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PEIS data report: Upgrading the Y-12 Plant for long-term HEU storage

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/431176· OSTI ID:431176

The Department of Energy (DOE) is planning the future of weapons-capable fissile materials owned by the United States (U.S.). Under its Disposition Program, DOE is evaluating its options for: (a) storage of fissile materials needed for specific national programs, and (b) disposal of surplus fissile materials. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), DOE is preparing the {open_quotes}Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for Long-Term Storage and Disposition of Weapons-Usable Fissile Materials{close_quotes} (Disposition PEIS). This paper discusses storage options for highly enriched uranium at the Y-12 plant.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464
OSTI ID:
431176
Report Number(s):
Y/ES--043/R2; ON: DE97002809
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English