DOE O 142.2A, Voluntary Offer Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency
Functional areas: External Relationships, IAEA, International Relations
The Order defines requirements for Department of Energy (DOE) compliance with the Agreement between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the United States, the Protocol to the Agreement, the Additional Protocol to the Agreement, and the Subsidiary Arrangements to the Agreement and Additional Protocol. Cancels DOE O 142.2. Admin Chg 1, 6-27-13.
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Section 1
U.S. Department of Energy ORDER
Washington, D.C.
DOE O 142.2A
Approved: 12-15-06
SUBJECT: VOLUNTARY OFFER SAFEGUARDS AGREEMENT AND ADDITIONAL
PROTOCOL WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
1. OBJECTIVES.
a. To define requirements for Department of Energy (DOE) compliance with—
(1) the Agreement between the United States of America and the International
Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the United
States (Agreement),
(2) the Protocol to the Agreement (Original Protocol),
(3) the Additional Protocol to the Agreement (Additional Protocol), and
(4) the Subsidiary Arrangements to the Agreement and Additional Protocol
(Subsidiary Arrangements).
NOTE: Voluntary Offer Agreement (VOA) will be used for references to both
the Agreement and the Original Protocol.
b. To prescribe policies and responsibilities for ensuring compliance with the VOA,
Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary Arrangements.
2. CANCELLATION. DOE O 142.2, Safeguards Agreement and Protocol with the
International Atomic Energy Agency, dated 1-7-04. Cancellation of an Order does not,
by itself, modify or otherwise affect any contractual obligation to comply with the Order.
Contractor requirement documents (CRDs) that have been incorporated into or attached
to a contract remain in effect until the contract is modified to either eliminate
requirements that are no longer applicable or substitute a new set of requirements.
3. APPLICABILITY.
a. DOE Elements. Except for exclusions in paragraph 3c, this Order applies to all
Departmental elements with responsibility for programs that must adhere to
protocols associated with Agreement, Original Protocol, Additional Protocol, and
Subsidiary Arrangements. See Attachment 1.
The Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will
assure that NNSA employees and contractors comply with their respective
responsibilities under this Order. Nothing in this Order will be construed to
interfere with the NNSA Administrator’s authority under section 3212(d) of
AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: INITIATED BY:
www.directives.doe.gov National Nuclear Security Administration
Office of International Regimes and Agreements
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Public Law (P.L.) 106-65 to establish Administration specific policies, unless
disapproved by the Secretary.
b. DOE Contractors. Except for the exclusions in paragraph 3c, the CRD
(Attachment 2) sets forth requirements for contractors whose missions include
adherence to protocols associated with the Agreement, Original Protocol,
Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary Arrangements. The CRD will apply to the
extent set forth in each contract.
c. Exclusions. In accordance with the responsibilities and authorities assigned by
Executive Order 12344 and to ensure consistency throughout the joint
Navy/DOE Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, the Director will implement
and oversee requirements and practices pertaining to this Order for activities
under the Director’s cognizance.
4. REQUIREMENTS. Specific references are available in the VOA, Additional
Protocol, and Subsidiary Arrangement at locations cited. See references (paragraph 7)
for online availability.
a. General.
(1) Under the VOA, all DOE facilities where source or special fissionable
material is stored or used in operations are eligible for application of
traditional IAEA safeguards. [See definitions in paragraphs 6y and 6z
of this Order and VOA articles 1(b), 2(a), 2(c), and 3(b)]
Section 2
(2) National security facilities, activities, and information associated with
activities with direct national security significance to the United States
are excluded from IAEA inspection and complementary access. [VOA,
article 2; Additional Protocol, articles 1b and 1c; P.L. 109-401, Section
261(a)]
(3) Every reasonable effort will be made to ensure that IAEA inspections
and complementary access visits can be carried out even when
increased security condition (SECON) levels are in effect at DOE
facilities [DOE M 470.4-1, Safeguards and Security Program Planning
and Management, dated 8-26-05 and NNSA Policy Letter (NAP)- 9A,
SECON Implementation, dated 1-31-05]
NOTE: Complementary access visits will be considered inspections (to
comply with requirements of DOE O 142.3, Unclassified
Foreign Visits and Assignments, dated 6-18-04). For the
purposes of this Order, however, inspections are formal visits
by the IAEA associated with the VOA and complementary
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access visits are formal visits associated with the Additional
Protocol.
(4) All activities subject to declaration1 under Article 2(a) of the Additional
Protocol taking place at locations owned, operated, or leased by or for
DOE, including NRC-licensed or certified locations on DOE installations
and non-military locations on installations where naval reactor fuel is
stored or processed, shall be included on the DOE portion of the
Additional Protocol. For purposes of implementing the AP at the latter
locations, DOE shall act in coordination with the Department of Defense.
(Additional Protocol, article 2a).
NOTE: The declaration excludes activities with direct national security
significance to the United States or locations or information
associated with such activities.
(5) Implementation of VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary
Arrangements will be consistent with prudent management practices (e.g.,
avoiding unnecessary interference in operations at DOE facilities, sites, or
locations and minimizing costs). [VOA, articles 4(c) and 6(c)].
b. IAEA Access.
(1) IAEA inspectors will be entitled to carry out activities according to the
provisions of the VOA, Additional Protocol, Subsidiary Arrangements,
and applicable facility attachments.
(2) IAEA inspectors will be notified of applicable health, safety, security, and
export control procedures that they must observe as well as procedures for
DOE inspection of IAEA equipment.
(3) Complementary access and inspections by the IAEA will be authorized
under the terms of the VOA and the Additional Protocol and in accordance
with appropriate legislation, interagency guidance, and U.S. Government
and DOE regulations when the following requirements have been met.
[VOA, article 1(a); Additional Protocol, articles 1c and 7; P.L.109-401,
United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act 2006, Title II,
Subtitle G]
(a) Security and counterintelligence training and preparation have
been completed for declared locations of direct national security
1 A general description of facilities, information, sites, operations, activities, materials, and locations to be made
available for IAEA inspection. Activities of direct national security significance and associated locations and
activities are excluded from declaration. Article 2 of the Additional Protocol defines specific elements of a
declaration.
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significance to the United States. (P.L. 109-401, Subtitle B,
sections 221, 222, 223, 224)
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(b) Security assessments of activities, locations, and information of
direct national security significance to the United States have been
completed. [P.L. 109-401, section 273(1)]
(4) IAEA inspectors will not be provided access to DOE facilities or activities
and associated locations of direct national security significance to the
United States. [VOA, article 1(a); Additional Protocol, article 1(b); P.L
109-401, Section 261(a)]
NOTE: Exceptions can be permitted where managed access measures are
applied. [Additional Protocol, articles 1(c) and 7]
(5) Environmental sampling will be governed by applicable Presidential
guidance, laws, and DOE directives. (Additional Protocol, article 9;
P.L. 109-401, Subtitle E, Sections 251, 252, 253, 254)
c. Information Security.
(1) National security information may be transmitted to the IAEA only on a
controlled basis and then only at the minimum necessary to comply with
the VOA (for an example, see VOA, article 8; for the definition of
national security information, see Executive Order 12958, as amended).
(2) Release of classified and sensitive unclassified information is restricted as
follows.
(a) Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data must not be revealed,
released, or transmitted to the IAEA. [Atomic Energy Act of 1954,
P.L. 83-703, as amended; P.L. 109-401 section 261(c)]
(b) Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information is restricted from
release or transmittal except as prescribed in DOE M 471.1-1,
Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear
Information Manual, dated 10-23-01.
(c) Sensitive nuclear technology information must not be revealed or
released except as authorized in Title 10 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) 810, “Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy
Activities.”
(d) Export controlled information and information controlled under the
Department of State’s (State’s) International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR) and the Department of Commerce’s
(Commerce’s) Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Export and Import of Nuclear
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Equipment and Materials Regulations, and the Department of
Energy’s regulations on Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy
Activities (Part 810) must not be revealed or released except as
authorized under the relevant regulations. (22 CFR 120-129,
“International Traffic in Arms Regulations”; 15 CFR 730-774,
“Export Administration Regulations”; 10 CFR 110, “Export and
Import of Nuclear Equipment and Materials”; 10 CFR 810,
“Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities.”)
(e) Information identified as “Confidential Foreign Government
Information—Modified Handling Required” must be protected as
mandated in DOE M 470.4-4, Information Security, dated 8-26-05
and then, only with the express approval of the applicable foreign
government.
d. Access Authorization Exceptions. Although heads of DOE field elements are not
authorized to either approve or deny IAEA inspections or complementary access
visits at DOE facilities, locations, or sites, some exceptions do apply, and the
following requirements must be met. (See Additional Protocol, article 5 for
access requirements.)
(1) When inspection or complementary access activities would result in
compromise of Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data, the head of
the field element is authorized to temporarily suspend the inspection and
immediately notify the NNSA Office of International Regimes and
Agreements,
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(a) the cognizant Program Secretarial Officer (PSO) or
(b) the NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator, and the Associate
Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security.
(2) The Office of International Regimes and Agreements will notify the IAEA
when an inspection or complementary access must be terminated or
suspended pending implementation of an acceptable security plan that
protects the information from disclosure.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. NNSA Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation.
(1) Represents DOE before other Federal agencies, Congress, and the IAEA
on matters pertaining to the VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary
Arrangements.
(2) Participates in resolving proposed changes to the list of DOE facilities
eligible for the application of safeguards under the VOA or the list of
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DOE activities and associated locations declared under the Additional
Protocol.
(3) Addresses issues on proposed changes that have not been resolved by the
Assistant Deputy Administrator of the Office of Nonproliferation and
International Security, the PSO or the NNSA Deputy or Associate
Administrator, and the Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear
Security.
(4) When resolution is not achieved, refers the matter to the Under Secretary
for Nuclear Security for resolution.
(5) If the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security is unable to reach resolution,
the matter is referred to the Office of the Secretary of Energy.
b. NNSA Assistant Deputy Administrator, Office of Nonproliferation and
International Security.
(1) Approves plans and procedures developed by the Director of the Office of
International Regimes and Agreements for implementing the VOA,
Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary Arrangements.
(2) Participates in or designates representatives to participate with other
Federal agencies and the Director of the Office of International Regimes
and Agreements in policy development and decision making related to
areas in which the VOA, Additional Protocol, or Subsidiary Arrangements
can affect programs, activities, facilities, sites, or locations for which the
Assistant Deputy Administrator is responsible.
(3) Maintains the option to concur or not concur on all notifications to offices
external to DOE regarding implementation of the VOA, Additional
Protocol, or Subsidiary Arrangements affecting programs, activities,
facilities, sites, or locations under his/her cognizance.
(4) Represents DOE on the IAEA Steering Committee (ISC).
(5) For the resolution of proposed changes to the list of DOE facilities eligible
for the application of safeguards under the VOA or the list of DOE
activities and associated locations declared under the Additional Protocol,
participates with
(a) the cognizant PSOs (for non-NNSA facilities) or
(b) the NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator (for NNSA
facilities), and the Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear
Security.
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c. Director, NNSA Office of International Regimes and Agreements.
(1) Serves as the primary DOE information resource on implementation of the
VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary Arrangements.
(a) Provides policy and technical guidance on IAEA safeguards.
(b) Coordinates with cognizant PSOs, NNSA Deputy and Associate
Administrators, and the Associate Administrator for Defense
Nuclear Security on implementation plans, procedures, and policy
development related to implementation of the VOA, Additional
Protocol, and Subsidiary Arrangements.
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(c) Coordinates with cognizant PSOs, NNSA Deputy and Associate
Administrators, and the Associate Administrator for Defense
Nuclear Security in participation on formulating Presidential
guidance and interagency implementing procedures.
(d) Coordinates preparation of the initial DOE declaration and the
annual, quarterly, and ad hoc updates to the declaration.
(Additional Protocol, articles 2 and 3)
(e) Coordinates DOE certification of national security exclusion,
managed access, declared locations, site security assessments, and
added locations. (P.L. 109-401 Subtitle G)
(f) Provides assistance, outreach, education, and training programs for
implementing the VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary
Arrangements.
(2) Monitors international safeguards aspects of VOA, Additional Protocol,
and Subsidiary Arrangement implementation to ensure that potential
problems are identified and referred to responsible and cognizant DOE
elements for resolution.
(3) Serves as the DOE representative to the ISC Subcommittee on
International Safeguards and Monitoring (SISM) and designates the DOE
representative to the Subgroup on IAEA Safeguards in the United States
(SISUS).
(a) Leads the DOE Negotiating Team delegation to establish
Subsidiary Arrangements for DOE facilities selected by the IAEA
for the application of VOA safeguards.
(b) Leads the DOE Negotiating Team in any bilateral discussions with
the IAEA regarding implementation of the VOA or the Additional
Protocol.
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(c) Requests the participation of other potentially affected DOE
organizations in Negotiating Team activities, as appropriate.
NOTE: The Director may delegate these responsibilities to staff of the
Office of International Regimes and Agreements.
(4) Participates with other Federal agencies and appropriate DOE
organizations (e.g., PSOs; NNSA Deputy and Associate Administrators;
field element representatives; and/or the offices of Defense Nuclear
Counterintelligence, Counterintelligence, and Defense Nuclear Security)
in policy development and decision making related to the VOA,
Additional Protocol, or Subsidiary Arrangements, including—
(a) designation and acceptance of IAEA inspectors;
(b) IAEA inspectors’ access to DOE activities, facilities, locations,
and sites; and
(c) scope of inspection, complementary access, and inspector
activities.
(5) Provides channels for communication between DOE and other entities
such as State, Commerce, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC),
and DoD regarding application of the VOA, Additional Protocol, and
Subsidiary Arrangements.
(6) Establishes channels for transmission of VOA safeguards documents to
State.
(7) Establishes channels for transmission of Additional Protocol declarations,
amplifications, and clarifications to Commerce and other Federal agencies.
(8) Provides concurrent notification of upcoming IAEA inspections,
complementary access visits, or reporting obligations to—
(a) the PSOs or NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrators
responsible for affected DOE facilities, locations, and sites and
(b) managers of affected DOE facilities, locations, and sites.
NOTE: Notification of upcoming complementary access visits will be
given by the DOE Office of Emergency Operations.
(9) Participates with the Chief Financial Officer and other heads of
Headquarters elements in developing policies and procedures for
recovering the costs of special requests from the IAEA. (VOA, article 14)
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(10) As appropriate and with due regard to the effectiveness and efficiency of
representation, ensures that interested DOE organizations are provided the
opportunity to participate in interagency policy meetings related to
implementing the VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary
Arrangements. In addition to the Office of Nonproliferation and
International Security, organizations represented may include—
(a) potentially affected PSOs,
(b) NNSA Deputy and Associate Administrators,
(c) the Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security, and
(d) managers of DOE field elements responsible for affected activities,
facilities, locations, or sites.
(11) Maintains a current list of DOE facilities eligible for the application of
VOA safeguards. (VOA, article 39)
(a) Informs affected PSOs, NNSA Deputy and Associate
Administrators, and the Associate Administrator for Defense
Nuclear Security of proposed additions to or deletions from the
list.
(b) Notifies the responsible PSO or NNSA Deputy or Associate
Administrator responsible for affected DOE facilities of IAEA
selections for application of VOA safeguards.
(12) Maintains current and past DOE declarations under the Additional
Protocol and a list of locations associated with activities included in the
declarations.
(13) Advises appropriate PSOs, NNSA Deputy and Associate Administrators,
and heads of DOE field elements of actions necessary to satisfy DOE’s
obligations under the VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary
Arrangements.
(14) Issues guidance for accepting IAEA inspectors’ accreditation credentials
and for hosting and escorting IAEA inspectors at DOE facilities, locations,
and sites.
(15) Receives from heads of DOE field elements safeguards documents and
Additional Protocol declarations that have been prepared and approved
pursuant to paragraph 5h of this Order.
(a) Transmits safeguards documents and Additional Protocol
declarations to State and/or Commerce, as appropriate, for
transmittal to the IAEA.
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(b) Reviews and coordinates safeguards documents and Additional
Protocol declarations with the Associate Administrator for Defense
Nuclear Security and with cognizant PSOs (for non-NNSA
locations and facilities) or NNSA Assistant or Associate
Administrator (for NNSA locations and facilities) before release
from DOE.
(16) Ensures that nuclear material declared under the VOA is at all times at
least equivalent in amount and composition to any material that would be
subject to IAEA safeguards under other suspended agreements between
the United States, the IAEA, and possibly other parties. (VOA, article 22)
(17) Prepares and issues guidance documents as required to facilitate
implementation of this Order.
(18) Has lead DOE responsibility for fulfilling duties assigned to DOE as a
responsible Agency under the Interagency Procedures.
(19) Obtains agreement with the PSO (for non-NNSA facilities) or the NNSA
Deputy or Associate Administrator (for NNSA facilities) and the
Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security in response to an
organization’s request that—
(a) a DOE facility or activity be added to the list of facilities eligible
for the application of safeguards under the VOA (VOA, articles 2
and 34) or
(b) a DOE activity previously undeclared under the Additional
Protocol be considered for addition to the Additional Protocol
declaration. (Additional Protocol, articles 2 and 3)
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NOTE: When agreement is not obtained, refers the matter to the Assistant
Deputy Administrator, Office of Nonproliferation and
International Security.
(20) Notifies the SISUS of proposed additions to the list of DOE facilities
eligible for application of safeguards under the VOA or the list of DOE
activities declared under the Additional Protocol and their associated
locations. [paragraph 5c(21), below]
(21) Obtains agreement with the PSO (for non-NNSA activities, facilities,
locations, or sites) or the NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator (for
NNSA activities, facilities, locations, or sites) and the Associate
Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security in response to an
organization’s request for deletion of—
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(a) a DOE facility from the list of DOE facilities eligible for
application of safeguards under the VOA (VOA, article 34) or
(b) a DOE activity and/or its associated location from declarations
under the Additional Protocol because it is scheduled to be
engaged in activities with direct national security significance to
the United States. (Additional Protocol, article 1b)
NOTE: When agreement is not obtained, refers the matter to the Assistant
Deputy Administrator of the Office of Nonproliferation and
International Security.
(22) Notifies the SISUS of proposed deletions from the list of DOE facilities
eligible for application of VOA safeguards or the list of DOE activities
and associated locations available for complementary access, per
paragraph 5c(23), below. (Additional Protocol, article 5)
(23) Maintains procedures for issuing notifications regarding upcoming IAEA
inspections and complementary access visits at DOE facilities, locations,
or sites.
(24) Participates with the PSOs, NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrators,
and heads of DOE field elements to ensure that new facility planning
will include, from inception, IAEA safeguards requirements and
determination of whether the facility would be placed on the eligible
facilities list.
(25) Transmits the current list of IAEA inspectors formally designated for
service in the United States to heads of DOE field elements responsible for
DOE facilities, locations, and sites subject to IAEA inspections or
complementary access visits. (VOA, article 9; Additional Protocol,
article 11)
(26) Notifies heads of DOE field elements when site/facility management
contractors are affected by this Order and the accompanying CRD
(Attachment 2).
(27) Where complementary access to declared DOE activities cannot be
granted without disclosing protected information, determines, in
cooperation with the PSO (for non-NNSA locations) or the NNSA
Associate or Deputy Administrator (for NNSA locations) and the
Assistant Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security, whether all
reasonable efforts have been made to satisfy IAEA requirements at
adjacent locations or through other means without delay. (Additional
Protocol, articles 1c and 7)
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(28) Verifies the portion of the DOE declaration concerning export and
import of uranium, thorium, and specified equipment and non-nuclear
material. [Additional Protocol, articles 2a(vi)(b), 2a(vi)(c), 2a(ix)(a),
and 2a(ix)(b)]
(29) Provides assistance, outreach, education, and training programs for
implementing declaration requirements as described in the Additional
Protocol, articles 2a(vi)(b), 2a(vi)(c), 2a(ix)(a), and 2a(ix)(b).
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(30) Provides guidance and responds to questions concerning the application of
DOE export regulations and U.S. export control laws to DOE activities
involving the IAEA.
(31) Conducts reviews concerning the release of nuclear technology and
information or other export controlled information to the IAEA.
(10 CFR 810)
(32) Develops procedures for the release of export-controlled information to
the IAEA.
(33) Participates in resolving questions regarding the appropriateness of
providing specific export controlled information or technology to the
IAEA.
d. Director, Office of Security and Safety Performance Assurance develops and
maintains policies and procedures for reporting nuclear materials transactions,
material balances, and inventory information to and from the Nuclear Materials
Management and Safeguards System, as necessary for reporting such information
to the State for transmittal to the IAEA. (VOA, articles 7 and 8)
e. Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security (NNSA).
(1) Develops and maintains procedures for controlled release of classified
national security information and other sensitive DOE information to the
IAEA.
(2) Provides safeguards and security program guidance to DOE field elements
to facilitate IAEA activities while protecting and accounting for nuclear
materials and sensitive information.
(3) Apprises the Office of International Regimes and Agreements of
interactions with other Federal agencies relative to the VOA or the
Additional Protocol, as appropriate.
(4) In consultation with the Office of International Regimes and Agreements,
develops and maintains procedures for controlled release of sensitive
nuclear technology and export-controlled information to the IAEA.
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(5) Reviews and provides to the head of the field element comments on site
safeguards and security plans for IAEA inspections and complementary
access visits to DOE facilities, locations, and sites.
(6) Monitors implementation of domestic safeguards and security
requirements as they pertain to VOA, the Additional Protocol, and
Subsidiary Arrangements and ensures that potential problems are
identified to responsible PSO’s, NNSA Deputy or Associate
Administrators, and to field elements.
(7) Participates with the Director of the Office of International Regimes and
Agreements and the responsible PSO’s NNSA Deputy or Associate
Administrator in determining whether a facility should be placed on or
deleted from the list of DOE facilities eligible for application of
safeguards under the VOA or whether an activity should be added to or
deleted from the list of DOE activities and associated locations declared
under the Additional Protocol.
(8) Participates with the Office International Regimes and Agreements to
certify NNSA declared activities for national security exclusion, managed
access, declared locations, site security assessments, and added locations.
(P.L. 109-401 Subtitle G)
(9) When complementary access to declared activities cannot be granted
without disclosing protected information, consults with the responsible
PSO or NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator and the Office of
International Regimes and Agreements to determine whether reasonable
efforts have been made to satisfy IAEA requirements at adjacent locations
or through other means, without delay. (Additional Protocol, articles 1b,
1c, 5b, and 7)
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f. Director, Office of Counterintelligence. For non-NNSA facilities, locations, and
sites, provides graded level of counterintelligence support to headquarters and
field elements involved in IAEA activities in accordance with potential risks.
g. Chief, Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence (NNSA). For NNSA
facilities, locations, and sites, provides graded level of counterintelligence support
to headquarters and field elements involved in IAEA activities in accordance with
potential risks.
h. Program Secretarial Officers and NNSA Deputy and Associate Administrators.
(1) Oversee field implementation of the VOA, Additional Protocol, and
Subsidiary Arrangements to ensure effectiveness without adverse impact
on DOE facility, location, or site operations, programs, or activities.
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(2) Participate in meetings of the SISM or SISUS on matters that can
significantly affect DOE programs, activities, facilities, locations, and
sites, as necessary and appropriate.
(3) Apprise the Office of International Regimes and Agreements of
interactions with other Federal agencies on VOA and Additional Protocol
matters.
(4) Participate, as necessary and appropriate, with DOE representative on the
Negotiating Team.
(5) Participate, as appropriate, with the Office of International Regimes and
Agreements in preparing certifications for DOE activities declared under
the Additional Protocol regarding the national security exclusion,
managed access, declared locations, site security assessments, and added
locations as specified in Subtitle G of P.L. 109-401.
(6) Where complementary access to declared DOE activities cannot be
granted without disclosing protected information (Additional Protocol
articles 1(b), 1(c), and 7), consults with or the Associate Administrator for
Defense Nuclear Security and the Office of International Regimes and
Agreements to determine whether all reasonable efforts have been made to
satisfy IAEA requirements at adjacent locations or through other means
without delay. [Additional Protocol, article 5b];
(7) Upon notification of IAEA actions from the Director of the Office of
International Regimes and Agreements, direct responsible heads of DOE
field elements to implement appropriate responses consistent with VOA,
Additional Protocol, Subsidiary Arrangements, and DOE regulations and
directives.
(8) Review and approve safeguards documents and input for Additional
Protocol declarations prepared by DOE field elements.
(9) For programs under the PSO’s or NNSA Deputy or Associate
Administrator’s responsibility whose activities trigger application of
safeguards under the VOA or the Additional Protocol, ensure that field
resources and budgets are adequate to meet—
(a) DOE’s IAEA responsibilities under the VOA, Additional Protocol,
Subsidiary Arrangements, and applicable facility attachments and
(b) the cost of satisfying IAEA obligations to the extent that the PSO’s
or NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator’s activities are the
basis for the IAEA obligations.
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(10) Upon initiation of a procurement request or at any time that it is known
that a contract will fall within the scope of this Order, advise heads of
DOE field elements to ensure that appropriate IAEA- provisions are
included in contracts.
(11) Ensure that employees and subordinate field elements comply with the
requirements of this Order and the VOA, Additional Protocol, Subsidiary
Arrangements, and Interagency Procedures.
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(12) Participate with the Director of the Office of International Regimes and
Agreements and the Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear
Security, in determining whether a DOE facility should be placed on or
deleted from the list of DOE facilities eligible for application of IAEA
safeguards under the VOA or whether an activity should be added to or
deleted from the list of DOE activities and associated locations declared
under the Additional Protocol.
(13) Give written notice to the Director of the Office of International Regimes
and Agreements whenever a facility under the PSO’s or NNSA Deputy or
Associate Administrator’s purview can be added to or should be deleted
from the list of DOE facilities eligible for application of IAEA safeguards
or should be deleted from the list because the facility will be involved in
activities with direct national security significance to the United States.
(14) Give written notice to the Director of the Office of International Regimes
and Agreements whenever a DOE activity and associated location under
the PSO’s or NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator’s purview can be
added to the list of DOE activities and associated locations declared under
the Additional Protocol or should be deleted from the list because of the
initiation of activities with direct national security significance to the
United States.
i. Chief Financial Officer.
(1) Participates with the Director, Office of International Regimes and
Agreements, and other appropriate PSOs in developing principles and
procedures for recovering eligible costs of IAEA special requests. (VOA,
article 14)
NOTE: In general, the United States will bear the expenses incurred in
implementing VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary
Arrangement responsibilities. However, if DOE or its contractors
incur extraordinary expenses in responding to a specific request,
DOE may request that the IAEA reimburse those expenses,
provided the IAEA has agreed in advance to do so.
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(2) Ensures that field budget calls will include the requirement that field
elements identify and budget for costs associated with DOE
implementation of the VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary
Arrangements.
j. Heads of DOE Field Elements.
(1) Prepare safeguards documents and input for IAEA safeguards under the
VOA, and site declarations for inclusion in DOE declarations under the
Additional Protocol, in accordance with the VOA, Additional Protocol,
and Subsidiary Arrangements. (VOA articles 8, and 42-66; Additional
Protocol, articles 2 and 3)
(2) Review and approve VOA safeguards-related documents and input to the
relevant PSOs or NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrators for review
and then submit the documents and input to the Office of International
Regimes and Agreements through appropriate channels.
(3) Review and approve site Additional Protocol declarations for field
element review for technical accuracy, information classification issues,
proprietary and export controlled information, security concerns, and
application of the national security exclusion (Additional Protocol,
article 1b) before the information is submitted [Additional Protocol,
articles 1b, 1c, 2, 3, and 7; P.L. 109-401, Subtitle G] to the Office of
International Regimes and Agreements, which will coordinate the review
and approval process by
the cognizant PSO and or the cognizant Deputy or Associate
Administrator, and the Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear
Security.
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(4) Provide to the Office of International Regimes and Agreements
documentation certifying that—
(a) managed access provisions will be implemented in accordance
with the appropriate and necessary interagency guidance and
regulations [Additional Protocol, articles 1c and 7; P.L. 109-401,
Subtitle G];
(b) necessary security and counterintelligence training and preparation
have been completed for declared locations of direct national
security significance to the United States (P.L. 109-401,
Subtitle G) and
(c) necessary site security assessments activities, locations, and
information of direct national security significance to the United
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States have been completed before the site declaration is submitted
for review by Headquarters elements. (P.L. 109-401, Subtitle G)
(5) For heads of non-NNSA field elements, provide direction to and oversight
of non-NNSA contractors to ensure compliance with the VOA, Additional
Protocol, Subsidiary Arrangements, applicable facility attachments, and
the Interagency Procedures.
(6) For heads of NNSA field elements, provide direction to and oversight of
NNSA contractors to ensure compliance with the VOA, Additional
Protocol, Subsidiary Arrangements, applicable facility attachments, and
the Interagency Procedures.
(7) Follow direction from the responsible PSO or NNSA Deputy or Associate
Administrator with responsibility for activities, facilities, locations, or
sites that are eligible for application of IAEA safeguards or inclusion in
declarations.
(8) Refer questions on how to respond to actions or requests under the VOA,
Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary Arrangements to the Director of
Office of International Regimes and Agreements and the Associate
Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security.
(9) Designate to the Office of International Regimes and Agreements DOE
field element participants and contractor representatives to serve as a team
that addresses IAEA safeguards matters.
(a) The team is to include one or more points of contact and an
Additional Protocol coordinator for the field element.
(b) The point of contact and coordinator can be the same person.
(10) Ensure that implementation of VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary
Arrangements requirements are consistent with prudent management
practices (e.g., avoiding unnecessary interference in site operations of
DOE facilities, locations, and sites and minimizing costs).
(11) Ensure that site/facility management contractors notify responsible DOE
or NNSA field elements when—
(a) facilities excluded from inspection or reporting under the VOA
because of activities with direct national security significance to
the United States terminate those activities and the facility can be
considered for addition to the list of DOE facilities eligible for
application of IAEA safeguards;
(b) negotiations or plans are initiated that could lead to a facility being
judged to be engaged in activities with direct national security
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significance to the United States and therefore requiring deletion
from the list of DOE facilities eligible for application of IAEA
safeguards;
(c) locations or sites where declarable activities were excluded from
complementary access by IAEA because of application of the
national security exclusion in article 1b of the Additional
Protocol but the reasons for applying article 1b of the Additional
Protocol no longer exist, and the declarable activity can be
considered for addition to the site Additional Protocol
declaration; or
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(d) negotiations or plans are initiated for deleting an activity and
associated location from the DOE declaration list because of the
presence of activities with direct national security significance to
the United States.
(12) Ensure that management contractors at facilities, locations, or sites with
declarable activities collect, review, and submit site declarations for
approval (via the Additional Protocol Reporting System). (Additional
Protocol, articles 2 and 3)
(13) Following field element approval, submit site declarations to the Office of
International Regimes and Agreements, which will coordinate—
(a) technical review and approval by the PSO (for non-NNSA
locations) or the NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator
approval (for NNSA locations) and
(b) security review and approval by the Associate Administrator for
Defense Nuclear Security.
(14) Upon initiating the procedure for possible addition of new or existing
DOE facilities to the list of DOE facilities eligible for VOA safeguards,
inform the responsible PSO or NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator
and the Director of the Office of International Regimes and Agreements
when DOE facilities under the field element’s cognizance are not
associated with activities with direct national security significance to the
United States.
(15) Review the field element’s information included in the DOE Additional
Protocol annual, quarterly, and ad hoc declarations, as applicable.
(16) Ensure compliance with relevant provisions of the Implementing
Legislation (P.L. 109-401 Section 261 and Subtitle G):
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(a) Ensure that all activities proposed for inclusion in the DOE
declaration are thoroughly reviewed for activities with direct
national security significance to the United States.
(b) Conduct security assessments to determine whether application of
managed access can acceptably mitigate risks of disclosing
activities, information, and associated locations with direct
national security significance to the United States.
(17) Ensure that appropriate written notice is given to the responsible PSO or
NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator whenever a DOE facility on the
list of those facilities eligible for VOA safeguards is to be deleted because
of scheduled for activities with direct national security significance to the
United States. (VOA, article 35)
(18) Ensure that appropriate written notice is given to the Office of
International Regimes and Agreements whenever an activity and
associated location included in the Additional Protocol declaration should
be deleted because of scheduled activities with direct national security
significance to the United States, and notify
(a) the responsible PSO or
(b) the NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator, and the Assistant
Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security.
(19) Before notice is given, conduct a security assessment to determine
whether managed access can be used to mitigate risks associated with such
activities.
(20) Notify managers of affected DOE activities, facilities, locations, and sites
of upcoming IAEA inspections and complementary access visits, and
direct affected managers to—
(a) prepare for the inspection or complementary access visit as soon as
practical to avoid hindrance to IAEA activities;
(b) keep files of current information readily available for the
identification of IAEA inspectors designated for inspections and
complementary access visits in the United States; and
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(c) maintain current arrangements for IAEA inspectors’ ready access
and departure.
(21) Notify and direct managers of affected DOE activities, facilities, locations,
and sites to prepare appropriate information to satisfy upcoming IAEA
reporting obligations.
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(22) Ensure that before IAEA inspectors enter a DOE facility, location, or site
they are identified properly and are free to carry out activities as
authorized by the VOA, Additional Protocol, Subsidiary Arrangements,
and applicable facility attachment.
(a) Ensure that IAEA inspectors and personnel comply with applicable
health, safety, and security procedures.
(b) Ensure that a plan and procedures are in place to provide security,
health, and safety training to IAEA inspectors before commencing
inspections or complementary access visits.
(23) Exercise care to ensure that classified and other sensitive information
provided to the IAEA and its inspectors is limited to information that must
be provided under the terms of the VOA, Additional Protocol, Subsidiary
Arrangements, and facility attachments.
(a) Under ordinary circumstances, classified information provided to
the IAEA will be limited to information on nuclear material
accounting (e.g., nuclear materials transactions, material balances,
and inventory information) for facilities on the list of facilities
eligible for application of safeguards under the VOA.
(b) When questions arise as to whether providing specific classified,
export-controlled, or proprietary information is appropriate, the
proposal for resolution will be coordinated with the Director of the
Office of International Regimes and Agreements and the Associate
Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security.
(c) Classified matter may not be given directly to an IAEA inspector
or official. All classified matter must be subjected to classification
and security review and transmitted by the Office of International
Regimes and Agreements to the IAEA via diplomatic channels.
Sensitive unclassified information will be transmitted to the IAEA
in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
(d) Recipients of classified information or other sensitive information
provided to the IAEA and its inspectors will be informed that the
information is classified or protected by DOE and is to be
protected by the IAEA using “safeguards confidential” or
“safeguards highly confidential” designations, as appropriate.
(24) Ensure that during inspections and complementary visits, IAEA inspectors
and other personnel are hosted and escorted by trained DOE and/or
contractor personnel who have been trained in applicable managed access
provisions.
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NOTE: Managed access provisions must be applied as needed to protect
activities with national security significance; prevent
dissemination of classified, proliferation sensitive information,
and export-controlled information; meet safety or physical
protection requirements; and protect business confidential,
proprietary, or commercially sensitive information.
(25) Ensure that escorts have appropriate background qualifications and
clearances, training (including counterintelligence training), and are aware
of applicable health, safety, and security procedures and procedures for
inspecting IAEA equipment.
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(26) Ensure that IAEA inspectors and personnel carrying out functions under
the VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary Arrangements are subject
to the safety and radiation protection measures in effect at the facility,
location, or site being inspected or visited, including emergency
assistance, medical care in case of accidents, and all other health and
safety protection that is provided to other visitors as required by U.S. laws
and DOE directives or practices.
(27) When unusual incidents or circumstances affect or involve loss of nuclear
material subject to safeguards or the inadvertent loss or compromise of
classified or sensitive information during an IAEA inspection,
complementary access visit, or data transmission under the VOA or
Additional Protocol inform the Director of the Office of International
Regimes and Agreements, the Associate Administrator for Defense
Nuclear Security, and the cognizant Deputy or Associate Administrator or
cognizant PSO.
(28) For any issue that may result in the need to terminate IAEA safeguards on
DOE nuclear materials or at particular DOE facilities, sites, or locations,
inform the Director of the Office of International Regimes and
Agreements, the Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security,
and the cognizant Deputy or Associate Administrator or cognizant PSO.
NOTE: Notification must include information on the particular material
or DOE facility, location, or site where safeguards are applied and
the associated reasons for the need to terminate IAEA safeguards.
(29) In conjunction with the responsible PSO or NNSA Deputy or Associate
Administrator with applicable programmatic responsibility, provide
funding and other resources to satisfy DOE’s obligations under the VOA,
Additional Protocol, Subsidiary Arrangements, and facility attachments,
and specifically the costs of meeting IAEA obligations to the extent that
activities under the responsibility of the field element are the basis for the
obligations.
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(30) Upon initiation of a procurement request or at any time when it is known
that a contract will fall within the scope of this Order, advise contracting
officers that appropriate provisions and the CRD (Attachment 2) are to be
included in contracts.
(31) Refer to the Director of the Office of International Regimes and
Agreements any questions, complaints, or requests related to IAEA
inspections or complementary access visits.
(32) Inform managers of affected DOE facilities, locations, or sites of their
responsibilities and obligations as necessary for successful implementation
of the VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary Arrangements.
(33) Refer to the Director of the Office of International Regimes and
Agreements questions relating to the application of 10 CFR Part 810 to
DOE interactions with the IAEA.
(34) Participate with the PSO or NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator to
ensure that planning for new DOE activities and facilities will take into
account applicable requirements and responsibilities associated with IAEA
safeguards.
6. DEFINITIONS. In addition to the listing below, terms defined in article 90 of the VOA
and article 18 of the Additional Protocol also apply to this Order.
a. Additional Protocol Declarations. Information provided to the IAEA in
accordance with the Additional Protocol, articles 2 and 3.
b. Complementary Access. IAEA inspectors’ visits to facilities, locations, and sites
in accordance with the provisions of the Additional Protocol. A complementary
access visit is not the same as an inspection, which is defined in paragraph 6k.
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c. Design Information Questionnaire. An IAEA form used to provide to the IAEA
information on facilities selected by the IAEA for the application of safeguards in
accordance with the VOA. There are different forms for the various types of
facilities.
d. Effective Kilogram. A unit of measure applied to quantities of nuclear material
defined under the Agreement as follows:
(1) for plutonium, its weight in kilograms;
(2) for uranium with an enrichment of 0.01 (1 percent) and above, its weight
in kilograms multiplied by the square of its enrichment;
(3) for uranium with an enrichment below 0.01 (1 percent) and above 0.005
(0.5 percent), its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.0001;
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(4) for depleted uranium with an enrichment of 0.005 (0.5 percent) or below;
and
(5) for thorium, its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.00005.
For example, 10 kilograms of uranium with an enrichment of 0.03 (3 percent)
would equal 0.009 effective kilograms (10 kilograms × 0.0009).
e. Export-Controlled Information. Certain unclassified Government information for
which DOE is accountable and responsible and which requires a specific
license or authorization to export. Export controlled information must be
protected consistent with U.S. laws and regulations. Unrestricted dissemination
of export-controlled information could reasonably be expected to have adverse
effect on U.S. national security and nonproliferation objectives.
f. Facility.
(1) A reactor, critical facility, conversion plant, fabrication plant,
reprocessing plant, isotope separation plant, or separate storage
installation.
(2) Any location where nuclear material in amounts greater than one
effective kilogram is customarily used.
For purposes of the VOA and the Additional Protocol, the term applies to
facilities that have been described in a design information questionnaire
submitted to the IAEA. [Additional Protocol Article 18(i); VOA Article 90(i)]
g. Facility Attachment. That portion of the Subsidiary Arrangements that pertains
to an installation. [Agreement, article 39(b)]
h. Field Element. A non-Headquarters DOE organization; area offices, support
offices, operations offices, regional offices, site offices, or offices located at
environmental restoration, construction, or termination sites.
i. Formerly Restricted Data. Classified information that the Department of
Energy and the Department of Defense jointly determined to be related
primarily to the military use of atomic weapons and removed by the
Department of Energy from the category of Restricted Data under
section 142(d) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as amended).
j. IAEA Steering Committee (ISC). An interagency group that coordinates
IAEA-related policy for the United States. The ISC coordinates U.S. assistance
in improving IAEA safeguards effectiveness and resolves interdepartmental
issues relating to the VOA, Additional Protocol, or Subsidiary Arrangements.
Members are representatives from the Departments of Defense, Energy, and
State; the Office of Management and Budget; the NRC; and the National
Security Council.
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k. Inspection. A formal visit by IAEA inspectors to verify U.S. declarations
under the VOA. An inspection is not the same as a complementary access visit
(defined in paragraph 6b, above).
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l. List of Facilities Eligible for Safeguards. A list, provided to the IAEA by the
United States of facilities within the United States, containing source or special
fissionable material that are not associated with activities with direct national
security significance to the United States and, hence, eligible for application of
safeguards under the VOA. [VOA, article 1(b)]
m. Location. A site, facility, laboratory, center, building, room, area, or subpart
thereof that is controlled by or operated for DOE.
n. Location-Specific Environmental Sampling. The collection of environmental
samples (e.g., air, water, vegetation, soil, and smears) collected at and in the
immediate vicinity of a location specified by the IAEA for the purpose of
drawing conclusions about the absence of undeclared nuclear material or
nuclear activities at the specified location. [Additional Protocol, Article 18(f)]
o. National Security Information. Information pertaining to the national defense
and foreign relations of the United States and classified in accordance with
Executive Order 12958, as amended.
p. Negotiating Team. Members of the Subgroup on IAEA Safeguards in the
United States or their designees who form a group to negotiate with the IAEA
to arrive at mutually-agreed-upon Subsidiary Arrangements and transitional
Subsidiary Arrangements to the VOA and Additional Protocol and undertake
other such responsibilities as may be designated by the IAEA Steering
Committee or its Subcommittee on International Safeguards and Monitoring.
q. Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards System. The national database
and information support system for nuclear materials controlled by the U.S.
Government and created to support national safeguards and management
objectives in the domestic and foreign use of nuclear resources. The system—
(1) stores data on nuclear material transactions and inventories and
produces a wide range of printed reports for DOE, including NNSA,
and NRC uses;
(2) satisfies the nuclear materials information obligations in agreements
between the United States and foreign entities;
(3) provides the reporting interface between DOE facilities, locations, and
sites selected for the application of safeguards under the provisions of
the VOA and the Additional Protocol; and
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(4) serves as a centralized computer database that processes data received
by way of unclassified and classified electronic links including the
Secure Information Management and Exchange Network (SIMEX) used
by a number of facilities, DOE elements and organizations, and NRC
offices in the United States.
r. Proprietary Information. Trade secrets developed at private expense outside of
a cooperative research and development agreement and commercial or financial
information defined as privileged or confidential under the Freedom of
Information Act, Title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Part 552(b)(4), and which
is marked as proprietary information.
s. Restricted Data. As defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, all information
concerning—
(1) the design, manufacture, or use of atomic weapons;
(2) the production of special nuclear material; and
(3) the use of special nuclear material in the production of energy.
Restricted data does not include information that has been declassified or
removed from the Restricted Data category as defined in section 142 of the
Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
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t. Safeguards. Measures applied under the VOA and Additional Protocol to
enable IAEA to detect diversion of nuclear material and undeclared nuclear
activities.
u. Safeguards Documents. Design information questionnaires; draft facility
attachments; nuclear material transaction, material balance, and inventory
reports; special reports; amplifications; and clarifications.
v. Sensitive Nuclear Technology. Any information (including information
incorporated in a production or utilization facility or important component part
thereof) which is not available to the public and is important to the design,
construction, fabrication, operation, or maintenance of a uranium enrichment or
nuclear fuel reprocessing facility or a facility for the production of heavy water;
but does not include Restricted Data controlled pursuant to Chapter 12 of the
Atomic Energy Act. The information may take a tangible form such as a model,
prototype, blueprint, or operation manual or an intangible form such as technical
services. (10 CFR 810)
w. Site. That area delimited by the United States in the relevant design information
for a facility, including a closed-down facility, and in the relevant information on
a location outside facilities, including a closed-down location outside facilities
(this is limited to locations with hot cells or where activities related to conversion,
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enrichment, fuel fabrication or reprocessing were carried out); all installations,
co-located with a facility or site, for the provision or use of essential services,
including hot cells for processing irradiated materials not containing nuclear
material; installations for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste; and
buildings associated with specified items identified by the United States.
[Additional Protocol, article 2a(iv)]
x. Site Declaration. The set of all line items in an Additional Protocol declaration
from a DOE or NNSA site under the purview of a field element.
y. Source Material. In the context of this Order and IAEA programs—
(1) uranium containing the mixture of isotopes occurring in nature;
(2) uranium depleted in the isotope 235;
(3) thorium; and
(4) any of the foregoing in the form of metal, alloy, chemical compound, or
concentrate.
Source material does not include ore or ore residue.
z. Special Fissionable Material. Plutonium-239, uranium-233, uranium enriched
in the isotopes 235 or 233, and any material containing one or more of the
foregoing, but not including source material.
aa. Special Nuclear Material. Plutonium, uranium-233, or uranium enriched above
0.711 percent by weight in the isotope uranium-235.
bb. Subgroup on IAEA Safeguards in the United States (SISUS). A division of the
ISC Subcommittee on International Safeguards and Monitoring (SISM), which
monitors implementation of the VOA, Additional Protocol, and Subsidiary
Arrangements; carries out responsibilities specifically prescribed in the VOA
and Additional Protocol; and undertakes other working level activities as
designated by the SISM or ISC.
cc. Subsidiary Arrangements. Documents setting forth details that have been
mutually agreed upon by the United States and the IAEA for implementing the
VOA and Additional Protocol, as required by the Agreement (article 39). The
Subsidiary Arrangements to the VOA include a general part applicable to those
facilities in the United States identified by the IAEA for the application of
safeguards in accordance with the VOA. The general part identifies the
substance of communications between the United States and the IAEA, format
of documents, procedures to be followed, and time limits for various actions. A
separate facility attachment defines all other necessary arrangements specified
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in sufficient detail to permit the IAEA to fulfill its responsibilities in an
effective and efficient manner for each facility selected by the IAEA for the
application of safeguards under the VOA.
dd. Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information. Certain unclassified Government
information the unauthorized dissemination of which is prohibited under
section 148 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as amended), and
DOE O 471.1A, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled
Nuclear Information, dated 6-30-00.
7. REFERENCES.
a. P.L. 83-703, Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.,
online at www.nrc.gov/who-we-are/governing-laws.html).
b. U.S. Department of State, Interagency Procedures for the Implementation of the
U.S.-IAEA Safeguards Agreement, Federal Register, Vol. 63 (28), 7041-7044,
February 11, 1998 (online at www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/retrieve.html).
c. Agreement Between the United States of America and the International
Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the United States,
with Protocol. Done at Vienna November 18, 1977; entered into force
December 9, 1980 (online at http://dosfan.lib.uic.edu/acda/treaties/usiaea1.htm).
d. Subsidiary Arrangements to the Agreement Between the Government of the
United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the
Application of Safeguards in the United States of America, June 1, 1978.
e. Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the United States of America and
the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the
United States of America, International Atomic Energy Agency Board of
Governors Document GOV/1998/25, May 14, 1998. Signed June 12, 1998 by the
IAEA and the United States of America (online at
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_document
s&docid=f:td007.107.pdf).
f. P.L. 109-401 United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act 2006,
Title II United States Additional Protocol Implementation passed December 8,
2006. (online at http://.thomas.loc.gov/).
g. DOE M 470.4-1, Safeguards and Security Program Planning and Management,
dated 8-26-05.
h. NNSA Policy Letter (NAP)-9A, SECON Implementation, dated 1-31-05.
i. DOE O 142.3, Unclassified Foreign Visits and Assignments Program,
dated 6-18-04. (DOE directives are available online at www.directives.doe.gov.)
http://www.nrc.gov/who-we-are/governing-laws.html
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/retrieve.html
http://dosfan.lib.uic.edu/acda/treaties/usiaea1.htm
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi%1Ebin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_documents&docid=f:td007.107.pdf
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi%1Ebin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_documents&docid=f:td007.107.pdf
http://.thomas.loc.gov/
http://www.thomas.loc.gov/
http://www.directives.doe.gov/
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j. DOE O 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04.
k. DOE M 471.1-1, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear
Information Manual, dated 10-23-01.
l. DOE M 470.4-4, Information Security, dated 8-26-06.
m. 10 CFR 810, “Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities.”
n. 22 CFR 120-129, “International Traffic in Arms Regulations.”
o. 15 CFR 730-774, “Commerce and Foreign Trade, Chapter VI—Bureau of Export
Administration, Department of Commerce.”
p. 10 CFR 110, “Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Materials.”
q. P.L. 106-65, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, as
amended.
Section 19
r. Executive Order 12958, as amended, Classified National Security Information,
(online at
www.archives.gov/federal_register/executive_orders/disposition_tables.html).
8. NECESSITY FINDING STATEMENT. In compliance with the statutory requirements
in P.L. 104-201, Sec. 3174, Orders relating to the execution of environmental restoration,
waste management, or technology development activities at a defense nuclear facility
under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq), may be imposed by the
Secretary at the defense nuclear facility only if the Secretary finds that the Order is
necessary for the protection of human health and the environment or safety, the
fulfillment of current legal requirements, or the conduct of critical administrative
functions.
9. CONTACT. Questions concerning this Order should be addressed to the Office of
International Regimes and Agreements at (202) 586-8460.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
CLAY SELL
Deputy Secretary
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/executive_orders/disposition_tables.html
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DOE ELEMENTS TO WHICH DOE O 142.2A IS APPLICABLE
Office of the Secretary
National Nuclear Security Administration
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of the Chief Information Officer
Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management
Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
Office of Environmental Management
Office of General Counsel
Office of Health, Safety and Security
Office of Human Capital Management
Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence
Office of Legacy Management
Office of Management
Office of Nuclear Energy, Science, and Technology
Office of Policy and International Affairs
Office of Science
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board
DOE ELEMENTS TO WHICH
DOE O 142.2A IS NOT APPLICABLE
Energy Information Administration
Office of Economic Impact and Diversity
Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Office of Fossil Energy
Office of Hearings and Appeals
Office of the Inspector General
Office of Public Affairs
Bonneville Power Administration
Southeastern Power Administration
Southwestern Power Administration
Western Area Power Administration
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CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
DOE O 142.2A, Voluntary Offer Safeguards Agreement and
Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency
Regardless of the performer of the work, the contractor is responsible for complying with the
requirements of this CRD. The contractor is responsible for flowing down the requirements of
this CRD to subcontractors at any tier to the extent necessary to ensure the contractor’s
compliance with the requirements. In doing so, the contractor must not flow down requirements
to subcontractors unnecessarily or imprudently. That is, the contractor will ensure that it and its
subcontractors comply with the requirements of this CRD and incur only those costs that would
be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
a. This CRD establishes requirements for Department of Energy (DOE) contractors,
including National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) contractors, whose
contracts involve activities potentially subject to application of safeguards by the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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b. In the performance of DOE contract obligations, each contractor must assist as
directed in meeting DOE’s obligations under [Note: for references see
paragraph 7 of Order 142.2A]—
(1) the Agreement Between the United States of America and the
International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in
the United States (Agreement),
(2) the Original Protocol to the Agreement (Original Protocol),
(3) the Additional Protocol to the Agreement (Additional Protocol,
(4) the Subsidiary Arrangements to the Agreement and Additional Protocol
(Subsidiary Arrangements), and
(5) the Interagency Procedures for the Implementation of the U.S.-IAEA
Safeguards Agreement.
NOTE: The Agreement and Original Protocol, combined, will be referred to as
the Voluntary Offer Agreement (VOA).
c. DOE contractors do not have approval or denial authority for IAEA
inspectors, inspections, or complementary access visits at DOE facilities,
locations, or sites.
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2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
a. Provide information and reports to the DOE field element as requested to assist in
meeting DOE’s obligations under the VOA, Additional Protocol, Subsidiary
Arrangements, and Interagency Procedures.
b. Carry out security reviews, prepare security plans, and conduct security
assessments as requested by the field element.
c. Upon notification of an upcoming IAEA inspection or complementary access
visit, affected contractors must:
(1) prepare for the inspection or visit within required time constraints,
(2) keep readily available a file of current information for the identification of
IAEA inspectors designated for inspections and complementary access
visits in the United States, and
(3) maintain current arrangements for IAEA inspector’s ready access and
departure.
d. Ensure that IAEA inspectors and personnel are identified properly before they
enter a DOE facility, location, or site.
e. Ensure that IAEA inspectors are informed of health, safety, and security
requirements applicable to the DOE facility, location, or site to be inspected or
visited.
f. Ensure that hosts and escorts assigned to IAEA inspectors for inspections and
complementary access visits are trained appropriately and are aware of applicable
access procedures and managed access provisions.
(1) Apply managed access provisions where needed to protect activities of
national security significance; prevent dissemination of proliferation
sensitive information; meet safety or physical protection requirements; and
protect business confidential, proprietary, or commercially sensitive
information.
(2) Ensure that escorts have appropriate background qualifications and
clearances and are knowledgeable of health, safety, and security
procedures applicable to the DOE facilities, locations, and sites to be
inspected or visited.
(3) Ensure that hosts and escorts are aware of DOE procedures for inspection
of IAEA equipment before an inspection or complementary access visit
begins.
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g. As directed by the responsible DOE field element, provide IAEA inspectors
access to DOE facilities that the IAEA has selected for inspection under the VOA
or to DOE activities and associated locations that are available for complementary
access under article 5 of the Additional Protocol.
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h. Ensure that IAEA inspectors are free to carry out inspections and visits at the
facility, location, or site as authorized and in compliance with any restrictions
defined in the VOA, Additional Protocol, Subsidiary Arrangements, applicable
facility attachment, and procedures established by the head of the responsible
DOE field element.
i. Exercise care to ensure that classified information provided to IAEA inspectors is
limited to information defined under the terms of the VOA, Additional Protocol,
Subsidiary Arrangements, and facility attachments.
(1) Under ordinary circumstances, classified information provided to the
IAEA is to be limited to information on nuclear material accounting,
nuclear materials transactions, material balances, and inventory for DOE
facilities on the list of those eligible for application of safeguards under
the VOA.
(a) Classified matter may not be given directly to an IAEA inspector
or official. All classified matter must be subjected to classification
and security review and transmitted by the Office of International
Regimes and Agreements to the IAEA via diplomatic channels
Sensitive unclassified information will be transmitted to the IAEA
in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
(b) Recipients of classified information or other sensitive information
provided to the IAEA and its inspectors will be informed that the
information is classified or protected by DOE and is to be
protected by the IAEA using “safeguards confidential” or
“safeguards highly confidential” designations, as appropriate.
(2) The following limits apply to classified information.
(a) Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data must not be revealed,
released, or transmitted to the IAEA.
(b) Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information must not be revealed,
released, or transmitted to the IAEA except as authorized in
DOE M 471.1-1, Identification and Protection of Unclassified
Controlled Nuclear Information Manual, dated 10-23-01.
(c) Sensitive nuclear technology must not be revealed, released, or
transmitted to the IAEA except as authorized under 10 CFR 810.
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(d) Export controlled information and information controlled under the
Department of State’s (State’s) International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR) and the Department of Commerce’s
(Commerce’s) Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Export and Import of Nuclear
Equipment and Materials Regulations, and the Department of
Energy’s regulations on Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy
Activities (Part 810) must not be revealed or released except as
authorized under the relevant regulations. (22 CFR 120-129,
“International Traffic in Arms Regulations,” and 15 CFR 730-774,
“Export Administration Regulations”;10 CFR 110, “Export and
Import of Nuclear Equipment and Materials”; 10 CFR 810,
“Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities.”)
(e) Information deemed to be “Confidential Foreign Government
Information—Modified Handling Required” must be protected as
mandated by DOE directives and must not be revealed, released or
transmitted to the IAEA without the express approval of the
foreign government (DOE M 471.2-1C, Classified Matter
Protection and Control Manual, dated 7-14-04).
(3) When questions arise on the appropriateness of providing classified,
export-controlled, proprietary, or other specific information, to the IAEA,
resolution will be coordinated with the DOE field element.
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(4) When classified information provided to an IAEA inspector is to be
protected under the IAEA “safeguards confidential” designation, the
inspector is to be informed that the information is classified by DOE.
j. Ensure that IAEA inspectors and other personnel have the benefit of safety and
radiation protection measures in effect at each DOE facility, location, or site that
is visited or inspected including emergency assistance, medical care in case of
accidents, and all other health and safety protection required for other visitors to
DOE facilities, locations, or sites under U.S. laws or DOE directives or practices.
k. Inform the DOE field element of unusual incidents or circumstances involving the
loss of nuclear material that is subject to safeguards under the VOA, the
inadvertent loss or compromise of classified or sensitive information occurring
during an IAEA inspection or complementary access visit, or data transmission
that is not authorized under the VOA or Additional Protocol.
l. Direct questions, complaints, and requests related to IAEA inspections or
complementary access visits to the DOE field element.
m. Notify the DOE field element when negotiations or plans are initiated that could
lead to a DOE facility, location, or site being judged to be engaged in activities
with direct national security significance to the United States and therefore
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requiring deletion from the list of DOE facilities eligible for the application of
safeguards under the VOA or the list of DOE activities and associated locations
previously declared under the Additional Protocol. Consider whether application
of managed access can acceptably mitigate risks of disclosing activities with
direct national security significance.
n. Notify the DOE field element when a DOE facility, location, or site excluded
from IAEA inspection because of associated activities with direct national
security significance to the United States can be considered for addition to the list
of DOE facilities eligible for application of safeguards under the VOA or the list
of DOE activities and associated locations declared under the Additional Protocol
because of the termination of activities with direct national security significance
or because the application of managed access can acceptably mitigate risks of
disclosing activities with direct national security significance.
o. Notify the DOE field element when activities that are potentially reportable to the
IAEA under the required declaration are planned or initiated. (Additional
Protocol, article 2)
p. Designate a point of contact for matters relating to IAEA inspections and
complementary access visits and keep the DOE field element informed of the
person’s name and current contact information. Participate, as requested by the
DOE field element, on the team assigned to cover.
1. OBJECTIVES
2. CANCELLATION
3. APPLICABILITY
a. DOE Elements
b. DOE Contractors
c. Exclusions
4. REQUIREMENTS
a. General
b. IAEA Access
c. Information Security
d. Access Authorization Exceptions
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
a. NNSA Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
b. NNSA Assistant Deputy Administrator, Office of Nonproliferation and International Security
c. Director, NNSA Office of International Regimes and Agreements
d. Director, Office of Security and Safety Performance Assurance
e. Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security (NNSA)
f. Director, Office of Counterintelligence
g. Chief, Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence (NNSA)
h. Program Secretarial Officers and NNSA Deputy and Associate Administrators
i. Chief Financial Officer
j. Heads of DOE Field Elements
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6. DEFINITIONS
a. Additional Protocol Declarations
b. Complementary Access
c. Design Information Questionnaire
d. Effective Kilogram
e. Export Controlled Information
f. Facility
g. Facility Attachment
h. Field Element
i. Formerly Restricted Data
j. IAEA Steering Committee (ISC)
k. Inspection
l. List of Facilities Eligible for Safeguards
m. Location
n. Location Specific Environmental Sampling
o. National Security Information
p. Negotiating Team
q. Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards System
r. Proprietary Information
s. Restricted Data
t. Safeguards
u. Safeguards Documents
v. Sensitive Nuclear Technology
w. Site
x. Site Declaration
y. Source Material
z. Special Fissionable Material
aa. Special Nuclear Material
bb. Subgroup on IAEA Safeguards in the United States (SISUS)
cc. Subsidiary Arrangements
dd. Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information
7. REFERENCES
8. NECESSITY FINDING STATEMENT
9. CONTACT
ATTACHMENT 1. DOE ELEMENTS TO WHICH DOE O 142.2A IS APPLICABLE
ATTACHMENT 2. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS