HOW CITIZENS CAN PARTICIPATE
obta'in information Citizens are'encouraged to obtain information
by asking to be on DER’s mailing list to receive newsletters, fact sheets, project
announcements, and meeting notices. In addition, citizens are invited to call DER
toll-free at I -800-232-2786 to ask questions and provide feedback. Organizations
listed below may also be contacted for additional information.
REVIEW AND COMMENT ON PROCRAM DOCUMENTS Citizens are
welcome to visit DER regional offices or libraries statewide to review copies of program
documents Documents have been placed in the state depository library system and in
at least one library in each county in the Commonwealth. Public review and comment
periods are scheduled for key program documents (e.g., potential sites recommenda
tion and license application). Citizens may provide comments in writing or in person
at public meetings and hearings.
MONITOR PROGRESS ANP PROVIPE FEEPBACK Citizens are
invited to ask questions, express concerns, and provide feedback to DER. Citizens
are also urged to offer suggestions on how DER can improve its public involve
ment program and regulatory oversight activities Citizens are also encouraged to
Contacts for Further Information
Department of Environmental Resources
Bureau of Radiation Protection
Low-Level Waste Regulatory Program
P.0.80x 8469
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469
1-800-232-2786 or 1-717-787-2163
MNNIYIVANIA
contact the applicant, Chem-Nuclear,
at the address/telephone number
listed below to obtain status reports
and information
REQUEST BRIEFINGS AND
PRESENTATIONS DER regulatory staff are
available to address groups or organizations, answer ques
tions, or provide additional information. Organizations can use
DER's toll-tiee number to icquest briefings and presentations or other forums that meet
communication needs.
INTERACT WITH DER S LOW-LEVEL WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (
are welcome to interact with members of the Low-Level Waste Advisory Committee The 23-i
committee meets periodically to review program documents and provide advice to the Depi
Meetings are open to the public. Members represent business, environmental, and civic oi
tions, as well as state and local elected officials. They communicate with members of their spc
organizations to obtain input and report progress on low-level waste issues.
Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive
Waste Commission
Executive Director
207 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
1-717-234-6295
Chem-Nuclear Systems, Inc.
750 East Park Drive
Suite 200
Harrisburg, PA 17111
1-800-424-2848 or 1-717-561-1522
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