This panel focused on the West Valley, New York site of the US DOE. It showcased recent progress (specifically the relocation of the High-Level Waste Canisters, Deactivation of the Vitrification Facility, and Shipment of the Vitrification Components), challenges, innovations and planned efforts in risk-based radioactive waste management, waste disposition, and environmental remediation. The panelists representrd the community and focused on their perspective and role in the cleanup progress at West Valley.