Media advisory on nuclear facilities
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ARGONNE, Ill. (Oct. 19, 2007) – As previously announced in
July 2007, Argonne National Laboratory ceased experimental work at one of its
nuclear facilities pending evaluation of operational issues. Based on comprehensive
cost/benefit analyses, Argonne has made a decision not to pursue necessary
upgrades required for resumption of experimental work at these facilities.
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Argonne National Laboratory brings
the world's brightest scientists and engineers together to find exciting and
creative new solutions to pressing national problems in science and technology.
The nation's first national laboratory, Argonne conducts leading-edge basic
and applied scientific research in virtually every scientific discipline. Argonne
researchers work closely with researchers from hundreds of companies, universities,
and federal, state and municipal agencies to help them solve their specific
problems, advance America 's scientific leadership and prepare the nation for
a better future. With employees from more than 60 nations, Argonne is managed
by UChicago
Argonne, LLC for
the U.S.
Department of Energy's Office
of Science.
For more information, please contact Matthew Howard (630-252-7930 or mhoward@anl.gov)
at Argonne.
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