ATTACHMENT E
LIST OF REVIEWERS
This letter report has been reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the National Research Council’s (NRC’s) Report Review committee. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the institution in making the published report as sound as possible and to ensure that the report meets institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the study charge. The review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the deliberative process. We wish to thank the following individuals for their participation in the review of this report:
John F.Ahearne, Sigma Xi and Duke University
Robert J.Budnitz, Future Resources Associates, Inc.
Gregory R.Choppin, Florida State University
Torsten Eng, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company
Robert L.Fleischer, Union College
Susan W.Kieffer, S.W.Kieffer Science Consulting, Inc.
Kai N.Lee, Williams College
Claire M.Mays, Institut Symlog
Claudio Pescatore, Nuclear Energy Agency
Mary Lou Zoback, United States Geological Survey
Although the reviewers listed above have provided many constructive comments and suggestions, they were not asked to endorse the conclusions or recommendations, nor did they see the final draft of the report before its release. The review of this report was overseen by Paul B.Barton, Jr., United States Geological Survey, Geologist Emeritus. Appointed by the NRC, he was responsible for making certain that an independent examination of this report was carried out in accordance with NRC procedures and that all review comments were carefully considered. Responsibility for the final content of this report rests entirely with the authoring committee and the NRC.