Launch Critical Materials Recycling Prize
Goal Leader: Alex Fitzsimmons, Chief of Staff, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy</p>
Goal Statement: The DOE will pursue a focused research program to reduce supply chain risks posed by the limited availability of critical minerals and materials. This program will pursue 1) improvements in domestic production, 2) reuse and recycling, and 3) research into substitutes for critical minerals.
- By the end of Q2 FY 2019, launch a Critical Materials Recycling Prize to spur innovative solutions to solve current challenges associated with collecting, storing, and transporting discarded lithium ion batteries for eventual recycling.
- By the end of Q4 FY 2019, complete “Phase I: Concept Incubation” and select winners from Phase I who will compete in Phase II: Prototyping and Partnering.
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Strengthen Department of Energy (DOE) Cybersecurity
Goal Leader: Rocky Campione, Chief Information Officer, DOE
Goal Statement: Strengthen DOE enterprise-wide cybersecurity to protect critical IT infrastructure and ensure continuity of enterprise mission essential functions. By September 30, 2019, DOE will:
- Expand Departmental enterprise cybersecurity visibility to 90% by deploying sensors and integrating network security data into the iJC3.
- Reach 100% participation from DOE sites in the scoping, deployment and implementation of enterprise CDM tools to provide scalable, risk-based, cost-effective cybersecurity solutions.
- Update DOE’s Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework for use across Departmental elements and establish standardized enterprise IT cybersecurity requirements.
- Enhance enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance of project management and architecture to standardize approaches, align with mission essential functions, and reduce technical risks.
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Strengthen Cybersecurity Capabilities
Goal Leader: Karen S. Evans - Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) Assistant Secretary
Goal Statement: Strengthen energy sector cybersecurity capabilities. By September 30, 2019, DOE will complete the operational technology data analysis from at least three utilities and develop a recommendation for deployment of the operational technology cyber security approach to utility operators nation-wide.
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Achieve Exascale Computing
Goal Leader: Steve Binkley, Deputy Director for Science Programs, Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy
Goal Statement: By September 30, 2018, DOE will complete the design of the first of two exascale machines. By September 30, 2019, DOE will complete design of the second of two exascale machines.
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Maintain and Modernize the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Stockpile
Goal Leader: Dr. Charles Verdon, NNSA, Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs
Goal Statement: Maintain and modernize the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile and dismantle excess nuclear weapons to meet the national security requirements, as assigned by the President, through the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). DOE will:
- By Sept. 30, 2018, complete at least 90% of W76-1 production unit builds and achieve B61-12 system final design review. By Sept. 30, 2019, achieve 100% of W76-1 production unit builds, and update the plan for future life extension programs (LEPs) in NNSA strategic planning documents as outlined in the NPR.
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Stand up a New Public-Private Partnership Pilot Program at DOE for National Laboratory Innovation
Goal Leader: Conner Prochaska, Director, Office of Technology Transitions
Goal Statement: Stand up a new public-private partnership pilot program at DOE for national laboratory innovation. DOE will:
- By September 30, 2018, develop an inventory of the Department’s existing commercialization programs and relevant statutory authorities, and document best practices, common challenges and resource requirements;
- and By September 30, 2019, design a pilot commercialization program template in conjunction with the national laboratories.
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Legacy Clean-up of Key High Risk Excess Facilities
Goal Leader: Todd Shrader, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Environmental Management
Goal Statement: Complete the legacy clean-up, deactivation, and decommissioning of key EM facilities and other high risk excess facilities for the Department. To meet this goal, DOE will:
- Complete D&D of Biology Complex ancillary facilities at the Oak Ridge Y-12 National Security Complex by the end of Q4 FY 2018.
- Complete D&D of Pool Type Reactor (bldg. 280) ancillary facilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory by the end of Q1 FY 2019.
- Complete D&D of the Separations Process Research Unit in New York by the end of Q2 FY 2019.
- Continue D&D progress at the East Tennessee Technology Park in Oak Ridge by completing D&D of the Central Neutralization facilities, Poplar Creek facilities, Balance of Site facilities, Toxic Substances Control Act Incinerator facilities, and the K-1037 facilities by the end of Q4 FY 2019.
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