Presented by James L. HendrixExecutive Director

www.srscro.org

Federal Facilities Task ForceGNEP Panel Discussion

Augusta, GeorgiaMay 23, 2007

Who is theSRS Community Reuse Organization

(SRSCRO)?

• 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

A Regional Focus• Board = 22 members (11 from each

state)• Appointments by

– Business and Developers– Local Governments– Congressional delegation

• Five Counties, Two States

What have we done since 1993?

• $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

SRSCRO Mission and GoalsMission: 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

GNEP as a National Initiative• 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 at SRS• 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

Energy Communities Alliance Initiatives

• Regular communication among DOE communities

• Building a consensus– GNEP should happen, perhaps two

locations

• Inform Congress of this support

• Monitor DOE and Congressional actions

Task Force Role ?

• 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

Presented by James L. HendrixExecutive Director

www.srscro.org