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On the recordApril 19, 2016
I hope you are taking all necessary steps to maintain the necessary expertise and infrastructure to continue consideration of the Yucca Mountain License Application.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus emphasizes the importance of maintaining expertise for the Yucca Mountain project.

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