Chernobyl Nuclear Accident Congressional Hearings Transcript

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technologies, and perform trade-off analyses of candidate processes. Six areas are defined
based on a systems engineering approach, and these areas will be matrixed
into all other work areas. This approach groups technologies and expertise into a
system framework that incorporates all related disciplines and enhances the effectiveness
of the remediation effort.
Specific activities that Sandia National Laboratories will pursue include the following:
1. Coordination and integration of all US National Laboratory participation.
2. Site characterization
3. Systems analysis
4. Hazardous materials characterization, immobilization, confinement and containment
5. Performance and risk assessment
6. Earth and atmospheric science
7. Waste transportation and management
8. Hazardous materials monitoring, cleanup, handling, packaging, storage, and
disposal
9. Environmental restoration
The six Project Areas are:
4.1 Database Development
4.2 Preliminary Hazard Assessment
4.3 Remediation Objectives
4.4 Systems Analysis
4.5 Systems Enhancement and Demonstration
4.6 Technology Transfer
Project Definition— Scope of Work
PHASE ONE
Task One— Financial Mechanism
The Mission of MinChernobyl and the Chernobyl Accident Contamination Remediation
Project can be achieved only if long-term, consistent funding is assured. To
provide this assurance, it is necessary to establish a government/industry mechanism
or institutional infrastructure that will provide a dependable source of revenue.
With a source of revenue in place, MinChernobyl will then be able to plan
multi-year programs, select cost effective actions, prioritize activities to achieve the
greatest result, and consider debt financing approaches.
MinChernobyl has embarked on preliminary efforts to explore feasible approaches
and the steps necessary to implement a financial support mechanism. Assisted by
Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc. (LATA), MinChernobyl has met with World
Bank, EXIM BANK, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and European Bank
for Reconstruction and Development. In addition, preliminary exploration of the
necessary changes to Ukraine law have begun.
Sub-tasks
1. Conduct program definition discussions and make findings in Ukraine and the
United States to determine the parameters for various import/export transactions,
requirements for laws facilitating international work on Chernobyl, and needed infrastructure
support. This work will involve representatives from LATA, meeting
with Ukraine officials in Ukraine and in the United States.
2. Prepare draft laws and regulations necessary to support the financial mechanism
in Ukraine. This work will involve review of Ukrainian laws and regulations
regarding trade and taxation, as well as international agreements which may apply
to Ukraine and to the Chernobyl project.
Deuverables
1. Overview report on institutional infrastructure support required for long-term
financial support of Ukraine Chernobyl Accident Contamination Remediation
Project.
2. Draft laws and regulations to support Chernobyl Accident Contamination Remediation
Project.
Schedule
Week One—Notification of Award of Grant
Weeks Two, Three and Four—Mobilization and meetings with parties in the
United States
Weeks Five and Six—Meetings in Europe and Ukraine regarding Institutional requirements