November 28, 2011

This report provides the results of an independent oversight review of criticality safety assessment activities conducted by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Nevada Site Office

This Independent Activity Report documents an operational awareness activity conducted by Office of Health, Safety and Security's Office of Safety and Emergency Management Evaluations on November 28, 2011, at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Nevada National Security Site.  The activity consisted of an independent review of the National Nuclear Security Administration/Nevada Site Office Conduct of Operations Management Assessment Final Report, dated October 2011.  The subject report documents the site office's formal management assessment of the contractor's Conduct of Operations safety management program in accordance with DOE Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities.