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SRS H Canyon Facility Completes Cost-Saving System Inactivation
Employees at the H Canyon Chemical Separations Facility at the Savannah River Site (SRS) recently completed the inactivation of equipment related to a process system used in previous missions.
May 30, 2023
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2nd Annual Cleanup Caucus Event Showcases Technology in Use at EM Sites
EM Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Avery attended the second annual House Nuclear Cleanup Caucus reception at the U.S. Capitol last week.
May 30, 2023
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EM’s Avery Joins Energy Communities Alliance Panel, Tours Paducah Site
Jeff Avery, EM principal deputy assistant secretary, participated in the 2023 Energy Communities Alliance Forum panel.
May 30, 2023
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EM Organizations Successfully Manage Stormwater Flow at Idaho Facility
Two EM organizations in Idaho are effectively working together to manage water at a Cold War-era facility at the (INL) Site to protect the underlying aquifer used by 300,000 Idaho residents for agriculture, drinking water and municipal usage.
May 30, 2023
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Hanford Site Contractor Training Next Generation of Radiation Protection Workers
A comprehensive health physics training program is not only reinforcing radiation safety but also building the next-generation workforce at the Hanford Site.
May 30, 2023
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Senate Armed Services Committee Professional Staff Visits Savannah River Site
Members from the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services and other government agencies toured National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Department of Energy EM facilities at the Savannah River Site last week.
May 30, 2023
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Oak Ridge Contractor Takes Next Step in Safety and Wellness Programming
When considering risks associated with nuclear cleanup, many people would list radiation, chemicals or falling debris.
May 30, 2023
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Gala Celebration Honors Military Enlistees from Area Schools
The third annual enlistee recognition gala was recently held to honor area high school students who are graduating from academia to the military, choosing to serve and protect our country.
May 30, 2023
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Hanford Employees Engage Future Workforce in Cleanup Mission
Several new partnerships will help provide the workforce necessary for the future of the Hanford Site’s cleanup mission.
May 30, 2023
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Claflin University Students Find Potential Careers at Savannah River Site
Students from Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina, recently toured EM’s Savannah River Site (SRS) to learn about the array of occupations and operations across the 310-square-mile environmental reservation.
May 23, 2023
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