This panel focused on the various areas of EFCOG. EFCOG promotes excellence in all aspects of the operation, management and integration of US DOE facilities in a safe, environmentally sound, efficient and cost effective manner through the ongoing exchange of information on lessons learned. The purpose of this knowledge portal is to provide a vehicle to allow members to keep abreast of the latest news, issues and events across the DOE complex; for the sharing of innovative ideas and practices and to collaborate virtually on the development and implementation of new processes and practices.

Panelists and topics included:

• EFCOG Overview - Joe Yanek, EFCOG Chair/Board of Directors and Executive Director - ESQ&H, Fluor
• Regulatory Directives Reform Initiative - Tony Umek, Chair Environment Safety and Health Working Group
• Project Management Initiatives: DOE 413.3B Order, PARS II and Corrective Actions and December 2010 DOE Project & Contract Management Summit - Robert Miklos, EFCOG Chair - Project Management Working Group, Idaho National Laboratory    
• Safety Initiatives: Safety Culture Project, Joint Supplier Evaluations Project and Work Controls - John McDonald, Integrated Safety Management & Quality Assurance Working Group, Washington River Protection Solutions; Mike Mason, (ISM/QA WG) and Deputy Manager Quality Assurance, Bechtel National and Tim Flake, ISM/QA (WG), Savannah River Nuclear Solutions 
• ARRA Project Update - Kevin Kostelnik, Joint DOE-EFCOG ARRA Project Team Chairman, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
• Contractor Assurance Initiative: Leading Indicators and Contractor/Management Assurance - Jack Anderson,   EFCOG Chair - Contractor Assurance Working Group, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Closing Remarks - Sue Stiger, Vice-Chair/Board of Directors and Manager - EM, Bechtel National