Vol. 27, No. 27 
Legacy nuke waste gets top priority under new DOE deal with New Mexico
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Plutonium Pit Production
Savannah River hiring logistics specialists for large construction project
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, which manages and operates portions of the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site wants to hire a company for an undisclosed “large capital project,” according to a notice on the federal government contracting website. Located about 15 miles south of Aiken, South Carolina, the Savannah River Site (SRS) comprises 310 contiguous […]
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International
IAEA officials find no mines at Europe’s largest, embattled nuclear power plant
After extensive searches, the International Atomic Energy Agency says there are no visible mines or explosives set by Russian troops at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant. IAEA officials in recent days have been inspecting parts of the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), including some sections of the perimeter of the plant’s large cooling pond, the […]
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Cleanup & Remediation
Honeywell sells stake in Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Charlotte, N.C.-based Honeywell has sold its stake in the Fluor-led joint venture that runs the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site in South Carolina, the company said this week. The company has divested its interest in Savannah River Nuclear Solutions to the remaining partners, Fluor and Huntington Ingalls Industries, Honeywell said in a Monday press […]
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Reactor Licensing & Regulation
Nuclear plant force-on-force exercises returned big time in 2022, NRC says
The security of commercial nuclear power plants and fuel facilities overseen by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is strong based upon force-on-force exercises and related reviews by the agency during 2022, according to a report to Congress. Thanks to the decline in COVID-19 infections among the workforce, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staged more force-on-force exercises […]
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Contracts & Procurement
Quigley appointed new NNSA deputy acquisition official
William Quigley has been named deputy associate administrator for the Office of Partnership and Acquisition Services at the National Nuclear Security Administration, effective July 3. Quigley, who goes by “BJ” has acted in this position since August 2022. Quigley previously served as the director of acquisition management and head of contracting. Prior to coming to […]
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Stockpile Stewardship
Wrap up: Livermore leader awarded; supercomputers installed; Belarus president has veto over Russian nuke use; Oppenheimer practical nuke explosion and more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Director Kim Budil has been selected by Fast Company as one of the Most Creative People in Business for 2023. The annual list, in its 15th year, recognizes individuals making an impact in society via daring achievements in their chosen fields, from tech to design to healthcare. Budil was selected for […]