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MEDIA RELEASE The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a license to the U.S. Army authorizing the possession of depleted uranium (DU) at two sites in Hawaii. The Army trained with the Davy Crockett weapons system at the two sites in the 1960s. This system included DU “spotting rounds,” used to assist with targeting accuracy. The […]

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Depleted Uranium Teleconference – Hilo, Hawaii The NRC’s (Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s) Petition Review Board will hold a teleconference at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 14 with several Hawaii residents to address their concerns about DU (depleted uranium) and other possible radioactive hazards in Hawaii. The residents are Jim Albertini, Cory Harden, Isaac Harp, Dr. Lorrin Pang, […]

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission began its review of the U.S. Army’s application to possess depleted uranium this week on the Big Island. The procedure to grant a license – and establishing any conditions to that license – is expected to last into next year. The application covers nine sites across the country, including Pohakuloa Training […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kona: 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel  Hilo: 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, Hilo High School The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice of opportunity to request a hearing on a license application from the U.S. Army for possession of depleted uranium at two installations in Hawaii where […]

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