'The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has posted four "requests for
public comment" in the past few weeks (links provided at the end of this
post). I strongly encourage you to read all four, and provide your
reasoned input. A word of advice - if you decide to write a comment
letter, make sure you follow the directions in the "requests for comment"
*explicitly*.
Any letter that you write need not be long. In fact, the shorter the
better. Whatever position you support, pro or con, I would recommend that
you say *why* you support your particular position. If you have a
technical background, and can provide a technical basis for your views, so
much the better!
I assure you, your comments will make a difference. You only need to
review the public comments to NRC Draft Generic Letter 98-01, and then
look at the final version of GL 98-01 to see the difference that public
input made. Take this opportunity to make your voice heard.
Here's links to each of the comment requests:
frwebgate.access.gpo.gov
NRC Contingency Plan, comments due 2/15/1999
frwebgate.access.gpo.gov
Petition for rulemaking: Y2k Shutdown of Nuclear Facilities, comments due
2/24/1999
frwebgate.access.gpo.gov
Petition for rulemaking: Y2k Emergency Planning, comments due 2/24/1999
frwebgate.access.gpo.gov
Petition for rulemaking: Y2k Availability of Backup Power, comments due
2/24/1999
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Rick Cowles (Public PGP key on request)
www.euy2k.com : Electric Utilities and Y2k
Toll Free 1-877-503-2323
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