Chernobyl Nuclear Accident Congressional Hearings Transcript

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5) Help to prevent future Chornobyls by providing engineering technology and
technical assistance for the rapid decommissioning of the RBMK-model reactors v^/hich
continue to pose an ongoing threat to the health and safety of Ukraine and tts
neighboring countries.^'
6) The promotion of energy conservation and renev^/able energy technologies,
to help reduce Ukraine's dependency on RBMK reactors and other, environmentally
destructive sources of energy such as coal.
7) Encourage cooperation between Ukrainian and American nuclear experts to
develop short-term solutions to the contamination hazards posed by RBMK reactors.
In
particular, we would like to see the Department of Energy explore innovative laser
techniques being developed by United Technologies in Connecticut, which would
allow nuclear clean-up workers to remedy problems at Chernobyl by remote control,
without further exposure to radiation hazards.
The Children of Chernobyl Relief Fund looks forward to working with this
Committee toward these ends.
33 Strong, M. "40 Chemobyls Waiting to Happen", New York Times, Op-Ed, Sunday. March 22,
1992.