The Transuranic Waste Processing Center (TWPC) has loaded its first 10-drum overpack, further streamlining the transfer of transuranic waste containers to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico. The overpack is designed to hold up to 10 standard 55-gallon drums and can also be used for larger items that don’t fit into standard…
UCOR is performing radiological walkover surveys at the White Wing Scrap Yard, a 100-acre area located between Highway 58 and Highway 95 near Bear Creek. The area is planned for reuse as Orano USA has announced that it is planning to build a multibillion-dollar uranium enrichment plant on a parcel that contains the scrap yard.…
UCOR’s interns toured Y-12, EMWMF, ORNL, and TWPC yesterday. The tour also included visits to the K-25 History Center and the Oak Ridge Graphite Reactor museums, as well as a lunch stop at the ORNL cafeteria. The outing provided interns the opportunity to share information about their projects while providing a visual of the buildings…
Kooper Webb of Kingston, Tenn., expects to graduate from East Tennessee State University in December 2027 with a degree in environmental health. This summer he is working as a transportation specialist intern. Kooper has previous experience with Jacobs Engineering. In his free time, Kooper is interested in sports, hunting, and fishing. He hopes to gain…
United Way of Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, and Scott Counties (UWAC) has launched an emergency fan drive in response to regional heat wave. Extreme heat is much more difficult for our neighbors without air conditioning. UWAC’s drive is intended to help vulnerable community members stay safe and cool. You can help by donating fans or a…
UCOR will hold all hands meetings July 14, 21, and 24 at Roane State Community College in Harriman. UCOR President and CEO Ken Rueter will present the company’s plan for the next 10-plus years including the visions ahead, as detailed in UCOR’s Strategic Plan. Details about the meetings, including times and session assignments, will be published…
As part of the new Swift Observation Capture (SOC) application, employees can use the SOC application to submit issues from one convenient location. The SOC app contains the Safety Observation Card, iQuestion, and Compliance Issues functions. Compliance issues will go directly to the email listed below. The UCOR Contractor & Performance Assurance team will screen,…
The June episode of Energycast covers a variety of topics. Crews started another demolition project at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in June, marking the first time multiple teardowns have occurred simultaneously at the site. Employees also completed the first phase of data gathering required to finalize the design for a new disposal facility. Orano…
Waste Management personnel have constructed new trenches at ORRL Landfill VII to capture leachate. This landfill, which accepts construction and demolition debris, does not have a leachate collection system because one was not required when it was constructed. The new trenches will allow for effective collection and disposal of the leachate.
Sierra Stewart of Manchester, Tenn., expects to graduate from Tennessee Technological University in December 2025 with a degree in computer science and a concentration in cybersecurity. This summer she is working as a cybersecurity intern. Sierra likes to spend her free time reading and with her cat, Princess. She hopes to gain hands-on knowledge and…
