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Security: Protecting Nuclear Material and Information (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date July 23, 1999
Report Number RS20243
Report Type Report
Authors Zachary S. Davis, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

Congress is focusing on problems with security at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) national security facilities, especially the nuclear weapon laboratories. Problems include espionage from within the labs and protection of nuclear material and facilities from outside attack. This report describes the main components of DOE's security system and reviews current efforts to address shortcomings. This report will be updated as events warrant.