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Department of Energy (DOE) Albuquerque Operations Office
Maintains a safe and reliable nuclear weapons stockpile, manages nuclear materials awaiting permanent disposition, achieves a restored environment and provides the Department of Energy with a strong science and technology base.
- Largest field organization within the Department of Energy with economic influence in 18 states
- Major operations are Sandia National Laboratories (NM, CA & HI), Los Alamos National Laboratory (NM), and plants or project offices in Missouri, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado
- Operates the system for the safe transport of nuclear weapons and special nuclear materials
- Equipped to respond worldwide to accidents involving nuclear weapons or materials
- Has about 1,300 employees, with 800 at Kirtland AFB. They oversee 23,000 contractor employees, a $4.7 billion budget and assets of $25 billion.
- Supports nuclear weapons program that does not rely on underground testing
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