Author : U. S. Department Energy Staff,Energy Information Center Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1467944092
Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Surety Program by U. S. Department Energy Staff,Energy Information Center Staff Pdf
OBJECTIVES. To prevent accidents and inadvertent or unauthorized use of U.S. nuclear explosives (including nuclear weapons). The Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Surety (NEWS) Program is established for this and the subsequent objectives and is implemented through the following Orders: (1) DOE O 452.2B, Safety of Nuclear Explosive Operations, dated 8-7-01; (2) DOE O 452.4A, Security and Control of Nuclear Explosives and Nuclear Weapons, dated 12-17-01; and (3) DOE 5610.13, Joint Department of Energy)/Department of Defense Nuclear Weapon System Safety, Security, and Control Activities, dated 10-10-90. In conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD), to protect the public health and safety by providing dual-Agency judgment and responsibility for the safety, security, and control (surety) of nuclear weapons. To establish nuclear explosive surety standards, nuclear weapon design surety requirements, and NEWS assessment requirements. To address surety vulnerabilities during all phases of the nuclear weapon life cycle and to upgrade surety during weapon stockpile refurbishments and/or new weapon development. To establish requirements and responsibilities for planned nuclear explosive operations (NEOs). [Responses to unplanned events (e.g., Accident Response Group activities) are addressed in the 5530-series Orders and DOE O 151.1B, Comprehensive Emergency Management System, dated 11-01-00.]