WIPP Agency-Initiated Modification Draft Permit

I'm writing in support of the WIPP Agency-Initiated Modification Draft Permit as proposed by NMED for the following reasons: 

1. DOE's irresponsible storage of legacy waste threatens the health and safety of people and their property in several states...↓. 

2. The proposed permit modifications are needed because DOE is not fulfilling its legal agreements.

3. Is it possible you don’t see and or understand that humanity and our future is at risk? It’s easy for me to ignore this issue. I don’t have children. I am not leaving a legacy to members of my family. But what about you? Let’s forget for a second that you work for the government or a corporation. Surely, when you look around, you see other people. Who have families. Generations to come. Please think about this and think about how you want to be remembered in the collective unconscious of this world. Take a stand for lives well-lived. 

Thank you. 

Cindy Pabst

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Tyler Duncan 

t.duncan811@gmail.com 

1046 6th ave 

Akron, Ohio 44306

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Deidria Collins 

deidriac@yahoo.com 

224 North Sugar Street 

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Randy Moss 

patriotsmoss71@gmail.com 

319 Saint Clair Ave SW 

New Philadelphia , Ohio 44663

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Don Blackwell 

usw2737@outlook.com 

578 School Street, Unit 12 

TUSCARAWAS, Ohio 44682

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Anthony Erb 

erb.anthony@gmail.com 

2339 east smithville Western rd 

Wooster, Ohio 44691

Our Santa Fe community is at serious risk.  I support NMED's modification of the WIPP permit, NMED Agency Initiated Modification or AIM.

The LANL legacy waste has to be moved now, before the next wildfire. DOE must take its responsibilities seriously ...↓and put New Mexico's safety before any other missions.

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Steve Steve 

sackerman@usw.org 

5958 State Route 39 

Tiro, Ohio 44887

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Rhonda Gilmore 

Rhondagilmore955@gmail.com 

1300 N. Pate 

Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Shae Caudill 

shaec2006@yahoo.com 

802 Colonial Ct 

Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220

I support NMED’s modification of the WIPP permit, NMED Agency Initiated Modification or AIM. The LANL legacy waste protected only by a canvas tent, must be moved now, before the next inevitable wildfire. DOE must take its duties seriously and put New...↓ Mexico’s safety FIRST. 

Lacadena Aquilina

Santa Fe, NM

We support NMED’s modification of the WIPP permit, NMED Agency Initiated Modification or AIM. The LANL legacy waste has to be moved now, before the next wildfire. DOE must take its responsibilities seriously and put New Mexico’s safety before any oth...↓er missions.

Elaine Duncan

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Angela Richardson 

devildog_4034_oh@yahoo.com 

940 adams ave 

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Sasha Jordan 

jordanjm0607@gmail.com 

703 Caballo Rd 

Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Trace Pistole 

tracepistole@gmail.com 

6824 LOUISVILLE RD 

Peebles, Ohio 45660

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Tomi Berry 

tomijb2012@yahoo.com 

1832 Pershing Ave 

West Portsmouth, Ohio Ohio 45663

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Nicholas Bish 

nicholas78ohio@gmail.com 

624 Winterhaven Drive 

Findlay , Ohio 45840

To Whom It May Concern:

I strongly support the New Mexico Environment Department’s modification of the WIPP permit, NMED Agency Initiated Modification, or AIM.

The DOE's current storage of legacy waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory is irresponsible...↓ and threatens the health and safety of people and their property in New Mexico and neighboring states.  The populace will not be safe until all the drums at Area G are emplaced in WIPP on or before July 1, 2028.  The waste currently sits in tents on a mesa in a known wildfire zone.  One fire -- and there have been many that invaded LANL property -- would create a disaster that could not be recovered from.  Given the extreme fire risk conditions that hold sway in the state, a wildfire can occur at any time.  Moving the legacy waste NOW from LANL to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant is urgent and essential.

The proposed permit modifications are needed because, regrettably, the DOE is not currently fulfilling its legal agreements and, in fact, has a history of ignoring them.  NMED’s modification will force DOE to do what it is legally required to do.  To empower NMED to sanction DOE if it fails to move this waste by a set date is essential, and forbidding DOE to ship waste other than LANL legacy waste until it catches up is appropriate and needed.

To facilitate compliance, the proposed modifications give DOE step-by-step instructions on how to fulfill its obligations, and, importantly, the modifications enable NMED to measure and track DOE's progress.  The federal agency has already agreed to prioritize the legacy waste at LANL, so it should have no problem meeting the requirements.  Unfortunately, the DOE has failed to live up to its word.  Instead of offering excuses that this waste requires more effort and money to prepare for WIPP disposal, the DOE must obtain the money it should have decades ago and complete the work it should have decades ago.

Objections to these modifications that are based on job security and local economics are misguided and ill-informed.  A nuclear release anywhere in the state would be devastating for all.  Per Sandia Labs, vaporized plutonium spread by wildfire would be impossible to clean up.  The affected area would be uninhabitable for almost 500,000 years.  Homes could not be lived in or sold.  (Currently, due to the situation, they are difficult to insure.)  The negative effects of a nuclear accident would impact, statewide, agriculture, ranching, commerce, mining, and recreation.  Get your kicks on Route 66?  No, thanks!  

New Mexico was regarded as a sacrifice zone during the development of the atom bomb.  It is long past time for that attitude to undergo serious revision.  It is time for current risks and dangers to be effectively addressed.  The proposed permit modifications are a step in the right direction, and I strongly support them. 

Thank you for considering my comments.

Cynthia McNamara

Albuquerque, NM

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Aldyn Hutchins 

Hutchinsaldyn@yahoo.com 

2406 legion st 

Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220

City of Carlsbad Memorandum

CITY OF CARLSBAD

AGENDA BRIEFING

MEMORANDUM

Council Meeting Date: May 12, 2026

I BY: Wendy Austin I DATE: 05/05/2026

Consider Approval of Resolution 2026-33, a Resolution recognizing the critical role of the Waste

Isolation Pilot...↓ Plant (WIPP) in the cleanup of National Defense Sites and acknowledging that the

State of New Mexico's proposed restrictions on shipments to WIPP will slow the cleanup of the

Nation's National Defense Sites

BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS AND IMPACT: (Safety and

Welfare/Financial/Personnel/Infrastructure/etc.)

A resolution supporting WIPP and WIPP's mission to accomplish the cleanup of all the Nation's

national defense sites and opposing the New Mexico Environment Department's (NMED)

request to update the current WIPP permit to unreasonably prioritize shipments from Los

Alamos.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:

BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE ACTION:

-

Reviewed by:

I City Manager: Wendy D Austin I Date: May 7, 2026 I

Attachments:

1. WIPP Resolution-2026-33 (1)

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CITY OF CARLSBAD, NM

RESOLUTION NO. -202-6-3-3 -----

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL ROLE OF THE WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT

(WIPP) IN THE CLEANUP OF NATIONAL DEFENSE SITES AND ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE STATE

OF NEW MEXICO'S PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS ON SHIPMENTS TO WIPP WILL SLOW THE

CLEANUP OF THE NATION'S NATIONAL DEFENSE SITES

WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico (City) proudly supports the mission, success, and

safety of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), and

WHEREAS, the City recognizes WIPP as the only facility of its kind in the nation and that it provides

a critical role in the cleanup of the national defense sites, and

WHEREAS, the City has always valued and supported the acceleration of shipments from all

national defense sites, and

WHEREAS, the State of New Mexico has accepted the WIPP mission and has participated in the

critical role in the Nation's environmental cleanup of national defense sites, and

WHEREAS, since operations have begun, WIPP has assisted in the remediation of twenty-two (22)

national defense sites, and

WHEREAS, during the 2024 Permit Modification, prioritization was given to legacy waste while

ensuring that WIPP could operate efficiently, and

WHEREAS, during the 2024 Permit Modification, "a Legacy TRU Waste Disposal Plan" was

introduced into the permit to define the term "legacy waste" and to work with generators,

storage sites, and stakeholders to accurately inventory this waste once defined, and

WHEREAS, during the 2024 Permit Modification, the permit established that Panel Twelve (12) be

reserved for legacy TRU-waste from around the country, and

WHEREAS, the 2024 permit was touted by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) as

being "successful negotiations," and

WHEREAS, the 2026 proposed Permit Modification, from NMED, would delay mining operations

in order to maintain Panel 12 for shipments from only Los Alamos and not all national defense

sites, and

WHEREAS, the 2026 proposed Permit Modification will be cost-prohibitive to the WIPP operations

and create National safety concerns due to shipping delays, and

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WHEREAS, there is currently enough space at WIPP to allow for shipments from all national

defense sites and it would ultimately be detrimental to the entire Office of Environmental

Management (EM) to prioritize waste at Los Alamos which may not be ready to ship; thereby,

delaying cleanup at other national defense sites.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO, AS FOLLOWS:

The City encourages NMED to reconsider the necessity and effectiveness of the proposed 2026

Permit Modification, and

The City encourages NMED to explore alternative, more effective options to accelerate waste

cleanup at Los Alamos, such as increasing characterization in a safe, responsible, and reliable

manner and working with the Department of Energy to prioritize preparing Los Alamos

shipments, and

The City encourages NMED to have open discussions and to collaborate with the Department of

Energy, Los Alamos County, and the City of Carlsbad, under the 2024 WIPP permit.

APPROVED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD

THIS TWELFTH (12TH) DAY OF MAY, 2026

CITY OF CARLSBAD

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

john garza 

johnaaron1983.jg@gmail.com 

1006 irvin st 

carlsbad, nm 88220

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Alisha Piasecki 

alishapiasecki1988@gmail.com 

2826 Meadow Drive, 

Bay City, Michigan 48706

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Robin Wykoff 

rwykoff@usw.org 

3982 Pharo Dr 

Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Spencer Terrel 

sterrel@usw.org 

508 N Mulberry St 

Logan, Ohio 43138

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Seth Mckenzie 

mckzie26@gmail.com 

2383 heidelberg ave se 

Massillon, Ohio 44646

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Chris Craig 

ccskulls2012@gmail.com 

70 Cheyenne Dr 

Rittman, Ohio 44270

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Tonia Brown 

toniadbrown777@yahoo.com 

615 Johnson Rd 

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Dave Churchill 

davechurchill76@gmail.com 

2711 Shoreline Drive, C4 

Akron, Ohio 44314

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Tiffani Jordan 

massage4ubytiffani@yahoo.com 

786 Grove Ln. 

Orrville, Ohio 44667

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Steven Donovan II 

sdonovan@usw.org 

302 Ross Drive 

Monroe , Michigan 48162

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Rosekrans 

jonathan.rosekrans4476@gmail.com 

1201 East Pinconning Road 

Pinconning, Michigan 48650

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Alexander Rosekrans 

alexander.rosekrans@gmail.com 

1201 East Pinconning Road 

Pinconning, Michigan 48650

I'm writing to comment on the WIPP agency- initiated modification permit.  The DOE storage of legacy waste at Los Alamos has been a serious health hazard to New Mexicans for decades and continues to be an immediate threat to people and the environmen...↓t. DOE has not fulfilled an obligation to provide safe removal of this radioactive material from the extremely unsafe conditions in the fire prone canyons of Los Alamos. These materials must be safely removed as soon as possible. I am a 47 year resident of northern New Mexico.  

Our governor also recognizes the urgency of removing this threat.    Sincerely, David Patton 

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Anam Miah 

amiah@usw.org 

26956 Merideth Dr 

Warren, Michigan 48091

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Robert Rosekrans 

rwrosekrans@gmail.com 

1201 E. Pinconning Rd. 

Pinconning , Michigan 48650

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Chad Milkowski 

mlkwskchad@aol.com 

119 N Tuscola Rd 

Bay City, Michigan 48708

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Cathy Ferguson 

cferguson@usw.org 

12041 pearl 

Southgate, Michigan 48195

I am writing in support of the NMED Agency Initiated Modification Permit. As a retired Nurse Practitioner, I have seen firsthand the untoward health effects of waste storage on the people of New Mexico. The DOE is backing away from a settlement agree...↓ment made with the state in 2023. The NMED AIM permit proposal further clarifies and makes accountable the DOE, holding the DOE to the terms of the settlement agreement. Protect the health of our people by adopting the NMED AIM permit proposal.

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Daryl Sayre 

daryl44641@gmail.com 

206 Sycamore Dr 

Louisville, Ohio 44641

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Jay Dawson 

uswlocal7014@yahoo.com 

838 Otsego Ave 

Coshocton, Ohio 43812-2552

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

JEFF WARNECK 

jeffwarneck@gmail.com 

509 MCTIGUE DR 

TOLEDO, Ohio 43615

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Stan Johnson 

sjohnson@usw.org 

263 Aplin Branch Road 

Cottontown, Tennessee 37048

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Bernard Clark 

Bernardclark128@yahoo.com 

648 West Paige Avenue, 2 

Barberton, Ohio 44203

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Shane King 

kingshane692@gmail.com 

2644 Harpster Rd 

Rittman, Ohio 44270

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Aiden Dinuzzo 

aidendinuzzo@gmail.com 

75 Fairlawn Avenue 

Rittman, Ohio 44270-1152

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Robert Stolte 

uswrstolte@gmail.com 

64 Valley Dr NE 

Newark, Ohio 43055-8992

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Eric Powers 

powers.t.eric@gmail.com 

19 Overlook Ct 

Hampton, Virginia 23669

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Brian Baker 

bakermrbjb@gmail.com 

5535 W Britton Rd 

West Salem, Ohio 44287

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

joe goodall 

goodall4575@gmail.com 

2366 graham 

stow , Ohio 44224

Hello,

I’m writing in strong support of NMEDs modification of the WIPP permit, NMED agency initiated modification or AIM. The LANL legacy waste must be moved immediately, before the next wildfire.  Anyone in the west or southwest knows how explosive a...↓nd unpredictable wildfire is now.

DOA must take its responsibilities seriously and put New Mexico citizens’ safety first. Prolonging removal of LANL Legacy waste is irresponsible and potentially deadly.  Please please do the right thing. This is urgent.

With respect,

Saundra Mcpherson and Martin Lawler

Santa Fe, New Mexico

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Brandon Davies 

daviesvpg1165@gmail.com 

4203 Reisler 

Oxford, Pennsylvania 19363

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Anne Miller 

Pughugger9@hotmail.com 

6748 state route 14 

Ravenna , Ohio 44266

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Robert Todd 

rtodd@usw.org 

5003 W Wackerly St 

Midland, Michigan 48640

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Bruce Lopez 

13rowndragon31813@gmail.com 

113 Hopi rd 

carlsbad, New Mexico 88220

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Brooke Leeson 

richmondaleraised@yahoo.com 

924 Sugar Tree Rd 

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio 45601

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Daniel Conley 

conleycrew87@yahoo.com 

1100 Yolanda Pl 

Youngstown, Ohio 44515

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Jake Pryor 

vp341@yahoo.com 

58 Fieldpoint Rd 

Heath, Ohio 43056

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

cole ripley 

colemen164@gmail.com 

1005 N guadalupe st 

carlsbad, New Mexico 88220

I’m writing in support of the proposed modification of the WIPP waste transfer permit proposed by NMED. It is clear that after many years of non compliance by DOE to the terms of the original permit  that the only way to insure the it follows  those ...↓requirements is to add stricter controls and measurement of compliance. If DOE cannot or will not follow the guidelines then appropriate controls need to be activated as stated in the Proposed Modification. 

Thank you for stepping up to protect us.

Bert Snyder

Lamy, NM

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

John Nichols 

gunslinger287@yahoo.com 

2388 Cline Rd 

Muskegon, Michigan 49444

I'm writing in support of the WIPP Agency-Initiated Modification Draft Permit as proposed by NMED for the following reasons:

DOE's irresponsible storage of legacy waste threatens the health and safety of people and their property in several states. Th...↓e proposed permit modifications are needed because DOE is not fulfilling its legal agreements.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Zollo

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Brittani Murray 

brittani.murray30@gmail.com 

21 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15210

To whom it may concern,

I strongly support the WIPP Agency-Initiated Modification Draft Permit and it’s intent to bring the DOE into compliance with it’s legal agreements and to further protect the health and safety of all sentient beings and the prop...↓erty values of our invested population. 

Please uphold this initiative and not let greed and politics destroy our lives.

Phillip T Kehoe

2005 Zozobra Lane

Santa Fe, NM 87508 

Dear NMED Staff:

Thank you for your very important work for New Mexico. 

As a 45-year resident of Albuquerque and a lover of the people and land of New Mexico, I write to support the WIPP Agency-Initiated Modification Draft Permit as proposed by NMED. ...↓

The above-ground storing of legacy waste in barrels in tents near people and in the New Mexico wildfire zone is irresponsible and could have tragic, irreversible results for New Mexico.  

The WIPP Agency-Initiated Modification Draft Permit is desperately needed to get DOE to fulfill its legal requirements and to protect New Mexicans from the irreversible harm that could result if the legacy waste is not taken to WIPP with haste. DOE has shown it must be held accountable or it will ignore its agreement with New Mexico. 

Thank you for your attention to this crucial matter. 

Sincerely, 

Penelope Mainz  

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

William Enstrom 

wenstrom@usw.org 

4148 White Cedar Place 

Perry, Ohio 44081

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Christopher Noud 

Cpnoud@local1899.org 

5 Harriett Ct. 

Pontoon beach, Illinois 62040

Dear Sirs:

As an Army veteran of 28 years, I am very familiar with the risks posed by nuclear radiation, so I write in support of the WIPP Agency-Initiated Modification Draft Permit as proposed by NMED for several reasons. Unfortunately, DOE's past ir...↓responsible storage of legacy waste threatens the health and safety of people and their property in several states, including ours.

Living in Santa Fe and so close to Los Alamos,  I understand that the Department of Energy (DOE) shipments from Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) to the nuclear waste dump, WIPP, must be over 50% legacy waste from LANL. Further, all the legacy waste in the 2,500 drums in the tents has to be in WIPP by July 1, 2028.  Suffice it to say I am skeptical given past performance. And, given on-going drought conditions, a wildfire can occur at any time between now and then at LANL, as has happened before, so getting the legacy waste into WIPP now is essential.

As a veteran who understands U.S. national security interests, I believe DOE can only be allowed to make nuclear weapons and waste in New Mexico and near our home, if it takes the safety of New Mexico and New Mexicans seriously. The proposed permit modifications are needed because DOE is not fulfilling its legal agreements, but it can, it should, and it MUST. Otherwise, much more stringent legal limitations will be required.

Sincerely,

Brian L. Goldbeck

MAJ, USAR Retired

89 Via Orilla Dorado

Santa Fe, NM 87508

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Bobby Mcauliffe 

bmcauliffe@usw.org 

1945 Lincoln Highway 

North Versailles, Pennsylvania 15137

New Mexico Environment Department ,

I am writing to oppose New Mexico Environment Department's proposed permit that would establish mandatory shipment limits from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) before shipments from other cleanup sites can cont...↓inue to be received at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). 

WIPP is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. It plays an essential role in safely managing nuclear waste from cleanup sites across the United States while supporting thousands of good-paying union jobs, local businesses, and communities that depend on stable operations at nuclear facilities and cleanup sites. 

The proposed shipment limits would create serious risks and disruptions far beyond New Mexico. Based on the historically low number of shipments received from LANL, the mandatory thresholds outlined in this proposal would be nearly impossible to meet. As a result, shipments from other cleanup sites could effectively be halted, which would slow or cease operations at WIPP itself.

Working people should not bear the consequences of decisions that weaken safety, threaten jobs, and destabilize critical systems that communities across the country rely upon. WIPP’s ability to safely and consistently receive waste from cleanup sites nationwide is essential to maintaining responsible operations and protecting workers, communities, and the environment.

Sincerely,

Chris Youngmark 

cyoungmark@usw.org 

1124 LACLAIR STREET 

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania 15218