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Maritime Transport In The Arctic After The Introduction Of The Polar Code: A Discussion Of The New Training Needs, Dimitrios Dalaklis Aug 2015

Maritime Transport In The Arctic After The Introduction Of The Polar Code: A Discussion Of The New Training Needs, Dimitrios Dalaklis

ShipArc 2015 Conference

No abstract provided.


Implementing The Polar Code: Education About Requirements & Fostering Best Practice In Operational To Make It Work, Michael Kingston Aug 2015

Implementing The Polar Code: Education About Requirements & Fostering Best Practice In Operational To Make It Work, Michael Kingston

ShipArc 2015 Conference

No abstract provided.


The Polar Code & Its Influence On The Legal Status Of The Northwest Passage And Implications Of Its Potential Use, Saied Satei Aug 2015

The Polar Code & Its Influence On The Legal Status Of The Northwest Passage And Implications Of Its Potential Use, Saied Satei

ShipArc 2015 Conference

No abstract provided.


Nuclear Technologies In The Great Basin Oral History Project, Danielle Endres Apr 2008

Nuclear Technologies In The Great Basin Oral History Project, Danielle Endres

Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues

Abstract:

The United States currently faces a nuclear waste crisis. According to a 2002 report by former Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham, “We have a staggering amount of radioactive waste in this country.”1 The Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that by 2035 the U.S. will have approximately 115,000 metric tons of high-level nuclear waste, which exceeds the capacity of the proposed federal storage site at Yucca Mountain.2 Deciding where and how to store nuclear waste is a significant nuclear, environmental, and health policy issue. The decisions that we make about nuclear waste siting greatly impact the future of nuclear technologies …


Nrc’S Decision Process: Judging The Safety Of A Proposed Repository, Janet Kotra Apr 2008

Nrc’S Decision Process: Judging The Safety Of A Proposed Repository, Janet Kotra

Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues

Abstract:

-Provide an overview of the role of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) at Yucca Mountain

-Describe the process NRC will use to decide whether or not to authorize construction of a repository at Yucca Mountain

-Explain options and highlight important milestones that apply to Tribes as potential participants in NRC’s process


Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Agenda Apr 2008

Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Agenda

Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues

Conference agenda

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