Investigations Memorandum

Investigation of Allegations Involving False Statements and False Claims at the Yucca Mountain Project

Office of Inspector General

April 25, 2006
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April 25, 2006

Investigation of Allegations Involving False Statements and False Claims at the Yucca Mountain Project

In March 2005, senior Department o Energy officials were alerted to the discovery of a series of electronic mail (e-mail) messages that discussed the potential falsification of word and compromise of quality assurance requirements related to the Yucca Mountain Project.