Transuranic Waste

Subcontractor Hired to Sink New Utility Shaft at WIPP

By Photo of Wayne Barber

The U.S. Energy Department and its prime contractor for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico on Aug. 21 announced a $75 million award for a subcontractor to build a new underground utility shaft.
The contract went to Harrison Western-Shaft Sinkers Joint…

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Incumbents Getting Extensions on Hanford Tank, Central Plateau Work

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Energy Department Rolls Out WIPP Strategic Plan Through 2024

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Pro2Serve Unit Re-Awarded Portsmouth-Paducah Tech Support Business

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National Academies Wants More Study on Hanford Low-Activity Waste Treatment Options

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Nine Los Alamos Containers Did Not Qualify for Shipment to WIPP, DNFSB Notes

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Los Alamos DOE Cleanup Employee Placed on Leave

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Jacobs Buying Wood Group Nuclear Business

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Savannah River Contractor Mismanaged Incident Reports: DOE Office

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Centerra to Receive Four-Month Extension as SRS Security Contractor

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Bechtel Settles Retaliation Lawsuit From Ex-Employee

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Nevada Environmental RFP Attracts Over 100 Questions

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Contract Appeals Board Again Orders DOE to Pay Idaho Contractor Dispute Fees

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Wrap Up: Boston Government Services Teams With Trinity

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