Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) is an independent federal agency in the United States established by the Congressional Defense Authorization Act in 1988. Its primary mission is to oversee the safety of Department of Energy (DOE) defense nuclear facilities, which are involved in the production and management of nuclear weapons and related activities. The DNFSB is tasked with ensuring that the DOE maintains adequate safety standards and practices at its defense nuclear facilities.