As outlined in 50 U.S.C. § 2406 and § 2511 (codifying Executive Order 12344, February 1, 1982) the Deputy Commander, Nuclear Propulsion Directorate {SEA 08) has responsibilities and authorities over all fac ilities and activities· which comprise
the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, a joint Department of Energy (DOE) and Navy organization. These responsibilities and authorities include all technical and logistical matters related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion. Accordingly, nothing in this
document supersedes or changes those authorities, and SEA 08 shall be consulted concerning all matters related to Naval
Nuclear Propulsion.