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Fissile Materials Disposition
The ORNL conducts R&D associated with the qualification and irradiation of mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel
in domestic and commercial reactors, including post irradiation examination of MOX fuel, advice on
reactor licensing, and fuel qualification R&D. The ORNL also provides technical assistance in the
conversion of depleted uranium hexafluoride to uranium dioxide for use as MOX fuel blendstock and in
nuclear materials transportation issues. In support of the Russian program, ORNL will provide technical
assistance and expertise associated with NNSA management of the U.S. $400 million contribution to the
Russian plutonium disposition program. Specifically, ORNL will assist NNSA in drafting and
negotiating a DOE/Rosatom Implementing Agreement under the Plutonium Management and
Disposition Agreement (PMDA), developing appropriate milestones and verifying the completion of
those milestones.
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FY 2012 Congressional Budget