Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, March 29, 2012, U.S. Energy Under Secretary for Nuclear Security Thomas D’Agostino will host a media conference call with Karen Patterson, Chair of the South Carolina Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council, to announce the Energy Department has reached a major milestone in the Department’s efforts to clean up the Cold War legacy at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in South Carolina.

WHAT:          U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Nuclear Security Thomas D’Agostino to host media briefing on major Savannah River Site milestone

WHEN:          Thursday, March 29, 2012

                       10:30 AM EST

NOTE:            Media wishing to join the call should contact Niketa Kumar at niketa.kumar@hq.doe.gov.