Jim Sconyers jim_scon@yahoo.com 304.698.9628

Remember: Mother Nature bats last.

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: dave o'leary dave.oleary@MDSIERRA.ORG To: CONS-SPST-GLOBALWARM-CHAIRS@LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG Sent: Tue, June 1, 2010 3:12:45 AM Subject: NRDC on nuclear provisions in American Power Act

Here is write-up of many of the issues with the nuclear provisions in the Kerry-Lieberman climate bill. It is a little long, but that's only because there are so many opportunities for improvement in the bill in ways that strengthen our arguments for more emphasis on efficiency and renewables programs.

http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/cpaine/packing_the_nuclear_pork_barre.html

Those concerned about nuclear waste and taxpayer money waste can both find appalling aspects of the bill. Those who are interested in good government issues, or who are expressing outrage over lack of regulatory oversight in the BP gulf oil disaster should also read through this and take note of the proposals for further "streamlining" of the licensing process.

One thing that is not mentioned in this summary is the relative job creation potential of energy efficiency spending vs. construction and operation of nuclear plants.

I encourage you to read through this and find at least a couple of things that will resonate with your Senators, then call and suggest that they work to improve the bill - thanks -

David O'Leary Sierra Club - Maryland Chapter

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