National Nuclear Security Administration

NNSA is a semi-autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy responsible for enhancing national security through the military application of nuclear science.

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Savannah River National Laboratory is the applied research and development laboratory at Savannah River Site.  The laboratory applies state-of-the-art science to provide practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems.

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Managers of EM Waste Treatment Facilities Focus on Mission Success
Federal and contractor leadership highlighted progress in EM’s liquid waste treatment mission and lessons learned in their work during back-to-back panels at the 2023 Waste Management Symposia.
March 7, 2023
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Poster Contest Showcases Research of EM MSIPP Students, Interns
Joseph Glover II, left, a student at South Carolina State University, presents his poster to John Moon, the EM Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) manager in EM’s Office of Technology Development.
March 7, 2023
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SRS Co-Op Pilot Program With Technical College Opens Doors for Students, Schools
The Savannah River Site’s (SRS) liquid waste contractor for the EM program has established a new partnership with a South Carolina technical school to train students for critical roles while continuing their education.
March 7, 2023
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Engineers Week Spotlight: Four EM Team Members Advancing Cleanup
Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, National Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers.
February 21, 2023
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First Joint Cohort of Operator Apprentices Joins SRS
Three Savannah River Site (SRS) contractors recently collaborated to welcome their first joint cohort of apprentices as part of the Nuclear Fundamentals Program, which will provide over 100 trained operators to the site upon its completion.
February 21, 2023
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EM Laboratory Works To Develop Long-Term Groundwater Monitoring
A workshop to identify and prioritize key research and technology needs in developing long-term monitoring for groundwater contamination was held at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) recently.
February 14, 2023
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White Joins NNSA Deputy Administrator On South Carolina Listening Tour
The head of the EM program and the second-ranking official from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) came together late last week for a two-day visit to Savannah River Site (SRS) and the surrounding communities.
February 7, 2023
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‘Cream of the Crop’ of DOE Officers: Hicks Wins Award at SRS
A security police officer with a Savannah River Site (SRS) contractor has received an award that recognizes members of a team equivalent to the Defense Department’s special operations forces, who exhibit exceptional performance and qualities.
February 7, 2023
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New Apprenticeship School Draws Students to Careers at Savannah River Site
Students attending area technical colleges can now participate in the new Apprenticeship School at the Savannah River Site (SRS) created by EM contractor Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS).
January 31, 2023
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‘Shadow the President’ Provides Development Opportunities at Savannah River Site
EM’s liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS) is focusing on a new growth opportunity for the workforce.
January 31, 2023
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News Releases

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SRS, Regulators Reach Agreement for Liquid Waste Cleanup Milestones
The Savannah River Site, in partnership with state and federal regulators, has finalized a high-level waste tank milestones agreement guiding the work to clean up one of the largest environmental risks in South Carolina.
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Construction to start for Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative on USC Aiken campus
Site preparation for the 60,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative facility planned for the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) campus begins this week, with construction expected to start thereafter.
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New Apprenticeship School Draws Students to Careers at Savannah River Site
Students attending area technical colleges can now participate in the new Apprenticeship School at the Savannah River Site (SRS) created by EM contractor Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS).
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First Shipment of Downblended Surplus Plutonium from SRS’s K Area Leaves South Carolina
SRS recently made the first shipment of downblended surplus plutonium from the site’s K Area, a momentous milestone culminating from multiple years of effort to remove plutonium from the state of South Carolina.
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DOE Awards Savannah River Site Security Services Contract
The Office of Environmental Management awarded the Security Services contract at the Savannah River Site to the Centerra Group, LLC.
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2021 SRS Annual Environmental Report Released
2021 SRS Annual Environmental Report Released
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CSRA College Night Sept. 15, 2022
Area High school students will have a special opportunity to meet recruiters from more than 90 colleges and universities and win scholarships totaling $10,000 at CSRA College Night, Sept. 15, 5-8:30 p.m., at the James Brown Arena, Augusta, Georgia.
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ABD is a G-O!
SRS received approval from the DOE to proceed with a new approach to spent nuclear fuel disposition that will result in a lifecycle cost reduction of over $4 billion dollars and represents a more than 20-year acceleration over the current approach.
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SRS Donates Rescue Truck to City of Aiken Fire Department
SRS recently donated a heavy rescue truck worth over a $1 million, if purchased new, to the City of Aiken, South Carolina.
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SRS Public Tours are Back
Registration is now open for the 2022 Savannah River Site (SRS) public tour program. More than 600 seats are available on 16 public Site tours (four being Historic Tours) to be held throughout the year.
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