Cleanup & Remediation

Ports. D&D Project Has Most Open DOE Enforcement Investigations

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Hanford Vit Plant Comes in Second
Mike Nartker
WC Monitor
5/23/2014
The Portsmouth D&D project has the most open Department of Energy investigations underway in the DOE cleanup program, according to documents WC Monitor obtained this week. The DOE…

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Wrap Up: In Congress, In DOE

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At Savannah River

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At Portsmouth

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UK Cleanup Focus

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DOE Needs to Improve Estimating of Cost/Schedule, Cleanup Chief Says

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Meeting Los Alamos TRU Goal ‘Highly Unlikely’, New Mexico Official Says

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After Damaged Drum Discovered, State Moves for WIPP Panel Closure

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New Details Emerge over URS’ Attempt to Be Terminated at SPRU D&D Project

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DOE May Need an Extra $140 Million for WIPP Recovery Efforts in FY’15

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E&W Gets Slight Boost in FY 2015 Senate Approps Subcommittee Allocations

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As SWPF Startup Talks Drag On, DOE Suggests No New Deal Is Necessary

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DOE Search for New LM Contractor to Stretch On

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DOE Cleanup Program Going on Hiring Spree

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Concerns Grow over Savannah River Operations and Engineering Issues

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Rep. Hastings Successfully Boosts EM Funds in FY’15 Defense Auth. Bill

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House Approves Bill That Would Lower DNFSB Employee Cap

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Officials Pledge to Get to ‘Final Answer’ on Hanford Tank Vapors

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