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Draft p. 3.1.6<br />

Issue<br />

222<br />

GEOLOGIC CONSIDERATIONS<br />

It should be pointed out that fractures and joints may also be important permeability<br />

features <strong>of</strong> shale. (218-D01)<br />

Response<br />

Statement.<br />

Fractures and jointing <strong>of</strong> shale are briefly identified on p. 3.1.12 <strong>of</strong> the draft<br />

Draft p. 3.1.7<br />

Issue<br />

First paragrapah: "...conform to geologic selection requirements..." What are these?<br />

The previously described "General Geologic Considerations" or the "Siting Criteria"? The<br />

Final EIS could be improved if the terminology were made more consistent. (154)<br />

Response<br />

"Requirement" refers to the "General Geologic Considerations."<br />

Draft p. 3.1.8<br />

Issue<br />

The confining pressure whose release causes joints should be characterized; for exam-<br />

ple, glacial retreat and thermal contraction should be named as causes <strong>of</strong> jointing in rock.<br />

(208-NRC)<br />

Response<br />

Thermal effects on fracturing and joints are discussed on draft p. 3.1.24 and glacial<br />

effects on draft p. 3.1.3.<br />

Draft p. 3.1.8<br />

Issue<br />

The way in which discontinuities can impact "the transport <strong>of</strong> waste material" should<br />

be elaborated. (154)

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