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The Hanford site faces intricate challenges in disposing of the approximately 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical tank waste. The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM) recognizes it as one of the most complex tasks within its...

Hanford Communities is pleased to share Hanford-related news and updates through the Summer 2023 Newsletter (July – September).

The 324 Building, situated within a mile of the Columbia River and less than a mile from Richland city limits, served as a hub of radiological research from 1966 to 1996. However, it was in 1986 that a spill of radioactive material occurred in “B Cell,” one of the building’s fortified chambers designed to shield researchers from radiation hazards.

This is a joint announcement from the Washington State Department of Ecology, U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This month, we round up the top stories and headlines from the Hanford Site, with updates at the Vit Plant, 324 Building, K Reactor and more.

Hanford Communities is pleased to share Hanford-related news and updates through the Spring 2023 Newsletter (April – June).

Washington agencies now drafting potential amendments to Tri-Party Agreement, Consent Decree for public comment and submission to Court.

At Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC), we are excited to celebrate 60 years of promoting economic strength and diversity. In addition to regional economic development activities, our core mission includes advocating for the funding and policies needed to support the cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford site.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded the Hanford Integrated Tank Disposition Contract (ITDC) to Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC (H2C) of Lynchburg, Virginia.

Hanford Communities is pleased to share Hanford-related news and updates through the Winter 2023 Newsletter (January – March).