November 21, 2023
WIPP Kicks Off Phase to Bring New Air Ventilation System Online
The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) workforce recently met an EM 2023 priority when they began commissioning the site’s new large-scale ventilation system, also known as the Safety Significant Confinement Ventilation System (SSCVS).
November 21, 2023
Listening is Key to Progress at DOE’s Intergovernmental Meeting
The 22nd Annual Intergovernmental Meeting with the U.S. Department of Energy on Nuclear Weapons Waste Cleanup brought together EM, local, state and tribal officials from across the country last week to discuss how they can advance the cleanup mission.
November 21, 2023
Hanford Site Worker Recognized As ‘Rising Star of Safety’
A member of the Hanford Site workforce is among a group of up-and-coming professionals under 40 who the National Safety Council (NSC) recently spotlighted as “Rising Stars of Safety” for demonstrating exceptional safety leadership.
November 21, 2023
Open House Connects Community, Oak Ridge Cleanup Leaders
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) recently held an open house event, part of its ongoing commitment to keep the public informed about cleanup progress at the Oak Ridge Reservation.
November 21, 2023
New Reliable Source to Supply Nitrogen to Idaho Waste Treatment Facility
When EM's radioactive liquid waste treatment facility at the Idaho National Laboratory Site resumes operations early next year, it will be using nitrogen generated onsite, a reliable source of the gas necessary for mission completion.
November 21, 2023
Savannah River Site Contractor Exceeds Commitment to Small Businesses
The liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS) awarded approximately 80% of its subcontracted work to small businesses in fiscal year 2023 (FY23), surpassing EM’s goal for the 12-month period by more than 30%.
November 21, 2023
New Hanford Advisory Board Members Visit the Site
New Hanford Advisory Board (HAB) members visited the EM-managed Hanford Site in October to learn about its history and cleanup progress.
November 21, 2023
EM Worker Safety is Central to Wearable Robotics Team Efforts
Over 30 members of a team exploring the use of wearable devices to improve worker safety recently gathered at Florida International University (FIU) to discuss efforts to develop, evaluate and deploy the technology at EM cleanup sites.
November 21, 2023
Savannah River Site Employees Draw From Innovation for Underwater Vacuum
Members of the Savannah River Site (SRS) workforce recently employed creative techniques to complete the vacuuming of spent nuclear fuel stored in an underwater basin to ensure continued processing of the fuel.
November 21, 2023
Paducah Site Showcases Careers at STEM 4 Girls Event
As women account for about half of U.S. workers in the fields of math and physical science, EM’s Paducah Site continues to ensure young girls are exposed to opportunities in such STEM fields.