Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement, CMRR

New Facilities for Stockpile Stewardship

The Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement (CMRR) Project includes design, construction, and start-up of new laboratory facilities so that the Laboratory can continue its mission to maintain and certify the U.S. nuclear stockpile while better protecting the health and safety of workers, the public, and the environment.

The CMRR Project will make it possible for mission-critical technical capabilities, such as analytical chemistry, materials characterization, and metallurgy research and development, to be relocated from the existing Chemistry and Metallurgy Research (CMR) facility to modern laboratory facilities that meet or exceed current safety and environmental protection standards.

In addition, the new facilities are located near facilities that house similar operations. Collocating related operations reduces operating expenses while providing enhanced physical security.

CMRR Division is responsible for managing the CMRR Project.

News

• Builders Place Final Beam in First Phase of CMRR Project (July 22, 2008)
• Work continues on CMRR Project (February 15, 2008)
• Laboratory breaks ground on new CMRR building (January 13, 2006)