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The federal government filed a lawsuit last week against California-based Fluor Daniel Inc., alleging the corporation padded overhead costs by $5.9 million and charged them to the government, mostly in 1995 and 1996. Hanford cleanup plans buried in uncertainty The cargo was so radioactive some truck drivers had to be replaced with relief drivers halfway through their 10-mile haul around Hanford. PNNL altering tobacco plants to save lives In a genetic twist on the plant that's blamed for killing millions of people, researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have found a way to use tobacco to save lives. Hanford's accident rate declines in '99 Hanford's overall accident rate dropped a bit in fiscal 1999. Hanford worker files whistleblower-related grievance A Hanford union shop steward filed a complaint Friday with the U.S. Department of Labor, charging he was retaliated against for standing by a whistleblower. Battelle in line for 'outstanding' rating Battelle is expecting to receive an "outstanding" rating for fiscal year 1999 from the Department of Energy for its performance in operating Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland. Hanford whistleblower goes on offense against Bechtel A Hanford whistleblower is charging that he is the victim of serial blacklisting by Bechtel Hanford and some of its subcontractors. FFTF funds will come eventually, Gorton says Money to ease the Fast Flux Test Facility's budget woes probably will come, but it may take awhile to get to Hanford, U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton, R-Wash., said Tuesday. Bechtel Hanford to get 5th leader since '95 The new year will bring the fifth president in 512 years for Bechtel Hanford Inc., with Mike Hughes succeeding Steve Liedle. Energy Northwest blasts NBC movie The Boston Globe calls it a "Lousy disaster knockoff," and "Pure and utter bosh." Energy NW bonus may hit $7 million Energy Northwest signed a new performance agreement this week that could bring the operator of the Hanford No. 2 nuclear plant as much as $7 million yearly in cash incentives from the Bonneville Power Administration. DOE eyes paying expenses of ill nuclear industry workers The Department of Energy is proposing to pay $100,000 or ongoing expenses for those who became ill after working in the nuclear weapons industry - workers whom one Pennsylvania congressman called "the Cold War's forgotten soldiers." Funding for PNNL's medical isotopes slashed The medical isotope program at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is being cut back drastically after failing to come up with adequate funding this fall. Plans for Hanford's glassification plants take shape Construction of Hanford's radioactive waste glassification plants should begin by August 2001, the Department of Energy and the Washington Department of Ecology have agreed. Bechtel, CH2M Hill finalists to be new tank farm manager Bechtel and CH2M Hill are the two finalists to buy Lockheed Martin Hanford Corp., which manages Hanford's tank farms. Bechtel Hanford, DOE may face fines for alleged mishandling of wastes Bechtel Hanford Inc. and the Department of Energy face potential fines of almost $150,000 for the alleged mishandling of about one gallon of hazardous chemical wastes. Rocky Flats woes likely to slow work at Hanford It's unlikely the Department of Energy's Rocky Flats site will be cleaned up by 2006, which likely would slow Hanford cleanup work, a second report says. Scientist's book explains EIS process Those pesky environmental impact statements. PNNL opens first business center to aid Russia's closed nuclear cities Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has opened the first of several centers proposed to provide business help and advice in Russia's closed nuclear cities, despite cutbacks in federal money for related projects. DOE's request pleases officials The Department of Energy has asked Congress for enough money to ease the current budget crunch at the Fast Flux Test Facility and keep a possible restart viable. Potential shortfalls in Hanford 2002 budget could affect cleanup A sneak peek at Hanford's potential 2002 budget shows shortages that could slow cleanup efforts that year and beyond. Fumes leak prompts more Hanford precautions Ammonia vapors above Hanford's Tank U-103 have been contained after fumes caused three workers to go through medical checks about 112 weeks ago. Hanford whistleblower files suit against 2nd employer A Hanford whistleblower who changed companies this year filed a federal complaint Tuesday that alleges he suffered retaliation at his second employer. Hanford trees safe, state tests show Hanford's most analyzed mulberry tree shows barely detectable levels of radioactive strontium 90, according to lab tests ordered by the state Department of Health. DOE seeks FFTF money, hopes for quick action The Department of Energy has asked for additional money for the Fast Flux Test Facility, but is not discussing publicly the amount requested. |
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