Innovation & Infrastructure

DOE Considering Complex-Wide Infrastructure Committee

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Todd Jacobson
WC Monitor
2/27/2015
The Department of Energy is considering establishing a committee to help prioritize infrastructure needs across the DOE complex, a senior Office of Science official told a panel examining the effectiveness of the Department’s…

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DOE Outlines Changes to Fee Structure for New Idaho Cleanup Contract

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DOE Begins Market Research for Upcoming Los Alamos Cleanup Procurement

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House Lawmakers Press Moniz on FY’16 Cleanup Budget Cuts

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Obama Admin. Nominates Monica Regalbuto For a Second Time to Head EM

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Without Fee Incentives, DOE Risks Losing Competition, Industry Execs Say

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Hanford’s Capsules Candidate For Borehole Disposal, Sec. Moniz Says

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

EM Chief of Staff Leaving DOE to Join CH2M Hill

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

New Mexico Asks For Los Alamos Suspect Waste Documents, Threatens Fines

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DNFSB Members to Visit Carlsbad Next Week to Prepare for WIPP Hearings

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Income for B&W Technical Services Group Continues to Dip

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South Carolina Regulator Searching for Director After Nominee Withdraws

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Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

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WIPP batteries earmarked for mine fire research

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