WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) Assistant Secretary Tim Walsh recently joined U.S. Reps. Chuck Fleischmann and Susie Lee for the first U.S. House Nuclear Cleanup Caucus event of the year, where they highlighted how EM and its federal, state, local and industry partners are helping shape the American nuclear renaissance through remediation, restoration, redevelopment and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Walsh is pictured at top-center speaking, Fleischmann is shown at top right and Lee is pictured at bottom-right shaking hands with Walsh.

During the event, Walsh noted that the mission of EM begins with the contractors conducting the ongoing work at the cleanup sites, leading to economic development and vitality. He also discussed the near- and long-term plans across EM sites to transform liabilities into assets and streamline efficiency to allow the nuclear renaissance to be affordable and available.

Participants also focused on the cleanup program’s bold approach to implementing the use of AI across EM sites to help accomplish the goals of the Trump administration.

The well-attended event was hosted by the Energy Facility Contractors Group, Energy Technology and Environmental Business Association and Nuclear Energy Institute.

-Contributors: Jordan Anderson, Carly Howard

https://www.energy.gov/em/articles/house-caucus-highlights-transformation-nuclear-remediation-renaissance