As you already know, all IT-related purchases, including software, hardware, and professional services, must receive DOE-HQ approval before being purchased. This additional level of approval is required by DOE as part of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, or FITARA. FITARA aims to improve the federal government’s IT operations and acquisitions and has multiple…
Last week, UCOR crews completed dewatering and grouting of the northeast quadrant of electrical ductbank vaults on the K-25 footprint at ETTP. The ductbank vaults contained cables that once supplied power to K-25 and nearby facilities. Crews have completed dewatering/grouting 17 vaults since August 2025. An additional 38 vaults remain on the west side of…
Oklo announced late Thursday that it will be investing $1.68 billion to build a nuclear fuel recycling facility at ETTP Heritage Center. The project is expected to create 800 jobs, one of the largest job creation endeavors in Roane County history. The facility will turn nuclear waste into fuel for its next-generation reactors. “Oklo’s recognition…
Despite only accounting for 7.4% of the national workforce, construction workers account for nearly one-fifth of suicide deaths among all industries. There are many risk factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviors such as serious illness, substance use, legal or financial problems, as well as mental health issues. A recent study by the U.S.…
There is still time to share your feedback and suggestions on UCOR Hub. The survey is anonymous unless you choose to share your name to be entered into a drawing for a HUBi hat. Your responses to the short survey in HUBI’s User Corner will help us make the platform as useful as possible for you. The survey…
Being issued a government clearance is a privilege that comes with responsibilities. All clearance holders are required to report the following: Unofficial foreign travel When traveling out of the country, UCOR email and/or network must not be accessed. Contact with foreign intelligence Elicitation (someone attempting to obtain information) Continuing association with foreign nationals Foreign activities Arrests,…
Congratulations to the DARA Facility team for being recognized with a TeamsCount Award. The team facilitated installation of an underground water line by drilling under Bear Creek over a weekend. The controls the team put in place ensured thorough cleanup up without affecting the downstream creek. Kudos to Brennan Burke, Doug Callor, Logan Coffey, Steve…
Monday, Sept. 8, begins Construction Suicide Prevention Week – dedicated to increasing awareness, support, and prevention. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide in the nation, affecting thousands of construction workers each year. Join us next week and throughout the month of September and show your support. Dates to mark on your calendar:…
As previously mentioned, the K-25 Interpretive Center is open to the public. We’ve put together a video featuring remarks from some of the speakers, including UCOR President and CEO Ken Rueter, so you can hear why this center is such an important part of preserving the site’s rich history. Click the link to view. https://youtu.be/KL6p6hztW5k?si=wusSJS__PobytfZD
Kudos to the Design and Field Engineering Teams who received a TeamsCount award today. The team was recognized for meeting last minute challenges and putting in late hours to keep construction of the Mercury Treatment Facility moving and ensure that schedule commitments were maintained. Their diligence and attention to detail continue to make a significant…
