The Politics of Cleanup - Lessons Learned from Complex

4,19
MB Federal Environmental Cleanups

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ID Energy Communities Alliance, Inc.

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CONTENTS

Foreword .1

Executive Summary .3

Chapter 1 — Introduction .15

About the Report

History and Role of the Nuclear Weapons Complex

Foundation for Remediation

Risk Communications

Chapter 2 — Recommendations: Elements of Creating a Successful Cleanup 31

Goals: Developing Goals and Identifying the Future Use of the Site

Actions: Accomplishing Cleanup By Focusing on and Refining Goals Throughout the Cleanup

Process

Communications: Engaging the Community Through Consultation, Coordination and Communication



Chapter 3 — Case Studies: Site-Specific Analysis.53

Case Study: Oak Ridge 53

Background — History of Oak Ridge and Key Issues

Brief Timeline

Community Priorities and Challenges for the Federal Reservation

Detailed Discussion of Findings

Case Study: Mound69

Background — History of Mound and Key Issues

Brief Timeline

Community Priorities and Challenges for the Federal Reservation

Role of the City of Miamisburg and MMCIC

Detailed Discussion of Findings

Case Study: Rocky Flats 85

Background — History of Rocky Flats and Key Issues

Brief Timeline

Community Priorities and Challenges

Detailed Discussion of Findings

APPENDICES

Appendix A — Senate Report Language

Appendix B — Timeline of Major Environmental Laws, Policy Initiatives, and Decisions Affecting

Nuclear Facilities and Cleanup Programs

Appendix C — Risk Communication

Appendix D — Interview Subjects

Appendix E — Interview Questions

Appendix F — Bibliography/Sources

Appendix G — Abbreviations Defined