Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
UC Official Tapped to Lead Livermore Weapons Programs
UC Official Tapped to Lead Livermore Weapons Programs
https://www.exchangemonitor.com/budil-tapped-lead-livermore-weapons-programs/
https://www.exchangemonitor.com/budil-tapped-lead-livermore-weapons-programs/
Monday, January 21, 2019
County fears loss of GRT
County fears loss of GRT if Los Alamos lab gets nonprofit status
Los Alamos County officials are concerned that a stream of gross receipts tax revenues from Los Alamos National Laboratory -- tens of millions of dollars a year -- could dry up in coming months if the lab's new management contractor obtains nonprofit status from the IRS.
https://www.lamonitor.com/content/county-fears-loss-grt-if-los-alamos-lab-gets-nonprofit-status
en. Carlos Cisneros, D-Questa, said the tax revenue loss also would be felt by the state over time, particularly in years without an oil boom.
Cisneros is a co-sponsor of a bill introduced in the 2019 legislative session that seeks to amend the New Mexico Tax Code to prevent gross receipts tax exemptions for major contractors formed to operate one of the state's national labs.
"We rely on that funding for education and government services," Cisneros said.
If oil and gas "goes south, it takes a chunk of the budget, and we are back in a recession mode," he said. "So this additional cushion of up to $30 million coming in from the national lab is just as crucial for the state of New Mexico as it for the local government."
Nerzig did not answer questions about whether Triad was considering filing for tax-exempt status.
The National Nuclear Security Administration, which oversees the lab, also did not respond to questions about the issue Friday.
If Triad does obtain 501(c)(3) status, Los Alamos County would have to repay any taxes it has already collected from the company.
"That is a very difficult thing for a municipality," said Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz.
Like Burgess, Izraelevitz is concerned about the future of tax revenues from the lab.
"At this point, we are going basically month to month," he said, "until we hear any confirmation from them as to whether they will apply or not."
Los Alamos County officials are concerned that a stream of gross receipts tax revenues from Los Alamos National Laboratory -- tens of millions of dollars a year -- could dry up in coming months if the lab's new management contractor obtains nonprofit status from the IRS.
https://www.lamonitor.com/content/county-fears-loss-grt-if-los-alamos-lab-gets-nonprofit-status
en. Carlos Cisneros, D-Questa, said the tax revenue loss also would be felt by the state over time, particularly in years without an oil boom.
Cisneros is a co-sponsor of a bill introduced in the 2019 legislative session that seeks to amend the New Mexico Tax Code to prevent gross receipts tax exemptions for major contractors formed to operate one of the state's national labs.
"We rely on that funding for education and government services," Cisneros said.
If oil and gas "goes south, it takes a chunk of the budget, and we are back in a recession mode," he said. "So this additional cushion of up to $30 million coming in from the national lab is just as crucial for the state of New Mexico as it for the local government."
Nerzig did not answer questions about whether Triad was considering filing for tax-exempt status.
The National Nuclear Security Administration, which oversees the lab, also did not respond to questions about the issue Friday.
If Triad does obtain 501(c)(3) status, Los Alamos County would have to repay any taxes it has already collected from the company.
"That is a very difficult thing for a municipality," said Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz.
Like Burgess, Izraelevitz is concerned about the future of tax revenues from the lab.
"At this point, we are going basically month to month," he said, "until we hear any confirmation from them as to whether they will apply or not."
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Doug Roberts
RIP Doug Roberts LANL computer scientist, musician, bird lover, biker and loving husband - a kind, loving, wise friend whose search for truth on his blog had a constructive impact on LANL's history. You are valued and missed. https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/116179730/doug-roberts
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Livermore Needs a Week to Fix Broken Glove-Box Windows
Livermore Needs a Week to Fix Broken Glove-Box Windows
https://www.exchangemonitor.com/livermore-needs-week-fix-broken-glovebox-window/
https://www.exchangemonitor.com/livermore-needs-week-fix-broken-glovebox-window/
Friday, January 11, 2019
The scores are in!
The scores are in and once again LANL is the lowest in the complex
This was the final year of LANS and Wallace was able to do his very best and LANL hung onto last place! Way to go!!
Nuclear weapons complex report cards
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Earned $47.9 million of a possible $50.1 million award fee, including $6.5 million, or 75 percent, of a possible $8.7 million in performance-based fees.
Kansas City National Security Campus: Earned $43.4 million of a possible $47.5 million award, including 86.5 percent of a possible $30 million in performance-based fees.
Y-12 National Security Complex & Pantex Plant: Earned $36.3 million of a possible $40.9 million, including 88.5 percent of a possible $39.9 million in performance-based fees.
Nevada National Security Site: Earned $16.7 million of a possible $18.3 million, including 89.6 percent of a possible $15.1 million in performance-based fees.
Sandia National Laboratories: Earned $41.6 million of a possible $42.4 million, including 91 percent of a possible $8.2 million in performance-based fees.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Earned $44 million of a possible $46.7 million, including 91 percent of a possible $28.3 million in performance-based fees.
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/feds-ding-lanl-over-performance-but-award-lab-m/article_672ddad3-40f1-5eb3-8d75-55cae76c972f.html
This was the final year of LANS and Wallace was able to do his very best and LANL hung onto last place! Way to go!!
Nuclear weapons complex report cards
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Earned $47.9 million of a possible $50.1 million award fee, including $6.5 million, or 75 percent, of a possible $8.7 million in performance-based fees.
Kansas City National Security Campus: Earned $43.4 million of a possible $47.5 million award, including 86.5 percent of a possible $30 million in performance-based fees.
Y-12 National Security Complex & Pantex Plant: Earned $36.3 million of a possible $40.9 million, including 88.5 percent of a possible $39.9 million in performance-based fees.
Nevada National Security Site: Earned $16.7 million of a possible $18.3 million, including 89.6 percent of a possible $15.1 million in performance-based fees.
Sandia National Laboratories: Earned $41.6 million of a possible $42.4 million, including 91 percent of a possible $8.2 million in performance-based fees.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Earned $44 million of a possible $46.7 million, including 91 percent of a possible $28.3 million in performance-based fees.
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/feds-ding-lanl-over-performance-but-award-lab-m/article_672ddad3-40f1-5eb3-8d75-55cae76c972f.html
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
What is the future for the workforce at the NNA labs?
"Will an AI take YOUR job in 2019? China's leading expert warns it will take over HALF of jobs within 15 years (and reveals the most at risk careers)"
THE TEN MOST ENDANGERED JOBS FROM AI
Telemarketer / telesales
Customer support
Warehouse workers
Clerks and operational staff
Telephone operators
Teller/cashier
Fast food workers
Dish washers
Assembly line inspector
Not sure that half the jobs at the NNSA labs are in danger but maybe 1/4?
JOBS AN AI CAN AND CAN'T DO
THE JOBS AI WILL TAKE OVER FIRST
Sales and Marketing Research
Insurance adjuster
Security guards
Truck drivers
Consumer loan underwriter
Financial and sports journalists
Bookkeepers & Financial Analysts
Fruit pickers
Investment professionals
Radiologist
JOBS AN AI WON'T BE ABLE TO DO
Psychiatrists
Therapists
Medical caregivers
AI researchers and engineers
Fiction writers
Teachers
Criminal defense attorney
Computer Scientists & Engineers
Scientists
Managers (actually leaders)
Hmm, well the NNSA labs don't have many scientists left and there certainly are no "actual leaders" so maybe 1/2 the workforce
will be in danger.
Monday, January 7, 2019
Notice of violation!
"One for the Road", another PNOV for LANS
https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2019/01/f58/Preliminary%20Notice%20of%20Violation%2C%20Los%20Alamos%20National%20Security%2C%20LLC.pdf
https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2019/01/f58/Preliminary%20Notice%20of%20Violation%2C%20Los%20Alamos%20National%20Security%2C%20LLC.pdf
LANS cited for another safety violation
LANL still operating under dark shadow of LANS
Even without any additional fine from NNSA to the now defunct operator, this is still a damning official action. Any near miss is serious and one at a nuclear weapons lab carries heightened risk for all involved. By the time this accident happened, McMillan had dumped almost all of the leadership that wasn't home grown and installed UC lifers in those roles. Only time will show if the Triad group has better judgement in selecting leadership.
https://www.abqjournal.com/1264678/lanls-ex-operator-cited-for-another-safety-violation.html
Even without any additional fine from NNSA to the now defunct operator, this is still a damning official action. Any near miss is serious and one at a nuclear weapons lab carries heightened risk for all involved. By the time this accident happened, McMillan had dumped almost all of the leadership that wasn't home grown and installed UC lifers in those roles. Only time will show if the Triad group has better judgement in selecting leadership.
https://www.abqjournal.com/1264678/lanls-ex-operator-cited-for-another-safety-violation.html
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Why does Los Alamos need GRT taxes?
Why does Los Alamos need GRT taxes from TRIAD? Is the money going to be used to create an even bigger justice center when Los Alamos is already the safest place in New Mexico.
https://www.movoto.com/guide/nm/safest-places-in-new-mexico/
"Residents in Los Alamos had the lowest chance anywhere in the state of being the victim of a crime at 1 in 192. "
https://www.movoto.com/guide/nm/safest-places-in-new-mexico/
"Residents in Los Alamos had the lowest chance anywhere in the state of being the victim of a crime at 1 in 192. "
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