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On the recordJuly 30, 2013
the NRC should continue its work as an independent safety regulator and issue a decision on whether or not Yucca Mountain would be a safe repository.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus emphasizes the importance of NRC's decision on Yucca Mountain's safety.

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