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2.10.2 Operations at High Explosives TestingThe ROD identified seven capabilities for this Key Facility. None of these has been deleted, and no newcapabilities have been introduced. Levels of research were below those predicted by the SWEIS ROD.Table 2.10.2-1 identifies the operational capabilities discussed in the SWEIS and presents the 1998–2002operational data for comparative purposes. The total amount of depleted uranium expended during testing (allcapabilities) is an indicator of overall activity levels at this Key Facility. On an annual basis, the quantity ofdepleted uranium expended has remained well below the SWEIS projections. For example, a total of 216.67kilograms were expended in 2002, compared to approximately 3,900 kilograms projected by the SWEISROD.2.10.3 Operations Data for High Explosives TestingThe operational data presented in Table 2.10.3-1 indicate that the materials used and effects of researchfrom 1998 through 2002 were considerably less than projections made by the SWEIS ROD. The onlyoperational data exceptions are the chemical waste quantity in 2000 and the LLW quantity in 2001 thatexceeded the SWEIS ROD projections. The chemical waste in 2000 was due to cleanup from the CerroGrande Fire.DARHT2-106SWEIS Yearbook—2002