Cleanup & Remediation

Wrap Up: ‘Better contracting’ sought by EM; Washington Ecology picks new nuclear boss; SRS adds electric vehicles and more

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“Better contracting, better cleanup” is the big goal in the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s new decade-long strategic vision, released this week.
The cleanup branch spends about 95% of its $8-billion-plus annual budget on joint ventures…

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DOE request would trim 2025 cleanup budget, increase Hanford spend

An aerial view of a large construction site being redeveloped for new building projects.

Economic development plays big role in Waste Management sessions

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

IWTU hits a re-start snag, crews look for a fix

An aerial view of a large construction site being redeveloped for new building projects.

DOE hopes to select early clean power projects this fiscal year

An aerial view of a large construction site being redeveloped for new building projects.

Power companies look to set up shop next at Portsmouth Site

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

EM2 Avery wants ‘laser’ focus on cleanup while backing ‘public good’

Two professionals reviewing and signing a contract document together in an office setting.

No. 2 cleanup boss Avery understands frustration with procurement pace

A tunnel boring machine operating inside an underground rock-salt mine tunnel.

Maintenance outage concludes, shipments to resume at WIPP

A grid of national flags from countries around the world, representing international cooperation.

Nuclear increasingly seen as part of worldwide carbon control strategy, IAEA chief says

A tunnel boring machine operating inside an underground rock-salt mine tunnel.

Dilute and dispose looks to boost shipments to WIPP this year

The interior of an industrial furnace used for melting glass at high temperatures.

Second melter heats up at Hanford vitrification plant

A scientist in a lab coat and gloves examining a sample through a microscope in a research laboratory.

Six labs receive $27M for Hanford liquid waste research; Congress wants research briefing

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NRC issues final EIS for GLE’s planned Paducah enrichment facility

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DOE still working on new Hanford Advisory Board

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As Walsh completes first year; EM cites cleanup, revitalization work

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GAO urges clearer standards for DOE land transfers

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