EIS-0113_Section_9 - Hanford Site

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computer model of the Portland wellflelds. We anticipate that the study will -
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have a total cost of $500,000 and require about three years to complete. The
study islimited only to the hydrology and geology of the area influenced by the July 21, 1986
wellfieid and does not even begin to address water quality issues and economic
considerations. The study we are p ro posing that DOE undertake would, in most -
cases. take advantage of existing, available information and, therefore.. we see
the Portland Water Bu re au as being actively involved in the study. Mr. Rich Holton, EIS U. S. Department of Energy
JUL 2 3 1986 O, si
Regardless of the approach or scope for the study of downstream impacts, our
Richland Operations Office
He must be conside d in the evaluation of Hanford waste disposal options. P. 0. Be. 550
3.2.4.1 We are the largest purveyor of drinking water in Oregon, providing drinking Richland; WA 99352
.water. to one-third of Oregon's population. Even the potential for Permanent
contamination re of current or futu water supplies of the Portland metropolitan
Dear Mr. Holton:
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area p sents a threat to re the long-term viability of the gion.
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The City of Lewiston appreciates this opportunity to ga
- We very much want to be yo s in the u ongoing process. We would be cement mm on o the alternatives aves be ing considered for the permanent
glad to meet with you and your staff 4o further
tliscuss ourconcerns
and Proposal
disposal of defense ẇastes stared Hanford. While addresfor
further study:' r ..... we e s our
t.mm onto on theransp transportation of the to the sicu tes
Sincerely.
Our concern Centers on the use of Highway 12 from Lewiston to
Mi la. Montana for the transportation As you know.
Highway
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the Loch ea River., it its y through
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an a two-lane highway. c ey. Th Potential O ur danger is clear as
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one considers delicate The balan c e nature of the mountains,
Administrator river and valley . The Valley's lifestyle, both socially and
economically, are tied to the outdoors. Any disruption to this
ET/MM/sa ^r•^ ^. ^- {,^ balance will have severe implications to Lewiston and the valley.
cc: Mayor Bud Clark JUL 23 1986 We strongly discourage the use of Highway 12 between Lewiston and
Co issioner Dick Bogle
Missoula as the transportation route for the relocating of de-
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Commissioner Mike Lindberg WM DI'V'ISION fense waste to its permanent location..
Co mm issioner Mild re d Schwab
Co g issioner Margaret Strachan
Thank you for your consideration.
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no r Victor Atiyeh
Senator Marl 4atfield - Sincerely,
senator Bob :ckwnod
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Rep. Jim Waver
Rep. Ran Wyden.
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