What does all the talk about Y‑12s transformation mean?
The Y‑12 National Security Complex is becoming smaller, safer, more secure and less expensive. Three elements — people, technology and infrastructure — are key to advancing the efficient fulfillment of Y‑12’s national security mission. What’s being done to consolidate buildings and processes at Y‑12? While new facilities are vital to Y‑12’s future, consolidation of current production functions is an essential interim step. For example, Y‑12’s depleted uranium metal cycle operations now take place in one building rather than three major production facilities, and most of the production equipment has been replaced or upgraded. Likewise, the quality evaluation function will soon complete its relocation. These two major efforts have allowed Y‑12 to cease production operations in a few large facilities and allowed decontamination and dismantlement work to begin on the buildings. They also support security requirements. Major efforts are also under way to consolidate Y‑12’s special nuclear m
