Uranium Enrichment & Fuel Cycle

NNSA authorizes startup of new uranium processing capability at Y-12

By Photo of Sarah Salem

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has authorized startup of the Calciner Project at Y-12 National Security Complex, adding another modernized uranium processing capability.
The calciner converts uranium-bearing liquid solutions from pipes and…

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UCS: NNSA redacted unclassified docs on plutonium pits

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New study says NNSA underestimates toll of pit production fire

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South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71

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SRPPF contract, baseline in limbo ahead of September deadline

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Northrop Grumman planning to add hundreds of jobs for Sentinel

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NNSA issues ‘no significant impact’ statement on Y-12 property

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DOE still restricting access to federal nuclear defense safety watchdog

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GAO: NNSA must better plan workforce, update long-term science infrastructure strategy

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GAO urges DOE, NNSA to measure impact of project management overhaul

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B-21 to have two pilots instead of one in pilot transition program

A stainless steel glovebox used to handle sensitive materials in a controlled, inert-atmosphere laboratory.

New Mexico town passes resolution opposing pit production

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NNSS starts market research on fire protection services

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Wrap up: E&W bill not likely to be taken up until September; Navy vet joins HII nuclear and environmental team; another RECA expansion bill incoming; NDAA doesn’t make Senate vote; more

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