Re: Shut down of Brookhaven Nat Lab's HFBR

[William V Lipton <liptonw@dteenergy.com>]

If anyone ever wrote a book about RADSAFE, it should be titled,  "Days of Whine
and Roses."  (My apologies to Jack Lemon!)

Even if the decision to close the HFBR can, arguably, be considered  "unfair"
or "political," the underlying cause, IMHO, is that the management of Brookhaven
lost the confidence of the public in its ability to run the facility safely.
This is more likely due to its decision (It was a decision, even if by default.)
to allow a release  from the fuel pool over several years, than to the personal
crusades of actors and supermodels.

In any event, this is now history.  The question that we should be looking at is
what other potential fiascos are out there.  These must be identified and
addressed before they become public concerns, if the industry is to survive.

The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.

Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com


"D. Kosloff" wrote:

> The article linked here provides a clear indicator of the need for
> scientists and engineers to develop close ties with some actors and
> supermodels.   Its a tough job, but somebody has to do it.  This will be
> even more important after campaign reform is completed.  All national
> decisions then will be made by actors and supermodels because no one will be
> able to spend money to counter their opinions.
>
> Don Kosloff mailto:dkosloff@ncweb.com
> 2910 Main St., Perry OH 44081
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> From: Jacobus, John (OD) <JJacobus@exchange.nih.gov>
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> > The following Web Site features the article that appeared in this month's
> > Physics Today magazine.  It give the intrigue surrounding the decision to
> shut
> > down the High Flux Breeder Reactor on Long Island in November.  It shows
> > politics at its worst.
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