February 2011

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Safety Basis Assessment

TThis report documents the collective results of a review of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's safety basis processes.  The review was conducted jointly by Office of Health, Safety and Security’s (HSS) Office of Safety and Emergency Management Evaluations and Livermore Site Office staff.  The review was conducted in late 2010 and included site visits from November 29 - December 3, 2010 and December 13-17, 2010.  The scope of the review included the plans, procedures, and processes used by the Laboratory to (1) establish and maintain the safety bases for its nuclear facilities and activities and (2) establish and implement the unreviewed safety question process consistent with the requirements of 10 C.F.R. Part 830.