DOE P 456.1 (Cert Memo), Certification for DOE P 456.1

Department of Energy Washington, DC 20585 JM CHRONOLOGY JM RECEIVED iit { September 11, 2014 OUT FOR REVIEW q cE DRB DISCUSSION «« MEMORANDUM FOR INGRID A. KOLB DIRECTOR OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT FROM: MATTHEW B. MOUR ASSOCIATE UNDER JECR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, SAFETY AND SEGZURITY SUBJECT: Directives Certification Statement for Department of Energy Policy 456.1, Secretarial Policy Statement on Nanoscale Safety The Department of Energy (DOE) Policy 456.1, Secretarial Policy Statement on Nanoscale Safety, has been reviewed by our organization and deemed to be in compliance with related Departmental Directives, Secretarial Delegations, organizational structure, budget guidelines, regulations, standards, Office of Management and Budget guidance, relevant Memoranda of Understanding, and public . laws. In addition, this directive is not found to cause undue burden (i.e., significant cost impacts, overly prescriptive, redundancy, or excessive reporting requirements) on Departmental elements and contractors. This directive was reviewed by DOE Program Offices that are directly involved with nanomaterial research. Due to the continued unique position of the Department in nanomaterial research, this directive is appropriate and necessary to provide DOE with expectations for establishing a framework for working safely with nanomaterials, | certify that this directive is accurate and continues to be relevant and appropriate for use by the Department. For additional information, please contact Dr. Bill McArthur, Director, Office of Worker Safety and Health Policy, within the Office of Health and Safety, at (301) 903-6061. < 4 Concuf: Be Nice Date: /0 . o -/ Y Printed wilh soy ink on recycled paper