Transuranic Waste

After Damaged Drum Discovered, State Moves for WIPP Panel Closure

By Photo of Kenny Fletcher

Decision Opposed by Rep. Pearce
Kenneth Fletcher
WC Monitor
5/23/2014
After the recent discovery in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant underground of a damaged waste drum that was cracked open, New Mexico has ordered the Department of Energy to develop plans to…

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Wrap Up: In Congress, In DOE

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At Savannah River

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At Portsmouth

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UK Cleanup Focus

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DOE Needs to Improve Estimating of Cost/Schedule, Cleanup Chief Says

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Meeting Los Alamos TRU Goal ‘Highly Unlikely’, New Mexico Official Says

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New Details Emerge over URS’ Attempt to Be Terminated at SPRU D&D Project

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DOE May Need an Extra $140 Million for WIPP Recovery Efforts in FY’15

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E&W Gets Slight Boost in FY 2015 Senate Approps Subcommittee Allocations

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As SWPF Startup Talks Drag On, DOE Suggests No New Deal Is Necessary

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DOE Search for New LM Contractor to Stretch On

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DOE Cleanup Program Going on Hiring Spree

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Ports. D&D Project Has Most Open DOE Enforcement Investigations

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Concerns Grow over Savannah River Operations and Engineering Issues

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Rep. Hastings Successfully Boosts EM Funds in FY’15 Defense Auth. Bill

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House Approves Bill That Would Lower DNFSB Employee Cap

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Officials Pledge to Get to ‘Final Answer’ on Hanford Tank Vapors

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