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HEU Reactor Conversion
Explanation of Funding Changes
FY 2012 vs.
FY 2011
Request
($000)
Increase to accelerate the establishment of a reliable domestic production
capability for Mo-99 using LEU and to develop new high-density LEU fuel. +29,269
Nuclear and Radiological Material Removal
Decrease is consistent with the four year program plan. Funding was requested in -98,691
FY 2011 for removal efforts that will occur in early 2012 to meet goal.
Nuclear and Radiological Materials Protection
Increase accelerates the security upgrades on high activity radiological materials in
the United States and worldwide (an increase in buildings secured from 110 in
FY 2011 to 158 in FY 2012). +18,853
Total Funding Change, Global Threat Reduction Initiative -50,569
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation/
Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) Page 429
FY 2012 Congressional Budget