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Welcome to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) website for cleanup at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL). Our agency mission is to make sure that the land that held the former Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) in Area IV at SSFL is cleaned up so that it is safe for future use.
This site includes resources about the history of the site, the extensive analysis conducted by multiple agencies, and the current state of remediation.
ETEC News
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An agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy, state officials and local tribal governments has been extended for 10 years, allowing cleanup to continue at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.October 1, 2024 -
A new automated pumping system is up and running at the Former Sodium Disposal Facility on the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s Energy Technology Engineering Center site at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.July 9, 2024 -
Community members gathered at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) on April 6 for a public site tour, the final event of the 2024 Groundwater University series.April 9, 2024 -
Alex Walters investigates whether animals are affected by past activities at Santa Susana Field LaboratoryMarch 26, 2024 -
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) has updated its popular “By the Numbers” feature, which illustrates progress at cleanup sites through quick and clear infographics.July 6, 2023 -
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) released a report last week to inform the public of possible impacts from EM’s cleanup of contaminated soil and groundwater at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL).June 13, 2023 -
The U.S. DOE EM released the Final Request for Proposals for Small Business Nationwide Deactivation, Decommissioning and Removal (DD&R) to perform DD&R of Facilities, Waste Management services, and Program Support services.May 12, 2023 -
EM is entering the next phase of cleanup at the Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) after achieving a pivotal milestone: completion of demolition of the final 18 DOE-owned buildings on the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) site.August 30, 2022 -
DOE has collected more than 2,000 groundwater samples for analysis and removed 9,000 gallons of contaminants from the groundwater at the Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) site.May 17, 2022 -
Trucks carrying the last of demolition waste safely left the Energy Technology Engineering Center northwest of Los Angeles on Jan. 26, marking another milestone in EM’s cleanup following the teardown of the final DOE-owned buildings there in October.February 1, 2022
Quick Links
- Final Environmental Impact Statement Released
- Update on Woolsey Fire
- EPA Study on Radioactivity
- Study Evaluating Chemical Contamination
- Study Evaluating Soil Treatment Options
- SSFL CleanUpdate Newsletters
- 2022 Programmatic Agreement Annual Report
- Programmatic Agreement
- Letter to DTSC regarding 2017 deadline
- DOE Groundwater Area IV GW RI Work Plan
About ETEC
SSFL is located in eastern Ventura County, California, close to the cities of Simi Valley, Chatsworth, West Hills, and Woodland Hills. The site is comprised of four distinct operational areas with two adjacent undeveloped properties.
Characterization & Cleanup
DOE recognizes that there is contamination onsite that needs to be addressed and removed. Through comprehensive analyses and studies, DOE has mapped where the contamination is located and is working with the state to finalize cleanup plans.
Community
DOE is committed to an open and transparent cleanup process of Area IV and public participation is a crucial part to this process. DOE has worked extensively with the community to review onsite conditions through a series of programs and events in addition to quarterly newsletters.
Environment & Health
SSFL neighbors several local communities and serves as a habitat for native plants and animals. While extensive analysis by federal and state agencies shows communities near Area IV are safe, there is contamination onsite that needs to be addressed. Learn about environmental monitoring, cultural and biological studies, engagement with local communities, and former worker health and safety.