Mission and Functions

Office of Nuclear Safety Enforcement

Mission

Functions

• Implements a nuclear safety enforcement program that includes processes and incentives for contractors to promptly identify, report, and correct safety issues and noncompliances.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of contractor programs in meeting DOE nuclear safety requirements and the self-regulatory criteria required for enforcement discretion by DOE.
• Investigates and resolves, through enforcement actions and civil penalties, significant contractor violations of DOE nuclear requirements that do not warrant enforcement discretion.
• Works closely with DOE field and program elements, in coordination with the Offices of Nuclear Safety and Environment, Corporate Safety Analysis, and Independent Oversight, to implement the DOE nuclear safety enforcement program.
• Conducts and participates in various activities that facilitate improved contractor performance including conduct of DOE and contractor PAAA coordinator training and coordination with the Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG) Safety and Security Regulatory Working Group.
• Provides feedback and lessons learned on nuclear safety performance issues through the Enforcement Web Page and promulgation of additional enforcement guidance.

For further information, please contact Annette Bright