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Reactors sealed for last time

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:23:26 +0000

News Source:

The Augusta Chronicle

News Source Link:

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2011-06-29/reactors-sealed-last-time?v=1309391806

Excerpt:

Two of Savannah River Site's oldest nuclear reactors were sealed Wednesday for the last time, marking the completion of two of the most significant projects financed with the site's $1.6 billion share of stimulus funds.

Savannah River seals up 2 nuclear weapons reactors

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:22:14 +0000

News Source:

The State

News Source Link:

http://www.thestate.com/2011/06/30/1880175/savannah-river-seals-up-2-nuclear.html

Excerpt:

AIKEN, S.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy has sealed off access to two reactors at a former nuclear weapons plant near the South Carolina-Georgia border.

SRS Seals Access to P and R Reactors, Marking End to Nearly 60-Years of History

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:09:20 +0000

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Progress

AIKEN, S.C. — With investments from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. Department of Energy and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC, (SRNS) today sealed the access to the historic P and R Reactors as part of footprint reduction and legacy cleanup at the Savannah River Site.

Excerpt:

With investments from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. Department of Energy and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC, (SRNS) today sealed the access to the historic P and R Reactors as part of footprint reduction and legacy cleanup at the Savannah River Site.

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Photo Caption:

Marc Sharpe, who was a senior reactor operator at P Reactor in the mid-1980s, carries a time capsule containing items that reveal Site and national current events into P Reactor. Dr. David Moody, U.S. Department of Energy-Savannah River Operation Office Manager, is walking behind him.

Marc Sharpe, who was a senior reactor operator at P Reactor in the mid-1980s, (left) and Dr. David Moody, U.S. Department of Energy-Savannah River Operation Office Manager, were the last people to leave P Reactor, just before the opening is welded shut.

From left, Baker Concrete’s Charles Powell, Archie Jarrell, and Michael Carter weld shut the last opening to the P Reactor 105-P building. Baker performed the in situ grouting of the below-grade areas.

DOE: SRS aids in overall footprint cleanup

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:03:40 +0000

News Source:

Aiken Standard

News Source Link:

http://www.aikenstandard.com/local/0514-DOE-cleanup

Excerpt:

The Department of Energy is on track to reduce its overall cleanup footprint by approximately 90 percent by 2015, due in part to cleanup efforts at the Savannah River Site.

Study: ARRA funds positive impact on area

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:03:06 +0000

News Source:

Aiken Standard

News Source Link:

http://www.aikenstandard.com/local/0427-ARRA

Excerpt:

The $1.6 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding awarded to contractors at the Savannah River Site was successful in retaining and creating 4,600 jobs in the local community, as well as creating 86 cents of regional economic impact for every dollar of regionally spent stimulus funds, according to an economic impact study unveiled at USC Aiken.

SRS carries on with providing service to area

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:02:07 +0000

News Source:

Aiken Standard

News Source Link:

http://www.aikenstandard.com/local/0507-project-serve-and-care

Excerpt:

In early spring each year, scores of Savannah River Site employees volunteer for the United Way of Aiken County's Project Vision - providing repair and renovation work at social service agencies.

Looking forward to 2011: Savannah River Site

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:01:30 +0000

News Source:

Aiken Standard

News Source Link:

http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/1223-SRS-in-2011

Excerpt:

The Department of Energy and its contractors spent 2010 making progress on cleanup projects, racking up hours of safe work, and making plans to keep SRS viable in the future - all while dealing with the challenges of a troubled economy.

Beech Island company gets SRNS contract

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:00:49 +0000

News Source:

Aiken Standard

News Source Link:

http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/1222-SRNS-contract

Excerpt:

The Beech Island small business Grade South has been awarded a $6.3 million contract by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions for closure of the P-Area's Ash Basin and a nearby outfall at the Savannah River Site.

Aiken Tech putting students on fast track to nuclear jobs

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:58:56 +0000

News Source:

Aiken Standard

News Source Link:

http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/1123-rotary

Excerpt:

With about 48 percent of nuclear industry staffers nearing retirement, they must be replaced, and that will come from programs like those at Aiken Technical College, instructor David Deal told Aiken Rotary Club members Monday.

Low-level Waste Safely Dispositioned Under Runoff Cover at SRS

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:47:12 +0000

AIKEN, S.C. – A $3.5-million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project at the Savannah River Site (SRS) has placed an operational stormwater runoff cover over the 625,000-square-foot area comprising E-Area Low-Level Waste (LLW) Facility Slit Trench Disposal Units 1-4. The cover was installed as an interim remedial action and will enhance the protection of human health and the environment.

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