From Deseret News archives:
Are Envirocare's troubles a thing of the past?
Now the Semnani days are over, and it seems a new era in the radioactive waste business has begun. Is a kinder, gentler Envirocare emerging?
Personally, I'm a fan of Semnani and Envirocare. That might have something to do with the fact that I've done communications consulting work off and on for the firm (none presently), as I've mentioned previously in this column. But I can truthfully say that I believe Envirocare is a very fine firm that performs a great service for Utah and the country.
Envirocare is a well-managed firm, proven by the fact that the new owners appear to be leaving the management team mostly intact. It provides good-paying jobs and benefits to hundreds of loyal employees. It doesn't create waste; it cleans it up and disposes of it safely forever. It brings multimillions of dollars into Utah's economy.
He is a fine citizen of our state, and he's not leaving. He plans to stay involved in Utah and will continue his philanthropic work.
So, what about this new era in radioactive waste management in Utah? The new owners have already eliminated one big controversy by saying they will never take B and C class radioactive waste at Envirocare.
But I can almost guarantee that more controversies will arise. The reason is that waste disposal in Utah is entirely caught up in high-stakes politics, and always will be, given current laws. That's in part why Semnani became a controversial figure. The Legislature itself is the chief regulator of waste disposal. It determines whether new landfills of certain classes can be sited; it determines tax and fee structures and many other activities. Legislative actions mean life or death to these companies.
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