NRC Seeks Public Comment on Its Environmental Study of Proposed Medical Radioisotope Production Facility in Columbia, Mo.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on its draft environmental impact study of a medical radioisotope production facility proposed for Columbia, Mo. The study recommends a construction permit be issued to Northwest Medical Isotopes LLC, barring any safety issues identified in the agency’s ongoing technical review of the application.

NRC staff will hold a public meeting Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Columbia-East, 915 Port Way, in Columbia, to present the draft study’s findings and receive public comment. Agency staff members will be on hand one hour before the meeting for informal discussions with members of the public.

To read more please visit: http://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1632/ML16320A573.pdf

Source: NRC News