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
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.
Crews have exceeded an important milestone set by the state of Idaho by treating more than 130,000 gallons of radioactive liquid waste during their current processing run at the Idaho National Laboratory Site. June 30, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management issued a draft request for proposal for the Hanford Site’s 222-S Laboratory procurement.
Crews have brought innovations and other improvements to a basin that stores used nuclear fuel at the Savannah River Site. June 16, 2026
The FIU News site recently highlighted a junior engineer at Florida International University’s Applied Research Center and her research supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management mission to remediate nuclear waste. June 16, 2026
Preventive maintenance may not always be top of mind for your car or lawn mower at home, but it is essential when managing the Hanford Site. June 2, 2026
The Hanford Waste Treatment Plant has reached a major commissioning milestone, successfully solidifying more than 100,000 gallons of Hanford tank waste into glass. May 26, 2026
Eighth waste tank in two years to reach regulatory closure milestone.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford team has finished removing radioactive waste from the 23rd underground storage tank, marking continued progress towards site remediation and revitalization. May 12, 2026