FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2000
Contacts:
Connie Nakahara, 801.366.0523, June 15-16
Dianne R. Nielson, 801.536.4402, week of June 19
The public is invited to make oral comments at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Atomic Safety and Licensing Board hearing about Private Fuel Storage's (PFS) application for a license to construct and operate a spent nuclear fuel storage facility on the Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indian Reservation.
Public comment sessions will be June 23 from 1 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 9:30 p.m., and June 24 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Sheraton City Center Hotel, 150 W. 500 South, Wasatch Room, Mezzanine Level.
"PFS's proposal will impact Utahns throughout the state, and everyone needs to be involved to determine the outcome," said Dianne Nielson, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. "Since NRC provides few opportunities for the public to participate in the licensing proceedings, it's important to take advantage of this opportunity to express opinions to the Board."
The public may also submit written comments at any time. Statements should be sent by mail to Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001; by fax to (301) 415-1101; or by e-mail to hearingdocket@nrc.gov.
A copy should also be sent by mail to Administrative Judge G. Paul Bollwerk, III, Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, Mail Stop T-3F23, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001; by fax to (301) 415-5599; or by e-mail to gpb@nrc.gov.