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Deputy Secretary Turk Highlights EM Contributions in New Clean-Energy Initiative

Deputy Secretary Turk speaks at the 2023 National Cleanup Workshop about the Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative.

September 19, 2023

White Highlights Cleanup Achievements, Sets Tone for Future of EM Mission

EM Senior Advisor William “Ike” White highlighted recent cleanup progress and shared EM’s vision for the decades to come during his address kicking off the 2023 National Cleanup Workshop, which drew a record audience.

September 19, 2023

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Workshop Debuts 'EM 101' Event for Early-Career Professionals

Over 100 people attended a first-ever session of the 2023 National Cleanup Workshop offering early career professionals in-depth information about EM’s work and guidance on how to grow and succeed within the cleanup program.

September 19, 2023

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DOE Cleanup to Clean Energy Program Takes Center Stage at House Caucus

EM Senior Advisor William “Ike” White participated in the U.S. House Nuclear Cleanup Caucus presentation of DOE’s Cleanup to Clean Energy Program following last week’s 2023 National Cleanup Workshop.

September 19, 2023

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Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Meets With DOE Representatives

Members of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce met with EM and DOE Office of Nuclear Energy representatives during their 20th annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

September 19, 2023

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Leaders With EM, Canada Sign Pact to Further Collaboration

Officials with EM and Canada’s Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) signed a bilateral agreement at the 2023 National Cleanup Workshop that opens doors to further collaboration and information sharing on nuclear management. Pictured from left are EM Sen

September 19, 2023

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Panel Sharpens Focus on EM’s Future, Long-term Funding Needs

A National Cleanup Workshop panel of EM leaders and stakeholders discussed behind-the-scenes work for budget planning, factors to consider in the process and long-term support from communities near cleanup sites.

September 19, 2023

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EM Leaders Thank United Steelworkers for Partnership Critical to Cleanup

EM Senior Advisor William “Ike” White and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Avery met with United Steelworkers (USW) members at their Fall 2023 Atomic Energy Workers Council Meeting in Arlington, Virginia.

September 19, 2023

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Cleanup Paves Way for DOE’s Future Missions

Senior leaders from EM, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Science and industry came together for a 2023 National Cleanup Workshop panel focused on how EM’s cleanup work supports other DOE missions and facilities.

September 19, 2023

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DOE Releases Draft Funding Opportunity Announcement for Community Capacity Building Grant Program

Press Release on draft funding opportunity announcement "Community Capacity Building Grant Program"

September 19, 2023

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) mission is to address the nation’s Cold War environmental legacy resulting from decades of nuclear weapons production and government-sponsored nuclear energy research. This legacy includes some of the world’s most dangerous radioactive sites with large amounts of radioactive wastes, spent nuclear fuel (SNF), excess plutonium and uranium, thousands of contaminated facilities, and contaminated soil and groundwater.

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Cleanup Sites

EM has been charged with the responsibility of cleaning up 107 sites across the country whose area is equal to the combined area of Rhode Island and Delaware.

Budget & Performance

The Budget & Planning Office manages, integrates and coordinates planning and budget support for the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management.

By the Numbers

The By the Numbers infographics illustrate cleanup progress throughout the EM Program.