Public Works Appropriations for 1964: Hearings ... 88th Congress, 1st Session, Part 2 |
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... possible in the past in defining the char- acteristics of proposed future construction projects and in developing more reliable cost estimates for such projects . Because of the nature of the atomic energy program , many construction ...
... possible in the past in defining the char- acteristics of proposed future construction projects and in developing more reliable cost estimates for such projects . Because of the nature of the atomic energy program , many construction ...
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... possible unique shock effects of a nuclear device ex- ploded in a normally high - shock zone as related to other seismic media . We also are cooperating with the Department of Defense in the dribble program at the Tatum Salt Dome in ...
... possible unique shock effects of a nuclear device ex- ploded in a normally high - shock zone as related to other seismic media . We also are cooperating with the Department of Defense in the dribble program at the Tatum Salt Dome in ...
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... that perhaps the main reason for curtailment of the program on organic reactors is a financial one , one of trying to keep the program within as economical limits as possible consistent with our objectives , and not attempting to follow 17.
... that perhaps the main reason for curtailment of the program on organic reactors is a financial one , one of trying to keep the program within as economical limits as possible consistent with our objectives , and not attempting to follow 17.
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... possible the exploita- tion of the vast energy resources in the fertile materials , uranium 238 and thorium . Thus , we are concerned not only with the near term economics of nuclear power but also with the need to conserve and make ...
... possible the exploita- tion of the vast energy resources in the fertile materials , uranium 238 and thorium . Thus , we are concerned not only with the near term economics of nuclear power but also with the need to conserve and make ...
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... possible to provide more power with fewer reactor plants in nuclear powered surface ships . Emphasis is placed on developing reactor cores of longer life and reactor plants of lower cost , quieter operation , and greater reliability ...
... possible to provide more power with fewer reactor plants in nuclear powered surface ships . Emphasis is placed on developing reactor cores of longer life and reactor plants of lower cost , quieter operation , and greater reliability ...
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ABBADESSA accelerator activity additional Alamos amount applications areas Argonne Argonne National Laboratory Atomic Energy Commission basic BETTS biological BOLAND Brookhaven budget building capital equipment cesium chemical committee components construction continue contractors contracts core costs development program effects effort engineering equipment not related evaluation EVINS experimental facilities field fiscal year 1964 Fiscal year Fiscal fission products fuel elements funds heavy water high-energy physics improved increase investigations irradiation isotopes JENSEN Lawrence Radiation Laboratory LUEDECKE MCDANIEL ment million neutron Nevada test site obligations operating expenses PILLION PITTMAN plant and capital plutonium plutonium 238 power reactor problems procurement projects proposed propulsion radioactive radioisotopes reactor development reactor experiment reactor systems requested research and development research program revenue safety SEABORG special nuclear materials studies technical techniques temperature test reactor thorium tion Total University uranium utilization weapons
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Page 8 - ... incidental thereto necessary in carrying out the purposes of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion; purchase (not to exceed four hundred and twenty-three for replacement only, including two at not to exceed $3,000 each) and hire of passenger motor vehicles...
Page 402 - Stores inventories are supplies, materials, and parts normally used or consumed in the production of source and special nuclear materials; in the maintenance of production plants, buildings, and other facilities; or in the operation of laboratories and experimental projects, communities and administrative activities. Stores exclude source and special nuclear materials, weapons components, special reactor materials, and other special materials.
Page 155 - The work contemplated under this project consists of many miscellaneous improvements, alterations, and additions, including minor new construction. Similar work is performed annually in order to provide for the continuity of operations, improvements to techniques, and reduction in operating costs in the facilities supporting the research and development programs. The project covers (1) all of the general plant requirements of the Argonne National Laboratory, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the...
Page 37 - The details of these amendments, the necessity therefor, and the reasons for their submission at this time are set forth in the attached letter from the Director of the Bureau of the Budget with whose comments and observations thereon I concur.
Page 110 - Public Law 85-846 authorized $3 million for the US part of the joint research and development program. This was increased by $7 million in Public Law 86-50. A further increase of $5 million was authorized by Public Law 87-701.
Page 3 - This program includes costs incurred by the Commission in furnishing materials and services to industrial organizations and other private parties apart from those which it provides normally for its own basic program. These costs are incurred only upon the request of others. Charges are made for these materials and services and the revenues derived are included under "Revenues applied.
Page 49 - These funds provide for the operation of Government facilities for the production of special nuclear and other special materials required for use in weapons manufacture, research and development and in the peaceful applications of atomic energy.