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The Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future has released a draft report that recommends significant changes to the U.S. strategy for managing the country’s growing stockpile of high-level nuclear waste. Per Peterson, UC Berkeley professor and chair of nuclear engineering, is one of 15 members of the commission, which was formed in 2010 after plans to store nuclear waste at Nevada’s Yucca Mountain were halted.
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Nuclear commission releases final report to DOE
January 30, 2012:
The Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future released its final report to Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Jan. 26. Recommendations include the incorporating community consent when choosing a nuclear waste storage site, and establishing an independent waste management organization. Per Peterson, UC Berkeley professor and chair of nuclear engineering, is one of 15 members of the commission, which was formed in 2010 at the request of President Obama after plans to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain were halted.
