Nuclear waste disposal and regulation files, 1969-1987.

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Nuclear waste disposal and regulation files, 1969-1987.

Subject files (1971-1987) and publications (1969-1986) dealing with nuclear waste disposal and regulation in Minnesota, particularly the Prairie Island and Monticello nuclear reactors. Also addressed is the geologic suitability of area in northern Minnesota for use as sites for permanent nuclear storage. Agencies involved in these records include the United States Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Minnesota Governor's Nuclear Waste Council and Pollution Control Agency. The files include correspondence, agreements, guidelines and plans, minutes, petitions, reports, fact sheets, and evaluations.

1.5 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7316625

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United States. Department of Energy

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The Department of Energy (DOE) is a Cabinet-level department of the United States Government responsible for energy policy and nuclear safety. Its purview includes the nation's nuclear weapons program, nuclear reactor production for the United States Navy, energy conservation, energy-related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production, many of which are funded through its system of national laboratories. Many Federal agencies had been established to handle various aspect...

Monticello Nuclear Power Generating Plant (Minn.)

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United States. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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Prairie Island Nuclear Plant

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Minnesota. Attorney General. Environmental Protection Division.

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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

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In 1989, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency [PCA] issued a request for response action against the Ashland Petroleum Company to investigate an alleged oil spill, air quality violation, and soil and water contamination at its refinery site in St. Paul Park. Six meetings (October 14, 1993, January 18, June 16, and September 14, 1994, January 24 and September 27, 1995) were held to discuss and provide information regarding the pollution problems and clean-up. The meetings were facilitated by Se...

Minnesota Governor's Nuclear Waste Council

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