EM Update, 9/24/24 —
WEST VALLEY, N.Y. – Two U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) cleanup sites are expected to save taxpayers an estimated $1 million by sharing highly specialized equipment.
The West Valley Demonstration Project in New York transferred the equipment to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site. The equipment is used to handle hazardous materials remotely, ensuring safety as crews process and package the materials.
“Repurposing highly specialized equipment like this helps save money for taxpayers and the government,” West Valley Project Management Office Assistant Director Stephen Bousquet said. “It also saves cost on schedule because the equipment is already built and available for immediate use.”
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