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National Nuclear Security Administration: One Metric Ton of Plutonium Removed Safely and Securely From South Carolina
August 08, 2019
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following news release:

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- Completed nearly six months ahead of schedule

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The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has fulfilled a court order to remove one metric ton of defense plutonium from South Carolina. The removal was completed nearly six months ahead of schedule.

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