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February 12, 2019
Demolition of ETTP’s Largest Remaining Structure Begins at Oak Ridge
Demolition of the largest facility still standing at the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP) is underway.
February 12, 2019
National Safety Council Honors Oak Ridge Contractor CEO
The National Safety Council has recognized the head of Oak Ridge’s lead environmental cleanup contractor as a 2019 CEO Who “Gets It".
February 5, 2019
Environmental Research Provides Key Insights for Mercury Cleanup
Researchers at ORNL's Aquatic Ecological Laboratory are advancing the understanding of mercury’s impact on fish, wildlife, and streams.
January 29, 2019
Removal of Portals Another Step in Progress at Oak Ridge ETTP
EM and cleanup contractor UCOR are demolishing the portals that once controlled access to the former Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant.
January 29, 2019
Oak Ridge Contractor Earns 97 Percent of Fee for Yearlong Period
North Wind Solutions earned nearly $383,000, or 97% of the available fee for the performance evaluation period of Oct. 27, 2017 - Oct. 26, 2018.
January 22, 2019
Oak Ridge Crews to Enhance Safety, Reduce Cost at Former Reactor
EM crews this month began a $4.7 million project that will reduce maintenance and operations costs at ORNL's Molten Salt Reactor Experiment.
January 8, 2019
Oak Ridge Employee Achieves Highest Engineering Honor
When it comes to leadership roles in DOE projects, Harold Conner is something of a legend.
December 19, 2018
Laura Wilkerson named OREM Deputy Manager
DOE announced today the selection of Laura Wilkerson as the deputy manager of OREM. She brings more than 25 years of federal service to the position.
December 18, 2018
Oak Ridge’s UCOR Earns 96 Percent of Available Fee for Second Half of FY18
EM recently awarded its Oak Ridge Site cleanup contractor nearly $10.7 million for its performance from April 1, 2018 to Sept. 30, 2018.
December 18, 2018
Family Science Saturdays in Oak Ridge Spur Interest in STEM Careers
What does an assortment of spaghetti, scotch tape, marshmallows, and lots of recycled soda cans have in common?
December 11, 2018
Oak Ridge Crews Finish Preparing Site for New Mercury Treatment Facility
DOE’s Oak Ridge Office of EM (OREM) has completed site preparations necessary to begin construction of the Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility.
December 4, 2018
DOE Awards Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility Contract
The Department of Energy today announced the award of the Outfall 200 Mercury Treatment Facility contract to APTIM-North Wind Construction JV, LLC.
December 4, 2018
Oak Ridge Crews Demolish Facility, Moving EM Closer to ETTP Cleanup Goal
OREM and cleanup contractor UCOR have safely completed the demolition of the K-1232 Chemical Recovery Facility at the East Tennessee Technology Park.
November 20, 2018
Oak Ridge Crews Finish Removing Mercury-Contaminated Equipment
DOE OREM and cleanup contractor UCOR have completed demolition of the West Column Exchange equipment at the Y-12 National Security Complex.
November 20, 2018
Oak Ridge Highlights EM Career Diversity at Local High School
Employees from DOE’s Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) spoke with freshmen and sophomores enrolled in computer science classes.
November 6, 2018
EM, UCOR Keep Oak Ridge’s Growing Cleanup Workforce Safe
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.
October 30, 2018
Oak Ridge Prepares Former Uranium Enrichment Area for Industrial Use
Last week, workers began pulling up the foundation slab of the former K-29 gaseous diffusion uranium enrichment building.
October 23, 2018
Past and Present DOE Missions on Display in Museum’s New Home in Oak Ridge
On Oct. 18, government officials and local residents opened the doors to the new home for the American Museum of Science and Energy.
October 23, 2018
Millennials, Nuclear Leaders Discuss Industry Growth, Energy Future in Oak Ridge
More than 100 students and young professionals gathered with experts to discuss nuclear industry growth and America’s energy future.
October 16, 2018
National Safety Council Names Oak Ridge Managers Safety Stars
The National Safety Council recognized two safety managers with DOE’s OREM cleanup contractor as 2018 Rising Stars of Safety.
October 16, 2018
Environmental advisory board seeks new members
DOE's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management invites nominations to fill vacancies on the Oak Ridge Site Specific Advisory Board.
October 9, 2018
Oak Ridge Crews Begin Demolishing Chemical Recovery Facility
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.
September 28, 2018
New onsite waste disposal facility critical to Oak Ridge environmental cleanup completion
As one of DOE's largest ever cleanup projects, Oak Ridge is positioned to soon be one of the agency’s biggest success stories.
September 25, 2018
Oak Ridge SafetyFest Draws 1,200 Participants From 23 States
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.
September 18, 2018
Partnerships Offer Foundation for Excess Contaminated Facilities Success
Federal and contractor officials and community members stressed the critical role of partnerships as EM reduces risks to people and the environment.
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