Budget & Policy

Senate Bill Would Strengthen Independence of Federal Advisory Committees

By Photo of Staff Reports

A bipartisan pair of senators last week introduced a bill to tighten ethics and transparency requirements for members of federal advisory committees: expert groups that advise federal agencies including the Department of Energy.
The bill from Sens. Rob Portman…

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NNSA Starts Review of Dilute-and-Dispose Plan for WIPP

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EPA Recertification Sought for WIPP Through 2024

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Idaho Reviewing Fluor Plan to Resume Sludge Repackaging at Drum Burst Site

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DOE Cleanup Office Has New Chief of Staff

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

Triad Seeks Bids for Pit Waste Treatment

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Oak Ridge Contractor to Tighten Audits After Subcontractor Fraud, DOE IG Says

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Reopened Los Alamos Facility Makes First TRU Shipment to WIPP since 2014

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West Valley Main Process Building Demo Stays in Current Contract

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

Bechtel Vice President Calls it a Career

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

Hanford Contractor Seeks Dismissal of Firefighter Overtime Suit

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

Without Spending Caps Deal, Uncertainty Lingers on DOE Budget Details

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

Energy Department IG Looking at Los Alamos Communities Group

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

EnergySolutions Completes On-Site Cleanup of Ark. Reactor

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

Honeywell 1Q Revenue Drops 15% on Spinoffs

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

Wrap Up: North Wind Group Names Information Chief

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