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Explanation of Funding Changes
U.S. Surplus Fissile Materials Disposition
U.S. Plutonium Disposition: The overall decrease results from a
combination of decreasing PDC OPC since the majority of the
workscope will be funded from TEC until the project is baselined,
decreased MIFT funding reflecting the decision to proceed with a dry
versus wet process for depleted uranium conversion, and delays in
implementing reactor modifications for MOX fuel use.
FY 2012 vs.
FY 2011
Request
($000)
-4,150
U.S. Uranium Disposition: The increase supports the contractor
projected escalation rates applied to the down-blending of surplus
HEU for disposition. +450
Total, U.S. Fissile Materials Disposition O&M -3,700
U.S. Fissile Materials Disposition Construction
99-D-141-02 Waste Solidification Building (WSB): The
decrease reflects the completion of initial large outlays needed by
the Balance of Plant sub-contractor and a decline in long-lead
procurements, as well as completion of physical construction. -39,418
99-D-141-01 Pit Disassembly and Conversion (PDC): The
increase supports PDC critical design work scope and
documentation supporting stabilization and packaging (S&P) and
material storage (MS) Critical Decisions in FY 2012 and the
initiation of long-lead procurement to support the early MOX
feed portion of the project. +96,000
99-D-143 Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility:
The decrease reflects the completion of long-lead equipment
procurements and facility design activities. -90,616
Total, U.S. Fissile Materials Disposition Construction -34,034
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FY 2012 Congressional Budget