Perma-Fix and Veolia Nuclear Solutions plan to perform treatability studies to demonstrate the system's capability to safely treat metallic, non-bulk sodium contaminated waste, which is generated from the sodium coolant used in certain types of nuclear reactors. The treatability studies are designed to provide vital technical information for future permit modification through the Washington Department of Ecology and Department of Health. The current plan is to complete construction in the third quarter of 2018 and commence waste testing in late 2018. "Veolia Nuclear Solutions is excited about this partnership with Perma-Fix, which will allow us to demonstrate the capabilities of our technologies for treating these difficult waste streams," said Ryan Dodd, director of the technology group for Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services.