There’s Still Time to Register for 10th Annual National Cleanup Workshop

ARLINGTON, Va. - U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) Senior Advisor Candice Robertson are set to headline the 10th annual National Cleanup Workshop being held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Sept. 16-18 in Arlington.

The workshop brings together DOE executives, industry leaders, national and local elected officials, and other stakeholders to discuss EM's progress on the cleanup of the environmental legacy of the nation's Manhattan Project and Cold War nuclear weapons program.

In October, EM will celebrate 35 years of cleanup progress, which is reflected in this year's workshop theme, "EM at 35: Partnering for Progress."

Topics for discussion at the workshop will include EM successes at field sites over the past year; upcoming EM acquisition plans and schedules; lessons learned toward improving project performance; entering a new era for Hanford Site cleanup; and developing the future EM workforce.

This year's workshop will also include the Early-Career Professionals Session, back by popular demand for a second time. That session will take place on Monday, Sept. 16, from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is aimed at helping attendees learn more about EM and how to grow and succeed in the DOE cleanup program. Past workshop attendees and first-time attendees who have been involved in the EM program for less than five years are encouraged to attend the early-career session and take advantage of a special rate that includes admission to the full workshop.

The Energy Communities Alliance sponsors the workshop in cooperation with EM and the Energy Facility Contractors Group. For further information on the agenda and conference registration, click here. Read a past EM Update story previewing this year's workshop here.

-Contributor: Kyle Hendrix