Budget & Policy

Hanford, EM Land Raises in Fiscal 2021 Spending Package

By Photo of Wayne Barber

As part of the omnibus spending package signed Dec. 27 by President Donald Trump, the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management will receive almost $7.6 billion for fiscal 2021, which is $131 million above its funding level for the 2020 budget…

In This Issue

GAO, Some DOE Neighbors, Call on Congress to Consider Waste Classification Changes

A worker in safety gear inspecting large concrete storage modules built to hold spent nuclear fuel containers.

Incumbent Sticks Around as DOE Pulls Plug on $13B Hanford Tank Closure Deal

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

Cleanup Complex Registered 2,600 Cases of COVID-19 in 2020

Opening the Aperture of Competition at DOE: 30 Minutes with Mark Fallon, CEO, Aptim Corp.

The interior of an industrial furnace used for melting glass at high temperatures.

DOE Completes Construction of Low-activity Waste Facilities at Hanford Plant

A scientist in a lab coat and gloves examining a sample through a microscope in a research laboratory.

Barring Protest, Savannah River Lab Deal Could Start Sooner, Not Later

A tunnel boring machine operating inside an underground rock-salt mine tunnel.

WCS Continues to Hold Problem Los Alamos Waste While Awaiting License Amendment

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

Energy Secretary Calls for Healing After Pro-Trump Riot in D.C.

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

Clock Expires on Moury Nomination to DNFSB

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

Federal Appeals Board Sides with Mission Support Alliance on Disallowed Fees

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

SRR Wins 98% of Available Fee at Savannah River; Hanford Firms Do Well

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

While We Were Out:

More on This Topic

Budget & Policy

Hanford Advisory Board lineup remains in limbo

Budget & Policy

New Mexico Congressional Dems tout $10M for WIPP road

Budget & Policy

Congress seeks to bolster U.S. fusion industry in new bill

Reactor Licensing & Regulation

NRC needs to address workforce concerns amid the growing interest in nuclear power, GAO says

Advanced Nuclear & SMRs

Round Up: Framatome signs enriched fuel contract; DOE ships ‘rare salt’ material to Natura; Dems introduce Good Energy Jobs Act and Virginia commission plans hearings on NextEra, Dominion merger

Budget & Policy

Senator seeks information on Utah role in DOE’s nuclear program

Reactor Licensing & Regulation

Democrats demand an explanation for big changes at NRC

Budget & Policy

Congress forages for answers on the logistics of DOE’s nuclear campus program

Budget & Policy

GAO: NNSA lacks clear criteria for using contract line items

Budget & Policy

NNSA modernization surge faces execution questions as Congress weighs FY27 cuts

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

Senator seeks information on Utah participation in DOE’s nuclear program

WASHINGTON – As the Department of Energy plans to move forward with the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus program, Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) looks for clarity in the state’s role in the initiative. During the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingWeapons Complex Morning Briefing! You must be logged in as […]
Defense & Military

Pentagon nuclear review draws scrutiny over expanded options

International

Democrats move to block U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement

Budget & Policy

Fleischmann expects 2027 E&W to pass during lame duck session

Budget & Policy

DOE explores use of Nuclear Waste Fund for lifecycle campus program

Interim Storage & Waste Disposal

Legislation removing Yucca Mtn language could help Nuclear Innovation Campuses, panelists say

Budget & Policy

Fleischmann looks for 2027 E&W to pass during lame duck session

Popular

  1. Uncategorized

    Nuclear movie buffs can view Atomic Energy Commission footage

  2. Defense & Military

    DOE employee faces prosecution for helping terror group; Hanford not targeted

  3. Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

    Early equipment delivery moves Savannah River pit production training facility forward

  4. Innovation & Infrastructure

    Y-12 starts up furnaces at Uranium Processing Facility

  5. Interim Storage & Waste Disposal

    NWTRB hires Janicke as executive director

  6. Cleanup & Remediation

    Wrap Up: Amentum opens HQ in Oak Ridge; Hanford’s old water plant demo starts; Deep Isolation gets Texas permit; more

  7. Cleanup & Remediation

    Idaho cleanup boss ‘acting’ no more

  8. Interim Storage & Waste Disposal

    Oklahoma outlines details for proposed DOE campus

  9. Advanced Nuclear & SMRs

    MARVEL microreactor inches closer to zero-power criticality after DOE safety approval