REDC in 1966 (IMAGE) DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Caption In 1966, the Transuranium Processing Plant opened as part of the establishment of a heavy element production program. Today, the facility is known as the Radiochemical Engineering Development Center and is an American Nuclear Society Nuclear Historic Landmark. Credit Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Department of Energy Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.