Office of Legacy Management

Office of Legacy Management (LM) is responsible for managing the long-term responsibilities that remain after the cleanup of sites used in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear weapons and research programs. LM ensures the protection of human health and the environment at these sites post-closure.

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Mission

The mission of the Office of Legacy Management is to fulfill DOE's post-closure responsibilities, ensuring the long-term surveillance and maintenance of remediated sites, managing legacy records, protecting former worker benefits, and engaging with the public and communities around these sites.

Parent organization

LM is part of the U.S. Department of Energy.

Legislation

While LM wasn't created by specific legislation, its responsibilities are derived from the broader environmental management mandates within DOE, such as the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the National Defense Authorization Acts.

Number of employees

The exact number of employees isn't publicly specified, but LM includes staff for site management, records, and benefits administration.

Organization structure

• **LM Headquarters** in Washington, D.C., oversees policy and strategic direction.
• **LM Site Operations** manages the physical maintenance and surveillance of sites.
• **LM Records Management** ensures the preservation and availability of historical records.

List of programs

• Long-term Surveillance and Maintenance of remediated sites.
• Legacy Management Records Management for archiving and access to historical data.
• Post-Closure Benefits for former contractor workers.
• Community Assistance to engage with stakeholders at legacy sites.

Last total enacted budget

The budget for LM in FY 2023 was around $173 million.

Leader

The title of the leader is Director of the Office of Legacy Management.

Services provided

LM provides services like environmental monitoring, property management, records management, and support for former workers' benefits. They also work on community engagement, ensuring that local populations are informed about and involved in the management of these legacy sites.

Regulations overseen

LM ensures compliance with environmental regulations at their managed sites, including adherence to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and other applicable environmental laws.

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20585, USA

Website

https://www.energy.gov/lm/office-legacy-management

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of Legacy Management.