Department
of Energy Sites
Battelle: West Jefferson
Since 1942, Battelle (or Battelle Columbus Laboratories Decommissioning Project) has performed nuclear research activities for the federal government and private companies at two locations in the Columbus area:
- King Avenue - within the city of Columbus
- West Jefferson - located west of Columbus
A caravan hauling white containers
containing radiation waste, is photographed leaving the site on it's way to the
Savannah River Site in South Carolina; for storage prior to disposal at the WIPP
in New Mexico.
Small inventory shipments of contact-handled TRU took place at the
end of October 2005. Remote-handled caravan shipments of three 10-160B cask
(photo 1) began in early November; and Closure Services declared physical
completion on February 17th. All of the buildings are gone (photo 2), as well as
the contaminated drains/soil removed.
Remaining are a number of final surveys and independent verifications, the
technical review of these surveys and related contract close-out actions are
expected to go on for several more months - possibly into June 06'. However, for
all intents and purposes- the removal of radioactive contamination from
Battelle's West Jefferson former research facilities, are complete.
Related site:
U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
For Non-Environmental specific information on the Battelle Site try Battelle's web site.
For environmental queries contact:
Jim Michnowicz
OEPA/ CDO
(614) 728-5037
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