Payment for All DOE SARP Reviews

In c.2006, the DOE Headquarters Certifying Official (HCO) required funding for all Safety Analysis Reports for Packaging (SARP) applications and reviews conducted by the DOE Packaging Certification Program (PCP) prior to start of their independent review.  For DOE Environmental Management (EM) missions, this funding is typically provided in annual funding to DOE PCP staff.  DOE PCP staff means the appropriate DOE National Laboratory SARP Review Team (SRT) assigned the docket by the DOE PCP Docket Manager.

It is the responsibility of the Heads of Operations Offices or Field Office/Site Office Managers to ensure funding is authorized for the SRT to review SARP applications, including supplements, addendums, revisions, etc., submitted to meet mission needs.  

No review work will be conducted until funding is confirmed by the SRT to the Docket Manager.  If the cost of the review exceeds the authorized amount, then all work will stop until additional funding authorization is confirmed by the SRT.

Funding from commercial applicants (e.g., for Type B or fissile packages leased by DOE) must likewise be provided to the SRT assigned the docket.  The applicant will need to contact the SRT Manager for the method/process and conditions to provide funding.

To further discuss funding requirements and cost estimates for SARP applications, reviews, and additional work from DOE PCP, please call or email:

Lawrence F. Gelder [CONTR]
Docket Manager, DOE Packaging Certification Program
lawrence.gelder@em.doe.gov
(803) 645-3490

Updated January 13,2025