NNSA budget request includes slight spending increase for UPF
The budget request announced this week for the National Nuclear Security Administration includes a slight increase in spending for the proposed multi-billion-dollar Uranium Processing Facility at the...
View ArticleSafety forum to focus on UPF nuclear safety culture
The Oak Ridge Business Safety Partnership will have its first community safety forum of 2014 from 8-10 a.m. April 2 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. The topic will be “Nuclear...
View ArticleSafety forum to focus on UPF nuclear safety culture
The Oak Ridge Business Safety Partnership will have its first community safety forum of 2014 from 8-10 a.m. April 2 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. The topic will be “Nuclear...
View ArticleAlexander: Red Team Review of UPF could be model for other DOE projects
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander on Wednesday called for a special Senate hearing on whether an ongoing review of the Uranium Processing Facility in Oak Ridge could serve as a model to improve oversight of...
View ArticleReview team develops UPF alternative, sends report to NNSA
The projected cost had passed $10 billion and the completion date pushed back to 2038, so federal officials were looking for an alternative approach to the proposed Uranium Processing Facility at the...
View ArticleGuest column: Baughn’s budget recommendations to city manager
The following are my 2015 budget recommendations to the city manager: Mr. Watson, I commend you for your willingness to reduce spending in your formulation of the Fiscal Year 2015 city budget. This...
View ArticleMason to brief feds on UPF alternatives report today
Note: This story was last updated at 2:30 p.m. KNOXVILLE—Federal officials have expressed concerns about increasing cost projections and delayed construction dates for a new Uranium Processing Facility...
View ArticleSplitting UPF project into two buildings could save money, senator says
Money could be saved on the new Uranium Processing Facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex by splitting up the project into two buildings rather than one, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander said during a...
View ArticleNew UPF project director replaces Strock, who is retiring
Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC announced last week that Brian Reilly will become project director for the Uranium Processing Facility. CNS is the new contractor that will manage and operate the Y-12...
View ArticleHouse Appropriations’ energy, water bill fully funds UPF
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday passed an appropriations bill that fully funds the Uranium Processing Facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Rep....
View ArticleGuest column: B&W Y-12 improved Y-12, made a big difference in the community
By David Bradshaw It has been almost 14 years since B&W Y-12 LLC took over operation of the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge. Soon a new contractor will be in charge. Thanks to the work...
View ArticleBrown to remain as UPF procurement manager
Rich Brown will remain procurement manager for the Uranium Processing Facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex, UPF Project Director Brian Reilly said last week. Here is an announcement that...
View ArticleGarcia Garland running for re-election to City Council
Oak Ridge City Council member Anne Garcia Garland is running for re-election in the November 4 municipal election. In a press release, Garcia Garland said the City Council has now begun to function...
View Article2014 Election: Interest in mayor position, mall redevelopment, better ties...
A majority of the Oak Ridge City Council candidates said they would consider running for mayor or vice mayor if elected on Tuesday, and almost all supported the incentives recommended for the...
View ArticleNNSA: Field work to prepare Y-12 for UPF is on schedule, under budget
Field work to prepare the Y-12 National Security Complex for building the Uranium Processing Facility, or UPF, is on schedule and under budget and has surpassed 500 days without a recordable accident...
View ArticleUT Center for Industrial Services holding nuclear industry supplier courses
Submitted The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services will hold information courses for companies interested in evaluating potential business opportunities in the nuclear field and with...
View ArticleUpdated: More closures, delays Wednesday as snow falls, temperatures drop
Note: This story was last updated at 12:56 p.m. Many offices and schools will remain closed on Wednesday because of the weather and road conditions, and some will open late. The National Weather...
View ArticleSnow: Oak Ridge Schools closed, city opens late, Discovery Ed Livestream...
Note: This story was last updated at 12:52 p.m. Some of these announcements continue to change. We will update this story as we can. Oak Ridge Schools are closed today (Tuesday, February 24), and the...
View ArticleFederal, contractor officials celebrate UPF site readiness work on Friday
Federal officials and contractors will celebrate the completion of site readiness work for the multi-billion dollar Uranium Processing Facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex on Friday morning....
View ArticleOfficials celebrate new bridge, road relocation, haul road for UPF at Y-12
They called it their first major milestone: the completion of site readiness work, delivered on time and under budget. The work included the relocation of Bear Creek Road, a new bridge, and...
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