GELLES RECEIVES 2011 RICHARD S. HODES, M.D. HONOR LECTURE AWARDMs. Christine Gelles, Director of the Office of Disposal Operations within the Environmental Management Program (EM) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), was presented the 2011 Richard S. Hodes, M.D. Honor Lecture Award on February 28 at Waste Management 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Hodes Award recognizes innovations in technology, policy, and practices of low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) management in the United States. Gelles delivered a distinguished lecture on the challenges and lessons learned in the development and implementation of substantial regulatory improvements in several key DOE waste programs. She also discussed her views on the current and future challenges facing the LLRW industry. As Director of the EM program, Gelles is responsible for ensuring that disposal paths are defined and available for all radioactive waste streams generated by EM site cleanup activities and for providing leadership in DOE’s waste management efforts. In addition, Gelles is responsible for fulfilling DOE’s statutory responsibilities related to commercial low-level radioactive waste management as assigned by the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act of 1980 and its 1985 amendments. These responsibilities include providing technical assistance to the states and compacts, as well as providing disposal capacity for Greater-than-Class C waste. “Ms. Gelles is being recognized for her extraordinary leadership and innovative efforts at DOE that have enhanced public safety and contributed to the efficient management of radioactive waste,” said Michael H. Mobley, Chairman of the Southeast Compact Commission. “Christine’s efforts were instrumental in developing an agreement with the State of Texas that paved the way for the development of disposal facilities in Texas for DOE and commercial waste.” The Southeast Compact Commission for Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management established the awards program to honor the memory of Dr. Richard S. Hodes, who served as chair of the Southeast Compact Commission from its inception in 1983 until his death in 2002.
Nominations for the 2012 Hodes Honor Lecture Award are now being accepted. The deadline for submittal of nominations is June 30, 2011. Details are on the Commission website or you may contact Ted Buckner at 919/380-7780 or tedb@secompact.org.
LIAISONS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICEMany organizations in the United States share common interests with the Southeast Compact Commission, such as the safe management of radioactive waste and the protection of public health and the environment. The Commission endeavors to stay abreast of the activities of organizations sharing common goals and interests through the use of volunteer liaisons. |
DIRECTORY OF BROKERS AND PROCESSORSThe Southeast Compact Commission maintains an electronic National Directory of Brokers and Processors at www.bpdirectory.com for use by compacts, states, federal agencies, and users of radioactive materials. It provides information about companies that package, transport, process or otherwise manage radioactive material in preparation for ultimate disposal. Access to the site and listing in the directory are free of charge. Attention Brokers and ProcessorsTo get a free listing in the directory or additional information, go to www.bpdirectory.com or contact: Linda Walters, Director of Special Projects |
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