Nuclear Weapons Complex: Weaknesses in DOE's Nonnuclear Consolidation Plan
RCED-93-56
Published: Nov 19, 1992. Publicly Released: Nov 19, 1992.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Energy's (DOE) plans for consolidating nonnuclear weapons production facilities, focusing on the DOE Nonnuclear Consolidation Plan's (NCP) scope, cost analysis, and technical risk assessment.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | The Secretary of Energy should direct that ongoing efforts to analyze the consolidation on nonnuclear activities include further study of all reasonable consolidation options and additional analysis of the technical risks associated with nonnuclear consolidation. Furthermore, the Secretary of Energy should work with the Nuclear Weapons Council to establish specific sizing requirements for the complex so that it can be included in DOE's ongoing analysis. |
Closed – Implemented
The Department of Energy has completed three additional studies that further analyze the consolidation of nonnuclear activities. In addition, three independent consultants have all concluded that the DOE analysis and current plans will be cost-effective and not increase technological, environmental, safety, or health risks. Finally, DOE has reached agreement with the Department of Defense on sizing criteria for reconfiguration of the nuclear weapons complex.
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