtdChg), dated 12-13-19.
New - DOE O 413.3B Chg 6 (LtdChg), Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Feb 02, 2021 03:34 PMThe Order provides DOE and NNSA with program and project management direction for the acquisition of capital assets with the goal of delivering projects within the original performance baseline (PB), cost and schedule, and fully capable of meeting mission performance, safeguards and security, and environmental, safety, and health requirements unless impacted by a directed change. Implements OMB Circulars A-11, A-123 and A-131. Supersedes Chg 5 (MinChg), dated 4-12-2018.
New - DOE O 311.1B Chg 1 (LtdChg), Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Program
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Jan 19, 2021 02:24 PMProvides a centralized, comprehensive source of information for DOE/NNSA employees and applicants regarding the requirements of the Department's equal employment opportunity and diversity program. Supersedes DOE O 311.1B, dated 2-12-2003.
New - DOE P 482.2, Laboratory Technology Transfer Data Collection and Management
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Jan 14, 2021 07:12 PMIn order to enable Department of Energy (DOE) leadership to efficiently and effectively steward, analyze, and report on the impact of enterprise investments, DOE will collect from the DOE National Laboratories and Production Facilities certain unclassified technology transfer-related data (TT Data). The Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) will collect and manage the TT Data from FY 2014 forward.
New - DOE O 435.1 Chg 2 (AdminChg), Radioactive Waste Management
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Jan 13, 2021 07:48 PMThe objective of this Order is to ensure that all Department of Energy (DOE) radioactive waste is managed in a manner that is protective of worker and public health and safety, and the environment. Supersedes DOE O 435.1 Chg 1 (PgChg), dated 8-21-08.
New - DOE N 251.120, Cancellation of Directive
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Jan 13, 2021 07:45 PMEffective immediately the following Department of Energy directive is canceled: • DOE G 435.1-1, Implementation Guide for use with DOE M 435.1-1, dated 7-9-99. Cancellation of this directive does not relieve the Department or its contractors from complying with applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to the canceled directive.
New - DOE M 435.1-1 Chg 3 (LtdChg), Radioactive Waste Management Manual
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Jan 13, 2021 02:23 PMThis Manual further describes the requirements and establishes specific responsibilities for implementing DOE O 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management, for the management of DOE high-level waste, transuranic waste, low-level waste, and the radioactive component of mixed waste. The purpose of the Manual is to catalog those procedural requirements and existing practices that ensure that all DOE elements and contractors continue to manage DOE’s radioactive waste in a manner that is protective of worker and public health and safety, and the environment. Supersedes DOE M 435.1-1 Chg 2, dated 6-8-11.
New - DOE O 520.1B, Financial Management and Chief Financial Officer Responsibilities
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Jan 11, 2021 07:13 PMEstablish policies and responsibilities for Department of Energy (DOE) financial and accounting management officials in accordance with the Chief Financial Officer Act of 1990 (the CFO Act, Public Law (Pub. L.) 101-576) and other requirements. DOE is one of 24 statutorily designated CFO Act agencies. Establish internal controls and financial management oversight requirements based on the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97-255), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy, and internal control standards. Supersedes DOE O 520.1A, dated 11-21-06.
New - DOE O 130.1A, Budget Planning, Formulation, Execution and Departmental Performance Management
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Jan 11, 2021 07:06 PMEstablish policies and responsibilities for Department of Energy (DOE) Budget Formulation, Execution, and Funds Control in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy and applicable federal laws. Cancels/Supersedes DOE O 130.1, dated 09-29-95; DOE O 135.1A, dated 01-09-06; DOE M 135.1 1A, dated 01-09-06, and DOE G 120.1 5, dated 6-30-96.
New - DOE O 437.1, Bridge and Tunnel Management
— by Patricia Greeson — last modified Dec 14, 2020 05:19 PMThe purpose of the order is to ensure safety, function, and efficient management of all Department of Energy (DOE) bridges, culverts, and tunnels in support of DOE missions through regular, comprehensive inspections and evaluations using resources in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with the governing laws and regulations
New - DOE O 329.1A Chg 3 (LtdChg), Excepted Service Authorities for EJ and EK Pay Plans
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Dec 04, 2020 06:23 PMTo establish requirements and responsibilities for the employment and compensation of individuals when using the following DOE excepted service authorities: a. Section 621(d) of the DOE Organization Act (42 United States Code (U.S.C.), section 7231(d), hereafter referred to as pay plan EJ. b. Section 3161(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103-337, October 5, 1994) and renewals, hereafter referred to as pay plan EK. Supersedes DOE O 329.1A Chg 2 (LtdChg), dated 8-26-2020.
FAQ document added to DOE O 486.1A
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Nov 18, 2020 12:40 PMA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document has been developed for DOE O 486.1A, Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities. NOTE: This is not an update to DOE O 486.1A. This FAQ document provides clarification only.
New - DOE O 224.3A, Audit Coordination, Resolution, and Follow-Up
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Oct 26, 2020 01:31 PMEstablish policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the coordination of audit activities with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
New - DOE O 326.1B, Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE 450)
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Oct 15, 2020 01:54 PMThe purpose of this Order is to establish Department of Energy (DOE) requirements and responsibilities for Departmental elements and employees regarding filing Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE Form 450) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended.
New - DOE O 430.1C Chg 2 (AdminChg), Real Property Asset Management
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Feb 04, 2022 08:47 PMEstablish a data-driven, risk-informed, performance-based approach to the life-cycle management of real property assets that aligns the real property portfolio with Department of Energy (DOE) mission needs; acquire, manage, positively account for, and dispose of real property assets in a safe, secure, cost-effective, and sustainable manner; and ensure the real property portfolio is appropriately sized, aligned, and in the proper condition to support efficient mission execution. Supersedes DOE O 430.1C Chg 1 (MinChg), dated 10-4-2019.
New - DOE O 414.1D Chg 2 (LtdChg), Quality Assurance
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Mar 22, 2021 03:09 PMTo ensure that Department of Energy (DOE), including National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), products and services meet or exceed customers’ requirements and expectations. To achieve quality for all work based upon the following principles: (1) All work, as defined in this Order, is conducted through an integrated and effective management system; (2) Management support for planning, organization, resources, direction, and control is essential to quality assurance (QA); (3) Performance and quality improvement require thorough, rigorous assessments and effective corrective actions; (4) All personnel are responsible for achieving and maintaining quality; and (5) Risks and adverse mission impacts associated with work processes are minimized while maximizing reliability and performance of work products. To establish additional process-specific quality requirements to be implemented under a Quality Assurance Program (QAP) for the control of suspect/counterfeit items (S/CIs), and nuclear safety software as defined in this Order. Supersedes DOE O 414.1D Chg 1 (AdminChg), dated 5-8-2013.
New - DOE O 458.1 Chg 4 (LtdChg), Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Sep 17, 2020 02:13 PMTo establish requirements to protect the public and the environment against undue risk from radiation associated with radiological activities conducted under the control of the Department of Energy (DOE) pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA). Supersedes DOE O 458.1 Chg 3 (AdminChg), dated 1-15-2013.
New - DOE O 440.1B Chg 3 (LtdChg), Worker Protection Program for DOE (Including the National Nuclear Security Administration) Federal Employees
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Sep 17, 2020 02:12 PMTo establish the framework for an effective worker protection program that will reduce or prevent injuries, illnesses, and accidental losses by providing Department of Energy (DOE), including National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Federal workers with a safe and healthful workplace. Supersedes DOE O 440.1B Chg 2 (AdminChg).
New - DOE O 440.2C Chg 2 (LtdChg), Aviation Management and Safety
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Sep 17, 2020 02:12 PMTo establish a policy framework that will ensure safety, efficiency and effectiveness of government or contractor aviation operations. Supersedes DOE O 440.2C Chg 1 (AdminChg), dated 6-22-2011.
New - DOE O 470.3C Chg 1 (LtdChg), Design Basis Threat (DBT) Order
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Sep 16, 2020 02:36 PMThis Order is classified (Secret // RD // NOFORN) and will not be available on the Directives portal. This Order cancels and supersedes DOE O 470.3C, Design Basis Threat (U), dated 11-23-16.
New - DOE O 486.1A, Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Mar 19, 2021 07:48 PMTo ensure the continued flow of scientific and technical information consistent with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) broad scientific mission, while also ensuring protection of U.S. competitive and national security interests and DOE program objectives; preventing potential conflicts of interest, e.g., financial interests, conflicts of commitment, and outside employment, which may undermine the DOE research enterprise; and limiting unauthorized transfers of scientific and technical information. Cancels DOE O 486.1, dated 6-7-2019.
New - DOE O 329.1A Chg 2 (LtdChg), Excepted Service Authorities for EJ and EK Pay Plans
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Aug 28, 2020 05:49 PMTo establish requirements and responsibilities for the employment and compensation of individuals when using the following DOE excepted service authorities: a. Section 621(d) of the DOE Organization Act (42 United States Code (U.S.C.), section 7231(d), hereafter referred to as pay plan EJ. b. Section 3161(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103 337, October 5, 1994) and renewals, hereafter referred to as pay plan EK. Supersedes DOE O 329.1A Chg 1 (AdminChg), dated 12-22-2015.
New RevCom Function—Subject Areas and Automatic Notification
— by Diane Johnson — last modified Aug 14, 2020 05:34 PMNew - DOE O 452.2F, Nuclear Explosive Safety
— by Patricia Greeson — last modified Jul 29, 2020 04:38 PMThis Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O) establishes requirements to implement the nuclear explosive safety (NES) elements of DOE O 452.1, Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Surety Program, current version, for routine and planned nuclear explosive operations (NEOs) and nuclear explosive-like assemblies (NELAs). Supersedes DOE O 452.2E.
New - DOE O 140.1A, Interface with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
— by Patricia Greeson — last modified Jun 18, 2020 01:30 PMThe purpose of this Order is to emphasize line management accountability and establish clear requirements and responsibilities when working with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB). Cancels DOE O 140.1.
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