Nuclear waste ssues in the news

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

Nuclear Waste Storage Worries Some - (GOLDEN) -- Some 
environmentalists are worried about a temporary waste storage 
program at Rocky Flats north of Golden. Radioactive waste from 
the former nuclear weapons plant was to be shipped to the Waste 
Isolation Pilot Project, or WIPP, in New Mexico. But WIPP's 
opening has been delayed because of lawsuits and other legal 
challenges. Officials at Rocky Flats say they plan to store some of 
the waste, which is contained in 55-gallon drums until it can be 
transported to WIPP. And that's what worries some 
environmentalists. 
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Last Chance For Nuke Dump Appeal - (AUSTIN) -- Today is the 
last day for an appeal of the decision to reject licensing of the 
proposed Sierra Blanca low level nuclear waste dump. State 
environmental regulators turned down the proposal last month after 
two hearing examiners cited concerns about the potential for 
earthquakes in the West Texas location. If a request is  
filed for a rehearing, the state will determine if it's warranted. 

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Sandy Perle
E-Mail: sandyfl@earthlink.net
Personal Website: http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/1205

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