Vol. 20, No. 24 
Senate Punts NDAA Passage, White House Threatens Veto
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Non-Proliferation
Japanese Nuclear Material Arrives at NNSA Sites
Nuclear material from the Japan Atomic Energy Agency’s Fast Critical Assembly reactor has arrived to the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Savannah River Site (SRS) and Y-12 National Security Complex, the NNSA announced Monday. The shipment… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to […]
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Uranium Enrichment & Fuel Cycle
New License Application Filed for U.S. HEU Export to Belgium
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission last week received a new license application for export of U.S. highly enriched uranium to a research reactor in Belgium. A copy of the June 3 document has been posted online. It cites the National Nuclear Security Administration’s… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be […]
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Life Extension Programs
Y-12 “Extended Life Program” Focuses on Two Key Facilities
An essential part of the scaled-down plans for the Y-12 nuclear weapons plant’s Uranium Processing Facility is to extend the life of some existing production facilities at the Tennessee complex in order to reduce the costs of new construction and keep the… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be […]
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Non-Proliferation
Nonproliferation, NATO Key in House Republicans’ Foreign Policy Proposal
House Republicans on Thursday released a policy paper recommending an approach to U.S. foreign policy that prioritizes the nation’s nuclear deterrent, greater efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and a robust U.S.-NATO alliance. The… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as […]
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Non-Proliferation
House Committee Approves Bill on Nuclear Detection Research
The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday approved legislation requiring the Homeland Security Department’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) to prepare documentation laying out the rationale for its research and development spending. The… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to view this page. Email or […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
GOP Senator Rejects Trump’s Readiness to Command Nuke Arsenal
Republican Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) on Tuesday dismissed GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s readiness to command the U.S. nuclear arsenal in pulling his support for the billionaire businessman. “It is absolutely essential that we are guided… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to view this […]
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Non-Proliferation
Obama Adviser Points to Russia on Stalled U.S. Arms Control Goals
A top adviser to President Barack Obama on Monday cited a lack of Russian engagement as a major obstacle in fulfilling the administration’s nonproliferation and arms control initiatives. Ben Rhodes, Obama’s deputy national security adviser for strategic communications,… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a […]
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Non-Proliferation
SRS Citizens Advisory Board Draft Doc Opposes German HEU Shipment
A draft resolution opposing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposal to receive U.S.-origin highly enriched uranium (HEU) from Germany for processing and disposition in Environmental Management facilities at the Savannah River Site (SRS) drew several public… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
DOE Proposes Amended Rule for Beryllium Exposure Program
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday issued a proposal to amend regulations for its Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program, which covers DOE and contractor employees who have been exposed to beryllium while working at DOE sites. Beryllium metal is used… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged […]
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Contracts & Procurement
NNSA Extends BWXT Contract for Enriched Uranium Scrap Processing
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) plans to extend for 26 months a contract to BWX Technologies’ Nuclear Operations Group to process enriched uranium scrap for the NNSA Production Office at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee, according… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
SRNS Hires 80 Workers to Help Address Workforce Concerns
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) hired 80 new operators in April in an effort to address workforce concerns as the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor. The operator position involves assisting in the operation of a process or equipment… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
Criticality Alarm System Problem Reported at Y-12
A problem with the criticality alarm system at the nation’s primary storehouse for weapon-grade uranium brought a manager to the scene on a weekend in late April. The situation turned out to be concerning but not threatening. The incident was revealed in a recently… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You […]