This panel focused on the various areas of EFCOG.  EFCOG promotes excellence in all aspects of the operation, management, and integration of US DOE facilities in a safe, environmentally sound, efficient and cost effective manner through the ongoing exchange of information on lessons learned.  The purpose of this knowledge portal was to provide a vehicle to allow members to keep abreast of the latest news, issues, and events across the US DOE complex; for the sharing of innovative ideas and practices; and to collaborate virtually on the development and implementation of new processes and practices.  A short discussion of EFCOG history and accomplishments were followed by an overview of Working Groups (WGs) and critical updates.  Working Group updates included Project Management, Integrated Safety Management/Quality Assurance, Environmental, Safety and Health; Security and Enforcement; Contractor Assurance, Energy Efficiency/Infrastructure Management, Acquisition Management, Waste Management, Human Capital and Safety Analysis. 

Panelists included: John McDonald, Washington River Protection Solutions; Mike Mason, Bechtel Group, Inc.;  James Rooney, ABS Consulting; Cynthia Williams, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions; Kevin Kostelnik, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions; Richard Millikin, CH2M HILL; Sonny Goldston, EnergySolutions; and Tim Flake, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (USA).