DOE commits to action on PFAS in strategic roadmap Department of Energy | 8/18/2022
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PFAS are a
group of human-made chemicals that were first used in the 1940s, followed in subsequent decades by the development of thousands of new PFAS chemistries. PFAS have been designated a public health concern, and growing concern over potential toxicity and persistence of PFAS in the environment has led to the development of a multi-faceted scientific and regulatory approach to protect human and ecological health. With the new roadmap, DOE specifically commits to: - Research current and past uses and known or potential releases of PFAS;
- Investigate PFAS concentrations in
DOE-supplied drinking water and in the environment at DOE sites;
- Proactively prevent PFAS from entering air, land, and water at levels that can adversely impact human health and the environment;
- Clean up PFAS identified contamination to protect human health and ecological systems;
- Leverage the expertise at DOE National Laboratories to enhance PFAS research;
- Support inter-agency and cross-sector collaboration to identify and employ promising technologies;
- Provide clear and credible information to our employees, local communities, and regulators; and
- Engage with stakeholders to help inform an effective Departmental PFAS strategy.
The Department also is in the process of finalizing an initial assessment of PFAS substances at DOE sites. The
assessment will summarize the results of a preliminary evaluation of known historic or current PFAS uses, PFAS occurrence in the environment, and regulatory and stakeholder interactions at DOE program sites. Information from the report will be used to inform next steps outlined in the DOE Roadmap in addressing PFAS at DOE sites, and to support continued coordination with other federal agencies.
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September 21-23, 2022 NEW VENUE: CRYSTAL GATEWAY MARRIOTT IN ARLINGTON, VA! We are pleased to host the 2022 National Cleanup Workshop at the Crystal
Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. Join us to discuss a new era of cleanup success. Hear from senior DOE officials, local government officials, and industry leaders about DOE's cleanup priorities, the future of the workforce, and more. Additional information on registration and hotel room blocks is available here. We look forward to seeing you in September! |
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DOE partnering to host Global Clean Energy Action Forum Department of Energy | 08/17/22 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is partnering with Carnegie Mellon University to host the world’s premier international clean energy event bringing together ministers, business leaders, investors, and the broader energy ecosystem to accelerate global clean energy deployment
and innovation. The event will be held September 21-23 in Pittsburgh, PA.
The DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) and Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) are leading coordination of the GCEAF Business Forums on Thursday and Friday (Sept 22-23). There will be 12 technology-specific rooms featuring panels and programming with leaders from across sectors. The Forum's goal is to have an open dialogue on building momentum towards $100+ billion in
private capital formation for the technologies needed to decarbonize the global economy in the coming decades. After the Business Forum, there will be a plenary session featuring Secretary Granholm, among other global energy leaders.
Visit www.gceaf.org/registration to register and receive updates in the coming weeks. Attendance to the event is free of charge.
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Read about DOE's High Level Waste Interpretation
Have questions about DOE’s recent high-level waste (HLW) interpretation? Download ECA’s Key Points and FAQs on the issue to better understand what ECA believes are the potential benefits of implementation.
Interested in learning more? Read the ECA report “Making Informed Decisions on DOE's Proposed High Level Waste Definition” at www.energyca.org/publications
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Learn More about Cleanup Sites with ECA's DOE Site Profiles
ECA's new site profiles detail DOE's 13 active Environmental Management cleanup sites and national laboratories, highlighting their history, missions, and priorities. The profiles are a key source for media, stakeholders, and the public to learn more about DOE site activities, contractors, advisory boards, and their surrounding local governments.
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