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Jewish News 24 · Oct 29, 2026

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The Department of Energy has reportedly proposed a $196,350 fine against the operator of the Special Technologies Laboratory in Santa Barbara, California, after uncovering serious violations involving classified national security information. Federal investigators found that classified material was processed on unauthorized computer systems, along with failures in security controls, internal reviews and incident investigations. One violation received the highest severity classification. The laboratory supports U.S. nuclear weapons research and national security programs.

The Department of Energy has reportedly proposed a $196,350 fine against the operator of the Special Technologies Laboratory in Santa Barbara, California, after uncovering serious violations involving classified national security information. Federal investigators found that classified material was processed on unauthorized computer systems, along with failures in security controls, internal reviews and incident investigations. One violation received the highest severity classification. The laboratory supports U.S. nuclear weapons research and national security programs.

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