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DOE Issues RFP for Carlsbad Technical Assistance Contract
WC Monitor
4/3/2015
The Department of Energy this week issued a final Request for Proposals for the new technical assistance contract at the Carlsbad Field Office. The small business set-aside contract…

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WIPP representatives outline plans for nearly six-month outage in 2027

The Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant plans (WIPP) currently plans to begin a nearly six-month outage for waste hoist upgrades in July 2027, with work expected to finish in early January 2028, officials said during a Nov. 4 community forum.
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WIPP batteries earmarked for mine fire research

Three large Lithium-Ion batteries from the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), near Carlsbad, N.M., are being shipped to Pittsburgh where government researchers will study potential mine-fire risks.
DOE and WIPP prime Salado Isolation Mining…

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Wrap up: Parsons CFO resigns; NRC issues EIS for laser enrichment facility; Pantex gets CTO and more; Obituary

Parsons Corp. Chief Financial Officer Matt Ofilos will resign Nov. 6 to pursue another professional opportunity, with former CFO George Ball returning on an interim basis as the company searches for a permanent successor.
Ofilos’ resignation is not related to…

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Prow picked as new CEO at APTIM

Baton Rouge, La.-based APTIM said Nov. 3 that it has selected Chuck Prow as its new chairman and CEO effective Monday Nov. 9.
Prow is succeeding Mark Fallon, who has headed APTIM since April 2020. Fallon is stepping down “to pursue other ventures,” APTIM said…

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Dems takeover will result in new House, Senate committee chairs

As the Democrats flip both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, the leadership of several committees will change drastically. 
As of Thursday evening, the Associated Press and other national media outlets have projected the Democrats to win more than…

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Dems takeover will result in new House, Senate committee chairs

As the Democrats flip both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, the leadership of several committees will change drastically. 
As of Thursday evening, the Associated Press and other national media outlets have projected the Democrats to win more than…

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