Questions Regarding Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project Funding and Costs

EMD-82-123 Published: Sep 15, 1982. Publicly Released: Sep 15, 1982.

Highlights

GAO was requested to respond to two specific issues concerning the Clinch River Breeder Reactor (CRBR) demonstration project: (1) whether carryover funds would be available for site preparation and related activities if no funds are appropriated under the continuing resolution; and (2) to determine the most recent CRBR cost estimates prepared by the Department of Energy (DOE).

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