The Board

The Board shall be composed of five members appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among United States citizens who are respected experts in the field of nuclear safety with a demonstrated competence and knowledge relevant to the independent investigative and oversight functions of the Board. Not more than three members of the Board shall be of the same political party.

Thomas A. Summers

Thomas A. Summers, Acting Chair

Acting Chair

Dr. Patricia L. Lee

Board Member, Dr. Patricia L. Lee

Board Member

Vacant

Vacant Board Member

Board Member

Vacant

Board Member, Vacant

Board Member

Vacant

The DNFSB Chair is currently vacant.

Board Member

Functions

[PLACEHOLDER for description of board functions]

 

Contacts

DNFSB Board Operations
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
625 Indiana Avenue, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004-2901
202-694-7000
ExSec@dnfsb.gov

External and Governmental Affairs
Kyle D. Johnson
Director, Congressional and External Affairs
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
625 Indiana Avenue, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004-2901
202-701-8964
Kyle.Johnson@dnfsb.gov


 

Last Updated: March 17, 2025