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Incomplete Records Factored Into Drum ‘Explosion’ at Idaho: DNFSB Chair

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Limited record keeping at the old Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant in Colorado might have factored into an April 2018 waste drum “explosion” at the Idaho National Laboratory, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) Chairman Bruce Hamilton said Tuesday.
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Three Teams Said Competing for Hanford Tank Closure Contract

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EPA Chief Asked to Decide Dispute on Oak Ridge Water Discharge Policy

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

DOE, Parsons Mum On Disincentive Fees Over Savannah River Salt Waste Facility

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

Demolition Resumes on Hanford’s Plutonium Finishing Plant

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

DNFSB Chair Hopes Energy Dept. will ‘Fix’ Order Limiting Oversight

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

DOE Studies Small Biz Interest in Idaho Cleanup, NRC Work

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

Fluor Idaho Moves to Trim AMWTP Workforce by 190

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

Bid Deadline Extended 2 Weeks for SRS Paramilitary Contract

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

Los Alamos Cleanup Contractor Names New President

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

DOE Requests $50M to Expedite Waste Cleanup at Savannah River

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

Hanford Contractors Missed Opportunities for Potential Savings on Leased Space: DOE IG

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

Energy Dept. Wants More Money for Santa Susana Work in Fiscal 2020

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

Wrap Up: Deadline Looms for Portsmouth Infrastructure Extension

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