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Proposed Waste Isolation Pilot Project (WIPP) and impacts in the state of New Mexico: a socio-economic analysis. Summary of the final report, June 1, 1979-February 28, 1981

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6480705

The purpose of this study is to identify, measure (when possible), and assess the range of potential socio-economic impacts in the state that may be attributable to the WIPP. It is not intended to provide a definitive calculation regarding the net balance of WIPP-related benefits and costs. Ten conclusions concerning impacts in the Eddy-Lea County area, three conclusions concerning state-wide monetary impacts, and nine conclusions concerning risk and risk management are presented.

Research Organization:
New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque (USA). Dept. of Economics
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-79ET44401
OSTI ID:
6480705
Report Number(s):
NMERDI-4012202; EMD-2-67-1139(S); ON: DE84012202
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English