October 25, 2022
West Valley Ships First Waste Containers From Main Plant Takedown
EM and its cleanup contractor at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) have successfully shipped the first 12 containers of waste from the demolition of the Main Plant Process Building by rail to a disposal facility.
September 27, 2022
White Applauds Accomplishments, Lays Out Challenges in Workshop Address
EM Senior Advisor William “Ike” White praised recent progress in EM’s cleanup work and laid out a roadmap of future success as he kicked off the first full day of the annual National Cleanup Workshop in Arlington, Virginia on Sept. 22.
September 27, 2022
Panelists Detail Next Phase of EM Progress
A panel of leaders from EM and several of its contractors provided updates at the National Cleanup Workshop on key progress and discussed the next phase of the cleanup mission.
September 26, 2022
West Valley Takes 'First Bite' of Main Plant, Fulfilling EM 2022 Priority
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) crews at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) met an EM 2022 priority by launching demolition of the Main Plant Process Building (MPPB) last week.
September 13, 2022
West Valley Upgrades to New Security Facility as EM Approaches Next Cleanup Stage
As EM prepares for the next chapter of cleanup at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP), crews are constructing a new security guard house that provides more space for officers.
August 30, 2022
EM Contractors Recognized for Safety, Health, Innovation and Outreach
DOE and an association that helps worksites advance safety and health goals last week awarded several cleanup contractors across the EM complex.
August 23, 2022
West Valley Moves Waste Containers, Creating Space for Main Plant Teardown
EM workers safely relocated eight concrete shielded waste containers away from a location near the Main Plant Process Building at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP), clearing the way for the upcoming demolition of the facility, an EM 2022 priori
August 16, 2022
West Valley Marks Successful Deactivation of Another Cell at Main Plant
Workers have successfully deactivated another high-hazard cell of the Main Plant Process Building, moving the facility closer to demolition, an EM 2022 priority at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP).
August 9, 2022
West Valley Worker Feedback Leads to Safe Deactivation on Path to Major Demolition
EM and its cleanup contractor at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) recently overcame unique challenges and successfully finished deactivating a highly contaminated cell resembling an elevator shaft in the Main Plant Process Building.
July 26, 2022
Moab Site Continues Green Purchasing Streak
Purchasing environmentally friendly products is a longtime goal of EM’s Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project, and the site has been recognized for it for a third year in a row.