Welcome to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) website for cleanup at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL). Our agency mission is to make sure that the land that held the former Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) in Area IV at SSFL is cleaned up so that it is safe for future use.
This site includes resources about the history of the site, the extensive analysis conducted by multiple agencies, and the current state of remediation.
ETEC News
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Why now, what’s changed? This was the main question from many community members at recent public scoping meetings for the Office of Environmental Management Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for cleanup at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.April 1, 2025 -
The community is invited to attend a public scoping meeting on March 18 for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on cleanup at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL).March 4, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Engineering Technology Center (ETEC) team moves into a new office.March 4, 2025 -
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hosted a booth at a local street fair to engage with the community and share information about the Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) at Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL).December 6, 2024 -
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) highlights milestones from 2024.December 6, 2024 -
An agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy, state officials and local tribal governments has been extended for 10 years, allowing cleanup to continue at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.October 1, 2024 -
About 150 western spadefoot tadpoles were recently found near the Former Sodium Disposal Facility (FSDF) in Area IV at the Santa Susana Field Lab (SSFL).August 20, 2024 -
Candice Robertson has taken over as the new head of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM).August 20, 2024 -
A new automated pumping system is up and running at the Former Sodium Disposal Facility on the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s Energy Technology Engineering Center site at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.July 9, 2024 -
Community members gathered at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) on April 6 for a public site tour, the final event of the 2024 Groundwater University series.April 9, 2024
Quick Links
- Final Environmental Impact Statement Released
- Update on Woolsey Fire
- EPA Study on Radioactivity
- Study Evaluating Chemical Contamination
- Study Evaluating Soil Treatment Options
- SSFL CleanUpdate Newsletters
- 2022 Programmatic Agreement Annual Report
- Programmatic Agreement
- Letter to DTSC regarding 2017 deadline
- DOE Groundwater Area IV GW RI Work Plan
About ETEC
SSFL is located in eastern Ventura County, California, close to the cities of Simi Valley, Chatsworth, West Hills, and Woodland Hills. The site is comprised of four distinct operational areas with two adjacent undeveloped properties.
Characterization & Cleanup
DOE recognizes that there is contamination onsite that needs to be addressed and removed. Through comprehensive analyses and studies, DOE has mapped where the contamination is located and is working with the state to finalize cleanup plans.
Community
DOE is committed to an open and transparent cleanup process of Area IV and public participation is a crucial part to this process. DOE has worked extensively with the community to review onsite conditions through a series of programs and events in addition to quarterly newsletters.
Environment & Health
SSFL neighbors several local communities and serves as a habitat for native plants and animals. While extensive analysis by federal and state agencies shows communities near Area IV are safe, there is contamination onsite that needs to be addressed. Learn about environmental monitoring, cultural and biological studies, engagement with local communities, and former worker health and safety.