November 2013

Review of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Radiological Controls Activity-Level Implementation

This report documents the results of an independent oversight review of radiological protection program activity-level implementation performed by Los Alamos National Security and its subcontractors at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos Neutron Science Center, and Environmental and Waste Management Operations Area G facilities.  The review was performed August 19-29, 2013, by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Safety and Emergency Management Evaluations, which is within the DOE Office of Health, Safety and Security.  This report discusses the scope, background, methodology, results, and conclusions of the review, as well as opportunities for improvement and items identified for further follow-up by Independent Oversight.