FAQs
Q: What is meant by disposition of scrap
metals?
A: Disposition of scrap metals includes unrestricted release for recycling and
reuse, permanent disposal, restricted release for DOE internal use, restricted
release for recycling, and recycle for industrial radiological use.
Q: Why did DOE extend the schedule for
publication of the Draft PEIS?
A: The Department of Energy has delayed publication of the Draft Programmatic
Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) on Scrap Metals Disposition in order to
fully consider a recent decision by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
related to the control of slightly radioactive materials. The NRC announced it
intends to move forward with rulemaking, which may set new standards for the
control of material that would be protective of public health and the
environment. A publication date for the Draft PEIS will be established this
winter (2004/2005)
Q: Where can I send comments?
A: Correspondence addressing the PEIS should be addressed to: John W. Neave, II,
Office of Technical Program Integration, EM-41, ATTN: Metals Disposition PEIS,
Office of Environmental Management, U.S. Department of Energy, 20400 Century
Boulevard, Germantown, Maryland 20874-1290. Otherwise, send facsimiles to
Metals Disposition PEIS at (202)586-4314, or electronic mail to:
Metals.Disposition.PEIS@em.doe.gov.
Comments
The public scoping period for the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement on
the Disposition of Scrap Metals has ended, and DOE is no longer soliciting
scoping comments. The Draft PEIS will be available for public review and
comment; publication date is unknown at this time. For more information or to
request a copy of the Draft PEIS, send a letter addressed to John W. Neave, II,
EM-41, ATTN: Metals Disposition PEIS, Office of Environmental Management, U.S.
Department of Energy, 20400 Century Boulevard, Germantown, Maryland 20874-1290.
Otherwise, send facsimiles to Metals Disposition PEIS at (202)586-4314, or
electronic mail to: Metals.Disposition.PEIS@em.doe.gov. [For additional
details, see the Notice FR 36562, July 12, 2001.]
Contact Information
Correspondence concerning the Draft PEIS may be mailed to the following address:
John W. Neave, II
ATTN: Metals Disposition PEIS
Office of Environmental Management
U.S. Department of Energy
20400 Century Boulevard
Germantown, Maryland 20874-1290
Otherwise, send facsimile to Metals Disposition PEIS at (202)586-4314, or
electronic mail to: Metals.Disposition.PEIS@em.doe.gov
To request further information about the PEIS, the public meetings on the Draft
PEIS, or to be placed on the PEIS distribution list, use any of the methods
above.
For background documents in hard copy related to the PEIS, contact the DOE
Center for Environmental Management at 800-736-3282.
For general information concerning the DOE National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) process, contact:
Carol Borgstrom, Director
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance (EH-42)
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20585-0119
Telephone: 202-586-4600
Voice Mail: 800-472-2756
Facsimile: 202-586-7031
Additional NEPA information is also available on the DOE website:
http://tis.eh.doe.gov/nepa 
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