Transuranic Waste

NMED takes action against DOE over rate of Los Alamos WIPP shipments

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The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is taking enforcement action against the Department of Energy, saying DOE has failed to prioritize legacy nuclear cleanup at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
In a Wednesday press release, NMED said it was issuing…

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DOE launches Genesis consortium

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Proposed UMich computing center would support Los Alamos nuclear weapons research

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Dems push reconciliation spending details, cite ‘slush fund’ concerns

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New CRS report said ‘little indication’ alternatives to AUKUS were examined

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Centrus, Fluor team up for Piketon uranium enrichment plant expansion

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HII reports strong 4th quarter, 2025 results on shipbuilding, mission tech

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Centrus earnings dip in fourth quarter

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Pantex prime seeking source to construct high explosive facility, due Thursday

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Triad looks for better equipment to scan TRU drums

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Ike White selected for DOE alumni association board

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BWXT cites progress on TRISO fuel production for Antares

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BWXT promotes Bender to chief digital officer

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Mixed results for Parsons in fourth quarter and 2025

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Wrap up: Chris Wright press conference Sunday; U.S.-Armenia 123 agreement; Genesis mission; more

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