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U.S. Department of Energy                              SUPPLEMENTAL
     Albuquerque Field Office                           DIRECTIVE
                                                        AL 5610.10
                                               DATE:  October 2, 1991

SUBJECT:  NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE AND WEAPON SAFETY PROGRAM

1.   PURPOSE.  This is a Supplemental Directive to the DOE Order 5610.10,
     NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE AND WEAPON SAFETY PROGRAM, dated 10-10-90.  This
     Supplemental Directive assigns the Department of Energy (DOE)
     Albuquerque Field Office (AL) requirements and responsibilities for its
     Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Safety Program as defined in DOE Order
     5610.10.  Where necessary, amplification of DOE Order 5610.10
     requirements is provided.  This Supplemental Directive does not change
     any requirements contained in the DOE Order, but contains
     administrative or contractual guidance.

2.   CANCELLATIONS.  Pages 1-4 of AL Supplemental Directive 5610.10, PROGRAM
     TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL OR UNAUTHORIZED NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE DETONATIONS,
     dated 10-2-92, are superseded.

3.   SCOPE.  This Supplemental Directive applies to AL organizations and its
     contractors and subcontractors that conduct nuclear explosive and
     nuclear weapon system safety, production operations, security, and
     control activities in support of the nuclear weapons program as
     provided by law and/or contract and as implemented by the appropriate
     contracting officer.  References may be made to other than AL
     organizations due to requirements in the DOE 5610 series orders
     concerning Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Safety.

4.   APPLICABILITY.  This Supplemental Directive applies to all activities
     and operations involving nuclear explosives and nuclear weapons
     conducted by AL under the Department's nuclear weapon program.

5.   REFERENCES.  Authority is based on the following:

     a.   Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

     b.   The DOE Order 5610.10, NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE AND WEAPON SAFETY
          PROGRAM, of 10-10-90, which establishes DOE policy, objectives,
          and responsibilities for the DOE Nuclear Explosive and Weapon
          Safety Program.

     c.   The DOE Order 5610.11, NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE SAFETY, of 10-10-90,
          which establishes the DOE policy for the protection of public
          health and safety in maintaining a formal, comprehensive, and
          systematic Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Safety Program.

     d.   The DOE Order 5610.1, PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTING OF NUCLEAR
          EXPLOSIVES, NUCLEAR COMPONENTS, AND SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES, of
          9-11-79, which establishes DOE policy and assigns responsibilities
          and authorities for the packaging and transporting of nuclear
          explosives, nuclear components, and special assemblies.

     e.   The AL Supplemental Directive 5610.11, Nuclear Explosive Safety,
          dated 8-9-91.

     f.   The DOE Order 5610.13, JOINT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY/DEPARTMENT OF
          DEFENSE NUCLEAR WEAPON SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY, AND CONTROL
          ACTIVITIES, 10-10-90, which establishes DOE policy, procedures,
          authorities, and responsibilities for addressing joint nuclear
          weapon and nuclear weapon system activities in conjunction with
          the Department of Defense (DOD).

     g.   The AL Order 5610.13, Joint DOE/DOD Nuclear Weapon System Safety,
          Security, and Control Activities, dated 9-23-91.

     h.   The AL Order 56XC, AL NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE EVALUATION
          PROGRAM, of 6-1-90, which sets forth principles and policies for
          AL Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Evaluation Programs (SEP).

     i.   The DOE Order 5400.5, RADIATION PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND THE
          ENVIRONMENT, Change 1, of 6-5-90, which establishes requirements
          to protect members of the public and the environment against undue
          risk from radiation while conducting DOE operations.

     j.   The DOE Order 5480.1B, ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY, AND HEALTH PROGRAM FOR
          DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OPERATIONS, of 9-23-85, which establishes the
          Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) Program for DOE and DOE
          contractors.

     k.   The DOE Order 5480.5, SAFETY OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, 9-23-86, which
          establishes a nuclear facility safety program for DOE.

     l.   The DOE Order 5480.7, FIRE PROTECTION, of 11-16-87, which
          establishes requirements for improved risk level of fire
          protection.

     m.   The DOE Order 5480.10, CONTRACTOR INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PROGRAM, of
          6-26-85, which establishes requirements and guidelines for DOE
          contractor operations for an effective industrial hygiene program
          to preserve employee health and well-being.

     n.   The DOE Order 5480.11, RADIATION PROTECTION FOR OCCUPATIONAL
          WORKERS, of 7-20-89, which establishes radiation protection
          standards and program requirements for DOE and DOE contractor
          operations.

     o.   The DOE Order 5480.16, FIREARMS SAFETY, of 10-10-90, which
          provides procedures for the safe use of firearms used in a manner
          to ensure safety and health of DOE and contractor personnel, as
          well as the public, and consistent with operational objectives.

     p.   The DOE Order 5480.19, CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR DOE
          FACILITIES, of 7-9-90, which provides guidelines for the conduct
          of operations at DOE facilities and establishes policy to assure
          an acceptable level of safety in conduct of their operations.

     q.   The DOE Order 5481.1B, SAFETY ANALYSIS AND REVIEW SYSTEM, of
          9-23-86, which establishes uniform requirements for preparation
          and review of safety analysis of DOE operations, identification of
          hazards, their elimination and control, assessment of risk, and
          documented management authorization of operations.

     r.   The DOE Order 5483.1A, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM FOR
          DOE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AT GOVERNMENT-OWNED CONTRACTOR-OPERATED
          FACILITIES, of 6-23-83, which establishes occupational safety and
          health standards pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
          amended, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, DOE Organization
          Act of 1977, Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and
          Public Law 91-596.

6.   DEFINITIONS.

     a.   Independent Assessment/Evaluation--Oversight/analysis by persons
          or entities that are free from conflict of interest; for example,
          having no previous authorities or responsibilities for any aspect
          of the process under assessment or evaluation.

     b.   Line Management--A DOE or DOE contractor-employed individual, or
          group of individuals, having direct line responsibility,
          authority, and accountability for conducting a program or group of
          programs.

     c.   Program Managers--DOE or contractor-employed personnel who are
          directly involved with, and responsible for, the oversight of a
          program or group of programs.

     d.   Qualified Expert--One who by professional training, having
          acquired special knowledge in a particular subject, through
          demonstrated skills, and documented practical experience has
          developed a thorough mastery of the theories, methods,
          applications, practices, and experimental and operational data
          available and not just a general knowledge of a particular
          subject; and who currently is or recently has had extensive
          practice in the particular subject.

     e.   Resources--Personnel, capital equipment, and fiscal support
          committed by management for the attainment of program goals.

7.   RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES.  Within the DOE, safety is a line
     management responsibility.  The following authorities and
     responsibilities apply to the AL Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Safety
     Program:

     a.   Manager, AL, in addition to the responsibilities and authorities
          in paragraph 7.b below, is responsible to DP-20 for:

          (1)  Assuring that all operational aspects of this Nuclear
               Explosive and Weapon Safety Program for onsite and offsite
               transportation activities, except those onsite activities at
               the Nevada Test Site that are the responsibility of the
               Manager, DOE Field Office, Nevada, and the onsite activities
               at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory that are the
               responsibility of the Manager, DOE Field Office, San
               Francisco, are conducted in accordance with DOE Order 5610.11
               and DOE Order 5610.1.

          (2)  Assuring that nuclear explosive safety policy, requirements,
               and standards as promulgated by the Secretary of Energy are
               implemented.

          (3)  Assuring that resources are provided for the Nuclear Safety
               Program elements of DOE Order 5610.10.

          (4)  Administering, for DP-20, DOE's program for participation in
               DOD Safety Studies and Reviews of the Nuclear Weapon System
               Safety Program, and assisting in safety rules processing in
               accordance with DOE Order 5610.13.

          (5)  Approving Nuclear Explosive Safety Survey Reports.

          (6)  Assuring that overall program management and direction
               including implementing safety policy, promulgating safety
               directives, and interfacing with the DOD's Nuclear Weapon
               System Safety Program are in compliance with requirements
               established for the Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Safety
               Program in this and related Orders and Instructions.

     b.   The AL Area Offices assist AL in the implementation of this
          program and are responsible to AL for implementing the provisions
          of this and related safety Orders and Instructions in their areas
          of authority and responsibility.  This includes:

          (1)  Assuring that Area Offices, laboratory, contractor, and
               subcontractor line managers have been assigned safety program
               responsibilities.

          (2)  Assuring that the mandate to comply with DOE health, safety,
               and environmental requirements, rules, standards, and
               criteria is fully considered in the planning of all nuclear
               explosive and nuclear weapon operations.

          (3)  Assuring that management and staff of their safety
               organizations have full access and free communications with
               the Area Office Manager and/or the Manager, AL, on nuclear
               explosive and nuclear weapons safety matters.

          (4)  Assuring that prior to beginning any operation involving a
               nuclear explosive or transportation of a nuclear explosive
               that either a Nuclear Explosive Safety Study or Nuclear
               Explosive Safety Survey is conducted by the AL, Nuclear
               Explosive Safety Division (NESD), and approved by the
               Manager, AL, and DP-20.

          (5)  Developing and publishing such orders or guidelines as are
               necessary to implement DOE 5610.10 and related Orders.

          (6)  Assuring that appropriate safety awareness and training
               programs are developed, documented, and implemented to ensure
               the safe conduct of activities covered by this Supplemental
               Directive.

    c.   Assistant Manager, AL, Office of Operations and Weapons reports to
         the Manager, AL, and is responsible for:

         (1)  Assuring that there is an active, continuous review of the
              design and development of each new weapon system and the
              stockpile to identify safety and use-control feature concerns
              and that there is a program to provide for stockpile
              improvements and development of positive measures to address
              identified concerns.

         (2)  Conducting a periodic review and, if required, participate in
              revising the Supplemental Directives to the AL 5610 series
              Instructions.

         (3)  Assuring that appropriate recommendations are appended to
              requests for any deviations or exclusions from safety
              requirements, standards, and criteria established by the
              Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Safety Program in this Order and
              related Orders, laws, or regulations and are promptly
              submitted to the Manager, AL, and DP-20.  Exclusions and
              deviations will be consistent with legal or regulatory
              provisions for obtaining them.

         (4)  Assuring that AL-identified safety issues are addressed and
              resolved in a timely manner.  Unresolved safety issues will
              be elevated to the appropriate management level.

         (5)  Assuring that new nuclear weapon designs incorporate current
              safety features, as directed by DP-20, unless there are
              overriding reasons for not incorporating them, and explicitly
              documented agreements are reached between the Secretaries of
              Energy and Defense.  (See DOE Order 5610.10, paragraph 12.)

         (6)  Assuring that there is a safety review process in place under
              which all operations are documented for identification of
              risks.  These risks are analyzed and documented in safety
              analyses and risk assessments so that informed management
              decisions can be made regarding conduct of the operation.
              Any additional positive measures to reduce risk to acceptable
              levels will be reviewed by an appropriate independent staff
              not responsible for the conduct of the operation.

         (7)  Assuring that operational Safety Analysis Reports are
              developed, reviewed, and in compliance with public laws
              relating to environmental protection, radiation safety,
              worker safety, and DOE policies for environment, safety, and
              health before any Nuclear Explosive or Nuclear Weapon
              Programs are conducted at DOE facilities.

         (8)  Specifically for the Stockpile Evaluation Program, in
              conjunction with the DOD, develop and maintain a Non-nuclear
              Assurance Program to assure that evaluation units provided to
              the DOD for field or flight testing do not contain materials
              capable of producing a nuclear yield.

    d.   Assistant Manager, AL, Office of Safeguards and Security (OSS)
         reports to the Manager, AL, and is responsible for:

         (1)  Assuring that planned and implemented safeguards and
              security policies and standards are consistent with safety
              requirements.

         (2)  Forwarding requests for any deviations or exclusions from
              safety requirements, standards, and criteria established by
              the Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Safety Program in this and
              other Supplemental Directives, related Orders, laws, or
              regulations to the Manager, AL, and DP-20, if appropriate.
              Exclusions and deviations will be consistent with legal or
              regulatory provisions for obtaining them.

         (3)  Assuring reviews of personnel security files for Personnel
              Assurance Program (PAP) certification in DOE Order 5610.11.

         (4)  Director, Transportation Safeguards Division reports to the
              Assistant Manager, OSS, and is responsible for:

              (a)  Assuring that Transportation Safety Analysis Reports are
                   developed, reviewed, approved, and complied with to
                   assure DOE policies for ES&H are in compliance with
                   public laws relating to environmental protection,
                   radiation, safety, and worker safety before any nuclear
                   explosive or nuclear weapon is transported off DOE
                   sites.

              (b)  Certified Personnel/PAP.  Maintaining the PAP for the
                   certified personnel responsible for transportation
                   activities of the Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Safety
                   Program, as outlined in DOE and AL 5610.11 Orders and
                   Supplemental Directives.

              (c)  Occurrence Reporting and Tracking System.  Maintaining
                   an occurrence reporting and tracking system which
                   encompasses requirements of DOE 5000.3A and DOE 5200.2A
                   to ensure prompt notification and appropriate action of
                   DOE officials.

    e.   Director, Office of Emergency Plans and Operations reports to the
         Manager, AL, and is responsible for providing support and
         coordination for DOE 5610.10 with DOE 5500.10, paragraph 8., and
         DUE 5500.1B, paragraph 9.c and 10.b as appropriate.

    f.   Assistant Manager, Office of Environment, Safety, and Health
         (OESH) reports to the Manager, AL, and is responsible for;

         (1)  Assuring that prior to DP-20 approval and conduct of nuclear
              explosive or nuclear weapon operation by DOE and DOE
              contractors, a Nuclear Explosive Safety Study or Survey is
              performed by qualified independent safety experts not
              responsible for the design or conduct of operation.  The
              study/survey shall include consideration of risk estimates
              for credible accidents and dispersal of toxic and/or
              radioactive materials as defined by DOE 5610.10.

         (2)  Reviewing and providing decisions/recommendations on requests
              for any deviations or exclusions from safety requirements,
              standards, and criteria established by the Nuclear Explosive
              and Weapon Safety Program in this Supplemental Directive and
              related DOE Orders, laws, or regulations and forwarding to
              DP-20, for approval.  Exclusions and deviations will be
              consistent with legal or regulatory provisions for obtaining
              them.

         (3)  Assuring that identified safety issues are addressed and
              resolved in a timely manner.

         (4)  Assuring that there is an oversight program to:  1) monitor
              and continuously review the stockpile to identify safety
              concerns, and 2) provide for the stockpile improvements or
              positive measures to address identified safety and
              use-control concerns.

         (5)  Assuring that all safety actions related to nuclear weapons
              safety requiring a DOE concurrence with the DOD are
              thoroughly analyzed from a safety viewpoint by qualified
              independent safety experts, with special emphasis on the
              DOE's joint safety responsibility as required by Presidential
              Directive.

         (6)  Exercising responsibility for all ES&H and non-weapons
              Quality Assurance (QA) matters related to the nuclear
              explosives and nuclear safety program facilities or
              activities under AL administrative or programmatic control.

         (7)  Assuring that planned and implemented safety policies and
              standards are consistent with safeguards and security
              requirements.

         (8)  Developing and maintaining nuclear explosive safety
              directives, requirements, and standards for promulgation by
              the AL Manager.

         (9)  Provide monthly activity reports to Headquarters (HQ) DOE,
              DP-20, on progress and activities relative to this
              Supplemental Directive.

         (10) Evaluating reported occurrences to assure corrective actions
              are taken.

         (11) Director, Health Protection Division (HPD) is responsible to
              the Assistant Manager, OESH, and assists the Manager, AL, in
              implementation of the mandate to comply with DOE Radiation
              Protection and Industrial Hygiene requirements, rules,
              standards, and criteria in planning of all Nuclear Explosive
              and Nuclear Weapon operations, and is responsible for:

              (a)  Functional Reviews and Appraisals.  Radiation Protection
                   and Industrial Hygiene aspects of Albuquerque contractor
                   nuclear explosives and weapon safety programs will be
                   assessed as part of the HPD scheduled and performed
                   functional reviews and appraisals of contractor site
                   Radiation Protection, Industrial Hygiene, and
                   Occupational Medicine programs.  These reviews and
                   appraisals will be used by the HPD to assess the Health
                   Protection aspects of the overall safety of contractor
                   Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Safety Program.

              (b)  Nuclear Weapons Safety Reviews.  Supporting Weapon
                   Programs Division (WPD) or NESD in the performance of
                   Nuclear Explosive Safety reviews involving or
                   potentially involving Health Protection (Radiation
                   Protection or Industrial Hygiene) issues.  The Director
                   of HPD will, in consultation with WPD or NESD (as
                   appropriate), determine the level of participation
                   required of HPD personnel.  The HPD may participate in
                   Nuclear Explosive Safety reviews, assembly/disassembly
                   reviews, nuclear explosive offsite transportation
                   review, and related risk assessment studies (health
                   efforts) to provide health protection technical input.

         (12) Director, Environmental Protection Division is responsible to
              the Assistant Manager, OESH, and assists the Manager, AL, in
              assessing the environmental compliance, including National
              Environmental Policy Act requirements of facilities and
              programs supporting the Nuclear Explosive and Nuclear Weapon
              Operations.

         (13) Director, Safety Programs Division (SPD)

              (a)  Safety Analysis and Review System.  Supports NESD in the
                   review and assessment of safety analysis documentation
                   for weapons systems assembly, disassembly, storage, and
                   transportation systems.

              (b)  Functional Reviews and Appraisals.  The SPD routinely
                   performs functional reviews and appraisals for nuclear
                   safety, facilities design, risk management, and
                   operational safety programs of Albuquerque contractor
                   sites to include aspects of the weapons programs.  These
                   appraisals assess the overall program and specific
                   compliance with the applicable DOE Orders, in the
                   following types of Nuclear Weapons Safety reviews and
                   appraisals:  offsite transportation of nuclear
                   components and weapons assembly/disassembly programs.

         (14) Director, Operations Quality Division is responsible to the
              Assistant Manager, OESH, for assisting the Manager, AL, in
              the quality assurance responsibilities regarding nuclear
              facilities and/or programs involved in nuclear explosives
              safety and handling of nuclear materials.

              (a)  Supporting NESD in quality assurance aspects, of those
                   processes related to:

                   1)   offsite packaging and transportation,
                   2)   packaging certifications, and
                   3)   packaging program QA appraisals.

              (b)  Exercising quality assurance oversight responsibility as
                   delegated by the Weapons Quality Division for the above,
                   as well as processes related to nuclear explosives and
                   weapons safety activities.

         (15) Director, Nuclear Explosive Safety Division (NESD) is
              responsible to the Assistant Manager, OESH, for:

              (a)  Carrying out the authorities of the Manager, AL,
                   contained in DOE Order 5610.10, paragraphs 10.g.(4) and
                   10.h.(2).

              (b)  Carrying out the authorities of the Manager, AL, to
                   provide independent evaluation and oversight
                   responsibilities of this Supplemental Directive.

              (c)  Carrying out the authorities of the OESH, to provide
                   monthly activity reports to HQ, DOE, DP-20, on progress
                   and activities related to this Supplemental Directive.

              (d)  Assuring that a corrective action program to document
                   and track the implementation of actions is maintained
                   for DOE Order 5610.10.

              (e)  Assuring that appropriate safety awareness and training
                   programs are developed, documented, and implemented to
                   ensure the safe conduct of activities covered by DOE
                   Order 5610.10.



                                            Bruce G. Twining
                                            Manager