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Nuclear Decommissioning·SM-1

USACE Completes SM-1 Nuclear Plant Decommissioning

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finished decommissioning and dismantling the historic SM-1 nuclear power plant at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The project, which began in 2020, was a complex environmental and radiological engineering mission. All field activities are now complete.

Why it matters

The successful decommissioning of the SM-1 nuclear power plant is significant for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, demonstrating their capability in environmental and radiological engineering. This project showcases the Army's commitment to safely managing and disposing of nuclear materials.

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