Congressional Hearing on Nuclear Waste Storage and Management
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional inquiry into the safety and long-term management of nuclear waste, which directly impacts the regulatory environment for nuclear power plants and the safety protocols for communities located near storage sites.
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Southern California Edison
The company is involved in correspondence regarding nuclear waste storage and community engagement.
Holtec
The company provided a response to the Community Engagement Panel regarding nuclear waste storage issues.
Orange County residents
Residents are impacted by the management and storage of nuclear waste in their region.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 7, 2019, at the Chet Holifield Federal Building in Laguna Niguel, California.
- The Subcommittee on Environment convened to examine the management and storage of spent nuclear fuel.
- The hearing included testimony from five witnesses representing government, community, and research perspectives.
- Documents entered into the record include a letter from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and correspondence between the Community Engagement Panel and Southern California Edison regarding Holtec.
- The hearing was conducted by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on Environment.
Why It Matters
This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional inquiry into the safety and long-term management of nuclear waste, which directly impacts the regulatory environment for nuclear power plants and the safety protocols for communities located near storage sites.
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