Utah Governor Herbert Lets Radioactive Waste Bill Become Law

摘要

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert told GOP leadership he allowed a new law on depleted uranium to go into effect without his signature because he believes it makes it tougher for the low-level, but highly controversial radioactive waste to come to Utah. "Public safety is my immediate concern with the issue of radioactive waste," he wrote. "With the modifications that have been made to this bill, I believe public safety has been protected and it will be more difficult for depleted uranium to come into Utah than under current law." Herbert addressed the letter to House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, and Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton. He said he has had reservations about how the bill came forward, but he recognized the need for clarity when it came to regulatory challenges before the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the unique waste stream.