NRC Chairman Resigns 100
After years of accusations of creating a 'chilled work environment,' Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko resigned this morning (PDF). His largest achievement was perhaps killing the Yucca Mountain waste repository, and he oversaw the certification of the AP1000 reactor. It is unknown whether a new chairman will be appointed from within the NRC. Quoting the Washington Post: "The reason for his resignation is unclear. He is stepping down before the release of a second inspector general report rumored to be into allegations of Mr. Jaczko's misconduct. NRC spokesman Eliot Brenner told The Washington Times that the report had no impact on the timing of Mr. Jaczko's resignation announcement. Mr. Jaczko's statement was vague, saying that it 'is the appropriate time to continue my efforts to ensure public safety in a different forum. This is the right time to pass along the public safety torch to a new chairman...' While his statement did not specifically touch on the embarrassing revelations of his tyrannical approach to the job or its impact on NRC staff, he did sound a defiant note by claiming the NRC was 'one of the best places to work in the federal government throughout my tenure.'"
Today also marks the start of the annual nuclear industry conference.
Thank God... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Thank God... (Score:2, Funny)
I demand that the Chairman of the NRC resign because...
A Moose once bit my sister ...
Re:What's wrong with Yucca Mountain? (Score:5, Funny)
QUOTE: "That is why I proposed the creation of a Blue Ribbon Commission of experts to make credible, scientifically sound recommendations for a new approach to nuclear waste. I am pleased that President Obama and Secretary Chu agree with this approach, and on March 3, 2010, announced the creation of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Americaâ(TM)s Nuclear Future. The commission includes distinguished nuclear energy experts, geologists, policymakers, and environmental policy experts. The panel has published draft recommendations and is scheduled to present their final report on the best alternatives to Yucca in January 2012."
They didn't come up with crap.
We have a winner! (Score:3, Funny)
Maybe the people whining about how safe nuclear waste storage is should volunteer to keep it in their basement.
You win! The first NIMBY comment of the article!
And what is your prize you might wonder? Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt by the hogshead.
Please sir, tell us, how do you plan to spend your winnings?
Re:NRC = Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Score:4, Funny)
Re:NRC = Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Score:5, Funny)
But why reply when you can post at the top level and wander off into a land of complete imagination?