Re: LNT,cabbages and kings

[BLHamrick@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 9/24/2003 8:54:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, 

prestwic@mcmaster.ca writes:

So I think that the real tragedy has been the defeat of the proposed

concept of Below

Regulatory Concern from the technical point of view, and more broadly

the unwillingness to

claim that for all practical purposes there is a safe level of

radiation.

And, just to remind everyone there are a couple of rulemakings back on the 

table in this regard.  The professional community's input to these rulemakings 

will be invaluable.  



Information on the NRC's "Controlling the Disposition of Solid Materials."  

Go to:  http://ruleforum.llnl.gov/, scroll nearly to the bottom, and on the 

lefthand side click on "Information/Comment Requests."  It will take you to a 

page with pending rulemaking proposals.  This one should be at the top of the 

list.



The EPA is also gearing up for a rulemaking, "Alternatives for Disposal of 

"Low-Activity" Radioactive Waste."  Their information is at:  

http://www.epa.gov/radiation/news/lawr_comment.htm.



Both these ventures are worthwhile, but will only be as valuable as the input 

they receive.



Barbara