Description: Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant is working to license their plant through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, while Rep. Ed Markey and other Massachusetts politicians, especially Governor Dukakis, argue against it. Seabrook requests evacuation zone be reduced from 10 miles to 1 mile, which will cut Massachusetts out of the discussion.
Description: Woburn hazardous waste cleanup awaits Superfund reauthorization. EPA regional administrator Michael Deland says “public health is not being threatened at the Woburn site.” Rep. Edward Markey.