N3B manages the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy.
N3B manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office. N3B is responsible for cleaning up contamination that resulted from LANL operations before 1999. N3B personnel also package and ship radioactive and hazardous waste off-site for permanent disposal.
Safety
Our employees and subcontractors work to the highest standards of safety.
Discipline
We set clear goals and execute our plans with the end in mind.
Competence
We have the staff and expertise to ensure our mission is met.
Our Top Priorities
In cleaning up legacy waste, or waste generated before 1999, we are working in two key areas: Environmental Remediation and Waste Management. Our goal is to clean up the environment and protect our natural resources.
Environmental Remediation
Groundwater and surface water monitoring, chromium and RDX plume monitoring, and waste site characterization and remediation
Waste Management
Hazardous and radioactive waste characterization, management, packaging and transportation off-site for permanent disposal
News & Highlights
Last step completed in Middle DP Road Site cleanup
March 4, 2024 - Los Alamos, N.M.—On February 14, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) agreed that investigation and remediation of soil and debris...
Robust sampling, monitoring drives legacy waste cleanup at LANL
February 27, 2024 - LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) crews collected more than 8,670 soil, sediment, surface water...
LANL Individual Permit virtual public meeting scheduled for February 28
February 26, 2024 - EM-LA and N3B will host an annual meeting to report on the status of the LANL Individual Permit. The virtual...