I just read an interesting article that shows how nice nuclear waste realy is. It made me think that Bill Richardson or the NRC should put out a nice video. Like the Anheizer Busch commercials that come out every Christmas. A nice stroll through the trees.. birds chirping, deer grazing, shot of the pond, underwater shots of the largemouth bass. No words.. just a subtle shot of the nuclear waste site signs. Implied message - NUCLEAR WASTE - GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.. good for you too.

It also made me think that there is very *Interesting* timing of all these things.

Feb. 9, 1999 - statement that seems to say that the NRC CANNOT shut down the nukes without putting the grid at risk - [see Catch 22 on the Electric forum]. We have come to recognize that nuclear power plants are not islands. The plants rely upon stable electrical distribution systems to support steady-state operations. Symbiotically, stable distribution systems rely on the collective output of generating facilities. In a very real sense then, we all are dependent on the stability of one another. NRC Chairman DR. Shirley Jackson February 9, 1999

March 1 - 5, 1999 NRC holds 5 days of meetings to decide on new policy regarding potassium iodide: March 1st, March 2nd, March 3rd, March 5th.

May 18, 1999. NRC announces Interim Enforcement Policy - for nuclear power plants to include an interim policy to exercise enforcement discretion for noncompliance with license conditions, including technical specifications (TSs), during year 2000 (Y2K) transition or rollover periods. (i.e. allows them to break their rules without shutdown)

June 16, 1999 NRC Chairman Dr. Shirley Jackson resigns effective July 1st (the deadline nuke plants to submit Y2K readiness *plans*). Clinton appoints a Little Rock native Grets Dicus to take her place (must be approved by Senate - wonder when THAT will happen).

June 18th, 1999 an article on the NRC recommending stockpiling Potassium Iodide.

June 24th, 1999 - Nuclear waste - good for the environment article. [watch for video to follow ]

June 24th is also the 1st anniversary of a near REAL BAD THING at Davis-Besse Nuclear Station on Lake Erie. Note the loss of power AND that the "hot line" went dead too. In a worst case scenario where power and telecommunications are lost, if there is a radiation release... HOW WOULD YOU KNOW???

Interrreeesssstting.

Got KI?

-- Linda (lwmb@psln.com), June 25, 1999

Answers

You convinced me. Here's one source. I'm sure there are others. http://www.survivalunlimited.com/Surplus/potassiumiodide.htm

1) Anyone know where there's a map showing locations of nuclear power plants? 2) How far away from a plant can people be affected?

Thanks,

-- Cheryl (Transplant@Oregon.com), June 25, 1999.

Yuk what a picture! Good work Linda! Thanks

Justthinkin

-- justthinkin com (y2k@justthinkin.com), June 25, 1999.

Cheryl,

http://www.cannon.net/~gonyeau/nuclear/us1.htm

-- CT (ct@no.yr), June 25, 1999.

CT - that site only has plants that are currently producing power. There are many others that no longer provide power but still have nuclear waste onsite (which I assume still require power for their cooling pools). And then there are the military nuclear sites - and transportation routes for nuclear waste. Hopefully no waste will be transported over the rollover, but you might want to take a look at some of the links just FYI. There are probably many others.

California Nuclear Waste Transportation routes

National Nuclear Waste Transportation routes

Nuclear Power in California - including plants no longer generating power (but may have waste onsite).

Concord, CA Naval Weapons Station

Nuclear weapons sites

-- Linda (lwmb@psln.com), June 25, 1999.

Well thank you Linda, I'm very impressed AND grateful for the time you've invested in this! Now, head on over to Cowle's site and *really* stir the stew!(hehe) I'm sure Paul Davis will be horrified with your 'environmentalist concerns' not to mention your gloomy desire to preserve life. (what a worm). Thanks again, this is awesome!

-- Will continue (farming@home.com), June 25, 1999.

I just called survival unlimited. They have potassium Iodade in stock, and KI on order. He says that iodade is more effective and easier to take, but it is more expensive. Does anyone know anything about this?? I never know whether to believe a salesman. My email is real. Thanks

-- Kathy (i_think_so@hotmail.com), June 25, 1999.

Cheryl and others, Here is a place which has all kinds of maps and other good information, the international nuclear safety center. Click on the map button in the upper left part of the screen for maps. http://www.insc.anl.gov/

-- xBob (captainr@swbell.net), June 26, 1999.

Linda...just wanted you to know that after e-mailing this thread to several people, I recieved 3 different 'oh my god' responses. Now, I've been working on some of these folks for a year now.....thanks again, from the bottom of my heart....well done! Too bad the mainstream media didn't have YOU last year!! Luckily, WE have you in *JUNE 1999*!!

-- Will continue (farming@home.com), June 27, 1999.

Kathy, here's what we found out, from Our Nuclear Arsenal thread

Our Nuclear Arsenal

The Accidental Armageddon

"POTASSIUM IODATE
"150 mg Tablets

"Potassium Iodate is a superior form of KI (buffered Iodine) and carried only by Medical Corps. Each factory sealed bottle contains 100 fresh tablets of Potassium Iodate 150mg.

"The shelf life of Potassium Iodate is exceptional and should last a generation. Because of the extra molecule of oxygen in Iodate, Medical Corps can guarantee Iodate's stability without adding stabilizers.

"Medical Corps recommends that each family member should have at least one bottle in their emergency kit. KI is the only known chemical available on the market which will shield (or block) the Thyroid and prevent it from absorbing radioactive Iodine.

"Unlike other blockers, Medical Corps' stock is NOT government surplus 130 mg tablets. It is also chewable and especially recommended for children because our youngsters are extremely susceptible to thyroid cancer after exposure to radioactive contamination.

"Remember, be it a spill, accident, war or terrorism, Potassium Iodate is the only chemical which will protect you and your children. For those who are interested, it can be used for your pets also.

"1 Bottle = 100 150mg pills.
"Use during a Nuclear Emergency ONLY
* For the first 14 days take 1 tablet twice a day. This is a total of 2 tablets per day.
* For the next 76 days take 1 tablet per day.

"Potassium Iodate 150mg is a superior form of "KI" because of its extended shelf life and lack of bitter taste. The extra molecule of oxygen in Potassium Iodate 150mg (actually K103), can guarantee the Iodate's continued freshness without adding stabilizers. Keep the bottle sealed, dry, and out of sunlight. It should remain stable for a generation.

"Why should it be used?

"During a Nuclear Disaster, such as War, Terrorism, a MeltDown or Spill, great amounts of Radioactive Iodine-131 are often released.

Even though I-131 is radioactive, it is still Iodine ... and Iodine is what the Thyroid requires to operate correctly. The Thyroid does not know the difference between "good" iodine and "bad" iodine and will readily absorb Radioactive 131 if allowed to. What must be done in case of a nuclear accident is to SATURATE the Thyroid with the good Iodine so that the bad iodine cannot do irreparable damage. The blocking must be done on a daily basis at least 12 hours BEFORE the nuclear emergency starts and it must be continued for at least 80 days.

"Medical Corps is an organization of retired United States Armed Forces personnel united to bring to the citizenry of the nation education and training in survival and emergency medical techniques. "Ralph Charles "Chuck" Fenwick is the founder and chief administrator of Medical Corp.

Address label on bottle:
"Medical Corps
45161 State Route 821
Caldwell, OH 43724

"New Important Information

[ the guy said this has been the case as of the last year, and the military is switching over to Postassium Iodate. He told us some info that we KNOW is not true, so we're being cautious ]

"New Thyroid Blocking Power

Did anyone besides Medical Corps understand what it means to have 100 suitcase Atomic Bombs unaccounted for by the former Soviet Union? Or maybe it is just a coincidence, but the US Government has instituted an NBC crash training program for emergency medical personnel in 120 cities nation wide! Medical Corps is involved with just that sort of training and has been for two years.

One of the emergency procedures being taught is the use of the Thyroid Blocker called KI. This is the only chemical which will protect a human from absorbinb Radioactive Iodine 131. Iodine 131 is deadly and is especially toxic to children.

"Medical Corps now carries a superior form of KI. In the past we have marketed Potassium Iodide 150mg. Now we can offer a new product called Potassium Iodate 150mg.

"Medical Corps is the only company which carries this superior form of KI. Potassium Iodate has an extra molecule of Oxygen which makes it more shelf stable than Iodide or Iodine. It is not as bitter as Potassium Iodide and can be chewed. Unlike the government surplus 130mg Iodide, Medical Corps chose the 150mg strength, as this will extend the thyroid blocking.

Now, the store is called "American Family Network," and their website is at
http://www.americanfamilynetwork.com

They gave us this addy for Medical Corp:
http://www.medicalcorp.org

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Our browser doesn't do "frames" so we can't click through above sites. Somebody else did and eMailed us that the info is there.

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-- Ashton & Leska in Cascadia (allaha@earthlink.net), June 27, 1999.