March 21, 2008

Accountability of Sensitive and High Risk Property at the Nevada Site Office

The Department of Energy has specific requirements for maintaining accountability and control over sensitive and high risk property because of the vulnerability to loss, theft or misuse and its potential impact on national security interests or proliferation concerns. Items such as portable and desktop computers, ammunition. and firearms are examples of sensitive property. In addition, federal regulations require that Departmental organizations and designated contractors account for and control govemroent-owned high risk property, such as body armor and gas masks, .throughout its life cycle. Principal site contractors at the Nevada Site Office (Nevada) who are required to account for and control sensitive and high riskproperty include: Wackenhut Services, Inc. (Wackenhut), Chug.

Topic: National Security and Safety