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or nuclear materials in the U.S. or abroad. Moreover, LLNL supports the National Technical Nuclear
Forensics (NTNF) and Render Safe programs, which will continue through the planning period. In
addition, LLNL provides research and support to the Office of Emergency Operations with unique
expertise in supporting the Nuclear Counterterrorism program as well as operation of the National
Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (NARAC). This facility provides tools and services for
atmospheric plume predictions to the federal government, that map the probable spread of hazardous
material accidentally or intentionally released into the atmosphere.
Facilities and Infrastructure Recapitalization Program (FIRP)
In FY 2012, FIRP provides for the recapitalization of aging facilities and infrastructure at the LLNL to
assure that the quality of the infrastructure keeps pace with the Laboratory’s scientific mission
requirements. The FIRP funds have stabilized LLNL’s deferred maintenance to a level consistent with
industry standards.
In FY 2012, the recapitalization component of FIRP will continue to fund high-priority projects that
restore and rehabilitate mission critical facilities and infrastructure, through the reduction of deferred
maintenance, which will support modernization of the nuclear security enterprise. Projects in FY 2012
will continue to rehabilitate or replace aged and deteriorated equipment and roofs. Specific focus will
be on the replacement and upgrades of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and
low voltage electrical components. Mission critical buildings will be rehabilitated for adaptive reuse
through the replacement of lighting, paint, carpet and tiles, in addition to the HVAC and electrical
upgrades. High-voltage electrical distribution cables and components will be replaced and reconfigured
to support changing demands in the East and Central portion of the laboratory. In addition to the
execution of Recapitalization projects, the FY 2012 Budget Request includes planning for the FY 2013
Recapitalization projects and general replacement/upgrades such as motor control centers, transformers,
sectionalizing switches, panel boards, heat pumps, fans and generators in mission critical facilities. The
Laboratory will continue its participation in the nuclear security enterprise Roof Asset Management
Program (RAMP).
Site Stewardship
In FY 2012, Site Stewardship efforts will be directed toward Environmental Projects and Operations
Long Term Stewardship (LTS) activities required for ensuring environmental regulatory compliance;
reducing and consolidating Special Nuclear Material (SNM) inventories; and Energy Modernization and
Investment Program activities aimed at achieving Departmental energy efficiency goals. The LTS
activities at LLNL are post-remediation activities to assure regulatory compliance and continued
protection of public health and the environment. The LTS activities began at LLNL-Main Site in
FY 2007 and in FY 2009 at LLNL-Site 300 after the completion of legacy environmental cleanup
activities. In FY 2012, LTS activities include, but are not limited to program management, operation
and maintenance of contaminated ground water treatment systems; inspection and maintenance of
landfill caps (Site 300 only); soil vapor and groundwater monitoring, well field operations and
maintenance and modeling; and access controls. Also, included are funds to complete the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) mandated closure of Building 419.
Nuclear Materials Integration (NMI) efforts will continue to remove all security category I/II materials
from LLNL by the end of FY 2012. By the end of FY 2011, more than 90 percent of the material will
have been processed, packaged and shipped off site.
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FY 2012 Congressional Budget