This panel focused on EFCOG which 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 knowledge portal provides a vehicle to allow members to keep abreast of the latest news, issues, and events across the US DOE complex; share new 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 was followed by an overview of Working Groups (WGs) and critical updates.

Panelists included: John McDonald, ESH&Q Manager, Washington River Protection Solutions, Integrated Safety Management & Quality Assurance (ISMQA) WG; Bill Shingler, Vice President, Operations Environmental and Nuclear, Fluor Government Group; Paul Henry, Principal Associate Director, Capital Projects, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Project Management WG; and Sonny Goldston, Manager, Integrated Waste Strategy, EnergySolutions, Waste Management WG.