Statement from New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce on the WIPP Radiation situation in the Carlsbad, NM area:
Yesterday, I spoke with Energy Secretary Moniz about WIPP. Specifically, we discussed the new information about employee exposure to radiation, the safety and health of the general public, and the concern I share with the surrounding communities that the Department had not been providing sufficient information. The call was very productive and I feel he appreciated the comments I shared from the community. He committed to improving the flow of information and confirmed the importance of keeping the trust on solid ground. I thanked him and let him know that would continue to keep in contact with him and would continue to ensure that the community gets timely and accurate information.
My office has received questions from concerned New Mexicans, and we are working to make sure New Mexicans receive the answers they deserve, and to assist concerned constituents in any way we can. I welcome these calls. Another resource for updates is alsowww.wipp.energy.gov.
For Carlsbad area residents that have questions about public health related to the WIPP incident, the Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring & Research Center is offering its services: (575) 887-2759www.cemrc.org.
