March 11, 2020 – The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) cleanup accomplishments in recent years have now set the stage for dramatic progress in the coming decade, senior adviser William “Ike” White said Monday at the Waste Management Symposia 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz.

Speaking to more than 2,000 attendees, White outlined the Department of Energy’s strategic vision for environmental cleanup, saying the program is poised for “step change” that will build on its record of successes, with significant achievements in sight as early as this year. Link to article

March 9, 2020 – Today, DOE EM issued a new strategic plan for the next decade. DOE states it will “… build upon the cleanup progress the nuclear complex has seen over the first 30 years of EM operations.”

The EM 2020-2030 strategic vision was first highlighted at the 2020 ECA Annual Conference in Washington DC on January 30-31 as senior adviser for environmental management to the Under Secretary for Science Mr. William “Ike” White presented a keynote address about “Understanding EM Priorities and the Year Ahead.” That session touched on what the turn of the year, and the turn of the decade, would mean for EM priorities and expectations, the future challenges, and the role local governments can play to support cleanup goals. Link to update

March 7, 2020 – The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2020 Awards Gala to be held on March 28.

The award winners were chosen by the Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala Committee following nominations submitted by the general public.

The awardees are:

• President’s Award: Helen Brogan

• Business of the Year: CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV)

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March 6, 2020 – The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners to be recognized at the 2020 Awards Gala to be held on March 28.

The award winners were chosen by the Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala Committee following nominations submitted by the general public.

The awardees are:

Helen Brogan, recipient of the President’s Award

CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV), recipient of Business of the Year

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February 29, 2020 – The Department of Energy and its prime contractor CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV) recently completed the annual inspection of its 200-foot Meteorological Tower (Met Tower) located at the West Valley Demonstration Project. The inspection was performed by Mid- State Communications with assistance from CHBWV employees from Balance of Site Operations, and Regulatory Strategy and Compliance.

This work activity included observable inspections of the guy wires and appurtenances, grounding, and anchor points. During ground-level inspections, guy wires were re-tensioned as needed in accordance with compliance standards. Trained inspection professionals also climbed the tower to visually inspect the steel, replace the lights and check the paint for Federal Aviation Administration vividness. Link to article