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William R. Richardson: “I have concerns about designating November 1997 as the opening date for the facility. If new health and safety problems…”

On the recordAugust 1, 1996
I have concerns about designating November 1997 as the opening date for the facility. If new health and safety problems arise prior to start-up, I want to be assured that resolving these concerns will take precedence over the opening date. Secondly, the issue of proper oversight is an important one. I want to ensure that the EPA will have a full capability to provide for the safe operation and regulation of WIPP. Finally, I am concerned about the exemption from RCRA no-migration standards. As the gentleman knows, I have advocated for the implementation of an independent review of EPA's decision to strike the RCRA no-migration rules, possibly by the National Academy of Sciences. I want to be assured that the deletion of RCRA no-migration standards will not result in a degradation of environmental standards at WIPP.
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William R. Richardson
New Mexico
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing concerns regarding the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and its regulatory oversight.

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