375RESOLUTION No.375
ENDORSING EFFORTS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
TO SEEK TO BUILD UP VOLUME IN COMMERCIAL
TRAFFIC IN RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS WITH DUE PRE
CAUTIONS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
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 including
ocean-going vessels,and barges,and
WHEREAS,a significant volume of such materials will be consigned to or
shipped 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 Mattawa and environs,and
WHEREAS,technically competent persons have formally explained,at a
briefing session on this date,the potential or theoretical radiological hazards
we wll 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,
professional,and commercial organizations present at the briefing session
constitute a cross-section of responsible citizens of the community of Mattawa,
NOW,THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED:That feeling that we have a realistic appraisal of the values and
possible disadvantages of moving radioactive materials through the Port of
Mattawa,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,and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:That we will take pride in having the Port of
Mattawa identified as a NUCLEAR PORT and as a pioneer among progressive,
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Resolution No.375 (Continued)
forward-looking ports seeking,rather than discouraging,the indirect as
well as direct benefits from nuclear technology and advances.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by its Mayor this 28th day of
September,1965.
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
C&f Attorney