Department of Energy signs agreement to progress with Hanford cleanup, according to a senator
The long-awaited operations at the Hanford nuclear cleanup site's vitrification plant are on the brink of resuming, following the Energy Department's signing of a crucial document. The multibillion-dollar plant, a key component of the site's cleanup efforts, has faced delays due to unspecified safety concerns raised by Energy Secretary Wright.
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray accused Wright of stalling the project by raising safety concerns without sufficient proof. Murray's call for the Energy Department to sign the necessary paperwork seemed to have addressed the delay.
The document in question authorises the final step of hot commissioning before radioactive waste treatment can begin at the Hanford vitrification plant. The signing of this document allows the operations at the Hanford nuclear cleanup site to move forward.
Initially, a final approval was anticipated at the end of August, but the operations were expected to start on October 15th following the signing of the document. However, the exact date for the start of operations has not been specified.
The vitrification plant, an integral part of the Hanford nuclear cleanup site in Washington state, plays a crucial role in the safe and efficient management of radioactive waste. The plant's operations being back on track is a significant step towards the completion of the cleanup efforts at the site.
The Energy Department has not responded to inquiries about the document and any potential safety concerns. As more information becomes available, updates on the progress of the vitrification plant's operations will be shared.
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