Safely Reducing Environmental Risks. We are cleaning up contaminated, unused facilities on the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR). In addition to removing excess facilities, we maintain facilities across ORR that are waiting for disposition. We also provide critical upgrades to extend the life of active, but aging, facilities. This continues the same work done by the former UCOR from 2011 to 2022.
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UCOR was proud to host ≈ 140 teachers, principals, and administrators from Roane County Schools TN during The Roane Alliance's first-ever “Nuclear Careers Day.”
They learned about our environmental cleanup mission, how it is enabling the nuclear renaissance, and how to prepare the future workforce for opportunities in the growing industry. Educators also visited with Orano and UCOR University Consortium partner Roane State Community College. #CleanupTodayForANuclearTomorrow
Our summer interns embraced our #CultureOfCaring and led a donation drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee that brought in over 6,000 items!
Demolition is underway on the last remaining hot cell structure at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory former Radioisotope Development Laboratory (Building 3026), a DOE priority for 2025. Removing the hot cell structure will complete demo on the project, eliminate significant risk, and enable modernization of the ORNL campus to support ongoing research and science missions. #EnvironmentalCleanup
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More land at the East Tennessee Technology Park has been transferred for new economic development! Recently, a 32-acre parcel that formerly supported two uranium enrichment facilities was transferred: bringing the total to 1,832 acres. Our #EnvironmentalCleanup efforts are transforming the site from government-owned into a flourishing privately owned industrial park for nuclear energy development.
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What's New
Innovation in Oak Ridge: Robotic System Enhancing Worker Safety | Department of Energy
Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management contractor UCOR is testing new remote equipment that will help workers avoid some of the most challenging, contaminated environments during upcoming deactivation and demolition (D&D) projects at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
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Innovative Demonstration Creates Disposal Path for Challenging Oak Ridge Waste
Drawing from an innovative technology, the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and contractor UCOR have achieved a breakthrough set to eliminate a complex legacy waste stored at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the past 50 years.
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Oak Ridge Recognizes Unsung Heroes Behind Cleanup Success
Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) contractor UCOR recently recognized six small businesses at an annual awards program for their critical support to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management cleanup mission.
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In a First, Oak Ridge Crews Tackle Multiple Demolition Projects at ORNL
For the first time ever, cleanup crews are conducting more than one demolition project simultaneously at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). While crews with the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and contractor UCOR begin demolishing Building 3003, another team is tearing down the former Radioisotope Development Lab, one of the most contaminated structures at the site.
Safety
We Strive to Set the Standard in Safety
Safety is always the top priority at UCOR. We are a DOE Voluntary Protection Program Star site, a designation given to only the safest sites in the DOE Complex. Our award-winning safety performance has earned us many accolades.
Employee involvement is a key aspect of our safety culture. We empower our workers to stop work if they see something questionable. We also have strong worker engagement program to ensure our team members feel safe in their work environment.
