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Office of Environmental Management experts were essential to four recent criticality milestones for advanced reactors, helping the U.S. Department of Energy surpass a July 4th goal outlined by President Trump in a May 2025 executive order. July 14, 2026
The Idaho Cleanup Project will help transfer used nuclear fuel to the Idaho National Laboratory Site from the Breazeale Research Reactor at Penn State University in coming months. July 14, 2026
Hanford Site workers recently tackled one of the most challenging radiation cleanup jobs in recent memory, dramatically reducing hazards for future projects. July 14, 2026
New Mexico State University’s 2026 NuChemE Pipeline Summer Program recently provided undergraduate students from across the country a rare, firsthand look at cleanup efforts at Los Alamos National Laboratory. July 14, 2026
While most students are enjoying their summer breaks, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Nevada Program is gearing up for another year of investing in science, technology, engineering and math education. July 14, 2026
Two mine rescue teams with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant won first and third place in the recent 41st Southeastern Regional Mine Rescue Competition. July 14, 2026
Bringing together third grade students, high school mentors and interactive learning stations proved successful to introduce students to a wide range of career paths at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Portsmouth Site. July 14, 2026
Senior research fellow Dawn Wellman has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Innovation Hub executive team, strengthening Savannah River National Laboratory expertise and capabilities in critical minerals and materials. July 14, 2026
With the necessary regulatory permit now in place, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford Site is moving forward with an improvement that will reduce costs, enable continued tank retrievals and expedite the Hanford tank waste mission. The site has completed the first transfer of material known as EMF concentrate to a local offsite facility for grouting, marking the beginning of a new more efficient approach.
Office of Environmental Management Assistant Secretary Tim Walsh led a senior-level delegation to France recently to learn more about their nuclear capabilities and strengthen international cooperation. July 7, 2026