WEBINAR: Learn More about DOE’s Package Performance Demonstration (PPD) Request For Information (RFI) – Key Insights & Next Steps
[Image: The Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB) submitted the map, above, as official public comments on the Interim Storage Partners, LLC (ISP) Draft EIS in Nov. 2020. It shows the most likely rail transport routes to haul irradiated nuclear fuel from nuclear power plants, to the proposed highly radioactive waste consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) targeted at Waste Control Specialists, LLC, in Andrews County, Texas. WIEB used DOE’s own computer modeling to determine these most likely shipping routes. The company and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) did their darndest to keep the routing secret, so as to not alert residents along the train tracks, a disproportionate percent of which are low-income and/or Black, Indigenous, People of Color communities. Note that routes to Holtec’s CISF — which is targeted just 40-some miles to the west of ISP’s — would be very similar, and have also been kept very secretive.]
At 11am ET on Thursday, August 22, 2024, DOE sent out the following email announcement to those subscribed to its Office of Nuclear Energy so-called “Consent-Based Siting” for federal consolidated interim storage facilities e-mailing list:
WEBINAR: Learn More about DOE’s Package Performance Demonstration (PPD) Request For Information (RFI) – Key Insights & Next Steps
YOU’RE INVITED
DOE WEBINAR
INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR ON THE PACKAGE PERFORMANCE DEMONSTRATION (PPD)
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 11:00 am ET
We are pleased to invite you to an informational webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), focused on the Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) Package Performance Demonstration (PPD) Request for Information (RFI). DOE plans to conduct physical demonstrations on a full-sized SNF transportation cask. This initiative, inspired by global testing practices and recommendations from the Academy of Sciences and Blue Ribbon Commission, aims to address transportation concerns expressed by the public and build trust in transportation safety.
This webinar offers a valuable opportunity to understand the structure of the RFI and receive guidance on how to respond effectively. During the session, we will present an in-depth overview of the RFI, highlight key areas of interest, and discuss how interested parties can provide meaningful input to this important initiative.
Following the presentation, we will hold a Q&A session where you can submit your questions and receive clarifications directly from our experts.
We encourage all interested parties to attend, as your insights and feedback are vital to the success of this initiative. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the webinar link and additional details. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
We look forward to your participation and to working together on this critical project. You can find more information about this project in our information resource portal.
Agenda
| 11:00 a.m. ET | Webinar Kickoff Gerard Jackson, DOE Security Specialist and Federal Lead |
| 11:05 a.m. ET | PPD RFI Presentation Gerard Jackson, DOE Security Specialist and Federal Lead Miriam Juckett, Advisor – Intergovernmental and External Engagement |
| 11:40 a.m. ET | Q&A Session |
| 12:00 p.m. ET | Webinar Concludes |
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