State Legislators Make the Case for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus in Idaho
Little said Idaho will demand rock-solid safeguards as federal talks could require the state to accept spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste.
- Idaho Gov. Brad Little insists protecting the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer is nonnegotiable during negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy regarding a potential Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus.
- Little signed a memorandum of understanding in July to explore hosting the project, yet he maintains the 1995 Settlement Agreement signed by former Gov. Phill Batt remains 'sacrosanct' leverage against Idaho becoming a nuclear waste dump.
- State Rep. Monica Church, a Boise Democrat, opposes the project, calling spent fuel storage a 'forever decision' that poses too great a risk to the aquifer and environment.
- When asked if he would sign an agreement without rock-solid safety guarantees, Little said no, while demanding federal officials clarify funding by asking, 'Where is the money?'
- State Sen. Dave Lent argues that safety standards have evolved significantly in the 30 years since the 1995 agreement, citing Idaho National Laboratory's 75-year track record as evidence.
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East Idaho News
State legislators make the case for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus in Idaho
Idaho is in a uniquely strong position to host a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus because of the 75-year track record of research, safety and innovation at Idaho National Laboratory, says state Sen. Dave Lent.
Idaho Press
In nuclear campus talks, Idaho Gov. Brad Little says protecting Snake aquifer is ‘nonnegotiable’
Originally published Sept. 25 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.Idaho Gov. Brad Little said he will not jeopardize the health of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer or the health of Idahoans as he continues to negotiate potentially bringing a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus…
In nuclear campus talks, Idaho Gov. Brad Little says protecting Snake aquifer is ‘nonnegotiable’ • Washington State Standard
Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a three-part Idaho Capital Sun series examining the proposal to bring a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus to Idaho. Part one focuses on Gov. Brad Little’s role in negotiations and his priorities for Idaho. The series continues Monday and Tuesday with a closer look at the cases […]
In nuke campus talks, Idaho gov says protecting aquiver is vital
Idaho Gov. Brad Little said he will not jeopardize the health of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer or the health of Idahoans as he continues to negotiate potentially bringing a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus to Idaho. Continue reading…
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