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Nuclear Security: DOE Could Improve Aspects of Nuclear Security Reporting

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date April 11, 2017
Release Date April 11, 2017
Report No. GAO-17-239
Summary:

The Department of Energy operates sites that hold special nuclear material—such as highly enriched uranium—which can be used to make nuclear weapons. Due to the sensitive nature of these sites, DOE must annually report on the status of their security infrastructure to Congress.

DOE's reports identified challenges that could affect the security at some of its sites, and we found that the agency is not fully prepared to address these challenges. Among other things, we recommended that DOE develop a plan to address physical security infrastructure needs—such as fences, alarms, and sensors—at its sites.

 

 

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