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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
A great day at The Great American State Fair Department of Energy Booth. July 7, 2026
DOE Closes Application Window for Used Nuclear Fuel Recycling Partnership, Shifts to Selection Phase
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management has closed the application period for its Request for Applications seeking a private-sector partner to design, build, and operate a next-generation used nuclear fuel recycling and conditioning facility. July 7, 2026
Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management cleanup crews are removing radioactive materials from Building 3029, a legacy production lab at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. July 7, 2026
During the 24th Combined Intergovernmental Meeting, the Office of Environmental Management presented its vision for the recycling and conditioning of used nuclear fuel to representatives from states, tribes, local governments, and other stakeholder organizations. July 7, 2026