Re: Illinois LLRW Generators Meeting

[d_stutts@ACAD.FANDM.EDU (Dave Stutts)]

>There was some discussion among a few of us at the meeting about forming
>a "Generators Group" to discuss what we might be able to do.  We are
>going to bring this to the attention of our Vice-President and General
>Counsel to see what support we can get here for the operation of such
>a group.  In the meantime, I would like to get your opinions about
>what such a group might accomplish.  For example: should we, as a group,
>consider hiring a lobbyist in Springfield?
>
>All comments greatly appreciated, good or bad.
>
>Dale E. Boyce, Director
>The University of Chicago
>Office of Radiation Safety


   The ACURI (Appalachian Compact Users of Radioactive Isotopes)
Association is a group for DE, MD, PA and WV generators, which had its
fifth annual meeting last Thursday and Friday.  Its action plan for 1994
includes these four (out of 14) items:

     o continue proactive relationships with regulators, influential leaders
       and decision makers;
     o meet with print & non-print media . . . in designated media markets;
     o organize and implement speakers bureaus; and
     o develop a series of fact sheets and briefing papers.

   The approach is less one of lobbying, more one of education and
championing.  ACURI seems to have established itself, early on, as a
creditable resource to which regulators, legislators, and the media turn
for information.  As Pennsylvania nears identifying three communities as
potential hosts for this compact's LLR waste facility, they seem well
positioned to help balance the hysteria and misinformation that is sure to
see publicity.

   ACURI's annual report is a useful source of information on what this
sort of group can accomplish.  Contact:

       John Vincenti, Coordinator of Special Projects
       ACCURI Association, Inc.
       University Support Building I, Suite B
       University Park, PA  16802-1003
       (815) 863-2348
       (800) 54ACURI [542-2874]
       FAX:  (814) 863-2347

Penn State's Nuclear Engineering Department, College of Engineering, is
contracted by ACURI for services and support staff.

   There are, of course, other users' groups.  Perhaps someone
knowledgeable about the activities of CALRAD, MICHRAD, NELRAD, NYSLLWG or
ORMUG will offer their perspective.


David Stutts
Safety Coordinator
Franklin and Marshall College
P.O. Box 3003
Lancaster, PA. 17604-3003

Telephone: 1-(717) 291-4153
 Internet: D_Stutts@ACAD.FandM.EDU