OREM News Archive

As crews near completion of the East Tennessee Technology Park cleanup, OREM is preparing to begin major work at the Oak Ridge National Lab and Y-12.

Last week, workers began pulling up the foundation slab of the former K-29 gaseous diffusion uranium enrichment building.

On Oct. 18, government officials and local residents opened the doors to the new home for the American Museum of Science and Energy.

More than 100 students and young professionals gathered with experts to discuss nuclear industry growth and America’s energy future.

The National Safety Council recognized two safety managers with DOE’s OREM cleanup contractor as 2018 Rising Stars of Safety.

DOE's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management invites nominations to fill vacancies on the Oak Ridge Site Specific Advisory Board.

OREM and its cleanup contractor UCOR have demolished 5 buildings in the Poplar Creek area of ETTP since last year, and one more will soon be added.

As one of DOE's largest ever cleanup projects, Oak Ridge is positioned to soon be one of the agency’s biggest success stories.

More than 1,200 people from 23 states attended this year’s SafetyFest Tennessee to gain valuable safety training they can apply at work and home.

Federal and contractor officials and community members stressed the critical role of partnerships as EM reduces risks to people and the environment.

Before a record audience, the House Nuclear Cleanup Caucus hosted a discussion last week of the “secret cities” of the Manhattan Project.

Five new members of ORSSAB joined current members in August for the board’s annual planning meeting in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

This op-ed from OREM Manager Jay Mullis discusses the need for an onsite disposal facility to continue Oak Ridge's cleanup progress.

EM workers at the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP) completed demolition of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Incinerator.

Temperatures often surge above 90 degrees during summer months at Oak Ridge, prompting the cleanup contractor to search for ways to keep workers safe.

Employees at Oak Ridge’s TWPC received the DOE Voluntary Protection Program’s (VPP) distinguished Superior Star Award on Aug. 30.

Small businesses are crucial to EM's missions.

Employees recently gathered at Oak Ridge’s TWPC to celebrate completing a full year of shipments to EM’s WIPP.

EM recently began removing contaminated sludge and debris from tanks, sumps, and valve boxes at ORNL liquid and gaseous waste operations.

DOE’s OREM joined numerous organizations on July 23 to support the local Back-to-School Professional Development Day.

Demolition of one of DOE’s most unique facilities is underway at the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP).

EM Assistant Secretary Anne White visited the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) last week for the first time in her current role.

EM’s cleanup contractor at the Oak Ridge site earned more than $6.2 million for its performance from Oct. 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.

Oak Ridge’s EM program and its cleanup contractor URS|CH2M Oak Ridge (UCOR) recently completed demolition of the K-633 Test Loop Facility.

Originally constructed during the Manhattan Project to help end a global war, Oak Ridge is now celebrating its 75th anniversary.