Your HSPD-12 or LSSO badge is property of the United States Government and plays a critical role in protecting our facilities, personnel, and information. Whether you are transitioning to a new role, completing a contract, separating from the company, or entering short‑ or long‑term leave, following the proper procedures for returning your badge is essential.…
UCOR has completed replacement of electrical feeds to 13 well pumps at Solid Waste Storage Areas (SWSA) 4 and 5. These pumps are part of the Melton Valley Hydraulic Isolation wells, which were installed to minimize movement of rain and groundwater through these areas. While the wells have functioned as required by regulatory documents, UCOR…
Proactive planning and preparation by UCOR Landfill Operations personnel and a quick response to multiday storms resulted in minimal impact to the Environmental Management Waste Management Facility (EMWMF) and the Oak Ridge Reservation Landfill (ORRL) over the Memorial Day weekend. At the close of the work week on Thursday, May 21, all landfills were well…
We’ve received several great headlines about our work at Y-12, White Wing Scrapyard, waste shipments, and UCOR’s partnership with the American Nuclear Society (ANS). Following are a few links to those: Beta-4 deactivation: Knoxville Daily Sun, BBB TV-12, Nuclear Engineering International 81 million pounds of debris removed after Alpha-2 demolition: WATE, AOL, Exchange Monitor Transforming…
Are you planning a world-traveling excursion this summer, or perhaps a visit to loved ones abroad? Please note there are certain things all UCOR badge holders must do if embarking on foreign travel, whether for official business or personal reasons. Providing timely and accurate information before your departure helps ensure our collective security and allows…
Molly Chapman of Marietta, Georgia expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), in May 2027 with a degree in public health on the pre-physician assistant track. This summer she is working as a Health Services intern. Molly has previous experience as a medical intern at Myers Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic. In…
[This is the third in our five-part, monthly series: Power Up Your Results: From Idea to Awesome. You can find all of the articles from this series in HUBi’s User Corner.] You have your initiative defined, and you’ve created a step-by-step action plan. Excellent! Now, let’s talk about making sure you have what you need…
In the May episode of Energycast, UCOR’s new President and Program Manager Jim Blankenhorn shares his top priorities as he takes the lead role for the company. We also attend the groundbreaking for Kairos Power’s Hermes 2 reactor, which will be the first-ever power producing Generation IV reactor. We were on hand to speak with…
ORNL will conduct a full-scale exercise between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3. The annual shelter-in-place exercise for all Lab staff, including UCOR personnel, will take place as part of the exercise. UCOR personnel who have signed up for the Laboratory Shift Superintendent (LSS) Alerts Notification System may receive exercise announcements. Personnel…
UCOR Emergency Services has developed an Emergency Actions Guide to provide response recommendations for a wide variety of threats and hazards. In the event of a bomb or explosive threat, UCOR ‘s Emergency Management Program recommends the steps noted below. ESWO, ORNL LSS, Y-12 PSS, and OROC will communicate protective actions through the Mass Notification…
