– NRC proposes changes to radiation protection standards; webinar August 19, including how to comment

Zoom link with registration https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LIz4c3XHSle1soKZisRrFA

Protect Better Webinar 2

August 19 | 8-9:30 PM Eastern / 5-7:30 PM Pacific

  • The science
  • The health consequences
  • The legal implications
  • How YOU can submit a public comment

Zoom link with registration https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LIz4c3XHSle1soKZisRrFA

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Public comments to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission are due August 31.

What kind of world are we leaving our children?

As parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and loved ones, we have a responsibility to protect those who cannot speak for themselves — and those who aren’t even here yet.

The NRC is proposing changes to radiation protection standards that could affect how radiation risks are evaluated and how well workers and communities are protected.

Our children and future generations deserve better protection, not weaker standards.

For our kids. For our grandchildren. For generations we will never meet.

Sponsored by the ProtectBetter campaign of the Stop Radiation Pollution Coalition.
Protectbetter.org

– Monterey County: General Plan Environmental Justice update, comments due July 31

From County of Monterey:

The public review period for the Draft Environmental Justice Element has been extended through Friday, July 31, 2026.

The Environmental Justice Element is required by state law as included in the County of Monterey General Plan to identify disadvantaged communities within the unincorporated County area. Environmental justice goals, policies, and objectives to reduce unique or compounded health risks are required to include reduction of pollution exposure, improvement of air quality, the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, physical activity, civil engagement in the public decision making process, and prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.

Draft Environmental Justice Element:
https://montereyclimateaction.konveio.com/county-monterey-draft-environmental-justice-element

[The county has also prepared community guides based on some feedback from specific areas]

Community guides are available in English and Spanish.

  • Please submit your comments to the department at the following address:
    County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department
    Attn: Edgar Sanchez, Project Planner (English/Español)
    1441 Schilling Place, South 2nd Floor Salinas, California 93901
  • Or Via Email to: GeneralPlanUpdates@countyofmonterey.gov
  • For questions, please contact Edgar Sanchez by phone at (831)783-7508 (English/Español)

Use the above email address to be added to the distribution list. In the subject line, write: Environmental Justice Element

https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/housing-community-development/planning-services/advance-planning/ordinances-plans-under-development/general-plan-elements-update-environmental-justice-element-ref220017-lrpwp-task-no-21-10