Open Letter to Holtec and Interim Storage Partners (2020)
Stubbornly continuing your [ISP & Holtec] current projects will impose significant damage to the future of nuclear energy in the United States. Since both of you have major business interests in this industry, you will be damaging existing and future profit centers within your enterprises for the sake of individual projects with uncertain profit potential.
Gov. Abbott Opposes a Proposed West Texas Nuclear Site
Because of the many risks associated with these projects, the lack of a permanent storage facility, and the importance of the Permian Basin to the economy and energy security of the country, I respectfully urge you to join me in opposing the siting of an interim storage facility in Texas or in New Mexico.
XTO Energy Vs. Holtec on a Proposed Nuclear Site in Texas
In the statement that NRC published, Holtec has “exclusive mineral rights” to the site area, but the mineral estate is leased to XTO Energy through the State of New Mexico. Holtec seeks to use the surface but that is in conflict with the oil and gas production needs and rights of XTO Energy.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham’s Letter To NRC
In an opposition letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed major concerns with the proposed nuclear waste site in Lea County. The NRC recommended the site even though their preliminary research did not take into account several key issues. The geological makeup of the area is not suitable for spent nuclear fuel to be stored.
What Bothers Me
A personal perspective on concerns surrounding nuclear waste storage proposals and their potential impact on local communities.
Tommy Taylor PSA on a Proposed Nuclear Storage Site in Texas
Tommy Taylor discusses concerns surrounding a proposed nuclear waste storage facility in Texas and its potential regional impacts.
Morning Drive with Kris Moore and Dale Harris (5/18/2020)
Kris Moore and Dale Harris discuss nuclear waste storage proposals, community concerns, and impacts on West Texas and the Permian Basin.
Jackie Daily Show – Nuclear Segment, May 2020
Jackie Daily appeared on a national program to discuss nuclear waste storage, transportation concerns, and impacts on West Texas.
KWEL-Tommy Taylor, James Mayer, 2-26-20
A discussion featuring Tommy Taylor and James Mayer on KWEL Radio addressing concerns over proposed high-level nuclear waste storage in the Permian Basin, its potential impacts on local communities, and ongoing efforts to protect the region.
Poncho Nevarez Gets Busted
A stray envelope may end the political career of Texas state Rep. Poncho Nevárez. As the Democratic lawmaker, 47, was leaving an airport in Austin earlier this year, he dropped an envelope bearing his official letterhead, police said, citing surveillance video.