Site-specific EIS ordered but injunctive relief denied in nuclear waste storage case

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Nat. Resour. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6690894

Chavez, S B

Technical report:Although ERDA did not have to obtain an NRC construction permit for nuclear waste storage tanks at plants in South Carolina and Washington, the programatic EIS submitted was found to be insufficient, and the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals decided that site-specific statements must be prepared. However, injunctive relief, pending the statements, was denied because of the social and economic costs of delaying the tanks project. ERDA will not have to conform to NRC standards, since NRC licensing jurisdiction was denied, and the construction of the tanks will proceed unimpeded while the EIS is prepared at ERDA's convenience. (15 references)

• OSTI ID: 6690894
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States) Vol. 20:1; ISSN NRJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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