Advanced nuclear reactor public opinion project. Interim report

Technical Report · Thu Jul 25 04:00:00 EDT 1991

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10152233· OSTI ID:10152233

Benson, B

This Interim Report summarizes the findings of our first twenty in-depth interviews in the Advanced Nuclear Reactor Public Opinion Project. We interviewed 6 industry trade association officials, 3 industry attorneys, 6 environmentalists/nuclear critics, 3 state officials, and 3 independent analysts. In addition, we have had numerous shorter discussions with various individuals concerned about nuclear power. The report is organized into the four categories proposed at our April, 1991, Advisory Group meeting: safety, cost-benefit analysis, science education, and communications. Within each category, some change of focus from that of the Advisory Group has been required, to reflect the findings of our interviews. This report limits itself to describing our findings. An accompanying memo draws some tentative conclusions.

• Research Organization: George Mason Univ., Fairfax, VA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: FC02-90ER12951
• OSTI ID: 10152233
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/12951--1; ON: DE92015073
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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