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Publications
A variety of WIPP publications are available from
EPA including:
The EPA WIPP Bulletin, published periodically,
contains program updates, results of meetings, and
articles on EPA WIPP activities.
Fact Sheets describing EPA's regulating program
in relation to WIPP (available in English and
Spanish).
Recently published booklets include:
EPA and the WIPP (available in English and
Spanish) which describes the Agency's regulatory
role, Disposal of Radioactive Waste: An
Environmental Perspective, which provides an
overview of issues relating to radioactive waste
disposal, and Radiation Risks and Realities,
which discusses radiation sources, and uses and
potential risks involved.
The EPA WIPP Update which informs the public
about EPA's activities associated with
implementing the WIPP Land Withdrawal Act.
These updates are produced as important issues or
events arise.
EPA's Implementation Strategy for the WIPP
Land Withdrawal Act is a detailed document
explaining EPA's strategy for implementing its
responsibilities under the WIPP Land Withdrawal
Act.
EPA also publishes an Annual Report to Congress
which summarizes the activities and progress the
Agency has made in fulfilling its responsibilities
under the WIPP Land Withdrawal Act.
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Public Participation
EPA and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)
A Commitment To Protect, Communicate And Consult
How To
Stay
Informed
1 he Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
recognizes that public participation is an important
component in the regulatory process. A successful
communication program expedites EPA's regula-
tory oversight process and ensures better public
policy decisions. The Agency is committed to
keeping people informed about its WIPP oversight
functions and it encourages public participation in
the regulatory process. By maintaining open lines
of communication with the public, interest groups,
and other government organizations, the EPA will
carry out its WIPP mission more effectively.
Opportunities for
Public Involvement
As EPA implements its WIPP regulatory
responsibilities, there will be opportunities for the
public to participate in the process.
When any WIPP-related proposed rule is issued, it
will be announced in the Federal Register and on
the WIPP Information Line. EPA will then accept
written comments on the rule from the public. In
addition, the Agency will hold public hearings in
New Mexico so that interested parties can provide
testimony on the proposed rule. EPA will
consider all comments and testimony before
developing final regulations.
1 he public is also invited to attend and provide
input at meetings of the WIPP Review Committee
of the National Advisory Council for Environmental
Policy and Technology. These meetings often
address regulatory or other compliance-related
issues. EPA will announce upcoming meetings in
the Federal Register and on the WIPP
Information Line.
Dockets
1 o further accomplish the goal of keeping the
public informed, all written correspondence and
minutes of meetings between EPA and DOE are
placed in dockets. These files will contain all
WIPP-related information used by EPA in the
rulemaking process and are accessible to the
public. The dockets are located at the following
sites:
Carlsbad Public Library
101 S. Halagueno
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 885-6776
Fogelson Library
College of Santa Fe
1600 St. Michaels Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 473-6576
Gov't Publications Dept.
Zimmerman Library
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 277-5441
U.S. EPA
Air Docket
Room M1 500 (61 02)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-7548
The WIPP Information Line is a toll-free recorded
message about upcoming EPA WIPP activities such
as meetings, hearings, publications, and other
important items. Callers can request a WIPP
publication or ask a question of EPA staff (which will
be answered by phone). Messages are available in
English or Spanish. Callers can also add their names
to the WIPP Mailing List.
The Dockets are referenced as:
WIPP:
Docket No. A-92-56
Compliance Criteria
(40CFRPart 194)
Docket No. A-93-02
Compliance Certification
and Determination
Electronic
Bulletin Board
1 he Technology
Transfer Network
(TTN) is a network of
electronic bulletin
boards. EPA has
established on-line
WIPP information on
the TTN. The infor-
If you would like to be placed
on EPA's WIPP Mailing List,
please complete the attached
card and mail it in.
ttnbbs.rtpnc.epa.gov
Radioactive Waste:
Docket No. R-89-01
Radioactive Waste
Disposal Standards
(40CFRPart 191)
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