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Work continues at tank AY-102 to investigate the source of the material found earlier this month and determine the appropriate path forward. For an in-depth update, check out this briefing.
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PRESENTATION: On Sept. 6, ORP Manager, Stacy Charboneau, gave an agency update to the Hanford Advisory Board (HAB). The presentation covers issues like ORP project accomplishments, challenges, budget and priorities. http://www.hanford.gov/news.cfm/DOE/ORP_HAB_Sept_6_12.pdf- C-104 Final Retrieval Operations (4 photos)The technology behind C-104 waste retrievals — at Hanford Nuclear Site.
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What's the next step in safely cleaning up Hanford's nuclear waste? Check out this Waste Treatment Plant 101 from vit plant contractor Bechtel Corporation.River Protection Project updated their cover photo.
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Waste retrievals are complete at C-104, Hanford's second-highest volume single-shell tank. The project finished 8 MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE and $3 MILLION UNDER BUDGET! Awesome work! http://www.hanford.gov/news.cfm/DOE/C-104%20Retrieval%20Complete%20Final.pdf- OVERVIEW OF REGION VIEWED FROM RISER ON AUGUST 29, 2012
A second riser was visually inspected last week and additional material was identified in the annulus near this second riser. At this time, it is unknown if the material is radioactiv...e. This area of the tank annulus was previously viewed in 2006, providing historical benchmarking data. The 2006 visual inspection did not show any unknown material in this area of the tank annulus. We are continuing our investigation, including gathering additional information from other tank risers.See More - OVERVIEW OF REGION FROM RISER IN 2006
A second riser was visually inspected last week and additional material was identified in the annulus near this second riser. At this time, it is unknown if the material is radioactive. This area of ...the tank annulus was previously viewed in 2006, providing historical benchmarking data. The 2006 visual inspection did not show any unknown material in this area of the tank annulus. We are continuing our investigation, including gathering additional information from other tank risers.See More River Protection Project shared a link.
The Tri-City Herald's coverage of the unknown material found in a second riser of Tank AY-102 http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/09/01/2082638/doe-finds-more-evidence-of-leak.html- Washington state leaders have threatened to take the first step down the path toward legal action over court-ordered deadlines that may be missed...
- In the interest of transparency, the Bechtel response to the DOE Engineering Memo is provided.
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(via Bechtel Corporation on Twitter) Tank waste threat at #Hanford #WTP: 56 gallons of #nuclear waste in aging tanks. Solution https://twitter.com/Bechtel/status/241205569086697474/photo/1/largeRiver Protection Project updated their cover photo.
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For those interested in the latest media regarding Hanford's Waste Treatment Plant, here's a link to the memo referenced: : http://www.hanford.gov/news.cfm/DOE/12-WTP-0274_-_Letter_1208231485_-_1Confidence.pdf
The Energy Department is cur...rently reviewing the memo sent by Gary Brunson. We recognize there are significant technical challenges remaining at the Waste Treatment Plant, some of which have existed for many years. The Department takes seriously its role overseeing the safe design and delivery of the Waste Treatment Plant, and is continuing to work with Bechtel to address the ongoing technical issues. Even as we work together to pursue solutions, however, the Department continues to be frustrated with the lack of progress. Addressing these challenges effectively will require both additional work by the contractor, as well as improved oversight by the Department. It's also important to note that the successful completion of this important project depends on employees continuing to be able to freely raise concerns.See MoreRiver Protection Project shared a link.
You've heard use us the term "radioactive waste," but what does that really mean? This great story in Forbes breaks down the ingredients list for the radioactive sludge stored tank in AY-102. http://www.nwpr.org/post/hanford-expert-possible-tank-leak-doesn-t-change-goal-stabilizing-waste- Next month scientists at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation plan to use a robotic rover to examine an underground tank full of radioactive waste that has