Spring 2006, Vol. 3, Issue 1

Introduction

• Message from the Acting General Manager

Features

• The essentials
• Air: Y‑12 makes moves to clean the air
• Water: Seeking aquatic balance
• Soil: Protecting our common ground

Environment and Safety

• Responding to the call
• Modernization saves energy

Security

• Site responders know the drill

Stockpile Programs

• Bombs away — warheads safely recycled

Science and Technology

• Going high tech trims waste
• Farewell to film
• Bigger is better
• Less environmental stress

Operations

• RAD monitoring
• IH sampling

Readiness and Recapitalization

• Nuclear waste and excess weapon materials “cratered” at NTS

Projects and Modernization

• Constructing safety and security brick by brick

National Security and Threat Reduction

• New containers take a beating

Business Systems and Cost Management

• Assessment validates groundwater protection
• Going once, going twice