Aside from the decision to assign the project to the DOE in the first place, Congress’ most influential policy blunder was picking the Yucca Mountain site and leaving no back ups or alternatives through the NWPAA. It was done before the DOE had even finished evaluating all of its potential sites as Congress had tasked it through the original NWPA. This decision by Congress is what ultimately led to reports of falsified scientific documents as the DOE was essentially forced by the NWPAA to make due
creating nuclear weapons is sophisticated and the wastes produced are as complex as the creation process (Lee, 2012). In the US, the Yucca Mountain was selected as a priority for nuclear wastes due to its geological formation. The mountain located in Nevada south of Las Vegas has a deep crater that can act
difficult to keep up with the issues and concerns that result from our creations. Over the past few years, the development of the driverless car has moved closer to reality. In 2012, Google’s driverless car became street-legal in California, Florida, and Nevada. Autonomous vehicles could immensely benefit the lives of the elderly and disabled. They could also be helpful for individuals who are inebriated and unable to drive. Some organizations, such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, anticipate advantages
Danger Underground: Nuclear Waste Disposal in Yucca Mountain Introduction The U.S. Department of Energy has proposed plans to deposit 70,000 tons of highly radioactive waste underground Yucca Mountain in Nevada. While many environmental questions and concerns have been raised about the safety of the waste disposal plan for the next 10,000 years, there appears to be no alternative. Waste from nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants are a serious environmental problem that will be present
attention. In this assignment, as an astute manager, the examination of three scenarios will take place to see if any exceptions exist before the company can take action. Afterwards, I will examine South Carolina’s policies on employment At Will doctrine. Lastly, I will present a real world example of an employee or employer utilizing South Carolina’s employment At Will doctrine summarizing the main issue and the outcome. Scenario 1: Jackson was at home one night and posted a rant on his Facebook page
the melodramatic side. On the other hand, Barbara Brents the foremost expert on Nevada’s licensed brothels, has come to very different conclusions about the state’s most controversial industry. Brents is a professor of sociology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and she, along with her colleagues, has over 15 years of field research studying Nevada’s licensed brothels. Brents, the co-author of The State of Sex: Tourism, Sex, and Sin in the New American Heartland describes those brothels
There will be many scenarios that can challenge a counselor. However, when there are specific cases that involve harm to the clients’ person or another a counselor must follow the processes outlined in the bylaws of the American School Counselor Association. These outlined processes serve two important purposes, the purpose of protecting the client and the purpose of protecting the counselor. This paper will answer questions in response to the scenario of Angela. Scenario: Angela is a 16-year-old
Slide 4 Regulatory Policies. Local, state and federal law presently regulates marijuana. Each state develops its own regulatory policies, with some being stricter than others. Despite that there are nation wide laws making it illegal: • For minors to use marijuana for recreation • To drive under the influence of marijuana • To
Efforts are once again underway in the legislature to bring casino-style gambling to Texas. It’s an idea that has failed in recent legislative sessions, but backers are hoping they’ve found the right formula for success in 2009. There are many appealing arguments on the side of pro-gambling groups. Keeping gambling money that is now going to Louisiana and Oklahoma in Texas is one popular idea. Reviving the state’s horse-raising industry by allowing slot machines at racetracks is another. Some advocates
models that they have used for a long time to predict the markets’ performance. They want the markets to operate on their own. They think that government intervention will make it worse. Consider an economy in the long run and the effects of fiscal policy. When the government alters its spending, they will directly affect the economy’s performance. Freshwater economists usually don’t buy into the notion of government purchases. When the government increases their purchase by a certain amount, it will