So just to reiterate, if it is determined that Yucca Mountain is not to be the permanent repository, then this legislation will not designate Yucca Mountain for the temporary repository, and, therefore, the transportation of the nuclear waste would not be coming to Yucca Mountain?
Discussing the implications of legislation regarding Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste repository.
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