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INVESTING IN THE FUTURE Tom Smith Modernization Manager BWXT Y-12 This document has been reviewed by an Autorized Derivative Classifier and UCNI Reviewing Offiial and has been determined to be UNCLASSIFIED and contains no UCNI. This review does not constitute clearance for public release. Reviewed by: Ron Wantland Date: 11/05/04 THE MANHATTAN PROJECT • Y-12 began as part of the Manhattan Project during World War II. Y-12 1943 Electromagnetic Process Y-12 was built as a facility to separate U-235 for the first atomic bomb. Investing in the Future Y-12’S LEGACY • Provided the enriched uranium for the “Little Boy” to help America and her allies win WWII Investing in the Future Y-12’S TRANSFORMATION • In the 50’s Y-12 became a nuclear weapons component plant. – Transformation continued as Y-12 played a key role in the 70’s and 80’s nuclear defense buildup. Investing in the Future AEC EVOLVES INTO DOE • DOE’s overarching mission: – To advance national, economic, and energy security – To promote scientific and technological innovation in support for that mission – To ensure environmental cleanup of the national Nuclear Weapons Complex Investing in the Future NNSA • National Nuclear Security Administration—semi-autonomous unit of DOE Oversees the Nuclear Weapons Complex design laboratories, weapon components production plants, and the test site Investing in the Future BWXT Y-12, L.L.C • Y-12’S CONTRACTOR – Enterprise of BWX Technologies and Bechtel National – BWXT Y-12 Management and Operating (M&O) contract in place since FY 2000 – Fourth in 60-year history of successful Y-12 M&O contractors – M&O contract provides NNSA/DOE with the best industrial practices, specialized engineering talent, and mission-related partnerships. Investing in the Future Y-12 BUDGET GROWTH • Y-12’s budget has significantly increased over the years. 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 1966 1973 1980 1987 1994 2001 Millions of Dollars Investing in the Future Y-12 TODAY – – – – Workforce of 4600+ people 550+ facilities covering about 5.5 million ft2 FY 2004 annual budget ~$760 million Complementary work/technology advancement with other agencies – Partner of regional industrial entities to enhance U.S. manufacturing capabilities • Designated as a National Prototype Center – First new production facility in 30 years (PPtF) – New HEUMF under way Investing in the Future Y-12 MISSIONS CRITICAL TO NWC • Y-12 Missions: – Ensure stockpile safety and reliability – Respond to stockpile issues with modernized production capabilities – Safeguard special nuclear materials – Support nonproliferation activities – Support U.S. leadership in science and technology – Work for others Investing in the Future Y-12’S PLANNED FY 2005 BUDGET Total NNSA Programs $ 802M Defense Programs $ 483M Facilities & Infrastructure. $ 66M Safeguards & Security $ 102M Nuclear Nonproliferation $ 68M NNSA Construction Program $ 83M Investing in the Future Essentiality To Security Y-12 is essential to both national and international security. Investing in the Future Y-12 SECURES LIBYAN MATERIALS Investing in the Future Y-12 SECURES MOST HEU • Y-12 secures the majority of DOE’s highly enriched uranium. Investing in the Future SAFE AND SECURE SHIPPING Wings of Security Military transports of special nuclear material and other fissile materials Advanced Type B Shipping Containers Investing in the Future PEACEFUL USES FOR NUCLEAR MATERIAL • Y-12 selected to supply Canadian reactors with low-enriched uranium. Investing in the Future Essentiality To NNSA Investing in the Future Y-12 COMPONENTS FOR EVERY SYSTEM Investing in the Future DISMANTLEMENT WILL INCREASE • Dismantlement workload will increase fourfold between 2003 and 2006. Dismantlement Workload 10/5/01 10/5/01 10/5/02 10/5/02 10/5/03 10/5/04 10/5/03 10/5/04 Week ending dat e Week ending date 10/5/05 10/5/05 10/5/06 10/5/06 Investing in the Future LEADER IN MICROWAVE CASTING Y-12 Leads World Microwave Technology. Investing in the Future LEADER IN DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY • Real-time inspections at Y-12 enabled by expertise in digital radiography. Investing in the Future HIGH-SPEED MACHINING Investing in the Future WORLD-CLASS INSPECTIONS Investing in the Future Essentiality To Community Y-12 is a safe, secure, and essential part of its community. Investing in the Future 20TH LARGEST TENNESSEE EMPLOYER Investing in the Future INVESTING IN THE COMMUNITY • BWXT Y-12 and its employees are investing millions of dollars in the community. Investing in the Future WHY INVEST IN Y-12? • Y-12 is here to provide national and international security. • Y-12 is critical to the success of DOE/NNSA mission. • Y-12 is a good and supportive neighbor to its community. • DOE/NNSA-sponsored modernization is already well under way at Y-12. Investing in the Future