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Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

05 Apr 2014

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Aiken Standard

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Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

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Apr 05, 2014

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10

DOE faces pause as MOX project awaits direction amid lawsuit

Aiken Standard reports DOE weighs long term plans for the MOX facility after a March lawsuit by South Carolina officials against the agency. The project aims to convert 34 metric tons of weapons grade plutonium into nuclear fuel but has suffered cost overruns and a $30 billion life cycle price tag. Derrek Asberry covers the regional developments.

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Moniz cites design flaws and management changes at facility

Moniz noted numerous incorrect assumptions about construction and safety standards. A June review by a project team found holes and needed management changes. AREVA VP David Jones said the DOE began construction before design completion, with the project evolving as a design build at under 10 percent design finished.

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DOE official discusses MOX program delays and costs

Ernest Moniz says construction and safety misunderstandings plagued the MOX project and other parties share fault. He cites a plan to place the MOX program in a cold stand-by with an estimated cost of 215 to 220 million. The life cycle price of 30 billion dollars prompts congressional discussions on disposing 34 tons of plutonium.

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