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• National Nuclear Security Administration Contracting: Review of the NNSA Report on the Nevada National Security Site Contract Competition, GAO-19-349R, April 17, 2019
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: NNSA Is Taking Action to Manage Increased Workload at Kansas City National Security Campus, GAO-19-126, April 12, 2019
• Priority Open Recommendations: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, GAO-19-310SP, April 4, 2019
• Nuclear Security Enterprise: NNSA's Management of Data Calls to Contractors, GAO-19-286R, February 26, 2019
• Department of Energy Contracting: Actions Needed to Strengthen Subcontract Oversight, GAO-19-107, March 12, 2019
• Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE Could Improve Program and Project Management by Better Classifying Work and Following Leading Practices, GAO-19-223, February 19, 2019
• Department of Energy: Performance Evaluations Could Better Assess Management and Operating Contractor Costs, GAO-19-5, February 26, 2019
• Nuclear Waste: DOE Should Take Actions to Improve Oversight of Cleanup Milestones, GAO-19-207, February 14, 2019
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Additional Actions Needed to Collect Common Financial Data, GAO-19-101, January 31, 2019
• Department of Energy: Program-Wide Strategy and Better Reporting Needed to Address Growing Environmental Cleanup Liability, GAO-19-28, January 29, 2019
• Project Management: DOE and NNSA Should Improve Their Lessons-Learned Process for Capital Asset Projects, GAO-19-25, December 21, 2018
• National Nuclear Security Administration Contracting: Review of the NNSA Report on the Sandia Contract Competition, GAO-18-490R, August 14, 2018
• Nuclear Supply Chain: DOE Has Not Used Its Enhanced Procurement Authority but Is Assessing Potential Use, GAO-18-572R, August 2, 2018
• Management Report: Actions Needed to Improve National Nuclear Security Administration Contract Document Management, GAO-18-246R, August 1, 2018
• Hanford Waste Treatment Plant: DOE Needs to Take Further Actions to Address Weaknesses in Its Quality Assurance Program, GAO-18-241, April 24, 2018
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Additional Action Needed to Improve Process for Billing Licensees, GAO-18-318, March 8, 2018
• Department of Energy: Continued Actions Needed to Address Management Challenges, Statement of David Trimble, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, GAO-18-438T, March 14, 2018
• Department of Energy: New Process to Review Financial Assistance for Research Projects Created Uncertainty, GAO-18-278, February 28, 2018
• Department of Energy: Continued Actions Needed to Modernize Nuclear Infrastructure and Address Management Challenges, GAO-18-374T, February 6, 2018
• Plutonium Disposition: Observations on DOE and Army Corps Assessments of the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility Contract, GAO-18-122R, November 15, 2017
• Space Exploration: DOE Could Improve Planning and Communication Related to Plutonium-238 and Radioisotope Power Systems Production Challenges, GAO-17-673, September 8, 2017
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: A Complete Scope of Work Is Needed to Develop Timely Cost and Schedule Information for the Uranium Program, GAO-17-577, September 8, 2017
• Plutonium Disposition: Proposed Dilute and Dispose Approach Highlights Need for More Work at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, GAO-17-390, September 5, 2017
• Commercial Nuclear Waste: Resuming Licensing of the Yucca Mountain Repository Would Require Rebuilding Capacity at DOE and NRC, Among Other Key Steps, GAO-17-340, April 26, 2017
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Efforts Intended to Improve Procedures for Requesting Additional Information for Licensing Actions Are Under Way, GAO-17-344, April 25, 2017
• Department of Energy: Continued Actions Needed to Address Management Challenges, GAO-17-651T, May 24, 2017
• Nuclear Waste: Opportunities Exist to Reduce Risks and Costs by Evaluating Different Waste Treatment Approaches at Hanford, GAO-17-306, May 3, 2017
• Department of Energy: Use of Leading Practices Could Help Manage the Risk of Fraud and Other Improper Payments, GAO-17-235, March 30, 2017
• Strategic Human Capital Management: NRC Could Better Manage the Size and Composition of Its Workforce by Further Incorporating Leading Practices, GAO-17-233, April 27, 2107
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Action Needed to Address Affordability of Nuclear Modernization Programs, GAO-17-341, April 26, 2017
• Nuclear Security: DOE Could Improve Aspects of Nuclear Security Reporting, GAO-17-239, April 11, 2017
• Research and Development: DOE Activities and Costs to Oversee Investments, GAO-17-261, February 14, 2017
• Department of Energy: Excess Uranium Transfers, GAO-17-472T, March 8, 2017
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Changes Planned to Budget Structure and Justification, GAO-17-294, March 8, 2017
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Regulatory Fee-Setting Calculations Need Greater Transparency, GAO-17-232, February 2, 2017
• Nuclear Waste: Benefits and Costs Should Be Better Understood Before DOE Commits to a Separate Repository for Defense Waste, GAO-17-174, January 31, 2017
li>National Nuclear Security Administration: A Plan Incorporating Leading Practices Is Needed to Guide Cost Reporting Improvement Effort, GAO-17-141, January 19, 2017
• Program Management: DOE Needs to Develop a Comprehensive Policy and Training Program, GAO-17-51, November 21, 2016
• Nuclear Material: Agencies Have Sound Procedures for Managing Exchanges but Could Improve Inventory Monitoring, GAO-16-713, September 23, 2016
• Nuclear Weapons: DOD Assessed the Need for Each Leg of the Strategic Triad and Considered Other Reductions to Nuclear Forces, GAO-16-740, September 22, 2016
• Nuclear Weapons: NNSA Should Evaluate the Role of the Enhanced Surveillance Program in Assessing the Condition of the U.S. Nuclear Stockpile, GAO-16-549, September 14, 2016
• Department of Energy: Actions Needed to Strengthen Acquisition Planning for Management and Operating Contracts, GAO-16-529, August 9, 2016
• Nuclear Supply Chain: DOE Should Assess Circumstances for Using Enhanced Procurement Authority to Manage Risk, GAO-16-710, August 11, 2016
• DOE Project Management: NNSA Needs to Clarify Requirements for Its Plutonium Analysis Project at Los Alamos, GAO-16-585, August 9, 2016
• Nuclear Waste: Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Recovery Demonstrates Cost and Schedule Requirements Needed for DOE Cleanup Operations, GAO-16-608, August 4, 2016
• Nuclear Security: NRC Has Enhanced the Controls of Dangerous Radioactive Materials, but Vulnerabilities Remain, GAO-16-330, July 1, 2016
• Department of Energy: Whistleblower Protections Need Strengthening, GAO-16-618, July 11, 2016
• Defense Nuclear Enterprise: DOD Has Established Processes for Implementing and Tracking Recommendations to Improve Leadership, Morale, and Operations, GAO-16-597R, July 14, 2016
• Combating Nuclear Smuggling: NNSA's Detection and Deterrence Program Is Addressing Challenges but Should Improve Its Program Plan, GAO-16-460, June 17, 2016
• Nuclear Security: Status of the National Nuclear Security Administration's Effort to Develop a Security Infrastructure Plan, GAO-16-447R, May 13, 2016
• Federal Research: Information on DOE's Laboratory-Directed Research and Development Program, GAO-16-486R, April 8, 2016
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: NNSA's Budget Estimates Increased but May Not Align with All Anticipated Costs, GAO-16-290, March 4, 2016
• DOE Loan Programs: Information on Implementation of GAO Recommendations and Program Costs, GAO-16-150T, March 3, 2016
• Department of Energy: Observations on Efforts by NNSA and the Office of Environmental Management to Manage and Oversee the Nuclear Security Enterprise, GAO-16-422T, February 23 , 2016
• Nuclear Nonproliferation: Preliminary Observations on IAEA's Role in Verifying the Iran Agreement, GAO-16-417, February 12, 2016
• Nuclear Weapons: NNSA Has a New Approach to Managing the B61-12 Life Extension, but a Constrained Schedule and Other Risks Remain, GAO-16-218, February 4, 2016
• Department of Energy: Transactions Involving USEC Inc. Since 1998, GAO-15-730, September 10, 2015
• Spent Nuclear Fuel: Legislative, Technical, and Societal Challenges to Its Transportation, Frank Rusco, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, GAO-16-121T, October 1, 2015
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: NNSA Increased Its Budget Estimates, but Estimates for Key Stockpile and Infrastructure Programs Need Improvement, GAO-15-499, August 6, 2015
• DOE Project Management: NNSA Should Ensure Equal Consideration of Alternatives for Lithium Production, GAO-15-525, July 13, 2015
• Department of Energy: Actions Needed to Improve DOE and NNSA Oversight of Management and Operating Contractors, by Allison Bawden, acting director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, GAO-15-662T, June 12, 2015
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Actions Needed to Clarify Use of Contractor Assurance Systems for Oversight and Performance Evaluation, GAO-15-216, May 22, 2015
• Hanford Waste Treatment: DOE Needs to Evaluate Alternatives to Recently Proposed Projects and Address Technical and Management Challenges, GAO-15-354, May 7, 2015
• DOE Loan Programs: Current Estimated Net Costs Include $2.2 Billion in Credit Subsidy, Plus Administrative Expenses, GAO-15-438, April 27, 2015
• Department of Energy: Management of Excess Uranium, by David C.Trimble, director, natural resources and environment, before the the Subcommittee on Interior, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, GAO-15-475T, April 22, 2015
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Observations on Management Challenges and Steps Taken to Address Them, by David C. Trimble, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Senate Committee on Armed Services, GAO-15-532T, April 15, 2015
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Reports on the Benefits and Costs of Competing Management and Operating Contracts Need to Be Clearer and More Complete, GAO-15-331, March 23, 2015
• Nuclear Waste: DOE Needs to Improve Cost Estimates for Transuranic Waste Projects at Los Alamos, GAO-15-182, February 18, 2015
• DOE Facilities: Better Prioritization and Life Cycle Cost Analysis Would Improve Disposition Planning, GAO-15-272, March 19, 2015
• Federal Research: DOE Is Addressing Invention Disclosure and Other Challenges but Needs a Plan to Guide Data Management Improvements, GAO-15-212, January 30, 2015
• DOE Real Property: Better Data and a More Proactive Approach Needed to Facilitate Property Disposal, GAO-15-305, February 25, 2015
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: NRC Needs to Improve Its Cost Estimates by Incorporating More Best Practices, GAO-15-98, December 12, 2014
• Hanford Cleanup: Condition of Tanks June Further Limit DOE's Ability to Respond to Leaks and Intrusions, GAO-15-40, November 25, 2014
• DOE and NNSA Project Management: Analysis of Alternatives Could Be Improved by Incorporating Best Practices, GAO-15-37, December 11, 2014
• Project and Program Management: DOE Needs to Revise Requirements and Guidance for Cost Estimating and Related Reviews, GAO-15-29, November 25, 2014
• Nuclear Commerce: Additional Actions Needed to Improve DOE's Export Control Process, GAO-15-124, October 14, 2014
• Department of Energy: Interagency Review Needed to Update U.S. Position on Enriched Uranium That Can Be Used for Tritium Production, GAO-15-123, October 14, 2014
• Spent Nuclear Fuel Management: Outreach Needed to Help Gain Public Acceptance for Federal Activities That Address Liability, GAO-15-141, October 9, 2014
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: NNSA's Budget Estimates Do Not Fully Align with Plans, GAO-14-45, December 11, 2013
• National Laboratories: DOE Needs to Improve Oversight of Work Performed for Non-DOE Entities, GAO-14-78, October 25, 2013
• Nuclear Weapons: Information on Safety Concerns with the Uranium Processing Facility, GAO-14-79R, October 25, 2013
• Nuclear Power: Analysis of Regional Differences and Improved Access to Information Could Strengthen NRC Oversight, GAO-13-743, September 27, 2013
• Managing Critical Isotopes: Stewardship of Lithium-7 Is Needed to Ensure a Stable Supply, GAO-13-716, September 19, 2013
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: Observations on NNSA's Options for Meeting Its Plutonium Research Needs, GAO-13-533, September 11, 2013
• Department of Energy: Observations on DOE's Management Challenges and Steps Taken to Address Them, by David C. Trimble, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, GAO-13-767T, July 24, 2013
• Nuclear Weapons: Factors Leading to Cost Increases with the Uranium Processing Facility, GAO-13-686R, July 12, 2013
• Nuclear Reactor License Renewal: NRC Generally Follows Documented Procedures, but Its Revisions to Environmental Review Guidance Have Not Been Timely, GAO-13-493, May 30, 2013
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Laboratories' Indirect Cost Management Has Improved, but Additional Opportunities Exist, GAO-13-534, June 28, 2013
• Worker Safety and Health at Department of Energy Sites, GAO-13-497R, May 29, 2013
• Emergency Alerting: Capabilities Have Improved, but Additional Guidance and Testing Are Needed, GAO-13-375, April 24, 2013
• Department of Energy: Observations on Project and Program Cost Estimating in NNSA and the Office of Environmental Management, by David Trimble, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Senate Committee on Armed Services, GAO-13-510T, May 8, 2013
• Emergency Preparedness: NRC Needs to Better Understand Likely Public Response to Radiological Incidents at Nuclear Power Plants, GAO-13-243, March 11, 2013
• Department of Energy: Concerns with Major Construction Projects at the Office of Environmental Management and NNSA, by David C. Trimble, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, GAO-13-484T, March 20, 2013
• Department of Energy: Status of Loan Programs, GAO-13-331R, March 15, 2013
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: Observations on DOE's and NNSA's Efforts to Enhance Oversight of Security, Safety, and Project and Contract Management, by David C. Trimble, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, GAO-13-482T, March 13, 2013
• Department of Energy: Better Information Needed to Determine If Nonmajor Projects Meet Performance Targets, GAO-13-129, December 19, 2012
• Hanford Waste Treatment Plant: DOE Needs to Take Action to Resolve Technical and Management Challenges, GAO-13-38, December 19, 2012
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Oversight and Status of Implementing a Risk-Informed Approach to Fire Safety, GAO-13-8, October 22, 2012
• Recovery Act: Most DOE Cleanup Projects Are Complete, but Project Management Guidance Could Be Strengthened, GAO-13-23, October 15, 2012
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: Observations on the National Nuclear Security Administration's Oversight of Safety, Security, and Project Management, by Mark Gaffigan, managing director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, GAO-12-912T, September 12, 2012
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: NNSA's Reviews of Budget Estimates and Decisions on Resource Trade-Offs Need Strengthening, GAO-12-806, July 31, 2012
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: Observations on the Organization and Management of the National Nuclear Security Administration, by Gene Aloise, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, House Committee on Armed Services, GAO-12-867T, June 27, 2012
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Natural Hazard Assessments Could Be More Risk-Informed, GAO-12-465, April 26, 2012
• Uranium Mining: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight of Financial Assurances, GAO-12-544, May 17, 2012
• Nuclear Weapons: Evaluation of Report on Feasibility of Increasing Air Transportation of Nuclear Weapons, Components, and Materials, GAO-12-577R, May 4, 2012
• Nuclear Safety: DOE Needs to Determine the Costs and Benefits of Its Safety Reform Effort, GAO-12-347, April 20, 2012
• Nuclear Regulation: NRC's Oversight of Nuclear Power Reactors' Decommissioning Funds Could Be Further Strengthened, GAO-12-258, April 05, 2012
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: Strategies and Challenges in Sustaining Critical Skills in Federal and Contractor Workforces, GAO-12-468, April 26, 2012
• Department of Energy: Budget Trends and Oversight by Frank Rusco, director, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, GAO-12-659T, April 18, 2012
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: New Plutonium Research Facility at Los Alamos May Not Meet All Mission Needs, GAO-12-337, March 26, 2012
• DOE Loan Guarantees: Further Actions Are Needed to Improve Tracking and Review of Applications, GAO-12-157, March 12, 2012
• The Department of Energy's Office of Science Uses a Multilayered Process for Prioritizing Research, GAO-12-410R, February 24, 2012
• Information Technology: Potentially Duplicative Investments Exist at the Departments of Defense and Energy, by David A. Powner, Director, Information Technology Management Issues, before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, GAO-12-462T, February 17, 2012
• Information Technology: Departments of Defense and Energy Need to Address Potentially Duplicative Investments, GAO-12-241, February 17, 2012
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Observations on NNSA's Management and Oversight of the Nuclear Security Enterprise, by Gene Aloise, Natural Resources and Environment, before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, House Committee on Armed Services, GAO-12-473T, February 16, 2012
• Nuclear Weapons: NNSA Needs to Improve Guidance on Weapon Limitations and Planning for Its Stockpile Surveillance Program, GAO-12-188, February 8, 2012
• Department of Energy: Additional Opportunities Exist to Streamline Support Functions at NNSA and Office of Science Sites, GAO-12-255, January 31, 2012
• Department of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Could Improve Its Collection of Information from Applications, by Frank Rusco, Director, National Resources and Environment, before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology: Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee, GAO-12-407T, January 24, 2012
• Department of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Could Benefit from Information on Applicants' Prior Funding, GAO-12-112, January 13, 2012
• Nuclear Nonproliferation: Action Needed to Address NNSA's Program Management and Coordination Challenges, GAO-12-71, December 14, 2011
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle Options: DOE Needs to Enhance Planning for Technology Assessment and Collaboration with Industry and Other Countries. GAO-12-70, October 17, 2011
• Neutron Detectors: Alternatives To Using Helium-3 GAO-11-753, September 29, 2011
• Yucca Mountain: Information on Alternative Uses of the Site and Related Challenges, GAO-11-847, September 16, 2011
• Excess Uranium Inventories: Clarifying DOE's Disposition Options Could Help Avoid Further Legal Violations. GAO-11-846, September 26, 2011
• Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: The National Nuclear Security Administration's Proposed Acquisition Strategy Needs Further Clarification and Assessment, GAO-11-848, September 20, 2011
• Nuclear Material: DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Be a Source of Revenue for the Government, GAO-11-752T, Jun 13, 2011
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Oversight of Underground Piping Systems Commensurate with Risk, but Proactive Measures Could Help Address Future Leaks, GAO-11-563, Jun 3, 2011
• Nuclear Waste: Disposal Challenges and Lessons Learned from Yucca Mountain, GAO-11-731T, Jun 1, 2011
• Managing Critical Isotopes: Weaknesses in DOE's Management of Helium-3 Delayed the Federal Response to a Critical Supply Shortage, GAO-11-472, May 12, 2011
• Nuclear Weapons: DOD and NNSA Need to Better Manage Scope of Future Refurbishments and Risks to Maintaining U.S. Commitments to NATO, GAO-11-387, May 2, 2011
• Department of Energy: Progress Made Overseeing the Costs of Contractor Postretirement Benefits, but Additional Actions Could Help Address Challenges, GAO-11-378, Apr 29, 2011
• Commercial Nuclear Waste: Effects of a Termination of the Yucca Mountain Repository Program and Lessons Learned, GAO-11-229, Apr 8, 2011
• DOE Nuclear Waste: Better Information Needed on Waste Storage at DOE Sites as a Result of Yucca Mountain Shutdown, GAO-11-230, Mar 23, 2011
• Department of Energy: Advanced Technology Vehicle Loan Program Implementation Is Under Way, but Enhanced Technical Oversight and Performance Measures Are Needed, GAO-11-145, Feb 28, 2011
• Nuclear Waste: DOE Needs a Comprehensive Strategy and Guidance on Computer Models that Support Environmental Cleanup Decisions, GAO-11-143, Feb 10, 2011
• Nuclear Weapons: NNSA Needs More Comprehensive Infrastructure and Workforce Data to Improve Enterprise Decision-making, GAO-11-188, Feb 14, 2011
• Nuclear Weapons: National Nuclear Security Administration's Plans for Its Uranium Processing Facility Should Better Reflect Funding Estimates and Technology Readiness, GAO-11-103, Nov 19, 2010
• Recovery Act: Most DOE Cleanup Projects Appear to Be Meeting Cost and Schedule Targets, but Assessing Impact of Spending Remains a Challenge, GAO-10-784, Jul 29, 2010
• Department of Energy: Further Actions Are Needed to Improve DOE's Ability to Evaluate and Implement the Loan Guarantee Program, GAO-10-627, Jul 12, 2010
• Nuclear Waste: Actions Needed to Address Persistent Concerns with Efforts to Close Underground Radioactive Waste Tanks at DOE's Savannah River Site, GAO-10-816, Sep 14, 2010
• Nuclear Weapons: Actions Needed to Identify Total Costs of Weapons Complex Infrastructure and Research and Production Capabilities, GAO-10-582, Jun 21, 2010
• Nuclear Safety: Convention on Nuclear Safety Is Viewed by Most Member Countries as Strengthening Safety Worldwide, GAO-10-489, Apr 29, 2010
• Nuclear Weapons: Actions Needed to Address Scientific and Technical Challenges and Management Weaknesses at the National Ignition Facility, GAO-10-488, Apr 8, 2010
• Nuclear Security: DOE Needs to Fully Address Issues Affecting Protective Forces' Personnel Systems, GAO-10-485T, Mar 3, 2010
• Nuclear Security: DOE Needs to Address Protective Forces' Personnel System Issues, GAO-10-275, Jan 29, 2010
• Department of Energy: Actions Needed to Develop High-Quality Cost Estimates for Construction and Environmental Cleanup Projects, GAO-10-199, Jan 14, 2010
• Managing Sensitive Information: Actions Needed to Prevent Unintended Public Disclosures of U.S. Nuclear Sites and Activities, GAO-10-251, Dec 15, 2009
• Nuclear Waste Management: Key Attributes, Challenges, and Costs for the Yucca Mountain Repository and Two Potential Alternatives, GAO-10-48, Nov 4, 2009
• Nuclear Weapons: National Nuclear Security Administration Needs to Better Manage Risks Associated with Modernization of Its Kansas City Plant, GAO-10-115, Oct 23, 2009
• Information Security: Actions Needed to Manage, Protect, and Sustain Improvements to Los Alamos National Laboratory's Classified Computer Network, GAO-10-28, Oct 14, 2009
• Nuclear Waste: Uncertainties and Questions about Costs and Risks Persist with DOE's Tank Waste Cleanup Strategy at Hanford, GAO-09-913, Sep 30, 2009
• Nuclear and Worker Safety: Limited Information Exists on Costs and Reasons for Work Stoppages at DOE's Hanford Site, GAO-09-451, May 7, 2009
• Nuclear Waste: DOE's Environmental Management Initiatives Report Is Incomplete, GAO-09-697R, Jun 2, 2009
• Nuclear Forensics: Comprehensive Interagency Plan Needed to Address Human Capital Issues, GAO-09-527R, Apr 30, 2009
• Nuclear Security: Better Oversight Needed to Ensure That Security Improvements at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Are Fully Implemented and Sustained, GAO-09-321, Mar 16, 2009
• Department of Energy: Contract and Project Management Concerns at the National Nuclear Security Administration and Office Of Environmental Management, GAO-09-406T, Mar 4, 2009
• Nuclear Weapons: NNSA and DOD Need to More Effectively Manage the Stockpile Life Extension Program, GAO-09-385, Mar 2, 2009
• Nuclear Safety: Department of Energy Needs to Strengthen Its Independent Oversight of Nuclear Facilities and Operations, GAO-09-61, Oct 23, 2008
• Nuclear Waste: Action Needed to Improve Accountability and Management of DOE's Major Cleanup Projects, GAO-08-1081, Sep 26, 2008
• Information Security: Actions Needed to Better Protect Los Alamos National Laboratory's Unclassified Computer Network, GAO-08-1001, Sep 9, 2008
• Nuclear Security: Los Alamos National Laboratory Faces Challenges In Sustaining Physical and Cyber Security Improvements, GAO-08-1180T, Sep 25, 2008
• Nuclear Material: DOE Needs to Take Action to Reduce Risks Before Processing Additional Nuclear Material at the Savannah River Site's H-Canyon, GAO-08-840, Jul 25, 2008
• Nuclear Weapons: Views on NNSA's Proposal to Transform the Nuclear Weapons Complex, GAO-08-1032T, Jul 17, 2008
• Los Alamos National Laboratory: Long-Term Strategies Needed to Improve Security and Management Oversight, GAO-08-694, Jun 13, 2008
• Department of Energy: New Loan Guarantee Program Should Complete Activities Necessary for Effective and Accountable Program Management, GAO-08-750, Jul 7, 2008
• Nuclear Safety: NRC's Oversight of Fire Protection at U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Units Could Be Strengthened, GAO-08-747, Jun 30, 2008
• Nuclear Waste: DOE Lacks Critical Information Needed to Assess Its Tank Management Strategy at Hanford, GAO-08-793, Jun 30, 2008
• Department of Energy: Information on Its Management of Costs and Liabilities for Contractors' Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans, GAO-08-642R, Jun 19, 2008
• Department of Energy: Office of Science Has Kept Majority of Projects within Budget and on Schedule, but Funding and Other Challenges May Grow, GAO-08-641, May 30, 2008
• Department of Energy: Implementation and Use of Other Transactions Authority Provided in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, GAO-08-798R, Jun 6, 2008
• Nuclear Weapons: NNSA Needs to Establish a Cost and Schedule Baseline for Manufacturing a Critical Nuclear Weapon Component, GAO-08-593, May 23, 2008
• Low-Level Radioactive Waste: Status of Disposal Availability in the United States and Other Countries, GAO-08-813T, May 20, 2008
• Nuclear Material: Several Potential Options for Dealing with DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Benefit the Government, GAO-08-613T, Apr 3, 2008
• Nuclear Security: Action May Be Needed to Reassess the Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors GAO-08-403 January 31, 2008 [3.4 Mb]
• Los Alamos National Laboratory: Information on Security of Classified Data, Nuclear Material Controls, Nuclear and Worker Safety, and Project Management Weaknesses GAO-08-173R January 10, 2008
• Uranium Enrichment: Extension of Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund May Be Needed to Cover Projected Cleanup Costs GAO-08-277T November 15, 2007
• Nuclear and Worker Safety: Actions Needed to Determine the Effectiveness of Safety Improvement Efforts at NNSA's Weapons Laboratories GAO-08-73 October 31, 2007
• Securing U.S. Nuclear Material: DOE Has Made Little Progress Consolidating and Disposing of Special Nuclear Material GAO-08-72 October 4, 2007
• Nuclear Security: DOE and NRC Have Different Security Requirements for Protecting Weapons-Grade Material from Terrorist Attacks GAO-07-1197R September 11, 2007
• Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: Program Status GAO-07-1037R September 7, 2007
• Yucca Mountain: DOE Has Improved Its Quality Assurance Program, but Whether Its Application for a NRC License Will Be High Quality Is Unclear GAO-07-1010 August 2, 2007
• Hanford Waste Treatment Plant: Department of Energy Needs to Strengthen Controls over Contractor Payments and Project Assets GAO-07-888 July 20, 2007 [4.7 Mb]
• Nuclear Security: Actions Taken by NRC to Strengthen Its Licensing Process for Sealed Radioactive Sources Are Not Effective GAO-07-1038T July 12, 2007
• Nuclear Waste: DOE Should Reassess Whether the Bulk Vitrification Demonstration Project at Its Hanford Site Is Still Needed to Treat Radioactive Waste GAO-07-762 June 12, 2007
• Nuclear Safety: DOE's Investigation of Phosgene Gas Contamination Was Inadequate, but Experts Conclude That Worker Safety and Facilities Are Not Threatened GAO-07-712, May 31, 2007
• Nuclear Weapons: Annual Assessment of the Safety, Performance, and Reliability of the Nation's Stockpile GAO-07-243R, February 2, 2007
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Security and Management Improvements Can Enhance Implementation of the NNSA Act GAO-07-428T, January 31, 2007
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Management of the Nation's Nuclear Programs GAO-07-36, January 19, 2007
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Improve Security at Nuclear Power Plants, by Jim Wells, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-04-1064T, September 14, 2005.
• Nuclear Waste: Better Performance Reporting Needed to Assess DOE's Ability to Achieve the Goals of the Accelerated Cleanup Program. GAO-05-764, July 29, 2005.
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Key Management Structure and Workforce Planning Issues Remain as NNSA Conducts Downsizing. GAO-04-545, June 25, 2005.
• Securing U.S. Nuclear Materials: DOE Needs to Take Action to Safely Consolidate Plutonium. GAO-05-665, July 20 2005. [PDF 2.0MB]
• Nuclear Security: DOE's Office of the Under Secretary for Energy, Science and Environment Needs to Take Prompt, Coordinated Action to Meet the New Design Basis Threat. GAO-05-611, July 15, 2005.
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Challenges Facing NRC in Effectively Carrying Out Its Mission, by James E. Wells, Jr., director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear Safety, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. GAO-05-754T, May 26, 2005.
• Nuclear Weapons: Preliminary Results of Review of Campaigns to Provide Scientific Support for the Stockpile Stewardship Program. GAO-05-636R, April 29, 2005.
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: NRC Needs to Do More to Ensure That Power Plants Are Effectively Controlling Spent Nuclear Fuel. GAO-05-339, April 21, 2005.
• National Nuclear Security Administration: Contractors' Strategies to Recruit and Retain a Critically Skilled Workforce Are Generally Effective. GAO-05-164, February 2, 2005.
• NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION DOE Needs to Consider Options to Accelerate the Return of Weapons-Usable Uranium from Other Countries to the United States and Russia GAO-05-57, November 2004 [PDF 1.5 Mb]
• Low-Level Radioactive Waste: Future Waste Volumes and Disposal Options Are Uncertain, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. GAO-04-1097T, September 30, 2004.
• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Further Improvements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program. GAO-04-987R, August 5, 2004.
• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Further Improvements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program. GAO-04-986R, August 5, 2004.
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Further Improvements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program. GAO-04-988R, August 5, 2004.
• Sandia National Laboratory: Further Improvements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program. GAO-04-989R, August 5, 2004.
• NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION DOE Needs to Take Action to Further Reduce the Use of Weapons-Usable Uranium in Civilian Research Reactors GAO-04-807, July 2004 [PDF 1.4 Mb]
• Uranium Enrichment: Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund Is Insufficient to Cover Cleanup Costs. GAO-04-692, July 2, 2004. [PDF 2.0MB]
• Nuclear Waste: Absence of Key Management Reforms on Hanford's Cleanup Project Adds to Challenges of Achieving Cost and Schedule Goals. GAO-04-611, June 9, 2004. [PDF 2.5MB]
• NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Key Management Structure and Workforce Planning Issues Remain As NNSA Conducts Downsizing(GAO-04-545), June 2004 [PDF 625 Kb]
• Nuclear Security: Several Issues Could Impede Ability of DOE's Office of Energy, Science, and Environment to Meet the May 2003 Design Basis Threat, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-04-894T, June 22, 2004.
• Low-Level Radioactive Waste: Disposal Availability Adequate in the Short Term, but Oversight Needed to Identify Any Future Shortfalls. GAO-04-604, June 9, 2004. [PDF 6.4MB]
• Nuclear Regulation: NRC's Liability Insurance Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants Owned by Limited Liability Companies. GAO-04-654, May 28, 2004.
• Federal Research: Information on DOE's Laboratory-Directed R&D Program. GAO-04-489, April 30, 2004. [PDF 1.6MB]
• Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE Has Made Some Progress in Cleaning Up the Paducah Site, but Challenges Remain. (GAO-04-457), April 1, 2004 [PDF 640 KB]
• Department of Energy: Mission Support Challenges Remain at Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories. (GAO-04-370), February 27, 2004 [PDF 423 KB]

• Nuclear Waste Cleanup: Preliminary Observations on DOE's Cleanup of the Paducah Uranium Enrichment Plant, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, in Paducah, Kentucky. (GAO-04-278T) December 6, 2003 [PDF 849 Kb]
• Department of Energy: Reimbursement of Contractor Litigation Costs. (GAO-04-148R), November 26, 2003 [PDF 408 Kb]
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Oversight of Security at Commercial Nuclear Power Plants Needs to Be Strengthened, (GAO-03-752), September 4, 2003 [PDF 563 Kb]
• Nuclear Weapons: Opportunities Exist to Improve the Budgeting, Cost Accounting, and Management Associated with the Stockpile Life Extension Program (GAO-03-583) July 28, 2003 [PDF 521 Kb]
• Nuclear Waste: Challenges and Savings Opportunities in DOE's High-Level Waste Cleanup Program, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce (GAO-03-930T) July 17, 2003 [PDF 908 Kb]
• Spent Nuclear Fuels: Options Exist to Further Enhance Security (GAO-03-426), July 15, 2003 [PDF 3.06 Mb]
• Contract Reform: DOE's Policies and Practices in Competing Research Laboratory Contracts, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy, House Committee on Science (GAO-03-932T) July 10, 2003 [PDF 182 Kb]
• Nuclear Waste: Challenges to Achieving Potential Savings in DOE's High-Level Waste Cleanup Program (GAO-03-593) June 17, 2003 [PDF 2.54 Mb]
• Nuclear Security: NNSA Needs to Better Manage Its Safeguards and Security Program, May 30, 2003, (GAO-03-471) [PDF 1.15 Mb]
• Nuclear Waste: Preliminary Observations on the Quality Assurance Program at the Yucca Mountain Repository, by Robin M Nazzaro, acting director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Senate Committee on Appropriations, in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 28, 2003 (GAO-03-826T) [PDF 209 Kb]
• Radioactive Waste: DOE Has Acted to Address Delay in New Facility at Livermore Laboratory, but Challenges Remain, May 15, 2003 (GAO-03-558) [PDF 3.54 Mb]
• Department of Energy: External Regulation Savings in Safety and Health Activities at DOE Science Laboratories, May 14, 2003 (GAO-03-633R) [PDF 1.76 Mb]
• Radiation Exposure Compensation: Funding to Pay Claims May Be Inadequate to Meet Projected Needs, April 14, 2003 (GAO-03-481) [PDF 485 Kb]
• Department of Energy: Status of Contract and Project Management Reforms, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the House Committee on Government Reform, March 20, 2003 (GAO-03-570T) [PDF 155 Kb]
• Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: Department of Energy, January 30, 2003, (GAO-03-100) [PDF 911 Kb]

• CONTRACT REFORM: DOE Has Made Progress, but Actions Needed to Ensure Initiatives Have Improved Results, September 2002, (GAO-02-798) [PDF 480 Kb]
• DOE CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT: Opportunities to Promote Initiatives That Could Reduce Support-Related Costs, September 2002, (GAO-02-1000) [PDF 243 Kb]
• Department of Energy: Observations on Using External Agencies to Regulate Nuclear and Worker Safety in DOE's Science Laboratories, July 26, 2002, (GAO-02-868R) [PDF 642 Kb]
• DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY: Observations on Externally Regulating Nuclear and Worker Safety in DOE's Science Laboratories -- Statement by (Ms.) Gary L. Jones, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, July 25, 2002, (GAO-02-974T) [PDF 84 Kb]
• WASTE CLEANUP: Implications of Compliance Agreements on DOE's Cleanup Program -- Statement of (Ms.) Gary L. Jones, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, July 18, 2002, (GAO-02-852T) [PDF 111 Kb]
• NNSA: Nuclear Weapon Reports Need to Be More Detailed and Comprehensive, July 3, 2002, (GAO-02-889R) [PDF 474 Kb]
• WASTE CLEANUP: Status and Implications of DOE's Compliance Agreements, May 2002, (GAO-02-567) [PDF 361 Kb]
• DOE WEAPONS LABORATORIES: Actions Needed to Strengthen EEO Oversight, April 2002, (GAO-02-391) [PDF 548 Kb]

• Nuclear Security: DOE Needs to Improve Control Over Classified Information, (24-AUG-01, GAO-01-806). [PDF 381 Kb]
• Department of Energy: Follow-Up Review of the National Ignition Facility, (01-JUN-01, GAO-01-677R). [PDF 166 Kb]
• U.S. Locations Where Beryllium Was Used or Detected, (25-MAY-01, GAO-01-476R). [PDF 566 Kb]
• Nuclear Cleanup: DOE Should Reevaluate Waste Disposal Options Before Building New Facilities, (25-MAY-01, GAO-01-441). [PDF 304 Kb]
• DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY: Views on the Progress of the National Nuclear Security Administration in Implementing Title 32 -- Statement of Robert A. Robinson, Managing Director, Natural Resources and Environment, April 4, 2001 (GAO-01-602T) [PDF 78 Kb]
• Nuclear Cleanup: Progress Made at Rocky Flats, but Closure by 2006 Is Unlikely, and Costs May Increase, (Letter Report, 02/28/2001, GAO/GAO-01-284). [PDF 4 Mb]

• Nuclear Weapons: Improved Management Needed to Implement Stockpile Stewardship Program Effectively, (Chapter Report, 12/14/2000, GAO/GAO-01-48). [PDF 5.11 Mb]
• National Ignition Facility: Management and Oversight Failures Caused Major Cost Overruns and Schedule Delays [RCED-00-141] 08/08/2000. [PDF Version 1.28 Mb]
• National Ignition Facility: Management and Oversight Failures Caused Major Cost Overruns and Schedule Delays [RCED-00-271] 08/08/2000. [PDF Version 1.28 Mb]
• Department of Energy: Uncertainties and Management Problems Have Hindered Cleanup at Two Nuclear Waste Sites [T-RCED-00-248] 07/12/2000
• Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE's Cleanup Plan for the Paducah, Kentucky Site Faces Uncertainties and Excludes Costly Activities [T-RCED-00-225] 06/27/2000 . [PDF Version]
• Nuclear Waste: Observations on DOE's Privatization Initiative for Complex Cleanup Projects [T-RCED-00-215] 06/22/2000
• Nuclear Waste: DOE's Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project--Uncertainties May Affect Performance, Schedule, and Price [RCED-00-106] 04/28/2000. [PDF Version]
• Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE's Paducah Plan Faces Uncertainties and Excludes Costly Cleanup Activities [RCED-00-096] 04/28/2000. [PDF Version 3.1 Mb]
• Nuclear Safety: Concerns With the Continuing Operation of Soviet-Designed Nuclear Power Reactors [RCED-00-097] 04/25/2000. [PDF Version 7.18 Mb]
• Low-Level Radioactive Wastes: Department of Energy Has Opportunities to Reduce Disposal Costs [RCED-00-064] 04/12/2000. [PDF Version 5.59 Mb]
• Nuclear Weapons: Challenges Remain for Successful Implementation of DOE's Tritium Supply Decision [RCED-00-024] 01/28/2000. [PDF Version]

• Nuclear Weapons: Key Nuclear Weapons Component Issues Are Unresolved (Letter Report, 11/09/98, GAO/RCED-99-1). [PDF Version]
• Nuclear Waste: Department of Energy's Hanford Tank Waste Project--Schedule, Cost, and Management Issues GAO/RCED-99-13, Oct. 8. [PDF Version]
• Nuclear Waste: Schedule, Cost, and Management Issues at DOE's Hanford Tank Waste Project, by Gary L. Jones, Associate Director for Energy, Resources, and Science Issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Commerce. GAO/T-RCED-99-21, Oct. 8.

• Nuclear Waste: Further Actions Needed to Increase the Use of Innovative Cleanup Technologies. [PDF Version] RCED-98-249. 51 pp. plus 5 appendices (14 pp.) September 25, 1998.
• Department of Energy: DOE Lacks an Effective Strategy for Addressing Recommendations From Past Laboratory Advisory Groups, by Victor S. Rezendes, Director of Energy, Resources, and Science Issues, before the Subcommittee on Basic Research and the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, House Committee on Science. GAO/T-RCED-98-274, Sept. 23.
• Department of Energy: Uncertain Progress in Implementing National Laboratory Reforms. [PDF Version 1.19 Mb] RCED-98-197. 19 pp. plus 7 appendices (39 pp.) September 10, 1998.
• Information Technology:Department of Energy Does Not Effectively Manage Its Supercomputers. GAO/RCED-98-208, July 17. [PDF Version 1 Mb]
• Nuclear Waste: Management Problems at the Department of Energy's Hanford Spent Fuel Storage Project. T-RCED-98-119. 23 pp. plus 1 appendix (1 pp.) May 12, 1998.
• Department of Energy: Alternative Financing and Contracting Strategies for Cleanup Projects GAO/RCED-98-169, May 29. [PDF Version]
• Nuclear Weapons: Design Reviews of DOE's Tritium Extraction Facility. RCED-98-75. 13 pp. plus 3 appendices (4 pp.) March 31, 1998. [PDF Version]

• Department of Energy: Information on the Tritium Leak and Contractor Dismissal at the Brookhaven National Laboratory [PDF Format] GAO/RCED-98-26, November 4, 1997.
• Department of Energy: Clearer Missions and Better Management are Needed at the National Laboratories [PDF Format] T-RCED-98-25. October 9, 1997.
• Cleanup Technology: DOE's Program to Develop New Technologies for Environmental Cleanup, by Victor S. Rezendes, Director of Energy, Resources, and Science Issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Commerce. [PDF Format] GAO/T-RCED-97-161, May 7, 1997.
• Department of Energy: Opportunity for Enhanced Oversight of Major System Acquisitions [PDF Format] GAO/RCED-97-146R, April 30, 1997.
• Department of Energy: Funding and Workforce Reduced, but Spending Remains Stable GAO/RCED-97-96, Apr. 24, 1997. [PDF Version]
• Department of Energy: Plutonium Needs, Costs, and Management Programs GAO/RCED-97-98, Apr. 17, 1997. [PDF Version]
• Nuclear Weapons: Capabilities of DOE's Limited Life Component Program to Meet Operational Needs (Letter Report, 03/05/97, GAO/RCED-97-52). [PDF Version]
• Nuclear Safety: Uncertainties About the Implementation and Costs of the Nuclear Safety Convention GAO/RCED-97-39, January 2, 1997. [PDF Version]

• Department of Energy: Opportunity to Improve Management of Major System Acquisitions [PDF Format 1.29 Mb] RCED-97-17. November 26, 1996.
• Nuclear Weapons: Improvements Needed to DOE's Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Surveillance Program [PDF Format] GAO/RCED-96-216. July 31, 1996.
• Energy Downsizing: Criteria for Community Assistance Needed (LetterReport, 12/27/95, GAO/RCED-96-36). [PDF Version]