


Accomplishment of specific actions as set forth in the Plan depends on continued availability of the required resources and funding. The key elements of the strategy are identification and quantification of the needs for waste management services, assessment of capabilities, and development of cost-effective actions to meet the needs and to continuously improve performance. External drivers, technology inputs, treatment/processing, storage and disposal strategies, and stream specific strategies are included for the six major waste types addressed in this Plan (low-level waste, mixed low-level waste, contact-handled transuranic waste, remote-handled transuranic waste, liquid waste, and cesium/strontium capsules). Newly developed waste stream oriented logic was incorporated to clarify Site outcomes. This Plan documents proactive strategies for planning and budgeting, with a major focus on helping meet regulatory commitments in a timely and efficient manner and concurrently assisting us in completing programs cheaper, better and quicker. is the operating contractor for the program. Department more » of Energy, Richland Operations Office. Overall direction for the Program is provided by the Waste Management Division, Office of the Assistant Manager for Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, U. The 2001 Plan reflects current and projected needs for Waste Management Program services in support of Hanford Site cleanup, and updates the objectives and actions using new waste stream oriented logic for the strategic goals: (1) waste treatment/processing, storage, and disposal (2) interfaces and (3) program excellence. Department of Energy Site outcomes strategy. This plan supports the newly developed U. We are pleased to present the 2001 Hanford Waste Management Program Strategic Plan.
