DOE Security: Protecting Nuclear Material and Information


 

Publication Date: July 1999

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Military and defense

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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.