Budget & Policy

DNFSB Chair Winokur Won’t Seek Re-Nomination

By Photo of Mike Nartker

Todd Jacobson
WC Monitor
10/10/2014
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Chairman Peter Winokur announced to staff late this week that he will not seek re-nomination as the agency’s top official. Winokur said in an Oct. 9 meeting with staffers that he…

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DOE, Washington State, Head to Court Over Hanford Cleanup Schedules

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At Oak Ridge

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

At Rocky Flats

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IG: DOE Still Spending Too Much on Software Licenses

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

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AECOM Looks to Wrap Up URS Purchase Next Week

Two large concrete cooling towers standing at a nuclear plant site ahead of planned demolition.

Planned Portsmouth D&D Layoffs on Hold, For Now

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DUF6 Contractor Comes In Just Short of FY14 Production Goal

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

Panel Asks: How Should DOE Make the Case for Funding Cleanup Technology Development?

The U.S. Capitol dome framed by trees with an overlay of paper currency, symbolizing federal budget appropriations.

DOE to Soon Roll Out New Project Mgmt. Approach, Energy Sec. Says

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No DOE Mgmt. Changes Planned in Response to WIPP Incidents, Acting EM-1 Says

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CH2M Hill Selected in Oak Ridge Sludge Buildout Project

Two professionals reviewing and signing a contract document together in an office setting.

INTERA Behind Size Standard Challenge of Navarro’s Win of New NNSS Contract

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DOE Issues Final RFP For New Paducah Support Services Contract

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DOE IG: Former Berkeley Site Office Mgr. Abused Authority

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

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Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

At Idaho

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

At West Valley

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

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