The key role of local elected officials
Conference
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OSTI ID:474107
- Village of Newburgh Heights, OH (United States)
- B. Koh, B.Koh & Associates, Inc., Owings Mills, MD (United States)
Many factions have a stake in the cleanup of radioactively contaminated properties. Often, the interests of these groups conflict, and the ensuing controversy leads to long delays in the decommissioning. The authors were deeply involved in one such project. Their experience revealed that local elected officials are in the best position to take a leadership role among the parties. Elected officials can use the authority of their office to represent the affected constituents and get action from regulators, legislators and the parties responsible for the cleanup.
- OSTI ID:
- 474107
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960804--Vol.2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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