October 2015

Review of Mine Safety, Stabilization, and Habitability at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Enterprise Assessments (EA) conducted an independent review of a number of aspects of mine safety, stabilization, and habitability at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).  EA also concurrently conducted a follow-up review of the WIPP Recovery Plan for Operating Diesel Equipment with Available Underground Airflows.  EA performed the onsite portion of its review during November 18-20, 2014, and January 6-8, March 10-13, and June 9-12, 2015.