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CURRENT STORIES

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Walsh Visits EM-Managed Fort St. Vrain Used Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility

Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management (EM) Tim Walsh recently visited a used nuclear fuel storage facility in northern Colorado managed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Idaho Cleanup Project and contractor Idaho Environmental Coalition (IEC).

Walsh toured the facility and several support buildings to better understand the Fort St. Vrain mission and its history. The facility safely stores used nuclear fuel generated by the former Fort St. Vrain Generating Station, a gas-cooled reactor that operated from 1979 to 1989. It was later shut down and decommissioned, and the site was converted to a natural gas-powered generating station.

The Fort St. Vrain used nuclear fuel storage facility is one of two such facilities owned by DOE and licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The other, also managed by ICP and IEC, is located at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

DOE Collaboration Underscores Preparation for Research Fuel Shipment to Idaho

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) is playing a key role in the future shipment of a “high burnup” used nuclear fuel research cask from Dominion Energy’s North Anna Power Station in Virginia to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site, enabling critical research activities in Idaho.

The INL Site was selected to receive the shipment because of its specialized facilities, equipment and a workforce experienced with safely handling used nuclear fuel, capabilities generally unavailable at commercial nuclear power plants.

Recently, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) representatives and private industry partners gathered in Idaho to kick off the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy’s (NE) Center for Used Fuel Research, tour important nuclear and cleanup facilities and continue coordination between NE and the DOE Office of Environmental Management (EM) to support this shipment. High burnup fuel remains in reactors longer to maximize energy output.

NEWS ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES

News Article | Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Walsh Visits EM-Managed Fort St. Vrain Used Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility

News Article | Tuesday, August 25, 2026

DOE Collaboration Underscores Preparation for Research Fuel Shipment to Idaho

News Article | Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Inspiring EM’s Future Workforce Through Innovation: Intern Isaac Ryner’s Impact

A third-year electrical engineering student at Idaho State University returned to the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) for a second consecutive summer internship, where he applied coding and taught himself 3D modeling software to design a prototype for a critical effort to retrieve 4,400 cubic meters of legacy waste and prepare it for disposal.

News Article | Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Drone, Laser Scans Yield Progress in Idaho Efforts to Remove Calcine Waste

A drone and advanced laser scanning technology known as lidar are providing highly accurate 3D maps of the interior of bin sets containing radioactive waste, an important step to prepare the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) to safely access the structures and eventually retrieve the material for disposal.

News Article | Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Championing Fire Safety: Nii Strengthens Protection at Idaho Cleanup Project

For more than 37 years, Robert R. Nii has devoted his career to protecting people and strengthening the safety posture of every site he has served.

News Article | Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Safety Days Reinforces Year-Round Commitment to Safe Operations at Idaho Site

News Article | Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Breaking Down History: Idaho Crews Remove Prototype Crane House

Idaho Cleanup Project crews safely removed a crane house from atop a historic Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program prototype recently, marking an important step toward completing above-ground demolition of the facility.

News Article | Tuesday, July 21, 2026

DOE Mentor-Protégé Program Builds Small Business Relationships in Idaho

Partnerships with two Idaho Falls-based small businesses through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Mentor-Protégé Program benefit the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) and contractor Idaho Environmental Coalition (IEC) by helping maintain a highly skilled, qualified workforce trained in radiological safety.

News Article | Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Walsh Visits Idaho Cleanup Project, Highlights EM Support to Nuclear Mission

Assistant Secretary of Environmental Management (EM) Tim Walsh and his leadership team visited the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) last week, emphasizing ICP’s critical role in advancing both cleanup and nuclear missions at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site and across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex.

News Article | Tuesday, July 14, 2026

University Partnerships Prepare Idaho for Used Nuclear Fuel Shipments

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) will help transfer used nuclear fuel (UNF) to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site from the Breazeale Research Reactor at Penn State University in coming months.

News Article | Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Idaho Liquid Waste Treatment Surpasses State Milestone

Crews have exceeded an important milestone set by the state of Idaho by treating more than 130,000 gallons of radioactive liquid waste during their current processing run at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site.

News Article | Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Teams Collaborate to Demolish Glovebox at Idaho National Laboratory Site

A successful partnership at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site resulted in the safe and efficient deactivation, decommissioning and demolition of a glovebox at the Analytical Research Laboratories in the Materials and Fuels Complex.

News Article | Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Idaho Team Inspires Next Generation to Protect Natural Resources

Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) team members recently joined federal, state and local entities to host interactive stations at the 2026 Idaho Falls Water Festival, helping more than 1,800 fifth and sixth grade students from eastern Idaho understand the importance of clean water and how future generations can protect Idaho’s natural resources.

News Article | Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Saving Cost and Time: 3D Printing Propels Robot to Retrieve Waste at Idaho

A 3D printing technology is saving time and tax dollars while the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) makes strides toward retrieving a by-product of used nuclear fuel recycling for disposal.

News Article | Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Dual Historic Naval Reactors Prototype Demolitions Highlight Idaho Expertise

Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) crews are hard at work advancing decommissioning and demolition (D&D) on two Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program prototypes: the Submarine 5th Generation General Electric (S5G) and the Aircraft Carrier 1st Generation Westinghouse (A1W) prototypes.

News Article | Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Women Leading in High-Hazard Operations at Idaho’s AMWTP

The women at the helm of operations behind the scenes at the Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project (AMWTP) at the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) perform critical, demanding work supporting the condensing, compacting and packaging of transuranic waste to ship to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant for permanent disposal.

News Article | Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Idaho Cleanup Spotlight on Marilyn Broek’s Environmental Stewardship Legacy

For more than 50 years, Marilyn Broek has built a career rooted in hard work, expertise and a deep commitment to protecting the environment.

Press Release | Thursday, May 21, 2026

Idaho Environmental Coalition Employees Donate Over 2,000 Pounds of Food to Community Food Basket

Idaho Environmental Coalition (IEC) employees recently collected over 2,000 pounds of food and donated it to the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls. Each year, IEC employees collect canned goods and other non-perishable items to support food pantries and food banks during the summer months, a time when food donations are typically low.

News Article | Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Idaho Cleanup Project Teams Ship Glovebox Waste for Safe Disposal

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) has completed two shipments of a Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) glovebox to disposal facilities, underscoring the ICP’s critical role in addressing complex waste streams across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex.

News Article | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Idaho’s Historic Return to Remote-Handled Transuranic Waste Shipments

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) has successfully resumed shipments of remote-handled transuranic waste to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico, for permanent disposal for the first time since 2014.

News Article | Tuesday, May 5, 2026

New Idaho Used Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility to Ensure Safety, Advance Cleanup

The U.S. Department of Energy recently approved the conceptual design for the Idaho Cleanup Project’s (ICP) used nuclear fuel staging facility project.

News Article | Tuesday, April 28, 2026

EM’s Used Fuel Storage Efforts Support Advanced Reactor Research in Idaho

Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) crews have received all 10 used nuclear fuel shipments for the current fiscal year from the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site.

News Article | Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Idaho to Receive Used Fuel, Supporting Nuclear Energy and Medical Research

Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) crews recently fabricated and tested four stainless steel storage canisters to prepare for a used nuclear fuel (UNF) shipment from a reactor at Penn State University this year, ensuring the safe long term management of the material at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site and enabling critical U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research opportunities.

News Article | Tuesday, April 7, 2026

EM Leaders See Idaho Cleanup’s Contributions to Nuclear Renaissance

Joel Bradburne and other members of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management leadership team visited the Idaho Cleanup Project.

News Article | Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Idaho Facility Advances Liquid Waste Treatment Mission, Protects Aquifer

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) has successfully converted a third of the radioactive liquid waste stored at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site into a safer solid form, advancing its mission to safely meet cleanup commitments with the state of Idaho while helping protect the underlying Snake River Plain Aquifer.

News Article | Tuesday, March 31, 2026

'We Must Look Out for One Another': Idaho Team Responds to Co-worker's Emergency

Several team members tapped into training they received at the Idaho National Laboratory Site to help a co-worker in distress.

News Article | Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Idaho, Los Alamos Collaborate to Advance Safe, Efficient Waste Disposal

Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) crews recently processed and packaged a glovebox from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), an accomplishment that could lead them to treat and certify similar waste from LANL before disposing of it at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico.

News Article | Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Disposal Facility Expansion to Support Heavy Waste Components at Idaho

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) is expanding a disposal facility by constructing a third cell to support the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) mission here for the next 30 years, ensuring efficient remediation and disposal of defueled reactor components and other waste generated at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site.

News Article | Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Idaho’s Ecobots Challenge Inspires Future STEM Workforce

A first annual robotics competition hosted by the Idaho Cleanup Project contractor challenged eighth grade students to complete tasks inspired by real world cleanup efforts, showcasing how STEM education helps prepare the future workforce for meaningful contributions to environmental remediation and innovation.

News Article | Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Advanced Technology Powers New Drone Mission in Idaho’s Calcine Retrieval Efforts

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) is preparing for new drone missions to collect detailed 3D images and radiation measurements in two high-level radioactive waste storage areas to help engineers verify conditions and guide placement of equipment to safely retrieve calcine, a byproduct of used nuclear fuel recycling, for disposition outside Idaho.

News Article | Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Idaho Advances Historic Prototype Demolition in Partnership with Naval Reactors

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) is progressing with deactivation and demolition (D&D) of two historic Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program prototypes, continuing an effective partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) and the Office of Naval Reactors (NR) to reduce the environmental footprint at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site.

News Article | Tuesday, February 10, 2026

From Cold War to Cleanup: Idaho Storage Facility Prepares for Future Mission

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) recently completed another important modification to a Cold War-era storage facility to get used nuclear fuel (UNF) “road ready” for future shipment and permanent disposal out of state.

News Article | Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Idaho Completes Ultrasonic Testing, Ensuring Integrity of Legacy Waste Shipments

Idaho Cleanup Project workers capitalized on innovative robotic technology to complete surveys of approximately 4,400 legacy transuranic waste drums, ensuring they meet safety requirements for shipment to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico for permanent disposal.

News Article | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Collaboration, Technology Aid Idaho’s $1.4 Million Cost Savings

Idaho Cleanup Project contractor Idaho Environmental Coalition found a more efficient way to manage the cleanup mission at the Idaho National Laboratory Site, resulting in a cost savings of $1.4 million.

News Article | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Idaho Project Advances Cleanup with Expanded Treated Waste Storage

Idaho Cleanup Project construction crews have completed a new 20,000-square-foot building, more than doubling the current storage capacity for waste treated at the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU).

News Article | Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Idaho Environmental Cleanup from the Eyes of an Expert

Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) efforts have improved the water quality of the Snake River Plain Aquifer for over 35 years.

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CURRENT STORIES

Walsh Visits EM-Managed Fort St. Vrain Used Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility

DOE Collaboration Underscores Preparation for Research Fuel Shipment to Idaho

NEWS ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES

Walsh Visits EM-Managed Fort St. Vrain Used Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility

DOE Collaboration Underscores Preparation for Research Fuel Shipment to Idaho

Inspiring EM’s Future Workforce Through Innovation: Intern Isaac Ryner’s Impact

Drone, Laser Scans Yield Progress in Idaho Efforts to Remove Calcine Waste

Championing Fire Safety: Nii Strengthens Protection at Idaho Cleanup Project

Safety Days Reinforces Year-Round Commitment to Safe Operations at Idaho Site

Breaking Down History: Idaho Crews Remove Prototype Crane House

DOE Mentor-Protégé Program Builds Small Business Relationships in Idaho

Walsh Visits Idaho Cleanup Project, Highlights EM Support to Nuclear Mission

University Partnerships Prepare Idaho for Used Nuclear Fuel Shipments

Idaho Liquid Waste Treatment Surpasses State Milestone

Teams Collaborate to Demolish Glovebox at Idaho National Laboratory Site

Idaho Team Inspires Next Generation to Protect Natural Resources

Saving Cost and Time: 3D Printing Propels Robot to Retrieve Waste at Idaho

Dual Historic Naval Reactors Prototype Demolitions Highlight Idaho Expertise

Women Leading in High-Hazard Operations at Idaho’s AMWTP

Idaho Cleanup Spotlight on Marilyn Broek’s Environmental Stewardship Legacy

Idaho Environmental Coalition Employees Donate Over 2,000 Pounds of Food to Community Food Basket

Idaho Cleanup Project Teams Ship Glovebox Waste for Safe Disposal

Idaho’s Historic Return to Remote-Handled Transuranic Waste Shipments

New Idaho Used Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility to Ensure Safety, Advance Cleanup

EM’s Used Fuel Storage Efforts Support Advanced Reactor Research in Idaho

Idaho to Receive Used Fuel, Supporting Nuclear Energy and Medical Research

EM Leaders See Idaho Cleanup’s Contributions to Nuclear Renaissance

Idaho Facility Advances Liquid Waste Treatment Mission, Protects Aquifer

'We Must Look Out for One Another': Idaho Team Responds to Co-worker's Emergency

Idaho, Los Alamos Collaborate to Advance Safe, Efficient Waste Disposal

Disposal Facility Expansion to Support Heavy Waste Components at Idaho

Idaho’s Ecobots Challenge Inspires Future STEM Workforce

Advanced Technology Powers New Drone Mission in Idaho’s Calcine Retrieval Efforts

Idaho Advances Historic Prototype Demolition in Partnership with Naval Reactors

From Cold War to Cleanup: Idaho Storage Facility Prepares for Future Mission

Idaho Completes Ultrasonic Testing, Ensuring Integrity of Legacy Waste Shipments

Collaboration, Technology Aid Idaho’s $1.4 Million Cost Savings

Idaho Project Advances Cleanup with Expanded Treated Waste Storage

Idaho Environmental Cleanup from the Eyes of an Expert

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