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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
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