Notice of Intent to Revise Department of Energy Order 151.1C, Comprehensive Emergency Management System

A revision is necessary for several to address the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) Recommendation 2014-1 for DOE to update its emergency management directive and to address conflicts, omissions, deficiencies, and inconsistent interpretations within the existing DOE O 151.1C have been self-identified by the Office of Emergency Management, or revealed by field elements and program offices since the order was issued in 2005. To address these a series of over 50 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) was developed to be integrated into the updated order, and to Include more emphasis on emergency management requirements related to severe events.