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Nonproliferation and Verification Research and Development
Funding Profile by Subprogram
FY 2010 Actual
Appropriation
(dollars in thousands)
FY 2011
Request
FY 2012
Request
Nonproliferation and Verification R&D
Proliferation Detection (PD) 175,813 225,004 218,350
Homeland Security-Related Proliferation Detection [Non-Add] [50,000] [50,000] [50,000]
Nuclear Detonation Detection (NDD) 135,461 126,564 127,800
University of California Pension Payments and
Contractor Pension Cost 0 0 71,448
Total, Nonproliferation and Verification R&D 311,274 351,568 417,598
Outyear Funding Profile by Subprogram
(dollars in thousands)
FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016
Nonproliferation and Verification R&D
Proliferation Detection (PD)
Homeland Security-Related Proliferation Detection
222,623 227,838 228,517 242,357
[Non-Add] [50,000] [50,000] [50,000] [50,000]
Nuclear Detonation Detection (NDD)
University of California Pension Payments and
139,568 145,405 145,811 154,098
Contractor Pension Cost 117,000 133,000 129,000 123,000
Total, Nonproliferation and Verification R&D 479,191 506,243 503,328 519,455
Mission
This program improves U.S. national security through the development of novel technologies to detect
foreign nuclear weapons proliferation/detonation and verification of foreign commitments to treaties and
agreements.
Benefits
Using the unique facilities and scientific skills of the NNSA Nuclear Security Complex as well as other
DOE national laboratories, in partnership with industry and academia, the program sponsors research
and development to support US nuclear nonproliferation policies and programs by closing technology
gaps identified through close interaction with NNSA and other U.S. government agencies and programs.
This program has two subprograms that contribute to the Government Performance and Results Act
(GPRA) Unit Program Number 52.
The Proliferation Detection (PD) subprogram provides technical expertise and leadership toward the
development of next-generation nuclear detection technologies and methods to detect foreign nuclear
materials and weapons production. The PD subprogram develops the tools, technologies, and
techniques used to detect, locate, and analyze the global proliferation of nuclear weapons technology
with special emphasis on verification technology and transparency measures. The PD subprogram
developed technologies also support the broader spectrum of nuclear security for the Nation.
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation/
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FY 2012 Congressional Budget