Savannah River National Laboratory gains national lab status
The Savannah River Site’s Savannah River National Laboratory is designated a national lab. Speakers including Rep. Barrett and Sen. Graham praise the move, noting 50 years of excellence at SRTC and the site’s role in energy, environmental, law enforcement, and security missions.
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Federal guards eyed to shield nuclear sites after lapses
Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham unveils plans to form an elite federal force and move some plutonium and weapons-usable uranium to more secure areas. He cites test-cheating and training gaps at sites including Savannah River and Lawrence Livermore, with consolidation as a core security option.
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Nuclear pits and triggers under study for U S arsenal
The United States seeks a plan and funding to mass produce nuclear triggers. Los Alamos produced a test pit last year, while Rocky Flats has been closed. Sites under review include SRS Nevada Test Site Los Alamos and Pantex with a final site decision delayed by Congress.
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Senate backs provision to reclassify nuclear waste sludge
A Senate Armed Services Committee provision would allow reclassifying Savannah River Site sludge as low level waste and keeping it in tanks instead of sending it to a high level repository. The move aims to speed cleanup and save costs but draws opposition from Idaho and Washington lawmakers who seek state oversight.
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