In the News

Below are articles and other news published since the last West Valley Citizen Task Force Meeting. They relate to the West Valley Demonstration Project, nuclear waste cleanup or are otherwise relevant or of potential interest to stakeholders interested in the Project. After each Citizen Task Force Meeting, these articles are compiled into a single document and may be found with the meeting materials for that month.

Buffalo News – Another Voice: Sitewide removal is the only responsible choice at West Valley

April 29, 2018 – “The West Valley Nuclear Waste Facility 30 miles south of Buffalo has housed radioactive and toxic waste for over 50 years on a site that should never have been allowed to hold any waste nor would be allowed today because of its erodible soils. Now the Department of Energy (DOE) and NYS Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) will determine the final disposition of that waste through an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. WNY has a huge stake in the outcome as it will determine whether or not our waters will be protected from nuclear waste contamination, now and for thousands of years.” Link to article

Springville Journal – Ashford named involved agency

April 26, 2018 – “The Town of Ashford has been approved as an involved agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the Western New York Nuclear Service Center Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement.

New York State Energy Research and Development Agency West Valley Program Director Paul Bembia made the announcement at the April 18 Ashford Town Board. Being involved as an agency will allow the town to be kept informed of the preparations by NYSERDA during the SEIS process.” Link to article

Olean Times Herald – West Valley clean up comment period extended by 30 days

April 26, 2018 – “The West Valley Citizens Task Force met Wednesday to discuss draft comments on the next phase of cleanup at the West Valley Demonstration Project.

Task force members reviewed 17 pages of draft comments on the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for Phase 2 Decommissioning at West Valley.” Link to article

DOE Environmental Management Update – West Valley Site Helps Sponsor Area Environmental Competition

April 24, 2018 – “EM West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) cleanup contractor CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV) is a sponsor of a local outdoor environmental competition for students on April 25 that emphasizes teamwork while testing knowledge in areas such as aquatic ecology, forestry, soils and land use, and wildlife.” Link to Update

Buffalo News – Letter: Now is time to speak up on West Valley cleanup

April 20, 2018 – “We have an important one-time opportunity to make a difference in the cleanup of the dangerous high- and low-level radioactive waste stored at the West Valley Demonstration Project for over 40 years.” Link to article.