Idaho Penalties Against Energy Department Over IWTU Top $5.3M

The state of Idaho has fined the Energy Department more than $5.3 million for failure to begin operating the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU) at the Idaho National Laboratory.
The $5.3 million figure represents the total penalties as of Jan. 19, Natalie Creed,…

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