The Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition

Testimony presented by Commissioner David Wright, Vice-Chairman, South Carolina Public Service Commission and Chairman of the Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition, before the Blue Ribbon Commission Transportation and Storage Subcommittee during the August 19, 2010 meeting in Washington, D.C., pointed out that by the way of the 1982 Nuclear Waste Policy Act, (NWPA) as amended, the federal government became responsible for taking title to and disposing of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from decommissioned and operating plant sites. Commissioner Wright also advocated and believes that if the license application currently under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is allowed to proceed, it will show that the Yucca Mountain site will meet the scientific and technological requirements of the NWPA. August 19,2010
Testimony presented by Victoria Winfrey, President, Prairie Island Indian Community to the Blue Ribbon Commission Transportation and Storage Subcommittee during the August 19, 2010 meeting in Washington, D.C., sharing their concern with regards to the stranding of spent nuclear fuel at the Prairie Island Nuclear power plant. August 19, 2010.
The State of Maine Governor's Office advocated during its presentation to the Blue Ribbon Commission Transportation and Storage Subcommittee during the August 10 meeting in Wiscasset, ME, that good economic, national security and energy policy warrants the removal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from decommissioned plant sites. Mr. John Kerry, Director, Governor's Office of Energy and Independence and Security, further stated that the funds paid by the nation's ratepayers into the Nuclear Waste Fund should be used for their intended purpose - to remove SNF from plant sites. August 10, 2010.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, August 10 presentation by Mr. Jay Hyland, Manager, Maine Radiation Control Program, pointing out key issues and expenses incurred for the oversight of the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation and national issues of concern that the Blue Ribbon Commission Transportation and Storage Subcommittee should take into consideration during its deliberation for the remove of SNF from decommissioned plant sites and stranded spent nuclear fuel throughout the nation. August 10, 2010.
NWSC letter to the BRC Transportation and Storage Subcommittee with regards to the August 10, 2010 meeting in Wiscasset, ME. The NWSC urges the BRC to make recommendations to the federal government to develop a plan to move and temporarily store spent nuclear fuel that is currently stranded at decommissioned reactor sites and operating reactor site(s) for consolidation at locations that volunteer to host SNF and HLRW storage facilities. However, the NWSC points out that a centralized interim storage is not a substitute for a permanent repository and should be considered as a short-term solution only. July 28, 2010.
Representative Hastings (R-WA) Testimony/Statement encouraging the Blue Ribbon Commission to take into consideration the 1982 Nuclear Waste Policy Act when they make their recommendations to the Secretary of Energy. July 15, 2010.
Letter from the Blue Ribbon Commission to the Maine Yankee Community Advisory Panel regarding a Tour and Meeting August 10, 2010. July 5, 2010.
Bi-partisan Letter from Members of the House of Representatives to the Blue Ribbon Commission recommending to reach out to representative states that are currently responsible for decommissioned sites and request that the Commission address their concern in their final recommendations. April 12, 2010.
Congressional Research Service Presentation, "Nuclear Waste Policy: How We Got Here." March 25, 2010.
NARUC's Comments Welcoming the Blue Ribbon Commission and Offering Assistance and Participation in Subcommittees that might be formed. March 25, 2010.
Department of Energy Federal Notice announcing the Blue Ribbon Commission first meeting being held on
March 25 -26, 2010 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel, Washington, D.C.
NWSC Comments Welcoming the Blue Ribbon Commission and Request the Commission consider all Alternatives for the disposal of SNF and HLRW and Offering Assistance and Participation in Subcommittees that might be formed. March 24, 2010.
Advisory Committee Charter. March 3, 2010
DOE Press Release. March 3, 2010
Representative John Kline Letter to the Chairmen of the Commission. February 26, 2010.
New England Governors" Conference Letter, December 16, 2009.