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The state of New Mexico has rejected the latest hazardous waste permit renewal application for the Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory, citing among other things deficiencies related to oversight of PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals.” Concerns over explosive waste treatment operations and legacy waste management, were also cited by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) In a June 8 notice of disapproval to DOE, lab prime contractor Triad National Security and cleanup contractor Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos (N3B). The DOE and its Los Alamos contractors were directed to submit a revised permit application within 120 calendar days. The NMED disapproval letter can be accessed via this link. … |
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| Weapons Complex Morning Briefing |
Building up domestic uranium enrichment capacity is an urgent priority, industry experts say
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation to accelerate licensing for domestic uranium enrichment is critical in building nuclear reactors at scale, panelists told the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy subcommittee Tuesday. During the House subcommittee hearing, the panelists discussed and reviewed… |
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| Weapons Complex Monitor |
Higher fuel prices touch DOE complex from Hanford to SRS
An informal online survey indicates gasoline prices through the Department of Energy nuclear cleanup complex range from $3.50 to $5.59 per gallon. Exchange Monitor used tools such as Gas Buddy and AAA (the American Automobile Association) to gauge gasoline prices… |
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| RadWaste & Materials Monitor |
Fuel recycling represents only a partial backend solution, panelists say
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Several industry experts sought to lower expectations for nuclear fuel recycling during a Tuesday House hearing, saying backend recycling will not solve the larger domestic nuclear waste challenges. In recent years, lawmakers of both parties have shown… |
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| Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor |
SASC advances fiscal 2027 NDAA summary with SLCM-N language
The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would authorize over $41 billion for Department of Energy national security programs while advancing provisions tied to nuclear weapons programs. SASC has been marking up its version… |
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