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B-164105 1 (1978-06-19)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabjlf0001 and id is 1 raw text is: COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON. D.C. 0548. B-i164105 June 19, 1978 The Honorable John D. Dingell, Chairman Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: You recently requested our 'views on statements made by the Depart- ment of Energy (DOE) to State officials regarding the establishment of nuclear waste repositories. In your letter, you express the belief that DOE may have exceeded its authority in giving certain States a veto over the establishment of nuclear waste repositories, as you are unaware of any statutory provision authorizing DOE to share decision-making responsibilities with the States. Accordingly, you request our opinion concerning the legal basis for these statements, particularly to the State of Louisiana. A document entitled Principles of Understanding, dated February 27, 1978, was signed by the Governor of Louisiana and by the Deputy Secretary of DOE. In it-- * ** the parties *** agree that to the extent permitted by law, they will use their best efforts to adhere to the following policies and practices * *: 8. Nuclear Storage--All Federal Government studies relating to nuclear waste disposal in the Vacherie Salt Dome in Webster Parish and the Rayburn's Salt Dome in Bienville Parish will be subject to this stipulation: the Department of Ener will not construct any nuclear waste repository for long-term disposal in Louisiana if the State objects. Studies of possible areas in Louisiana as well as in other states would continue with some test drilling which will always be preceded by complete dis- cussions with state officials. (Emphasis added.) tne-huded-with-you-r letter wer4e-copies-ofc-orresp-ondence with New York and New Mexico State officials. The March 22, 1978 letter from the DOE Deputy Secretary to the Governor of New York had the stated

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