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What we thought would be a straightforward process of gradually reducing the infrastructure impacts on Rattlesnake Mountain has ballooned into loud concerns about who should have access to the mountain and what activities should be allowed - not to mention attacks on the Department of Energy for making the change. Nuclear power talk should be civil The Herald and Chris Mulick are to be applauded for the informative article, "Is Nuclear Power Back?" on April 27. Waste Treatment Plant needs NRC's oversight The Nuclear Regulatory Commission held a public meeting earlier this month to answer questions about a congressionally mandated review of Hanford's Waste Treatment Plant, known locally as the "vit plant." PNNL is Mid-Columbia's future TRIDEC and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's histories are inextricably linked going back to 1964, when the Atomic Energy Commission decided to diversify the Hanford site and separate the General Electric contract into several components. Research District gaining momentum While those involved in creating the new Research District entity appreciate the Tri-City Herald's supportive editorial of Sept. 10, it was a certainly a masterpiece of understatement. Atomic bomb left many memories in its wake Editor's note: In the spring of 1943, the U.S. government took over the towns of White Bluffs and Hanford for construction of a massive plutonium-production complex. The skeletons of a few structures are all that remain of the farming towns today. World Citizens for Peace turns 25 Twenty-five years ago, on July 27, 1982, a news conference was held in the Richland Public Library to announce the formation of World Citizens for Peace as part of the Nuclear Freeze Campaign - a national activist movement to halt nuclear weapons production during the time it would take for the United States and the former Soviet Union to negotiate an arms reduction treaty. Tri-Party Agreement a testament to cooperation Last week, officials from Department of Energy headquarters in Washington, D.C., Washington state and the Environmental Protection Agency met in Richland to renegotiate legally binding deadlines for Hanford cleanup based upon the requirements of the Tri-Party Agreement. Effective global nuclear alliance attainable A recent op-ed piece by Sen. Jerome Delvin published April 22 in the Tri-City Herald regarding climate change has only two problems: (1) the premise is wrong, and (2) the facts are wrong. Hanford Reach Interpretive Center: Patience will have positive results As we circulate throughout the community talking with potential donors and others interested in the Hanford Reach Interpretive Center, people repeatedly have asked when they will see "progress" at the building site at Columbia Point South. We must be good stewards of Reach Nuclear power is the answer to climate change The so-called "climate change" bill, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6001, is headed for the governor's desk. Fluor working at home and around the world Fluor's office on Jadwin Avenue in Richland is more than just a building, it's a base of operations for more than 600 employees who support the nation's interests in providing energy and protecting the public and the environment. Tri-Cities' extreme makeover worthy of national attention Unless you live in or near the Tri-Cities, a phrase often used to characterize our area is "the most contaminated site in the United States." True, it's an incredibly complex challenge to clean up waste from past Hanford operations and it's expensive, but it is not a crisis. It is occurring, slowly but surely. Lockheed Martin leading way in science, technology Lockheed Martin - a name synonymous with advanced technology and science - is often associated with such recognizable scientific discovery and defense technology projects as the Hubble Telescope, the Space Shuttle and the Joint Strike Fighter. 10 years of science celebrated at lab Tri-Party Agreement still blueprint for success When the Hanford Tri-Party Agreement was signed by the Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state Department of Ecology in 1989, it marked the beginning of a federal commitment to address the environmental insults caused by more than 40 years of plutonium production at Hanford. DOE redefining Hanford's legacy We talk about Hanford's "legacy" a lot when we give the status of the cleanup work we're doing. We use the term to summarize the environmental consequences of the plutonium production activities that took place here - how much contaminated ground water there is, how many waste sites there are, how many contaminated buildings must come down ... But what if Hanford's real "legacy" isn't the series of waste streams and work to be done? What if the real legacy of Hanford is what we will do someday soon with the knowledge, technology and expertise we've gained, the partnerships we've formed to leverage those hard-fought resources, and the vast and unique land itself? River Corridor cleanup stays ahead of schedule The past year on the River Corridor Closure Project was one of significant accomplishments mixed with a few challenges. The year ahead looks to be a time of transition as we move into a more complex and hazardous nuclear decommissioning and environmental cleanup. Fluor leaves its mark in cleanup and community HAMMER has put safety first for 10 years We've been an icon in the community since 1997 - just like our namesake Sam Volpentest who turned his dream into bricks and mortar by building partnerships with the community, government, industry, labor and tribal nations. For nearly 10 years, the Volpentest HAMMER Training & Education Center has helped keep Hanford's workers safe. At the same time it has been expanding its reputation for training emergency responders and workers from around the world. Teamwork the difference on tank waste cleanup DOE supports quality science efforts The Department of Energy's mission (www.doe.gov/about /index.htm) is a diverse one and DOE's Pacific Northwest Site Office recognizes the value of quality science and technology in meeting those missions. We rely on Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to be a scientific leader, bringing the seeds of innovation to fruition and consistently delivering quality advancements. In 2006, PNNL delivered in each of the key DOE mission areas. Here's a summary: PNNL building toward brighter future Education part of Battelle's DNA |
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