Westinghouse assists Meadowfield Elementary School in Richland School District One by donating tablets for PreK students
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Planned Closure of the East Lagoon
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
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
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.
CFFF Returns to Traditional Oversight and Completes Confirmatory Order
On March 31, Westinghouse’s Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held their public meeting via webinar due to the COVID-19 pandemic and discussed the results of CFFF’s Licensee Performance Review (LPR) conducted by NRC. The local community was invited to observe the meeting and had an opportunity to speak after the results were presented.
Confirmatory Order Closed by Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The Confirmatory Order closure letter and Inspection letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) formally verify that the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) has completed the terms of its Confirmatory Order. CFFF satisfactorily finished all confirmatory order actions in February 2020 – more than six months ahead of schedule.
Third Annual Richland School District One Secondary Education STEM Showcase
On Thursday, January 23rd, the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) participated as a Corporate Community Partner at the 3rd Annual Richland School District One Secondary Education STEM Showcase. The showcase displayed various STEM projects from students in schools within the local community from grades 6-12. The goal of the event is to support and share information with teachers and students in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This event was a great opportunity for us to share information about Westinghouse, what we do at the Columbia Plant, and our contribution to developing cleaner, stainable, safe, and efficient energy with teachers, parents, local officials, and the future STEM leaders within our community.
Westinghouse Comments on NRC Violations (January 2020)
You may have seen a posting to ADAMS earlier this week (week of January 13, 2020) regarding an event notification issued to Westinghouse following an inspection in late 2019. The below is the comment that the company has issued to members of the media regarding the event:
Westinghouse Comments on Oct 1 – Dec 31 2019 Inspection Report
You may have seen an article in The State regarding the NRC’s Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2019 Inspection Report of the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility. The below is the comment that the company has issued to members of the media regarding the report.
Columbia Holiday Sharing and Caring
The Columbia Fire Brigade and Columbia employees started the Christmas holiday season by giving back. The Columbia plant held a toy drive for the Palmetto Children Hospital to support children who would not be home for the holidays.
