Announcements
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) established the Office of Legacy Management (LM) on December 15, 2003, to provide a long-term, sustainable solution to the legacy of the Cold War. LM is responsible for managing activities at sites where DOE's mission and active environmental cleanup has been completed.
The document "The First Five Years" captures some of the results from LM's efforts over the last five years. To learn more about the highlights of LM's activities, view the document.
Spotlight
Legacy Management Has a New Look
The LM website has been redesigned to provide information in a more user-friendly manner. Comments may be submitted to LM@hq.doe.gov.
Mercury Storage
The Mercury Export Ban Act of 2008 requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to designate a facility or facilities for the long-term management and storage of elemental mercury generated within the United States. This link provides information on mercury storage. Read more >
A High Performing Organization
The Office of Legacy Management is the second of only two organizations in the entire U.S. government to receive this designation. Read more >
Construction Begins on LM Business Center
The 59,000-square-foot facility, located on a 10-acre site in the West Virginia University Research Park, will house more than 90 Federal and contractor personnel. Read more >
LM Transportation and Fleet Management Exceeds TEAM Goals in 2008
In fiscal year (FY) 2008, LM reduced overall petroleum use by 11 percent relative to FY 2007. Read more >
DOE Issues Environmental Justice Five-Year Implementation Plan
This plan establishes an ambitious agenda that will guide DOE’s environmental justice activities for the next five years.
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