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Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
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Nuclear Energy, Steve Kraft
Nuclear Energy, Steve Kraft
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Abstract:
-Why Nuclear Energy?
-The lesson of the last 20 years in U.S. electricity policy:
– Diversified fuel and technology portfolio is essential
– All fuels and technologies (nuclear, coal, natural gas, renewables, efficiency) have a legitimate role
-The challenge for the future:
– Preserving/restoring diversified portfolio
– Ensuring resource adequacy, particularly in competitive markets
-Expanded use of nuclear energy is part of the answer
– Integrated used fuel management supports nuclear competitiveness
Nrc’S Decision Process: Judging The Safety Of A Proposed Repository, Janet Kotra
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 Meet And Greet, Slideshow, And Attendance List
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Meet And Greet, Slideshow, And Attendance List
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Slideshow, 58 PowerPoint slides & Attendance list
Tribes And Yucca Mountain: Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues, Fred Dilger
Tribes And Yucca Mountain: Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues, Fred Dilger
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Abstract:
-Yucca Mountain: Extensive history of social-cultural studies
-No interaction on transportation
-Unsuccessful effort began in 1993 and ended in 1995
-DOE tribal policy was a very good start
-Restarted again in 2004-DOE invites tribes to TEC meeting
-Shape future interaction between DOE and other Tribes
-Tribes identify themselves as affected by DOE differently than DOE defines affected tribes
Yucca Mountain- Could The End Be Near?, Steve Frishman
Yucca Mountain- Could The End Be Near?, Steve Frishman
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Presentation & Biography
Nuclear Risk Management For Native Communities, Ian Zabarte
Nuclear Risk Management For Native Communities, Ian Zabarte
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Abstract:
-NCAC The Native Community Action Council (NCAC) is a grassroots organization of Western Shoshone and Southern Paiute peoples.
-A common need to address the adverse human health impacts known to be plausible from exposure to ionizing radiation.
Fighting Nuclear Waste At Skull Valley, Margene Bullcreek
Fighting Nuclear Waste At Skull Valley, Margene Bullcreek
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Abstract:
-Reasons We Oppose Nuclear Waste
-Sovereignty
-Traditional values must be protected
-Protect sacredness of our culture, plants,
animals, air, and water
-Affects on community health
-Protect reservation and homeland
-To protect the air and water
-To protect future generations
-Environmental Justice
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Agenda
Native American Forum On Nuclear Issues Agenda
Native American Forum on Nuclear Issues
Conference agenda
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