Letter: DOE refuses to hear people

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001 | 8:45 a.m.

I read with interest about the newly scheduled Yucca Mountain meetings around the state and only have one question. Why are there two Yucca Mountain site recommendation hearings in each of the outlying counties, yet there was only one in Clark County, where the largest population in the state resides?

If Lander County gets two separate meeting dates, Clark County should get at least that. What about a hearing time for the people who will be affected along the routes? They deserve the opportunity to have their voices heard as well.

Hey, DOE, it's time to schedule another Las Vegas public hearing (not the dog and pony show of Sept. 5, where 75 percent of the people left disgruntled and unheard). The point of a public hearing is just that -- to be heard, by DOE, neighbors and the country.

I've submitted pages and pages of questions to these people and never get a response -- come on, DOE, show us you're at least listening!

GREGOR GABLE, Pahrump

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