Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

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Briefing from Rod Rimando, Director, DOE-EM/Office of Technology Development

October 19, 2018

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

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Topic: Briefing from Rod Rimando, Director, DOE-EM/Office of Technology Development
Time: Oct 19, 2018 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Webinar

Briefing from Adrian Simper, Strategy and Technology Director, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, UK

October 15, 2018

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)

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Webinar

Briefing from Mark Gilbertson, DOE-EM Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (Acting)

October 5, 2018

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)

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October 5, 2018, 1-2:30 PM (ET)

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Michael Hudson

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Briefing from Drs. Vienna and Kruger

September 7, 2018

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

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Michael Hudson

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Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

August 9 - 10, 2018

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AGENDA

Thursday, August 9, 2018

INFORMATION GATHERING SESSION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Federal Building 2714-G Conference Room

4:00 pm – 4:10 pm

Welcome remarks and introductions by the National Academies

4:10 pm – 4:40 pm

OREM mission, accomplishments, and broad level plans (ETTP to Y-12 focus), Jay Mullis, DOE OREM Site Manager

4:40 pm – 5:10 pm

D&D and remediation challenges and strategy to-date, Kent Fortenberry, UCOR Project Manager

5:10 pm – 5:30 pm

BREAK

5:30 pm – 6:40 pm

Stakeholder presentations

Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation (accepted)

EPA, declined

Oak Ridge Site Specific Advisory Board (ORSSAB), Dennis Wilson (accepted)

Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee (declined)

Energy Technology and Environmental Business Association (ETEBA), Tim Griffin (accepted)

6:40 pm – 7:00 pm

Public comments

7:00 pm

Adjourn public meeting

Friday, August 10, 2018

INFORMATION GATHERING SESSION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Federal Building 2714-G Conference Room

8:00 am – 8:15 am

Academies brief welcome.

8:15 am – 8:45 am

D&D lessons learned and future TD needs, John Wrapp, UCOR

8:45 am - 9:15 am

Waste disposal lessons learned and future TD needs, John Wrapp, UCOR

9:15 am – 9:45 am

Groundwater and soils remediation lessons learned and future TD needs, Samantha Pack, UCOR

9:45 am – 10:00 am

Break

10:00 am –10:30 am

History…Mercury contamination in Oak Ridge and Y-12 and the Mercury challenge, Scott Brooks, ORNL

10:30 am – 11:00 am

The use of S&T and TD to address mercury in the OREM program (history, RMPE, etc.), Janice Hensley, UCOR

11:00 am – 11:30 am

The LEFPC Mercury TD project, Mark Peterson, ORNL

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Integration of Science and EM, Eric Pierce, ORNL

12:00 pm

Closing remarks; adjourn session open to the public

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Jim Rispoli
Rebecca Robbins
Pol Spanos
Barbara Hamrick
Paul Dickman
John Plodinec

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Key points from site visit
Report findings and recommendations

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 20, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

(202) 334-2583
mhudson@Nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

August 8 - 9, 2018

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About

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

PORTSMOUTH SITE VISIT

August 8 – 9, 2018

AGENDA

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

INFORMATION GATHERING SESSION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Ohio State University Endeavor Center, Room 160

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Technology Impacts, Marty Reibold, Fluor

Large Component Assay System
Talon Robot for Emergency Operations
Next generation personal protective equipment
In-pipe NDA measurement system

BREAK at the discretion of the chair

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Stakeholder Presentations

Ohio EPA, Jim Sferra (accepted)
Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio, Jennifer Jacobs, (pending)
Site Specific Advisory Board, Robert Berry (pending)
Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative, Shepherd (pending)

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Public comments

Adjourn meeting

Thursday, August 9, 2018

INFORMATION GATHERING SESSION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Ohio State University Endeavor Center, Room 160

7:30 am – 10:00 pm

Future Needs and Potential Technologies

Marty Reibold and J.D. Chiou, Fluor

BREAK at the discretion of the chair

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Programmatic Path Forward

TBD

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Opportunity for general discussion and questions

12:00 pm

Adjourn meeting open to the public

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patrica Culligan
Sue Clark
Robin Rogers
Robert Jubin
Bill Lee

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Key points from site visit
• Findings and recommendations

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 20, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

(202) 334-2583
mhudson@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

June 4, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)

Past

Additional Information

Contact

Michael Hudson

2023342583
mhudson@Nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

May 31, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)

Past

Additional Information

Contact

Michael Hudson

2023342583
mhudson@Nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

May 3, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)

Past

Additional Information

Contact

Michael Hudson

2023342583
mhudson@Nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

April 22 - 24, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Contact

Ourania Kosti

202 334 3066
okosti@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

March 14, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Ourania Kosti

202 334 3066
okosti@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

February 25, 2019

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

The purpose of this call was to prepare for the report release.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

John Plodinec
Paul Dickman
Barbara Hamrick
Alex Navrotsky
Rebecca Robbins
Robin Rogers

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The purpose of the call was to prepare for the report release.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

n/a

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 25, 2019

Contact

Ourania Kosti

(202) 334-3066
nrsb@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

January 24, 2019

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

Committee call to finalize the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patricia Culligan
John Plodinec
Rebecca Robbins
Pol Spanos
Paul Dickman
Barbara Hamrick
Bob Jubin
Robin Rogers
Sue Clark
Alex Navrotsky

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report finalization.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 04, 2019

Contact

Ourania Kosti

(202) 334-3066
okosti@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

November 30, 2018

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

John Plodinec
Patricia Culligan
Rebecca Robbins
Barbara Hamrick
Sue Clark
Robin Rogers
Alexandra Navrotsky

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report progress

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

n/a

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 03, 2018

Contact

Ourania Kosti

(202) 334-3066
nrsb@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

October 29 - 30, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Michael Hudson

(202) 334-2583
mhudson@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

September 25, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

Discussion of report draft chapter.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Bill Lee
Barbara Hamrick
Robert Jubin
Jim Rispoli
Rebecca Robbins

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report draft chapter

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

n/a

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 01, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

(202) 334-2583
mhudson@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

September 21, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Barbara Hamrick
Robert Jubin
Patricia Culligan
Jim Rispoli
John Plodinec
Alex Navrotsky
Robin Rogers
Rebecca Robbins

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Draft findings and recommendations

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

n/a

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 21, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

(202) 334-2583
mhudson@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

August 28, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)

Past

About

Report discussion with Chair and Co-Chair

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patricia Culligan
John Plodinec

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report progress review

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 30, 2018

Contact

Contact us

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

August 23, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)

Past

About

Closed session discussion for the Committee via conference call (Zoom).

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

• Patricia Culligan
• John Plodinec
• Alex Navrotsky
• Robert Jubin
• Bill Lee
• Rebecca Robbins
• Barbara Hamrick
• Jim Rispoli

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Findings and recommendations.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Draft findings and recommendations

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 24, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

(202) 334-2583
mhudson@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

August 21, 2018

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

On-line briefing with Dr. John Marra, Chief Engineer, DOE-EM

CONNECTING TO ZOOM

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You can join the meeting by phone only (no computer needed) by calling the numbers below. If you choose this option you will not be able to see what is projected at the host’s screen, that is presentations or other material.

Global Dial-In Numbers

+1 877 853 5257 (US Toll Free)
+1 646 558 8656 (US Toll)
+1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)

Conference/Meeting ID

250 316 481

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Ourania Kosti

(202) 334-3066
okosti@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

July 20, 2018

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)

Past

About

Report discussion.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patricia Culligan
John Plodinec

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report progress

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

n/a

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 23, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

(202) 334-2583
mhudson@Nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

May 15 - 17, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patricia Culligan
John Plodinec
Sue Clark
Barbara Hamrick
Bill Lee
Rebecca Robbins
Robin Rogers
Pol Spanos

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Comments on key points from Hanford.
Report draft outline.
Discussion on recommended process of S&T development.
Future information gathering meetings.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

n/a

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 21, 2018

Contact

Rania Kosti

202 334 3066
okosti@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

April 22 - 25, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patrica Culligan
John Plodenic
Sue Clark
Paul Dickman
Barbara Hamrick
Robert Jubin
Bill Lee
Alexandra Navrotsky
Rebecca Robbins
Robin Rogers
Pol Spanos

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Comments on briefings
International approaches on S&T program development
Review of draft findings and recommendations
Future site visits and briefings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 01, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

2023342583
mhudson@Nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

April 12, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

• Hamcrick
• Jubin
• Cullihan
• Plodinec
• Dickman

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

DOE-NE’s Sigma teams and the draft report layout

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 12, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

2023342583
mhudson@Nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

April 5, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Trish Culligan
John Plodinec

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Draft report layout
Closed session agenda for site visit to Hanford in April
Agenda for Idaho site visit in May

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 05, 2018

Contact

Ourania Kosti

202 334 3066
okosti@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

March 29, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Bill Lee
Sue Clark
Rebecca Robbins
Patricia Culligan
Jon Plodinec
Barbara Hamrick
Robin Rogers
Alexandra Navrotsky

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

- Impressions from the February 14 conference call with DOE’s Office of Science
- Need for future briefings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

n/a

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 29, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

2023342583
mhudson@Nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

February 27, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EST)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Trish Culligan
John Plodinec
Bill Lee
Paul Dickman
Rebecca Robbins
Robin Rogers
Sue Clark
Barbara Hamrick

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-agenda draft for site visit to Hanford
-draft report writing assignments

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 27, 2018

Contact

Ourania Kosti

202 334 3066
okosti@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

February 14, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EST)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patricia Culligan
John Plodinec
Sue Clark
Paul Dickman
Barbara Hamrick
Alex Navrotsky
Rebecca Robbins
Robin Rogers

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Preliminary findings from the site visit to SRS

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 22, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

2023342583
mhudson@Nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

January 29 - 30, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patricia Culligan
John Plodenic
Paul Dickman
Barbara Hamrick
Robert Jubin
Bill Lee
Alexandra Navrotsky
James Rispoli
Rebecca Robbins
Robin Rogers

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Site visit and report discussion

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

DOE-EM organization chart

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 06, 2018

Contact

Michael Hudson

2023342583
mhudson@Nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

January 28 - 30, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Toni Greenleaf

7033722652
mgreenleaf@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

January 5, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EST)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patricia Culligan , Chair and John Plodinec, Vice-chair

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Phone discussion to work on the agenda for the upcoming site visit to Savannah River.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

none

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 09, 2018

Contact

Ourania Kosti

2023343066
okosti@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

December 15, 2017

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EST)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patricia Culligan
John Plodinec

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Site visit #1, Savannah River, what to see, location and other logistical and information data.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

NONE

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 19, 2017

Contact

Ourania Kosti

2023343066
okosti@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

December 14, 2017

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EST)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

John Plodinec
James Rispoli

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Supplemental Balance and Composition discussion

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

none

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 19, 2017

Contact

Ourania Kosti

2023343066
okosti@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for DOE's Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

December 5 - 6, 2017

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Patricia J. Culligan
M. John Plodinec
Sue B. Clark
Paul T. Dickman
Barbara Hamrick
Robert T. Jubin
Bill Lee
Alexandra Navrotsky
Rebecca Robbins
Robin D. Rogers
Pol D. Spanos

Plus staff: Ourania Kosti; Kevin Crowley; Charles Ferguson

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Site visit dates and times; what information do we need to receive and from whom; committee expertise.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 07, 2017

Contact

Toni G Greenleaf

2023343066
tgreenle@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

November 21, 2017

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EST)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Trish Culligan
John Plodinec

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

First fill committee meeting agenda draft
Study schedule

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Agenda draft

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 21, 2017

Contact

Rania Kosti

202 334 3066
okosti@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Independent Assessment of Science and Technology for the Department of Energy’s Defense Environmental Cleanup Program

Dropdown items

Briefing from Rod Rimando, Director, DOE-EM/Office of Technology Development

Briefing from Adrian Simper, Strategy and Technology Director, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, UK

Briefing from Mark Gilbertson, DOE-EM Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (Acting)

Briefing from Drs. Vienna and Kruger