In California, lawmakers secretly talk about the “Tennessee Loophole” which allows nuclear waste to be dumped in ordinary Tennessee landfills.  Unbelievable?  Unfortunately, it’s a sad fact and it is done through a process known as Bulk Survey for Release (BSFR).

BSFR begins by reclassifying nuclear waste and ends by dumping this radioactive material in Tennessee landfills that are not regulated, controlled or designed for radioactivity.  It’s like dumping Drano in a child’s toy box!

However, unlike a John Grisham novel, everything being done is being done legally and with the support of our elected officials. In fact, our state government is profiting from it! Our state has a responsibility to mandate nuclear waste be disposed of in facilities designed to safely isolate nuclear waste while protecting our beautiful state. [Read More]

During the 2009 legislative session, Senator Marrero introduced Senate Bill 687 aimed at ending the process of Bulk Survey for Release.  SB687 was assigned to the Senate Committee on Environment, Conservation and Tourism.  While SB687 seeks to protect the health and safety of our families, it never even received a hearing--much less a vote!

Families for a Clean Tennessee needs your help to ensure this critical piece of legislation is passed next year.

First, we need you to show your support for SB687 by signing the pledge.

Second, we need you to write your legislator and to contact the Senate Committee on Environment, Conservation and Tourism.

Senate Committee on Environment, Conservation and Tourism

Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey (R-2) (423) 323-8700	Senator Steve Southerland (R-1) (615) 741-3851
Senator Ken Yager (R-12) (865) 285-9797	Senator Eric Stewart (931) 967-1462
Senator Tim Barnes (931) 648-9400	Senator Charlotte Burks (931) 648-9400
Senator Mike Faulk (423) 357-8088	Senator Doug Jackson (615) 446-5631
Senator Jack Johnson (615) 741-2495	Senator Jamie Woodson (865) 285-9797 [PDF of mailing addresses]

Third, we need you to call talk radio and write your local paper to express your support for SB687 and for ending the unsafe practice of nuclear BSFR dumping.

At Families for a Clean Tennessee, we equip citizens with the tools they need to increase their influence and to have a strong voice in the development of public policy, both individually and collectively. Please feel free to use these resources as you help us educate citizens about the effects of BSFR.

Senate Bill 687