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Inquiry into the Security Breach at the National Nuclear Security... energy.gov
Inquiry into the Security Breach at the National Nuclear Security Administration's Y-12 National Security Complex, IG-0868
We
initiated this inquiry to identify the circumstances surrounding the
Y-12 National Security Complex breach because of the importance of
ensuring the safe and secure storage of nuclear materials. Our review
found that the Y-12 security incident represented multiple system
failures on several levels. We identified troubling displays of
ineptitude in responding to alarms, failures to maintain critical
security equipment, over reliance on compensatory measures,
misunderstanding of security protocols, poor communications, and
weaknesses in contract and resource management. Contractor governance
and Federal oversight failed to identify and correct early indicators of
these multiple system breakdowns. When combined, these issues directly
contributed to an atmosphere in which the trespassers could gain access
to the protected security area directly adjacent to one of the Nation's
most critically important and highly secured weapons-related
facilities. We noted that following the incident, Y-12 and the National
Nuclear Security Administration took a number of actions designed to
improve security at the site. However, the successful intrusion at Y-12
raised serious questions about the overall security approach at the
facility.
Given the unprecedented nature of this security event, prompt and effective corrective actions are essential. Accordingly, we made several recommendations for corrective actions in the report. NNSA management agreed to implement the report's recommendations and outlined a number of corrective actions it had initiated or completed. Management's comments were responsive to the report and its recommendations.
Given the unprecedented nature of this security event, prompt and effective corrective actions are essential. Accordingly, we made several recommendations for corrective actions in the report. NNSA management agreed to implement the report's recommendations and outlined a number of corrective actions it had initiated or completed. Management's comments were responsive to the report and its recommendations.
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