Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Employee Directory
Public SafetyDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is an independent federal agency within the Executive Branch that identifies potential threats to public health and safety at the Department of Energy's defense nuclear facilities. It provides independent technical oversight and elevates safety concerns to high levels of authority while keeping the public informed. Its mandate supports the nation's nuclear deterrent by safeguarding the health and safety of the public and workers across DOE facilities involved in readiness, dismantlement, material disposition, cleanup, and new facility construction. The board is based in the District of Columbia and is composed of five experts with demonstrated competence in nuclear safety. Its work targets facilities throughout the United States, emphasizing early identification of vulnerabilities so DOE can address issues before they become major problems. In 2026, the board engaged with the broader scientific community by presenting at the Seismological Society of America's annual meeting on fault evaluation related to earthquake risk.