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{{Organization | {{Organization | ||
|OrganizationName= Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board | |OrganizationName=Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board | ||
|OrganizationType= Independent Agencies | |OrganizationType=Independent Agencies | ||
|Mission= | |Mission=Provide independent safety analysis to the Secretary of Energy for defense nuclear facilities, protecting public health. | ||
| | |CreationLegislation=Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended in 1988 | ||
|Employees= | |Employees=110 | ||
|Budget= | |Budget=$29 million (FY 2023) | ||
| | |OrganizationExecutive=Chairman | ||
|Services= Safety Oversight; Recommendations; Technical | |Services=Safety Oversight; Recommendations; Technical Analysis | ||
|HeadquartersLocation=38.89469, -77.02085 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=625 Indiana Ave NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004 | |||
|Website=https://www.dnfsb.gov/ | |||
|HeadquartersLocation= 38. | |||
|HeadquartersAddress= 625 Indiana | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board''' is an [[independent agency of the United States government]] based in [[Washington, D.C.]] Established in 1988, the DNFSB oversees the [[nuclear weapons]] complex administered by the [[U.S. Department of Energy]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-nuclear-facilities-safety-board |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=federalregister.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |url=https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2021-title42/pdf/USCODE-2021-title42-chap23-divsnA-subchapXVII-A-sec2286.pdf |access-date=February 2, 2024}}</ref> The DNFSB is independent of the Department of Energy. The DNFSB's most important power is its ability to give recommendations to the [[Secretary of Energy]]. | The '''Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board''' is an [[independent agency of the United States government]] based in [[Washington, D.C.]] Established in 1988, the DNFSB oversees the [[nuclear weapons]] complex administered by the [[U.S. Department of Energy]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-nuclear-facilities-safety-board |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=federalregister.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |url=https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2021-title42/pdf/USCODE-2021-title42-chap23-divsnA-subchapXVII-A-sec2286.pdf |access-date=February 2, 2024}}</ref> The DNFSB is independent of the Department of Energy. The DNFSB's most important power is its ability to give recommendations to the [[Secretary of Energy]]. | ||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.dnfsb.gov/}} | |||
==Membership== | ==Membership== | ||
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==Mission== | |||
The DNFSB's mission is to provide independent oversight of the safety practices at the Department of Energy's defense nuclear facilities. It advises the Secretary of Energy on safety issues and makes recommendations to improve safety, protect public health, and ensure the well-being of workers at these facilities. | |||
==Parent organization== | |||
The DNFSB operates as an independent agency and does not have a parent organization in the traditional sense. | |||
==Legislation== | |||
The DNFSB was established by amendments to the [[Atomic Energy Act of 1954]] in 1988, which authorized the creation of an independent body for nuclear safety oversight. | |||
==Partners== | |||
* [[U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)]] | |||
* National Laboratories and DOE sites | |||
* Other federal agencies with nuclear safety interests | |||
==Number of employees== | |||
The DNFSB employs approximately 110 staff members. | |||
==Organization structure== | |||
*'''Office of the Chairman''' directs the board's activities. | |||
*'''Technical Divisions''' conduct safety reviews and technical analyses. | |||
*'''General Counsel''' provides legal support and advice. | |||
*'''Resident Inspectors''' are stationed at key DOE facilities for on-site monitoring. | |||
==List of programs== | |||
* Safety Recommendations to DOE | |||
* Public Hearings on Nuclear Safety | |||
* Technical Reports and Oversight Activities | |||
* Annual Reports to Congress | |||
==Last total enacted budget== | |||
The last total enacted budget for the DNFSB was $29 million for Fiscal Year 2023. | |||
==Leader== | |||
The DNFSB is led by a Chairman. | |||
==Services provided== | |||
The DNFSB provides services by reviewing safety standards, conducting inspections, issuing safety recommendations, and performing risk assessments at DOE's defense nuclear facilities. It also engages in public outreach to share its findings and recommendations on nuclear safety. | |||
==Regulations overseen== | |||
While the DNFSB does not directly oversee regulations, it influences safety policies and practices at DOE's nuclear facilities through its recommendations and by providing technical expertise to ensure compliance with safety standards. | |||
==Headquarters address== | |||
625 Indiana Ave NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004 | |||
==Website== | |||
https://www.dnfsb.gov/ | |||
==Wikipedia article== | |||
[[wikipedia:Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board]] | |||
==External links== | |||
* https://www.dnfsb.gov/ | |||
* https://www.dnfsb.gov/about/who-we-are | |||
* https://www.dnfsb.gov/reports | |||
== References == | == References == | ||