Stories by DOE Newswire on Federal Newswire


How politicians on Energy and Commerce Committee dealt with bills on Aug. 23

There was activity on two bills related to the Energy and Commerce Committee on Aug. 23.


Procedure Review Raises the Bar at SRS Solid Waste Management Facility

News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - The Savannah River Site (SRS ) Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF ) recently improved the quality of the procedures used to carry out its missions with its Procedure Enhancement Program, leading to increased efficiency for the facility.


Idaho Site Makes Headway Reducing Risk in Spent Nuclear Fuel Projects

News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - EM crews at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site are making significant progress to reduce risk through two projects involving spent nuclear fuel in support of a 1995 agreement with the State of Idaho.


The US Energy Department published a seven page proposed rule on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOE Announces $60 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies and Decarbonize Grid

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $40 million in funding to advance the development and deployment of clean hydrogen technologies. To further decarbonize the grid, DOE is also launching a $20 million university research consortium to help states and Tribal communities...


Additional Basin to Support Hanford Tank Waste Treatment Nearly Complete

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Workers are nearing completion of a fourth basin needed to ensure adequate storage for wastewater during tank waste treatment on the Hanford Site.


DOE-GFO offers new grant application process starting Aug. 23

Notice of Intent (NOI) for Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA0002801 grant opened on Aug. 23.


Leader Rodgers Statement on Dr. Anthony Fauci

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after Dr. Anthony Fauci announced his plans to step down from the positions of Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation, as well as the position of Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden.


Request for Statements of Interest Regarding the WAPA Transmission System in the Area of Boulder City, Nevada discussed on Aug. 23 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Granholm, Northwest Tribal Leaders Gather for Dinner

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm recently joined leaders from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, and the Wanapum Band of Indians for a dinner in Richland, Washington.


News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - During his visit to Oak Ridge last week, Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk saw firsthand the impact and progress of EM ’s strong partnerships at Oak Ridge.


News Release: PADUCAH, Ky. - Workers are introducing a first at EM ’s Paducah Site - use of robot technology - to set the stage for future deactivation and remediation work at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP).



There are eight releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 24.


WIPP Mine Rescue Teams Finish in Top 15 at National Competition

News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - Mine rescue teams from EM ’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP ) finished in the top 15 in both the overall and field competitions at the first-ever joint Coal, Metal and Nonmetal National Mine Rescue Contest in Lexington, Kentucky.


News Release: WEST VALLEY, N.Y. - EM workers safely relocated eight concrete shielded waste containers away from a location near the Main Plant Process Building at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP), clearing the way for the upcoming demolition of the facility, an EM 2022 priority.



News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM ) Richland Operations Office (RL ) contractor Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) hosted 20 college interns and cooperative education students this summer as part of an initiative to build and inspire the future workforce.


DOE-GFO grant application closes on Sept. 16

BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): BAT DETERRENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS grant opened on Aug. 23.


DOE-GFO offers new grant application process starting Aug. 23

Funding Opportunity in Support of the Hydrogen Shot and a University Research Consortium on Grid Resilience grant opened on Aug. 23.