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U.S. Department of Energy SUPPLEMENTAL
Albuquerque Operations Office DIRECTIVE
AL 5610.14
DATE: December 15, 1994
SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM PROGRAM OPERATIONS
1. PURPOSE. This is a Supplemental Directive (SD) to DOE Order 5610.14,
TRANSPORTATION SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM (TSS) PROGRAM OPERATIONS, dated
5-12-93. This SD implements and supplements the Department of Energy
(DOE) Albuquerque Operations office (AL) requirements and
responsibilities with respect to the TSS, and sets forth additional AL
policies and procedures to be followed for utilization of the TSS. This
SD does not change any requirements contained in the DOE order, but
contains administrative or contractual guidance. Additional
requirements and responsibilities are identified in AL 1120,
"Organization, Authorities, and Functions," and other related DOE and AL
directives.
2. CANCELLATIONS. This SD cancels AL Supplemental 56XA Rev 2, DOE
TRANSPORTATION SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM, dated May 12, 1992, in its entirety.
3. SCOPE. This SD applies to AL organizations and its contractors and
subcontractors that utilize the services of the TSS as provided by law
and/or contract and as implemented by the appropriate Contracting
Officer. Other users of the TSS may be required to meet specific
requirements of this SD prior to approval to utilize the TSS, as
allowable by law or contract.
4. POLICY. It is DOE policy to ensure TSS operations are accomplished in a
manner commensurate with established practices and procedures for cargo
safeguards protection, minimization of potential risks to national
security, safety of personnel, the public, the environment, and program
continuity. Nuclear explosives, DOE-owned Categories I and II
quantities of Special Nuclear Material (SNM), classified configurations
of nuclear weapon systems, other material as outlined in DOE Order
5632.2A, as amended, limited life components, and other forms and
quantities of strategic materials as approved by AL, shall be provided
safeguards protection by TSS.
5. EXCEPTIONS. Requests for exceptions to this SD must be coordinated
through the Director, TSD.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES.
a. The Manager, AL authorizes major policy changes affecting the TSS.
b. Assistant Manager, Office of National Defense Programs (ONDP)
provides for a briefing in support of the annual DP-20
Transportation Safeguards Program Review.
c. The Director, Nuclear Explosive Safety Division (NESD).
(1) Recommends to the Assistant Manager, Office of National
Defense Programs:
(a) The movement of other cargo in the same vehicle with a
nuclear explosive.
(b) The movement of Division 1.1 & 1.2 Explosives (as listed
in 49 CFR 177.848) in the same vehicle that contains SNM,
when such materials are not related to SNM.
(2) Conducts a Nuclear Explosive and Weapons Safety Appraisal on
the TSS, at a minimum, on a biennial basis.
d. The Director, Transportation Safeguards Division (TSD).
(1) Assures the safe, secure movement of material identified in
Chapter III, except when such material is in custody of the
Department of Defense (DoD) or when authority has been granted
to Area Managers to conduct on-site or local movements.
(2) Identifies, and subsequently nominates, those positions
meeting the criteria of the Personnel Assurance Program, and
the Personnel Security Assurance Program.
(3) Receives and submits requests for air shipments of plutonium
to the Manager for approval. Subsequent to approval, advises
the Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs (within 24 hours
of the Manager' s approval) of authorization granted to
conduct air shipments. Provides information copy of
notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Military
Application. Maintains formal records of such shipments.
(4) Administers the Certification Program Directory as specified
in Chapter III.
(5) Coordinates requests for exceptions to this SD with the
appropriate AL Divisions.
e. The Director, Safety Programs Division.
(1) Evaluates requests from the Director, TSD, and grants
approval, if appropriate, to exceed transport index limits as
outlined in 49 CFR 173.455-459, in any one transport vehicle.
(2) Makes determinations as to when material must be shipped in
the TSS due to extraordinary hazards or shipping container
limitations.
f. The Director, Security and Nuclear Safeguards Division (SNSD),
after coordination with the appropriate divisions/staffs,
identifies that non-SNM, including mockups or models of SNM
components which, because of its sensitivity to the AL Weapons
Program, should be transported in the TSS.
g. Area Managers and Offices, and Contracting officers.
(1) The provisions of this SD are to be applied to covered
contractors and they will apply to the extent implemented
under a contract or other agreement.
(2) Ensure contractors utilizing TSD services establish procedures
for compliance with this SD and provide for a 24-hour point-
of-contact for:
(a) operational support of on/off load activities; and
(b) security of TSD shipment vehicles when stored overnight.
(3) Responsibilities and authorities concerning utilization of the
TSS are identified in Chapter III of this SD.
(4) Submit requests for exception to this Implementing Instruction
to the Director, TSD.
Bruce G. Twining
Manager