This panel will focus 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 is 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 will be followed by an overview of Working Groups (WGs) and critical updates. WG updates include Project Management, Integrated Safety Management/Quality Assurance, Environmental, Safety and Health; Safeguards/Security and Enforcement; Contractor Assurance, Sustainability/Infrastructure Management, Business Management, Waste Management,  Environmental Remediation/D&D, Engineering Practices, and Safety Analysis.

Panelists include: John McDonald, ESH&Q Manager, Washington River Protection Solutions, Integrated Safety Management & Quality Assurance (ISMQA) WG; Sonny Goldston, Manager, Integrated Waste Strategy, EnergySolutions, Waste Management WG; Joe Yanek, Fluor Government Group, Business Management WG; and Paul Henry, Principal Associate Director for the Capital Projects PAD (PADCAP), Los Alamos National Laboratory.