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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0706 Resolution1 '1_ RESOLUTION NO. 706 WHEREAS, parallel with the growth of nuclear industry throughout the 'free world, there necessarily is a steady increase in the volume of radioactive materials, waste and otherwise, being transported by various means includ- ing ocean-going vessels, and barges, and WHEREAS, a significant volume of such materials will be consigned to or ship- ped from points in the State of Washington, and WHEREAS, such shipments offer new sources of commercial traffic, port revenue, and new industrial activity to the Port of Pasco and environs, and WHEREAS, technically competent persons have formally explained, at a brief- ing session on the 7th day of February, 1967, the potential or theoretical radiological hazards as well as the customary safety procedures and routines followed to safeguard the public health and safety in connection with such transportation and handling, and WHEREAS, we believe the representatives of local governmental, civic, pro- fessional, and commercial organizations present at the briefing session constitute a cross-section of responsible citizens of the community of Pasco, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That feeling we have a realistic appraisal of the values and pos- sible disadvantages of moving radioactive materials through the Port of Pasco, we do hereby endorse efforts of the State of Washington to seek to build up volume in commercial traffic in radioactive materials, with due precautions to protect the public health and safety. Section 2. That we will take pride in having the Port of Pasco identified as a NUCLEAR PORT and as a pioneer among progressive, forward-looking ports seeking, rather than• discouraging, the indirect as well as direct benefits from nuclear technology and advances. -1- Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its passage as required by law. PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED as provided by law this 21 day of 1 February , 1967. ATTEST: Ruth Modesky, City Clerk Approved as to form: D. Wayn Campbell, , ity Attorney 1 -2- E. Carter, Mayor