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Wyden raises concerns over quality control at Hanford's vit plant
Wednesday April 9th 2008

More problems with quality control at Hanford's vitrification plant in the last year have Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., calling for an explanation.

Hanford vit plant subcontractor Intermech recognized for safety by DOE
Friday April 4th 2008

Intermech, a subcontractor at Hanford's vitrification plant, has become the first construction subcontractor nationwide to receive the Department of Energy's highest safety recognition.

Test plant pieces start arriving: Various technical questions on vit plant will be answered
Friday January 25th 2008

The first module of a test system for Hanford's massive vitrification plant arrived in Richland this week in an oversize truckload.

Work resumes on vit plant
Friday December 21st 2007

After almost two years of quiet at the largest building at Hanford's vitrification plant, workers began putting up steel beams this week.

DOE study compares 4 treatment methods
Monday December 17th 2007

Adding radioactive waste treatment capabilities beyond those planned at Hanford's vitrification plant would save money, get leak-prone waste tanks emptied sooner and speed treatment, according to a draft of a new Department of Energy study.


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