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Alpha-4 cleanup continues with waste removal activities

Cleanup efforts continue at the Y-12 Alpha-4 facility. Crews have packaged 258 of 447 legacy waste containers that hold pipe, valves, and PPE that have been stored at Alpha-4 since the 1990s. Removing the containers will make room for upcoming deactivation activities. Additionally, electricians have completed approximately 500 of 900 secondary isolations, while pipefitters have…

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Additional option available for 401(k) Roth feature

For eligible employees who participate in the UCOR 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a new Roth in-plan conversion feature has been established. Now you can move money you have saved in an eligible workplace retirement plan into a designated Roth account within that plan. However, there are tax impacts that you should fully consider as mentioned…

UCOR salutes August service milestones

40 Years Steven Nolan, ORNL Nuclear Operations Ops.   35 Years Denise Lane, Waste Ops. & TWPC Project Controls   30 Years Perry Rogers, Startup & Commissioning   25 Years Kathy Bailey, Contract & Performance Assurance 15 Years Julian Eskridge, ORNL Project Execution William E. Lloyd III, ORNL Area Project   10 Years Vickie Martin,…

Conduct of operations

UCOR’s conduct of operations (ConOps) helps to protect the workforce and the environment by minimizing the frequency and consequences of incidents. UCOR ConOps expectations apply to everyone who performs work in UCOR-controlled facilities and areas—every task, every activity, every time. Key ConOps principles include: Formality of operations: Tasks are performed with attention to detail, consistency,…