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Presented by James L. Hendrix Executive Director

Federal Facilities Task Force GNEP Panel Discussion Augusta, Georgia May 23, 2007. Presented by James L. Hendrix Executive Director. www.srscro.org. Regional Economic Development entity CRO created by Congress (1993) to DOE Communities at end of Cold War

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Presented by James L. Hendrix Executive Director

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  1. Federal Facilities Task Force GNEP Panel Discussion Augusta, Georgia May 23, 2007 Presented by James L. Hendrix Executive Director www.srscro.org

  2. Regional Economic Development entity CRO created by Congress (1993) to DOE Communities at end of Cold War Business Leaders, Elected Officials, Educators, Economic Developers Two state focus is unique in the CSRA Who is theSRS Community Reuse Organization (SRSCRO)?

  3. Board = 22 members (11 from each state) Appointments by Business and Developers Local Governments Congressional delegation Five Counties, Two States A Regional Focus

  4. $13.6 million invested in regional economic development 4,441 jobs created Dispose of excess SRS assets Position Papers Remove SRS waste on schedule, fees-in-lieu-of taxes, contract support for economic development, etc. Provided community input on SRS Contract decisions What have we done since 1993?

  5. Mission: Facilitate Economic Development related to SRS technology Goal 1 – Make best use of SRS Assets Goal 2 – Advocate new missions for SRS Goal 3 – Promote CSRA as a world leader in alternative energy Goal 4 – Educate and inform the community regarding federal initiatives Goal 5 – Serve as a knowledgeable united voice of the community in regard to SRS SRSCRO Mission and Goals

  6. National security concerns Developing countries will get nuclear power Weapons proliferation is at a pivot point The USA can lead or follow Domestic concerns Electricity demand is growing; global warming is looming A diversified electric production base must include nuclear to meet demand and minimize cost to consumer Economics of recycling are proven OBTW, where do we build the next Yucca? GNEP as a National Initiative

  7. Two viable sites in the SRS region One site includes the Allied General site, previously developed for this purpose Extensive public support Workforce familiar with fuel processing SRS is an excellent location for a multi-reactor energy park serving the Southeast GNEP at SRS

  8. Regular communication among DOE communities Building a consensus GNEP should happen, perhaps two locations Inform Congress of this support Monitor DOE and Congressional actions Energy Communities Alliance Initiatives

  9. Recognize the importance of clean, abundant, affordable electricity Educate elected officials regarding spent fuel recycling Demand accountability from federal government on the issue of spent fuel Keep GNEP concept alive through election cycle Represent the citizens of your region and state Task Force Role ?

  10. Presented by James L. Hendrix Executive Director www.srscro.org

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