NRC advisory panel to meet in LV

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005 | 9:47 a.m.

Recent developments related to a proposed high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain will be discussed when the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste meets in Las Vegas.

The committee has scheduled meetings from 9:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 21 and from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 22.

The briefings will include the NRC's plans for reviewing a license application to build a repository, if it is submitted by the Energy Department. This meeting runs from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 22.

Experts on climate evolution are also expected to speak to the committee.

The public is invited to attend any of the meetings. The committee has set aside from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 22 for addressing public concerns.

Those attending the meetings will be subject to a security screening before entering the meeting at the Pacific Enterprise Plaza Building One, 3250 Pepper Lane, between Sunset Road and Patrick Lane east of Pecos Road.

Oral or written comments may be presented by the public. Those wishing to make oral statements should contact Sharon Steele, at (301) 415-8065.

Videoconferencing may be available. Those interested in this service should contact Theron Brown at (301) 415-8066.