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SOCIOECONOMIC/SOCIOPOLITICAL ISSUES<br />

In addition, final Section 5.5 analyzes two man-induced repository breach scenarios<br />

(repository breach by drilling and, in the case <strong>of</strong> salt, solution mining). The.consequences<br />

<strong>of</strong> these events are presented; however, no.attempt is made to integrate the probability <strong>of</strong><br />

occurrence into the presentation.<br />

Issue<br />

A question was raised as to how the issue <strong>of</strong> future institutions is to be considered<br />

in the overall decision-making process. (114)<br />

Response<br />

Upon implementing a specific disposal strategy, the area <strong>of</strong> institutional control <strong>of</strong><br />

repositories will be further investigated.<br />

Issue<br />

One commenter stated that the future economic and employment impacts <strong>of</strong> commercial<br />

nuclear waste management should be considered. (15)<br />

Response<br />

These factors were considered in the analysis for entire waste management systems (see<br />

Sections 4.7 and 5.4 and Chapter 7.0).<br />

Issue<br />

Analysis <strong>of</strong> both the microeconomic and macroeconomic impacts should be performed.<br />

Within the micro framework, the direct impacts on the customer's electric rates and fuel<br />

bills should be investigated. Macroeconomic considerations should include the degree <strong>of</strong><br />

secondary impacts stemming from a rate increase to commercial and industrial electric users<br />

which can influence the cost <strong>of</strong> producing other goods and services in the economy. The eco-<br />

nomic impacts <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> waste management also need to be discussed on a regional basis<br />

since they depend on each area's relative reliance on nuclear-generated electricity.<br />

(113-EPA)<br />

Response<br />

The economic impact for the consumer has been addresed at least to the extent <strong>of</strong> det-<br />

ermining the mils/kW-hr that would no doubt be added to the rate payer's charge because <strong>of</strong><br />

waste management activities. Going beyond that point in this generic Statement was not<br />

believed to be warranted.

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