Completion of Largest Baffle Bolt Campaign in U.S. Nuclear Industry
Categories: Technology & Innovation
Strong collaboration and technical expertise resulted in highest production rate ever achieved globally.
Author: Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse assists Meadowfield Elementary School in Richland School District One by donating tablets for PreK students
Categories: Blog, Columbia Community
Westinghouse is committed to serving the communities where our employees live, work and do business.
Planned Closure of the East Lagoon
Categories: Columbia Community
As part of our commitment to transformational change, excellent environmental stewardship and being good neighbors, the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) has developed an environmental improvement plan that is being executed in conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Consent Agreement (CA) to actively address legacy environmental issues and reduce the future risk of environmental challenges at the site. As part of the agreement, we share weekly updates and submit monthly progress reports to SCDHEC. These reports are publicly available on SCDHEC and CFFF websites.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Comments on Draft Environmental Assessment
Categories: Columbia Community
On April 28, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) issued comments concerning the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Westinghouse Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF). The letter provides SCDHEC’s comments on the NRC draft EA and its proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) concerning the 40-year license renewal for operations at CFFF. It includes a request for the NRC to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and raises topics typically not addressed in NRC environmental reviews. Westinghouse is working with SCDHEC and NRC to minimize environmental impacts, protect public health and safety, and meet regulator expectations.
CFFF Emergency Brigade Provides Easter Treats to Local Healthcare Workers
Categories: Blog, Columbia Community
On Thursday, April 9, the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) Emergency Brigade provided cheer in the community during a time when COVID-19 and social distancing practices have changed how families and friends celebrate Easter.
