January 14, 2022

NNSA makes new progress on Los Alamos Plutonium Pit Production Project

NNSA has reached a pivotal milestone on the Los Alamos Pit Production Project, approving the start of construction of the Decontamination and Decommissioning Subproject.

January 6, 2022

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DOE offices and SHINE sign first-ever contracts under Uranium Lease and Take-back Program to produce domestic Mo-99

The National Nuclear Security Administration and DOE's Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM) have signed the first contracts as part of the Department’s Uranium Lease and Take-back Program with SHINE Technologies LLC.

December 27, 2021

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NNSA to conduct aerial radiation assessment survey over Las Vegas Strip Dec. 29-31

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over the Las Vegas Strip and its surrounding areas, Wednesday, Dec. 29, through Friday, Dec. 31.

December 21, 2021

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NNSA’s nuclear nonproliferation annual report delivered to Congress

Today NNSA released Prevent, Counter, and Respond—the agency's Plan to Reduce Global Nuclear Threats FY 2022-2026.

December 20, 2021

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U.S. Secretaries of Energy and Health and Human Services Jointly Certify Sufficient Worldwide Supply of Critical Medical Isotope

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra jointly certified that there is now enough worldwide supply of the medical isotope molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) .

December 16, 2021

NNSA highlights regional transport security engagement during the IAEA Transport Conference

NNSA is on a mission to make nuclear and radioactive material transport more secure globally.

December 15, 2021

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Milestone purchase marks first-of-its-kind acquisition for NNSA

NNSA completed its acquisition of the LeMond Carbon Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, near the Y-12 National Security Complex on December 15.

December 6, 2021

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Corey Hinderstein sworn in as Deputy Administrator for NNSA’s Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation

Corey Hinderstein was sworn in today as the Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation of the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration.

December 3, 2021

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NNSA awards $13 million to promote U.S. production of critical medical isotope

NNSA issued a cooperative agreement worth $13 million to Niowave, a Michigan company, to support the commercial production of molybdenum-99.

December 2, 2021

NNSA Completes First Production Unit of B61-12 Life Extension Program

Warhead modernization activities ensure the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile continues to meet military requirements while enhancing safety and security.