The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) is an independent organization within the executive branch chartered with the responsibility of providing recommendations and advice to the President and the Secretary of Energy regarding public health and safety issues at Department of Energy (DOE) defense nuclear facilities. In operation since October 1989, the Board reviews and evaluates the content and implementation of health and safety standards, as well as other requirements relating to the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of the Department’s defense nuclear facilities.
Our History
Learn about the first 20 years of DNFSB's history.
Enabling Legislation
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DNFSB Board
Learn about our Board Members.
Resident Inspectors
Learn about our team of Resident Inspectors.
General Counsel
Learn about our legal team.
Inspector General
Select the link above to learn about the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
Victor Stello, Jr. Award for Safety Leadership
Select the link above to learn about our primary safety award that we give to notable DOE personnel who exemplify our goals for safety at Defense Nuclear Facilities.