2009 RICHARD S. HODES HONOR LECTURE AWARD PROGRAM

Each year the Southeast Compact Commission solicits nominations for the Richard S. Hodes, M.D. Honor Lecture Award. The award is presented to an individual, company, or organization that contributed in a significant way to improving the technology, policy, or practices of low-level radioactive waste management in the United States.

The Selection Committee (Commissioners Wheary, Shults, and Burks) reviewed the three nominations submitted and selected Susan Jablonski to be recognized as the 2009 Richard S. Hodes, M.D. Honor Lecture Award recipient at the Waste Management Symposium in March 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ms. Jablonski is currently the Director of the Radioactive Materials Division at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). She manages Texas’ regulatory programs for the disposal of commercial radioactive material, source material (uranium) recovery, and commercial radioactive waste storage and processing. In this capacity, she is responsible for the licensing review of the first new radioactive commercial waste disposal facility in nearly two decades.

Ms. Jablonski is being recognized for her innovative approach to regulation of radioactive waste disposal in Texas, as well as for her efforts in educating and inspiring science teachers and students at the high school and university levels.

Nominations for the 2010 Hodes Honor Lecture Award are now being accepted. Details are on the Commission website at www.secompact.org or you may contact Ted Buckner at 919/821-0500 or (tedb (at) secompact (dot) org) tedb (at) secompact (dot) org.

LIAISONS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICE

Many organizations in the United States share common interests with the Southeast Compact Commission, such as the safe management of radioactive waste and the protection of public health and the environment. The Commission endeavors to stay abreast of the activities of organizations sharing common goals and interests through the use of volunteer liaisons.

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COMMISSION WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

Governor Timothy M. Kaine of Virginia has appointed a new representative to the Commission.  Jack (John) Storton with Babcock & Wilcox will serve as Commissioner.  Mr. Storton succeeds the Honorable Charles Hawkins, who was appointed to the Commission in 1994.  

In Alabama, Karl Frost, Program Manager of Waste Management Programs in the Energy Division for the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, was recently appointed by the Division’s Director to serve as an Alternate Commissioner.

COMMISSION ADOPTS POLICY STATEMENTS
AND STRATEGIC PLAN

At its Annual Meeting on June 27, 2008, the Commission adopted three key documents. The Policy Statement Regarding Radiation Control in the United States is a new document. In this document the Commission recommends that the United States Congress promulgate legislation establishing a national policy in regard to ionizing radiation, including the management of radioactive waste.

The Policy Statement on the Management of Low-Level Radioactive Waste is a revised version of a document adopted in 2005. It states the views of the Commission with regard to future options for waste disposal in the Southeast Compact region.

The Strategic Plan for Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management was revised from an earlier document. This document guides the work of the Commission and its staff throughout the year. For more information, contact Linda Walters at 919/821-0500 or (lwalters (at) secompact (dot) org) lwalters (at) secompact (dot) org

DIRECTORY OF BROKERS AND PROCESSORS

The Southeast Compact Commission maintains an electronic National Directory of Brokers and Processors at www.bpdirectory.com for use by compacts, states, federal agencies, and users of radioactive materials. It provides information about companies that package, transport, process or otherwise manage radioactive material in preparation for ultimate disposal. Access to the site and listing in the directory are free of charge.

Attention Brokers and Processors

To get a free listing in the directory or additional information, go to www.bpdirectory.com or contact:

Linda Walters, Director of Special Projects
Southeast Compact Commission
21 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 207
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 821-0500
(LWalters (at) secompact (dot) org) LWalters (at) secompact (dot) org