Summary

Nuclear Security: Security Issues At DOE and Its Newly Created National Nuclear Security Administration

T-RCED-00-123  March 14, 2000

Full Report (PDF, 9 pages)   

GAO provides information on the Department of Energy's and the National Nuclear Security Administration's security programs to protect against theft, sabotage, terrorism, and other risks to national security at its facilities. GAO's testimony focuses on oversight of safeguards and security programs at Energy and security issues with the Security Administration.

Subject Terms

Atomic energy defense activities
Laboratories
Nuclear facility safety
Nuclear facility security
Performance measures
Safety standards
Security clearances
Terrorism
Emergency preparedness
Homeland security