DOE Announces Intent to Prepare Environmental Assessment for Hanford Site Land Conveyance

Summary

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is announcing its intention to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed conveyance of approximately 1,641 acres of land at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington, to a local economic development organization. The Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC), a DOE-designated Community Reuse Organization (CRO) and 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation, submitted a proposal in May 2011 requesting the transfer of the land for economic development purposes.