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Police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians are often the first responders on-site when a crisis situation affects the public. NNSA’s Radiological Assistance Program (RAP) teams are the first nuclear or radiological experts to respond when necessary. These elite crews serve as the Nation's premier resource in assessing a radiological emergency. Last month, team members from across the nation gathered for in-depth classroom and field training as part of the Radiological... Читать дальше...

The NNSA Office of Secure Transportation (OST) Federal Agent recruitment office gets frequent inquiries from military and law enforcement personnel who are interested in pursuing second careers as NNSA Nuclear Material Couriers, the federal security force that transports national security cargo throughout the nation. But when a 13-year-old student from Marian Middle School in St. Louis, Jocelyn Bise, wrote that she was researching future jobs for an assignment in her seventh grade language arts class and she had decided on OST... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON – The head of the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to mark the opening of the new John C. Drummond Center at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas. “This state-of-the art facility is a tremendous milestone in our long-term efforts to modernize our nuclear security infrastructure,” said Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty, DOE Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and NNSA Administrator.  “The dedicated and talented workforce... Читать дальше...

NNSA recently completed construction of the Transuranic Waste Facility (TWF) $2 million under budget and four months ahead of schedule. This project, at Los Alamos National Laboratory, is NNSA’s first ever Hazard Category 2 Nuclear Facility project completed under budget.  The project team received the Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary’s Project Management Achievement Award for their work during the 2018 DOE Project Management Workshop held in Arlington, Virginia.  TWF consists of multiple... Читать дальше...

While growing up in northern New Mexico, I was fascinated by the world around me — or more specifically, the world beneath my feet. I was intrigued by the exotic land forms, the mysterious colors, the textures of rocks, and the stories they told about the Earth’s earliest days. It’s hard to predict what will spark scientific curiosity in a child. For me, it was mineralogy and the origin of the Earth.  For others, it might be stargazing and wondering how the universe came into being, how cars work... Читать дальше...

One of the best ways to prepare for the unexpected is to establish a contingency plan. This approach is especially important when establishing an effective nuclear security strategy. A nuclear security contingency plan establishes a set of actions to reduce the potential for sabotage and unauthorized removal of nuclear or radioactive materials during an emergency or unusual event. NNSA’s Office of International Nuclear Security takes on this challenge and works with partners worldwide to prepare... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON - Dr. Brent K. Park was sworn in today as the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA) Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation. Dr. Park now heads up NNSA’s nuclear nonproliferation program, leading the agency’s efforts to enhance national and global nuclear security to eliminate proliferation-sensitive materials. The program closely collaborates with the Department’s National Laboratories to develop technology to limit or prevent... Читать дальше...

They say that “water is life” in the desert region of Albuquerque, New Mexico, which is why the exemplary standards met by Sandia National Laboratories deserve commendation. The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority Industrial Pretreatment Program recently presented NNSA and Sandia with “Gold Awards” for all six of its wastewater permits. The awards are given for 100 percent compliance with Wastewater Discharge Permit reporting requirements and zero Notices of Violation during the reporting period. Читать дальше...

A “dirty bomb” attack – or one using a radiological dispersal device – in a major city would have significant consequences. To help protect our cities and prevent such an attack, NNSA’s Office of Radiological Security (ORS) works with U.S. and international partners to protect, reduce, and remove radioactive sources.  Atlanta has been a key contributor to this effort. The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and Emory University, in partnership with ORS, recently organized a workshop in Atlanta... Читать дальше...

NNSA awarded Kaylyn Peters with the 2018 Linton F. Brooks Medal for Dedication to Public Service today in a ceremony at DOE Headquarters. This annual award recognizes NNSA employees with less than five years of federal and professional experience whose actions and deeds exemplify former Administrator Linton Brooks’ spirit of commitment and achievement. Peters is a program manager in NNSA’s Office of Infrastructure Planning and Analysis and has an impressive record of contributions to the agency... Читать дальше...