How to pre-register to make oral comments at NRC Nuke Waste Con Game public meetings

Following are NRC's pre-registration instructions:

REGISTRATION:

Persons interested in providing oral comments at upcoming NRC public comment meetings are encouraged to register no later than 3 days prior to the meeting in question; however, registration will be accepted at the meetings, as well. Please note that individual oral comments may be limited by the time available, depending on the number of persons who register.

NRC will accept written comments any time during the meeting [as well as anytime until the final public comment deadline on Nov. 27th via such means as email, web form, snail mail, and fax].

Registration by Telephone to Make Oral Comments at the 11 Remaining Public Meetings:

To register for and request to provide oral comments at NRC public meetings, please call 301-287-9392. [Note that NRC is requiring oral comments to be made in-person at the 10 field meetings left across the country. Only the November 14th public comment meeting to be held at NRC HQ in Rockville, Maryland will allow oral comments to be made by teleconference; that Nov. 14th meeting will also be viewable online via webcast.]

Voicemail is available for calls received after hours or if no one is available to take your call directly. Please clearly state your name, affiliation or organization if appropriate, and request for accessibility accommodations if necessary. Also, please indicate whether you would like to provide oral comments. Registration will be confirmed by phone.

Registration by Email:

Please send your name, affiliation or organization if appropriate, and request for accessibility accommodations if necessary, to WCRegistration@nrc.gov. Also, please indicate whether you would like to provide oral comments. Registration will be confirmed by email.

To attend the open house and/or meeting at NRC headquarters [on Nov. 14th] in person, please provide your full name as it appears on a government-issued photo ID, which you must present upon entering the NRC facility. Directions to the NRC and parking information will be sent to you upon registration.

To provide comments by telephone during the webcast [on Nov. 14th only], dial 1-888-603-9749 and provide passcode 5132332. An operator will assist you. Speaking priority will be given to those who have registered in advance. Individual oral comments may be limited by the time available, depending on the number of persons who register.