DHEC cites missed milestones at Savannah River Site
Templeton says DHEC and SRS milestones for waste removal tank closure and salt waste facility timelines will likely be missed due to funding gaps. He notes the DOE plan risks delaying protections for South Carolina citizens and environment and urges DOE action.
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Officials urge action to fund waste processing at SRS
The piece cites DHEC and Gov. Haley warning of hazardous waste risks at Savannah River Site and threatens enforcement if a high level waste schedule is not met. It notes a past $150 million potential fine and identifies Derrek Asberry as the reporting journalist.
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DOE eyes public input on graphite digestion at SRS facility
The DOE plans a public meeting and a seven week comment period starting June 4 on a project to install a system at SRS that digests graphite from fuel kernels. Savannah River National Laboratory developed the digestion technology under a Work for Others pact signed in December 2012 with the current German fuel manager. Public comments due by July 21 to NEPA Officer Andrew Grainger via mail to Aiken SC or email.
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Public Meeting Aims to Gather Comments on Nuclear Materials
June 24 meeting at North Augusta Community Center invites written and oral comments on nuclear material proposals at the Savannah River Site. Local leaders and SRS Citizens Advisory Board members, including Bill Calhoun, oppose bringing in foreign materials and urge cleanup of legacy waste.
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Gun range opens with safety video and disclaimers
A new gun shop and range at 1563 Edgefield Highway opens with a six minute safety video and a signed disclaimer required to shoot. Aiken Department of Public Safety and S C Highway Patrol tested the facility on Sunday and plan to invite the Aiken County Sheriff's Office before the August grand opening. The store hours are 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 1 pm to 7 pm Sunday. For more information call 803 648 7100 or visit the store website.
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