Governing Uranium in the United States

Report by Sharon Squassoni, Stephanie Cooke, Robert Kim, and Jacob Greenberg

Published March 6, 2014

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As part of the global Governing Uranium Project headed by the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) analyzed U.S. experiences with the security of its “front-end” uranium industry. This report examines current U.S. regulation and industry practices regarding security measures and controls over natural uranium prior to enrichment. Topics include prudent management practices, export-import controls, transportation, physical protection, and material accounting. The report highlights security analysis on uranium mining, milling, and conversion, which have historically enjoyed less proliferation scrutiny than other components of the nuclear fuel cycle.

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Defense and Security, Defense Strategy and Capabilities, Nuclear Issues, and Energy and Sustainability
Sharon Squassoni

Sharon Squassoni

Former Director and Senior Fellow, Proliferation Prevention Program

Stephanie Cooke

Editor, Nuclear Intelligence Weekly and Former Consultant, Governing Uranium Project

Robert Kim

Research Assistant and Program Coordinator, Proliferation Prevention Program

Jacob Greenberg

Intern, Proliferation Prevention Program

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