1. EFCOG Design Basis Threat Update/ Unmanned Aircraft Systems Overview
11/3/2019
EFCOG Design Basis Threat Update/ Unmanned Aircraft Systems Overview
Office of Security Assistance
U.S. Department of Energy
April 2019

2. DBT Changes The Material Risk Review Committee (MRRC) Review Process
Process was updated and added
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Threat
Updated numbers and capabilities to align with current intelligence assessment
Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED)
Weight modified to align with current intelligence assessment
System Effectiveness (PE) Reporting
UAS added to averaging and modified Graded Threat Axis accordingly
April, 2019

3. Expectations DBT changes Develop/update implementation plans
Conduct analysis
Incorporate risk management principles
April, 2019

4. Counter UAS
The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, P.L , Section 3112, gave the Secretary of Energy the authority to take actions necessary to mitigate the threat that an UAS poses to the safety or security of covered facilities and assets.
Authorized actions include: detect, identify, monitor, track, confiscate, disrupt control of, and use of reasonable force to disable, damage or destroy UAS threats.
(14 CFR) 99.7 Special Security Instruction, protections for DOE Category I sites
UAS-specific flight restrictions over specific locations
Hanford, INL, LANL, Y-12, ORNL, Pantex, SRS
April, 2019

5. DOE Interim Counter UAS Guidance
Report unauthorized activity to appropriate security personnel
Security should document and report in accordance with local procedures and Incidents of Security Concern (DOE O 470.4B)
UAS landing on DOE property should be treated as a suspicious package
Sites should identify and document trends associated with UAS and report to their Program Office
April, 2019

6. Office of Security Assistance U.S. Department of Energy April 2019
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Office of Security Assistance
U.S. Department of Energy
April 2019