Nuclear – Hanford

The WSMA does not support the confirmation of the Hanford reservation as a site for a high-level nuclear waste repository until it is clear from both environmental and health studies that it would be safe to utilize this area. Further, the WSMA supports the concept of a thorough and immediate independent study of the safety of the N Reactor and appropriate licensure of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (Res 2, A-85; Res 25, C-86) (Reaffirmed A-23)

The WSMA opposes additional off-site waste being added to the overburdened Hanford Site until the current nuclear waste storage problems and environmental threat to the surrounding area are solved, and a publicly vested national plan for nuclear waste be created. (Res A-9, A-01) (Reaffirmed A-23)

The WSMA supports no further build-up of high-level nuclear waste which is not in compliance with state and federal regulations at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. (Res C-1, A-03) (Reaffirmed A-23)

The WSMA supports working towards a solution to the Hanford Site nuclear waste problem and encourages the creation of a national plan for nuclear waste disposal to ensure optimum public health. (Res A-9, A-01) (Reaffirmed A-23)

The WSMA supports the public and environmental health requirements in the Tri-Party Agreement in all current and future clean-up plans for Hanford. (Res C-12, A-02) (Reaffirmed A-23)

The WSMA opposes any “accelerated cleanup” of Hanford tank wastes that is not scientifically demonstrated to be equivalent or superior to vitrification in providing long-term protection of human health and the environment. (Res C-1, A-03) (Reaffirmed A-23)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services