JOIN ECA & GAO TOMORROW FOR GAO'S ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EM
Earlier this summer, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) completed a report on nuclear waste titled, "An Integrated Disposal Plan Could Help DOE Complete Its Cleanup Mission and Save Billions". ECA is hosting an informational webinar to learn more about the recommendations to develop DOE complex-wide analyses to assess the progress of its cleanup mission. These recommendations include; optimization models to identify optimal disposal pathways; a call to develop a complex-wide disposal plan; and the creation of a
forum for EM, cleanup sites, and disposal facility regulators to address regulatory constraints to optimal disposal approaches. GAO analyzed EM waste data, interviewed or requested information from all 15 EM sites, visited commercial nuclear waste disposal facilities, and developed a hypothetical model for optimizing transuranic waste disposal using EM data. Join ECA on July 24 at 2pm ET to learn more about the report. Speakers will include: - Facilitator: Seth Kirshenberg – Executive Director, Energy Communities Alliance
- Nathan Anderson, Director - Natural Resources and Environment, GAO
- Amanda Kolling, Assistant Director - Natural Resources and
Environment, GAO
AGENDA FOR THE NATIONAL CLEANUP WORKSHOP IS NOW AVAILABLE!
September 24 - 25, 2025 | Crystal Gateway Marriott | Arlington, VA Exciting news! We’ve extended the early bird registration deadline—giving you extra time to secure your spot at a discounted rate. Join us September 24-25 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott - Arlington, VA, where we’ll explore how the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management is working to drive down risks while also building up new opportunities for communities and the nation.
WHO'S SPEAKING?
Roger Jarrell | Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary, DOE-EM
James McConnell | Acting Principal Deputy Administrator, NNSA
Greg Sosson | Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Field Operations, DOE-EM
Kristen Ellis | Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regulatory and Policy Affairs, DOE-EM
Brent Gerry | Mayor, City of West Richland, WA; Chair, ECA
Rebecca Casper | Mayor, City of Idaho Falls, ID; Vice-Chair, ECA
Jonathan “JD” Dowell | Senior Vice President, Fluor
Heatherly Dukes | President, BWXT Technical
Services Group
DJ Johnson | Vice President, Federal Solutions Business Enterprise, Honeywell Federal Solutions; Chair, EFCOG
Mark Johnson | Principal Vice President, High Level Waste Facility, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP), Bechtel
Jeff Kendall | President, AtkinsRéalis U.S. Nuclear
Michael Lempke | President, Nuclear and Environmental Services,
HII
Mark Whitney | President, Amentum
...and more!
Make sure to register before July 16, 2025, to receive the early bird discount rate! The cost of registration will increase after July 16. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 24 8:00am National Cleanup Workshop 5:30pm Evening
Reception for all NCW Attendees Thursday, September 25
8:00am National Cleanup Workshop SPONSORSHIP
NCW sponsorships offer an excellent opportunity to showcase your company, maximize networking opportunities with attendees, and host an exhibit booth during the forum. Click here to learn more! STAY
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#NationalCleanupWorkshop SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS The National Cleanup Workshop is hosted by the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) with the cooperation of the Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG) and the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management
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WHAT YOU'VE MISSED: BWX Technologies Commissions New Furnace for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Production BWX
Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) announced that they successfully installed and tested a specialized furnace at their Advanced Technologies facility in Lynchburg, Virginia. The
furnace completes a new production line to additively manufacture advanced forms of TRISO fuel that can be used in Gen-IV reactors. The project was supported through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program to lower the risk of developing its BANR high-temperature gas
microreactor. Read the full story ORNL, AI company ink pact today to
streamline licensing process for nuclear power plants Paducah Site Completes Key Survey, Advancing Toward First Land Transfer PADUCAH, Ky. — Officials are a step closer to the first land transfer at the Paducah Site for future reuse and economic development after completing a comprehensive survey of the 188-acre parcel that identifies environmental impacts through review of records of past operations and inspections, historical photographs, and interviews with former and current employees. The environmental baseline survey is required under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Commonwealth of Kentucky approved the document, per a regulatory agreement for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) site. Read the full story
Gone Fission Podcast - Nuclear Opportunities
Workshop July 9, 2025 | S5 E3 In this week’s episode, Host Michael Butler discusses plans to expand the Gone Fission podcast’s coverage to include the emerging nuclear renaissance. The expanded coverage begins later this month at the Nuclear Opportunities Workshop in
Knoxville, Tennessee. Sponsored by the East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC), the Workshop is expected to attract more than 800 attendees representing major companies in the nuclear industry. Topics will include small modular reactors, advanced reactor fuel, uranium enrichment, nuclear plant financing and more. Learn more about this exciting conference in this week’s interview with ETEC President and CEO Tracy Boatner. https://gonefissionpodcast.com/ NucleCast - Paul Amato: The Future of Nuclear Strategy July 22, 2025 | S03 E228 In this episode of NucleCast, Adam engages with Paul Amato, a seasoned expert in nuclear deterrence policy. They discuss the evolving landscape of
nuclear strategy, the importance of education and leadership in nuclear discussions, and the challenges faced in communicating the significance of nuclear deterrence. Amato emphasizes the need for modernization of nuclear forces and the necessity of understanding the risks associated with nuclear escalation. The conversation also touches on the differences in nuclear strategy between Europe and the Pacific, and the importance of providing flexible options for national leadership in the face of
nuclear threats. https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/
National Cleanup Workshop 2025 Arlington, VA | September 23 - 25 Learn More Here
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