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Office of Nuclear Safety, Quality Assurance and Environment, HS-20

Lawrence, Andrew C.
Director, HS-201
202-586-6740
andrew.lawrence@hq.doe.gov

Directs and manages all aspects of operation of the Office.

Establishes nuclear safety, quality assurance and environmental protection policies, requirements, guides and technical standards.

Provides technical assistance to DOE Program and Site Offices.

Assists DOE Program and Site Offices in responding to recommendations of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

Represents DOE on interagency and international committees and working groups in establishing consensus standards.

Wallo, Andrew
Deputy Director, HS-20
202-586-4996
andrew.wallo@hq.doe.gov

Assists Director in managing operation of the Office.

Oversees establishment of nuclear safety, quality assurance and environmental protection policies, requirements, guides and technical standards.

Provides technical assistance to DOE Program and Site Offices.

Represents DOE on interagency and international committees and working groups in establishing consensus standards focusing on radiation protection, pathway modeling and dose assessment, radioactive waste management and health assessment areas responsibilities include HSS representative on the DOE Low-level Waste Federal Review Group (LFRG) and DOE representative on the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS).

Monitors Office budget in support of the director and implements special projects as assigned by the director.

Johnson-Langhorne, Faye
Secretary (Office Automation)
202-586-5680
faye.johnson-langhorne@hq.doe.gov

Office Administration/Automation

Stirling, John (Larry)
Special Assistant
202-586-2417
john.stirling@hq.doe.gov

Provides support to the Office Director with the development of nuclear safety, quality assurance and environmental policy and guidance.

Assists the Office Director and Deputy in preparation, coordination and review of budget and other documents describing the activities (e.g., weekly activities report) and accomplishments.

Analyzes directives proposed by other DOE organizations, coordinates RevCom of proposed directives and prepares HS-20 consolidated responses.

Represents HS-20 in intra- and inter-agency meetings and advocates the positions of HS-20.

Coordinates and responds to internal and external requests for information.

Performs special assignments and projects as assigned by the Office Director and Deputy.

Serves as National Environmental Policy Act Compliance Officer for HSS.

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Office of Nuclear Safety Policy and Assistance, HS-21

O'Brien, James
Director, HS-21
Nuclear Safety Specialist
301-903-1408
james.obrien@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Nuclear safety policy development and the provision of assistance for policy implementation and nuclear safety program improvements

Directives:
DNFSB Recommendation 2003-2, Specific Administrative Controls
DNFSB Recommendation 2004-2, Confinement Ventilation
DNFSB Recommendation 2005-1, Nuclear Materials Packaging
DNFSB Recommendation 2008-1, Fire Protection Design

Technical Qualifications:
Qualified Nuclear Safety Specialist

Domotor, Stephen
Deputy Director, HS-21
Radiological Protection Physical Scientist
301-903-1018
stephen.domotor@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Nuclear safety policy development and the provision of assistance for policy implementation and nuclear safety program improvements

Operational Guidelines development and assistance tools for meeting Protective Action Guides in Response to Radiological Dispersion Devices (RDDs) and nuclear incidents

Emergency response to RDDs and nuclear incidents coordination and partnerships with other Federal agencies

Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center (FRMAC) and Office of Emergency Response coordination

Nuclear safety directives and related standards development; in particular, initiatives through the HSS Safety Directives Review Project regarding conduct of operations, training, startup and restart of nuclear facilities and maintenance

Directives:
DOE M 140.1-1B, Interface with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
DOE O 226.1A, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy
DOE M 411.1-1C, Safety Management Functions, Responsibilities and Authorities Manual
DOE O 433.1B, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities
DOE M 450.3-1, DOE Closure Process for Necessary and Sufficient Set of Standards
DOE M 450.4-1, Integrated Safety Management System Manual

Support:
RESidual RADioactivy (RESRAD) code maintenance
FRMAC Assessment Working Group

Bisker, James
Fire Protection Engineer
301-903-6542
jim.bisker@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Fire Protection Standards and Directives Development and maintenance
DOE Fire Safety Committee

Directives:
DOE O 420.1B, Facility Safety (Fire Protection Chapter)
DOE G 420.1-3, Implementation Guide for Fire Protection and Emergency Services Programs for use with DOE O 420.1B, Facility Safety
DOE-STD-1066-99, Fire Protection Design Criteria

Support:
Member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and participant in NFPA Code Committees

Technical Qualifications:
Qualified Fire Protection Engineering Specialist

Feit, Jeffrey
Safety Engineer/Technical Standards Program Manager
301-903-0471
jeffrey.feit@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Technical Standards Program (TSP) including maintenance of associated directives and standards, supervising maintenance of Technical Standards database, supervising development of TSP newsletter

Directives:
DOE O 252.1, Technical Standards Program
DOE G 252.1-1, Technical Standards Program Guide

Grenier, Ashley
General Engineer
301-903-7010
ashley.grenier@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Mechanical systems in nuclear facilities requirements development and review
DOE-STD-1104-96 and DOE-STD-1189 conformance
NNSA Future Leaders Program participation

Directives:
DOE M 441.1-1, Nuclear Material Packaging Manual
DOE-STD-1104-96, Review and Approval of Nuclear Facility Safety Basis Documents (Documented Safety Analysis and Technical Safety Requirements)
DOE-STD-1186-2004, Specific Administrative Controls

Guha, Pranab
Electrical Engineer
Software Quality Assurance, Nuclear Safety Specialist
301-903-7089
pranab.guha@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Confinement Ventilation Systems per DNFSB Recommendation 2004-2
Facility Safety

Directives:
Digital Instrumentation and Controls Systems Standard (Under Development)
DOE-STD-3009-94, Preparation Guide for U.S. Department of Energy Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Safety Documented Safety Analyses
DOE STD-1189, Integration of Safety into the Design Process
DOE O 420.1B, Facility Safety

Support:
Advanced Test Reactor safety reviews
Technical reviews of nuclear projects to support the Energy Systems Acquisition Advisory Board
Independent Technical Reviews (reviewing new nuclear projects)

Technical Qualifications:
Qualified Electrical Systems Specialist
Qualified Instrumentation and Control Specialist
Safety Software Quality Assurance Specialist

Hillman, B. Michael
General Engineer
301-903-3568
michael.hillman@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Operational Readiness Review (ORR) program development and maintenance of directives, standards and training

Directives:
DOE O 425.1C, Startup and Restart of Nuclear Facilities
DOE-STD-3006-2000, Planning and Conduct of Operational Readiness Reviews
DOE-HDBK-3012-2003, Guide To Good Practices For Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR), Team Leader's Guide

Hughes, Earl
General Engineer
202-586-0065
earl.hughes@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Conduct of Operations Policy and Assistance
Safety System Oversight Program Improvement Project
Nuclear Safety Reviews of Procurement Packages

Directives:
DOE O 5480.19 Chg 2, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities (being revised and renumbered to DOE O 422)

Support:
Operational Readiness Reviews
DOE Emergency Management and Continuity programs
HSS Duty Officer in rotation

Technical Qualifications:
Qualified in Emergency Management

Khanna, Satish (P.E)
Safety Engineer
301-903-4114
satish.khanna@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Technical Standards Program Newsletters

Support:
Technical Standards Program
HS-21 Nuclear Safety Web Site
"Standards of Interest Identified by HSS" List (in development)

Technical Qualifications:
Qualified Environmental Restoration Specialist
Qualified Nuclear Safety Specialist

Knight, Kathy
Secretary (Office Automation)
301-903-4439
kathryne.knight@hq.doe.gov

Office Administration/Automation

Meyers, Gerald
Safety Engineer
301-903-3190
gerald.meyers@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Explosive Safety Policy and Assistance
Seismic and Natural Phenomena Hazards Policy and Assistance

Directives:
DOE M 440.1-1A, DOE Explosives Safety Manual
DOE-STD-1022-94, Natural Phenomena Hazards Characterization Criteria
DOE-STD-1023-95, Natural Phenomena Hazards Assessment Criteria
DOE-STD-1024, Guidelines for Use of Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Curves at Department of Energy Sites for Department of Energy Facilities
DOE G 420.1-2, Guide for the Mitigation of Natural Phenomena Hazards for DOE Nuclear Facilities and Nonnuclear Facilities

Technical Qualifications:
Qualified Explosive Safety Specialist
Professional Engineer, California and Maryland

Minier, Janie
Secretary (Office Automation)
301-903-3331
janie.minier@hq.doe.gov

Office Administration/Automation

Ramsey, Charles
Nuclear Safety Specialist
Fire Protection Specialist
301-903-5999
chuck.ramsey@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Conduct of Maintenance Policy and Assistance

Directives:
DOE O 433.1A, Maintenance Management Program for DOE Nuclear Facilities

Technical Qualifications:
Qualified Facility Maintenance Management Specialist

Rosenbloom, Samuel
Nuclear Engineer
301-903-5749
samuel.rosenbloom@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Conduct of Training Policy and Assistance

Directives:
DOE O 5480.20A Chg 1, Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities
DOE-STD-1070-94, Guidelines for Evaluation of Nuclear Facility Training Programs

Technical Qualifications:
Qualified in Nuclear Criticality Safety
Specialist in the effects of radiation on electronic systems

Rothleder, Burton
Nuclear Engineer
301-903-3726
burton.rothleder@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Criticality Safety Policy and Assistance

Directives:
DOE O 420.1B, Facility Safety (Criticality Safety Chapter)
DOE G 421.1-1, Criticality Safety Good Practices Program Guide
DOE-STD-1134-99, Review Guide for Criticality Safety Evaluations
DOE-STD-1135-99, Guidance for Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineering Training and Qualification
DOE-STD-1158-2002, Self-Assessment Standard for DOE Contractor Criticality Safety Programs
DOE-STD-3007-2007, Guidelines for Preparing Criticality Safety Evaluations at Department of Energy Non-Reactor Nuclear Facilities

Technical Qualifications:
Qualified Criticality Safety Specialist

Schwartz, Norman
Safety Engineer
301-903-2996
norm.schwartz@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Technical Standards Information System Database

Directives:
DOE-HDBK-1188-2006, Glossary of Environment, Safety and Health Terms

Support:
Technical Standards Program

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Office of Environmental Policy and Assistance, HS-22

Traceski, Thomas
Director, HS-22
Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist
202-586-2481
thomas.traceski@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Manage Environmental and Radiation Protection Programs
Direct Program Policy and Guidance Development, Technical Assistance, and Performance Reporting

Directives:
DOE O 450.1-1A, Environmental Protection Program
DOE O 5400.5, Chg 2, Radiation Protection of the Public and Environment

Silverman, Josh
Deputy Director, HS-22
Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist
202-586-6535
josh.silverman@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Manage Environmental Protection Section
Pollution Prevention Performance Tracking and Reporting System
Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Environmental Stewardship Website Administration
Corporate Sustainable Environmental Stewardship Performance Indicators
Federal Facilities Environmental Stewardship & Compliance Assistance Center Advisory Board
OMB Environmental Stewardship Scorecard Semi-Annual Progress Report
DOE/EFCOG Chemical Safety and Life-Cycle Management Workgroup
High Performance Sustainable Building (HPSB) Assistance

Directives:
DOE O 450.1A, Environmental Protection Program
DOE G 413.3-6, High Performance Sustainable Buildings

Support:
Environmental Sustainability Network Monthly Conference Call
Environmental Management System Assistance Network (EMSAN) Conference Call
DOE Water Conservation Work Group
DOE High Performance Sustainable Building Work Group

Anderson, Amanda
Health Physicist
202-586-9144
amanda.anderson@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS) Representative
Multi-Agency Radiation Survey Assessment of Materials and Equipment (MARSAME) Manual
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safety Series Reviews
Authorized Limits Process Independent Validation Assistance
Directives:
DOE Order 5400.5, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment
DOE G 458.1-1 Beta, Optimizing Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment Implementation Guide for Use with DOE O 458.1.
DOE G 458.1-1 Alpha, Derived Concentration Guides (DCG) for Use with DOE O 458.1

Support:
Authorized Limits for Radiological Clearances of Property
DOE Low-Level Waste Disposal Federal Review Group (LFRG)
Scrap Metal Recycling Moratorium/ Suspension Assistance

DiCerbo, Gerald
Environmental Protection Specialist
202-586-5047


Lead:
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
CERCLA Reportable Quantities (RQ) Calculator, Release Reporting & Federally Permitted Releases
CERCLA Remedial Site Closure and Post-Closure Assistance
DOE Environmental Compliance Management Improvement Assistance and Workgroup Co-Chair
EPA Compliance Databases [Online Tracking Information System (OTIS) and Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) Systems] Assistance
Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act Assistance
Environment Web Site Administrator

Directives:
DOE Guide 450.1A-gamma, Implementation Guide for Developing an Environmental Compliance Audit and Review Program

Support:
Knowledge Management Information System
Mercury Stockpile Repository Management Assistance

Eagan, Jeff
Program Coordinator
202-586-4598
jeff.eagan@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Federal Electronics Challenge (FEC) and Federal Electronics Reuse and Recycling Challenge (FERRC) Federal Electronics Stewardship Workgroup
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool
Environmental Management System Assistance Network (EMSAN) Conference Call Administrator
DOE Environmental Compliance Management Improvement Assistance and Workgroup Co-Chair
Used-Oil Management Standards
Recycling of Used Cathode Ray Tubes

Directives:
DOE O 450.1A, Environmental Protection Program (Electronics Stewardship Goal and Sustainable Practices)

Support:
DOE High Performance Sustainable Buildings Work Group
General Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Issues
RCRA Hazardous Waste Manifest System Modifications
RCRA Corrective Action Guidance
RCRA Exclusions & Exemptions Guidance

Fortune, William
Environmental Protection Specialist
202-586-7302
william.fortune@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Regulations
RCRA Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) Program
Mixed Waste LDR Treatability Variance, Demonstrated Equivalent Treatment, and Delisting Petitions
Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste Rulemaking
Streamline Management of Hazardous Waste in Research Laboratories Rulemaking
RCRA Permitting Program and Headworks Exemptions Assistance
Mercury-Containing Equipment Disposal Regulations
Mercury Stockpile Repository Management Assistance
Engineered Nanoscale Material Disposition Assistance
Asbestos-Containing Waste Disposal Regulations
Military Munitions Rule Assistance

Directives:
DOE O 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management (Mixed Waste Characterization & Assessment)

Support:
DOE Calcine High-Level Mixed Waste Regulatory Task Team
DOE Cargo-Container Mixed Waste Assessment Team
DOE National Mercury Repository Steering Committee
RCRA Hazardous Waste Manifest System Modifications
RCRA Underground Storage Tank Regulations
RCRA Corrective Action Rule

Kall, Reisa
Secretary (Office Automation)
202-586-6374
reisa.kall@hq.doe.gov

Office Administration/Automation

Lentzen, Donald
Environmental Protection Specialist
202-586-7428
donald.lentzen@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Assistance
DOE-HQ Earth Day Observance Administration
Annual Progress Report on Affirmative Procurement and Recycling
Green Acquisition Advocates/Recycling Coordinators Quarterly Conference Calls
Interagency Sustainable Acquisition and Materials Management Workgroup
DOE Environmental Sustainability (EStar) Awards Administrator

Directives:
DOE O 450.1A, Environmental Protection Program (Sustainable Acquisition Goal and Practices)

Support:
White House Closing-the-Circle Award Nominations
OMB Environmental Stewardship Scorecard Semi-Annual Progress Report (sustainable acquisition)
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Web Site Administration
Pollution Prevention Performance Tracking and Reporting System

Normandy, Janet
Toxicologist
202-586-7917
janet.normandy@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
International Commission on Radiation Protection (ICRP) Biota-Based Standards
Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS) Representative
Residual Radioactivity (RESRAD) Family of Radiation Dose and Risk Codes
RESRAD Site Self-Assessment Assistance
Noxious Weeds and Invasive Species Issues
Site Self-Assessment RESRAD Assistance
Engineered Nanoscale Material Regulatory Initiatives

Directives:
DOE Technical Standard (DOE-STD-1153-2002), A Graded Approach for Evaluating Radiation Doses to Aquatic and Terrestrial Biota

Support:
Engineered Nanoscale Material Disposition Assistance

Ostrowski, Colleen
Environmental Protection Specialist
202-586-4997
colleen.ostrowski@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS) Representative
ISCORS Risk Harmonization for Radiation Protection Subcommittee
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Ground Water Rule and Water Quality Rulemakings

Directives:
DOE P 454.1, Use of Institutional Controls
DOE O 5400.5, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment
DOE G 450.1-6, Ground Water Surveillance Monitoring Implementation
DOE G 450.1-9, Ground Water Protection Programs

Pontes, Pat
Secretary (Office Automation)
202-586-7870
pat.pontes@hq.doe.gov

Environmental Protection Section Administration/Automation

Powers, Jane
Environmental Protection Specialist
202-586-7301
jane.powers@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
DOE Sustainable Environmental Stewardship Goals and Sustainable Environmental Practices
Federal Environmental Leadership Workgroup
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting Regulations and DOE TRI Focus Group Chair
DOE Annual TRI Inventory Report Verification
DOE Chemical Management Systems Profile
Toxic Chemical Reduction Assistance
Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators (RSEI) Assistance
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Issues
DOE/EFCOG Chemical Safety and Life-Cycle Management Workgroup

Directives:
DOE O 450.1A, Environmental Protection Program
DOE G 450.1-5, Integration of Pollution Prevention into Environmental Management Systems
DOE Guide 450.1A-beta, Implementation Guide for Integrating Sustainable Practices into Environmental Management Systems

Support:
Ozone-Depleting Substance Release Reduction Assistance
DOE National Metals Recycling Center Assistance
Corporate Sustainable Environmental Stewardship Performance Profiles
Environmental Sustainability Network Monthly Conference Call
Environmental Management System Assistance Network (EMSAN) Monthly Conference Call

Regnier, Edward
Chief, Radiation Protection Section
Supervisory Physical Scientist
202-586-5027
edward.regnier@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Manage Radiation Protection Section
Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS)-Chair Risk Harmonization for Radiation Protection Subcommittee
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Radiation Protection Liaison
DOE Low-Level Waste Disposal Facility Federal Review Group (LFRG)
Portsmouth Cargo Container Assessment Team
Transuranic Waste Disposal Facility Federal Review Group (TFRG) Manual
WIPP Compliance Recertification Application Assistance

Directives:
DOE O 5400.5, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment
DOE O 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management Issues
40 CFR Part 191, Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Management and Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level and Transuranic Radioactive Wastes
40 CFR Part 193, Disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste
10 CFR Part 60, Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Geologic Repositories

Vázquez, Gustavo
Environmental Engineer
202-586-7629
gustavo.vazquez@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Authorized Limits for Radiological Clearance of Property
Low Activity Radioactive/Mixed Waste Disposal Assistance
Scrap Metal Recycling Moratorium/ Suspension Assistance
Radioactive Release Emergency Response Exercises
Radionuclide Air Emissions, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Subpart H
Recycle/Reuse of Property from Radiological Areas

Directives:
DOE O 5400.5, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment

Support:
DOE National Metal Recycling Center Assistance
Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS)
Authorized Limits Independent Validation Assistance

Whitehead, Beverly
Environmental Protection Specialist
202-586-6073
beverly.whitehead@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Environmental Sustainability Network Monthly Conference Call Administrator
DOE Pollution Prevention Best Practices Report
Cultural and Archaeological Protection Assistance
National Historic Preservation Act Issues
Cultural Resources Management Plan and Conference Call Administrator
DOE-HQ Earth Day Observance Administrator
Environmental Justice Assistance

Support:
DOE Sustainable Environmental Stewardship Workshop
DOE Pollution Prevention Awards Master of Ceremonies
White House Closing-the-Circle Awards
Federal Environmental Symposium Coordinator
Environmental Conflict Resolution Conference Call and Assistance
DOE Water Conservation Work Group

Woodbury, Steve
Environmental Protection Specialist
202-586-4371
steven.woodbury@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Environmental Management System (EMS) Implementation Assistance
Integration of EMS into Integrated Safety Management (ISM) Systems Assistance
EPA National Environmental Performance Track Assistance
DOE Liaison to EFCOG Environmental Subgroup and EFCOG EMS Performance Metrics Subgroup
DOE/EFCOG EMS Implementation Workshop
EMS Auditing and Implementing Declaration Assistance
Annual Progress Report on EMS Implementation and Continuous Improvement
Federal Environmental Leadership Workgroup – EMS Metrics Subgroup
HSS EMS Coordination Team

Directives:
DOE O 450.1A, Environmental Protection Program (EMS)
DOE Guide 450.1A-alpha, Implementation Guide for Use with DOE O 450.1A, Environmental Protection Program
DOE Guide 450.1A-delta, Senior Managers’ Implementation Guide for Use with DOE O 450.1A, Environmental Protection Program

Support:
DOE Environmental Compliance Management Improvement Assistance
OMB Environmental Stewardship Scorecard Semi-Annual Progress Report
ISM Champions Conference Call and Workshop Assistance
Environmental Management System Assistance Network (EMSAN) Monthly Conference Call

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Office of Quality Assurance Policy and Assistance, HS-23

Broussard, Colette A.
Director, HS-23
Supervisory General Engineer
301-903-5452
colette.broussard@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Manage Quality Assurance (QA) Policy and Program
Direct program technical support, guidance/policy development and performance reporting
Quality Council
Energy Facility Contractor Group QA Subgroup Liaison

Directives:
DOE O 414.1X, Quality Assurance

Technical Qualifications:
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
M.S. in Environmental Engineering
NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training (2007)
Pursuing qualification as NQA-1 Lead Auditor (expected by mid 2009)
General Technical Base Qualification (2006)
Pursuing TQP Functional Area Qualification (expected completion December 2008)

Agarwal, Duli
General Engineer
301-903-3919
duli.agarwal@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Assessments and technical reviews
NQA-1 Standard interface
HSS Integrated Work Management System (IWMS)
HSS QA Implementation Plan
Interface with Operating Experience Program, analyzing QA related occurrences

Directives/Standards:
10 CFR 830 Subpart A, Quality Assurance Requirements
DOE Order 414.1C, Quality Assurance
DOE G 414.1-2A, Quality Assurance Management System Guide
DOE –STD-1150-2002, Quality Assurance Functional Area Qualification Standard
DOE G 414.1-1B, Management and Independent Assessment Guide
DOE G 413.3-2, Quality Assurance Guide for Project Management
DOE Order 413.3A, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets
ASME NQA-1, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications

Support:
Policy/Directive Interpretations
Interface with DOE Offices, including EM, NNSA, SC, and CTA
Nuclear Safety QA issues/10 CFR 830 and related DOE directives
QA Web Site and the QA newsletter
DOE O 414.1X, Quality Assurance
International Atomic Energy Agency on projects related to QA
Energy Facility Contractor Group (EFCOG) on projects related to quality assurance
Quality Council
HSS Voluntary Protection Program Committee

Technical Qualifications:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
M.S. in Engineering Management with Mechanical Engineering Track
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA Committee member
Certified Lead Auditor (RW program)
Registered Professional Engineer
General Technical Base Qualification (2006)

Barnette, Sonya
Quality Assurance Engineer
301-903-2068
sonya.barnette@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Interface for the Office of Science
Assessments and technical reviews
HSS QA Implementation Plan
DOE Quality Council Working Groups
Interagency Data Quality Task Force
QA Web Site
DOE Corrective Action Management Team Representative

Directives:
DOE Order 414.1C, Quality Assurance
DOE Order 414.1X, Quality Assurance

Support:
Assessments and technical reviews
Policy/Directive development
EM, NNSA, SC, CTA and other DOE Offices
10 CFR 830 Subpart A, Quality Assurance Requirements and related DOE directives
Nuclear Security
HSS Standard Operating Practices

Technical Qualifications:
NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training (2009)
Derivative Classifier Training (2009)
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
MBA
Environmental Management certification
Registered Professional Engineer
Pursuing TQP Functional Area Qualification

Haughey, Mary
General Engineer
301-903-2867
mary.haughey@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
QA-related Directives development/revisions
QA standards development organizations liaison

Directives:
10 CFR Part 830, Subpart A, Quality Assurance Requirements
DOE-STD-1073, Configuration Management
DOE-STD-1083, Requesting and Granting Exemptions to Nuclear Safety Rules
DOE P 442.1, Differing Professional Opinions on Technical Issues Related to Environment, Safety and Health
DOE M 442.1-1, Differing Professional Opinions Manual

Support:
Policy/Directive Interpretations
Nuclear safety policy and standards
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for exemptions to nuclear safety rules and directives
DOE O 414.1X, Quality Assurance
Quality assurance information exchange and communication mechanisms, including the QA Web Site and the QA newsletter

Technical Qualifications:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Material Engineering
NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training (2008)

Sen, Subir K.
Civil Engineer
301-903-6571
subir.sen@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
Civil/Structural engineering
Seismic and other natural phenomena hazards engineering
Design, construction and safety analysis of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities
Man-made hazards analysis (aircraft impact, etc.)
Reliability
Safety Software Quality Assurance Standards
High Energy Particulate Air (HEPA) Filtration Standards
Quality Engineering

Directives/Standards:
National Consensus Standards on the Seismic Analysis and Design of Nuclear Facilities, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Standard ASCE 43-05 and ASCE-4
National Consensus Standard on Structural Steel Design of Nuclear Facilities, American Institute Of Steel Construction (AISC) Standard N690
ASME NQA-1, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
ASME AG-1, Standard on nuclear air and gas treatment
DOE-STD-1020, Natural Phenomena Hazards Design and Evaluation Criteria for Department of Energy Facilities
DOE-STD-1021, Natural Phenomena Hazards Performance Categorization Guidelines for Structures, Systems, and Components
DOE-STD-1022, Natural Phenomena Hazards Characterization Criteria
DOE-STD-1023, Natural Phenomena Hazards Assessment Criteria
DOE-STD-3014, Accident Analysis for Aircraft Crash
DOE-STDs-3020 and 3025, HEPA Filter specification, and QA Inspection and Testing (Lead)
DOE O 420.1B, Facility Safety
DOE O 414.1C, Quality Assurance
DOE G 414.1-4, Safety Software Guide (Lead)
DOE STD 1172, FAQ Standard for Safety SQA (Lead)
DOE STD 1182, FAQ Standard for Civil/Structural Engineering

Support:
Policy/Directive Interpretations (SQA)
Web Site and the QA newsletter (SQA related)
DOE O 414.1X, Quality Assurance

Technical Qualifications:
B.E., M.S. & D.Sc. in Civil/Structural Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer
TQP Qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering
Lead NQA-1 Auditor Training (2007)
Pursuing qualification as NQA-1 Lead Auditor (expected by mid 2009)
Trained in Software Quality Engineering

Treichel, Lisa Chetnik
Quality Assurance Specialist
301-903-8177
lisa.treichel@hq.doe.gov

Lead:
QA Web Site and the QA newsletter
Interface with the Office of Independent Oversight and the Office of Enforcement

Directives:
DOE Order 414.1C, Quality Assurance
DOE G 414.1-2A, Quality Assurance Management System Guide
DOE G 414.1-1B, Management and Independent Assessment Guide
DOE Order 413.3A, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets
DOE Order 226.1A, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy

Support:
Assessments and technical reviews
EM, NNSA, SC, CTA and other DOE Offices
10 CFR 830 and related DOE directives
HSS Integrated Work Management System (IWMS)
Operating Experience Program interface
Interface with the Energy Facility Contractors Organization (EFCOG); the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); the American Society for Quality (ASQ); the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); and the American Institute for Steel Construction (AISC)

Technical Qualifications:
General Technical Base Qualification (2006)
NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training (2008)
Senior Technical Safety Manager Training (2007)
B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife
M.S. in Technology Management
Registered Professional Forester (1991)

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