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Wisconsin Legislature Special Committee on the Future of Nuclear Power (Point Beach Energy Center)

Wisconsin Legislature Special Committee on the Future of Nuclear Power (Point Beach Energy Center). Societal Responsibilities Lake Barrett L. Barrett Consulting, LLC Lake@Lbarrett.com Jeremi Suri UW-Madison suri@wisc.edu September 29, 2006. Global Energy Challenges Proliferation Problems

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Wisconsin Legislature Special Committee on the Future of Nuclear Power (Point Beach Energy Center)

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  1. Wisconsin Legislature Special Committee on the Future of Nuclear Power(Point Beach Energy Center) Societal Responsibilities Lake Barrett L. Barrett Consulting, LLC Lake@Lbarrett.com Jeremi Suri UW-Madison suri@wisc.edu September 29, 2006

  2. Global Energy Challenges • Proliferation Problems • Proliferation Lessons • Local/State Implications

  3. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) • Entered into force in 1970 • Extended Indefinitely in 1995 • 187 signatories

  4. Provisions of the NPT • Non-proliferation of nuclear weapons • Nuclear disarmament • Peaceful use of nuclear energy • International monitoring (through IAEA) • No clear enforcement mechanisms for violators

  5. Local/State Implications • In a proliferation-prone world, security of nuclear resources is crucial • Waste disposal is a security and public health issue • State governments need better coordination on security with the federal government

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