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PUBLIC INFORMATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH (PICO) PROGRAM

The Medical University of South Carolina Public Information and Community Outreach (MUSC PICO) group has published numerous reports on issues relating to human health, environmental quality, Environmental Justice and economic development. To receive any of the following reports and related video products, please contact Richard Jablonski at jablonsr@musc.edu or Latecia Abraham at abrahaml@musc.edu, or, where applicable, use the links provided here.


Securing Our Future: The Nuclear Alternative (2009 Report)

Editors: David E. Rivers, Glenn Fleming, Richard Jablonski, Reinhardt G. Brown and Lloyd Moore
ISBN: 978-0-9797811-1-7
Publisher: Medical University of South Carolina

Contributing Authors (Articles)

Robert L. Harris, Esq., Former Vice President, Environmental, Pacific Gas & Electric
(Environmental Justice in the Certification Process)
Steven P. Kraft, Senior Director, Used Fuel Management, Nuclear Energy Institute
(Safe Transportation of Used Nuclear Fuel)
James Little, Senior Vice President, Power Group, URS Washington Division
(The Case for Nuclear Energy: An Industry Perspective)
Eric P. Loewen, Ph.D., Chief Consulting Engineer, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
(Fourth Generation Technology and Nuclear Waste)
David B. Matthews, Director, NRC Division of New Reactor Licensing
(New Nuclear Reactors: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Plans, Process and Progress)
Richard Simm, Managing Director, Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance, Inc.
(Financing Next-Generation Nuclear Energy Projects)
Alan D. Torres, Manager of Construction, V.C. Summer Nuclear Station, South Carolina
(Workforce Issues Central to a Nuclear Renaissance)
Deborah Klein Walker, Ed.D., Former President, American Public Health Association, and Paul F. Walker, Ph.D., Director of Security and Sustainability, Global Green USA
(Nuclear Power: A Public Health Perspective)

Overview

In 2008-09, MUSC PICO, in partnership with South Carolina State University, the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, URS Washington Division and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, produced a three-part program on the feasibility of nuclear energy as one component of a comprehensive national energy policy. Program components include a three-day national conference in Charleston, SC (August 21-23, 2008), a nationally televised dialogue on nuclear energy and this report. To access and/or order: An electronic version of Securing Our Future: The Nuclear Alternative (2009 Report) is available, for the television dialogue, please contact Richard Jablonski at jablonsr@musc.edu, or Latecia Abraham at abrahaml@musc.edu.


A Moment's Notice: Emergency Preparedness and Response (2007)

Editors: David E. Rivers, Glenn Fleming and Richard Jablonski
ISBN: 978-0-9797811-0-0
Publisher: Medical University of South Carolina

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Preface

Section 1: Background Information
1 . 1 Introduction
1 . 2 This Report
1 . 3 Context: South Carolina
Section 2: Summary of Findings
2 . 1 Accidents and Disasters involving Hazardous Materials
2 . 2 Natural Disasters: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
2 . 3 The Role of First Responders
2 . 4 State Plans & the Department of Homeland Security
Section 3: Primary Issues and Recommendations
3 . 1 Primary Issues
3 . 2 Recommendations
3 . 3 Lessons Learned
3 . 4 Policy Formulation & Implementation
Section 4: The Next Step
4 . 1 Overview
4 . 2 Points of Emphasis
4 . 3 Conclusion
Section 5: Appendices
5 . 1 Listening Session Panelists
5 . 2 Television Program Panelists
5 . 3 About the Editors
5 . 4 About the Contributing Consultants
5 . 5 Listening Session Agenda
5 . 6 Television Program Flier

Overview

In 2006-07, MUSC PICO, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and The James E. Clyburn Transportation research and Conference Center (Environmental Policy institute) at South Carolina State University, produced a three-part program on our nation's ability to respond to "man- made" and natural disasters at the local, state and national levels. Program components include a Listening Session at the University of South Carolina-Aiken (July 10, 2006), a made-for-television dialogue on emergency preparedness, for broadcast statewide in South Carolina and this report.

To access and/or order: An electronic version of A Moment's Notice: Emergency Preparedness and Response (2007) is available. To order a hard copy of this report, including a DVD of the related made-for- television dialogue, please contact Richard Jablonski at jablonsr@musc.edu, or Latecia Abraham at abrahaml@musc.edu.


Final Report to the Congressional Black Caucus Environmental Justice Braintrust (2003)

Authors: National Environmental Policy Commission
Editors: David E. Rivers, Glenn Fleming, Richard Jablonski, Clarence W. Hill and Ragan DuBose
ISBN: 0-9657650-6-7
Publisher: Medical University of South Carolina

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Preface
Statement of Purpose

Section 1: Executive Summary & Background
1 . 1 Executive Summary
1 . 2 Environmental Justice: Background and Perspective
Section 2: Issues & Recommendations
2 . 1 Health Impacts & Disparities
2 . 2 Environmental Impacts
2 . 3 Community Involvement
2 . 4 Enforcement Concerns
2 . 5 Labor Issues
2 . 6 Tribal Issues
2 . 7 International Issues & Issues Involving U.S. Territories
2 . 8 Federal Facilities
Section 3: Appendices
3 . 1 U.S. EPA's Commitment to Environmental Justice
3 . 2 Commission Member Biographical Sketches
3 . 3 About the Editors
3 . 4 Listening Session Participants
3 . 5 Themes and Consensus Recommendations
3 . 6 Specific Recommendations Presented to the Commission
3 . 7 Listing of All Recommendations Presented to the Commission
3 . 8 Listening Session Agendas

Overview

In 2001-03, MUSC provided support to the National Environmental Policy Commission's (NEPC) efforts to identify and report on key issues to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Environmental Justice Braintrust. NEPC products and related programs include a Joint Environmental Justice and Health Braintrust session in Charleston, SC (June 7-8, 2002); Listening Sessions in the U.S. Virgin Islands (August 26, 2002), Detroit, MI (November 18, 2002), Albuquerque, NM (March 8, 2003), and Seattle, WA (May 9, 2003); delivery of this report to the Congressional Black Caucus (September 26, 2003); and a made-for-television dialogue, entitled "Finding A Balance: Healthy Sustainable Communities," produced June 19, 2004, in Washington, DC.

To access and/or order: An electronic version of Final Report to the Congressional Black Caucus Environmental Justice Braintrust (2003) is available. To order a hard copy of this report, including a DVD of the related made-for-television dialogue, please contact Richard Jablonski at jablonsr@musc.edu, or Latecia Abraham at abrahaml@musc.edu.


American Indian & Alaskan Native Environmental Justice Roundtable: Final Report (January 31, 2001)

Editors:Environmental Biosciences Program, MUSC
ISBN: NA
Publisher: Medical University of South Carolina Press

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Preface
Executive Summary
Opening Remarks

What is the Federal Government's responsibility for Environmental Justice in Indian Country?
Background Material: Prepared by Alvin Young
Introduction of the Issue: Moderated by Willie Young
Breakout Session Report: Compiled by Alire Group Facilitation Services
Discussion of the Breakout Session Report: Moderated by Thomas Wynn
What are the tribal governments' responsibilities in addressing Environmental Justice in Indian Country?
Background Material: Prepared by Stuart Harris
Introduction of the Issue: Moderated by Stuart Harris
Breakout Session Report: Compiled by Alire Group Facilitation Services
Discussion of the Breakout Session Report: Moderated Carl Lone Eagle Custalow
What are the state governments' responsibilities in addressing Environmental Justice in Indian Country?
Introduction of the Issue: Moderated by Phillip Sam Deloria
Breakout Session Report: Compiled by Alire Group Facilitation Services
Discussion of the Breakout Session Report: Moderated by Jerry Pardilla
What are the implications of Environmental Justice for industrial development in Indian Country?
Background Material: Prepared by Mervyn Tano
Introduction of the Issue: Moderated by Mervyn Tano
Breakout Session Report: Compiled by Alire Group Facilitation Services
Discussion of the Breakout Session Report: Moderated by Mervyn Tano
How should (and are) tribal, federal and state governments collaborating to address human health and Environmental Justice in Indian Country?
Background Material: Prepared by Derrith Watchman Moore
Introduction of the Issue: Moderated by Derrith Watchman Moore
Breakout Session Report: Compiled by Alire Group Facilitation Services
Discussion of the Breakout Session Report: Moderated by Derrith Watchman Moore
Closing Remarks
Appendices
Agenda
Participants, Attendees, Written Participation via E-Mail or Fax
Biographical Information
Issues for Further Consideration

Overview

The American Indian and Alaskan Native Environmental Justice Roundtable convened August 3-4, 2000, in Albuquerque, NM. Its purpose was to identify issues and recommend strategies to assist policy-makers in development of a forward-thinking, comprehensive environmental policy that recognizes and fosters the unique relationship between environmental protection, human health, Environmental Justice and economic development.

To order: Hard copies of this report are available by contacting Richard Jablonski at jablonsr@musc.edu, or Latecia Abraham at abrahaml@musc.edu.


Environmental Justice: Strengthening the Bridge Between Economic Development and Sustainable Communities (Proceedings Document)

Editors: David E. Rivers, Richard Jablonski, Glenn Fleming
ISBN: NA
Publisher: Medical University of South Carolina Press

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Preface
Statement of Purpose, by the Honorable James. E. Clyburn

Plenary 1:Environmental Justice: History and Future
Plenary 2: Private Sector and Environmental Justice: Experiences and Lessons Learned
Plenary 3: Successful Strategies for Integrating Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities

Concurrent Workshops: Session 1
1A: Local Governments in Environmental Protection and Sustainable Communities
1B: Special Issues of Tribal Governments and indigenous Communities
1C: State Governments in Environmental Protection and Sustainable Communities
1D: Community Concerns About Environmental Justice and econom ic Development

Concurrent Workshops: Session 2
2A: Issues Concerning Environmental Health and Risk Assessment
2B: Integrating Transportation and Urban Planning in Support of Sustainable Communities
2C: International Issues Related to Environmental Justice and Economic Development
2D: Job Creation, Training and Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Sustainable Communities

Concurrent Workshops: Session 3
3A: Community-Based Models for Economic Development
3B: Creative Financing and investment: Strategies for Economic Development
3C: Private Sector: opportunities and Challenges in Developing Sustainable Communities
3D: Environmental Justice and the Law: implications for Economic Development

Plenary 4: Integrating Environmental Justice, Public Health and Economic

Appendices
A: Agenda
B: Biographical Information
C: Community Recommendations and "Principles of Environmental Justice"
D: Environmental Justice in Indian Country: Using Equity Assessments to Evaluate Impacts to Trust Resources, watersheds and Eco-Cultural Landscapes

Overview

The American Indian and Alaskan Native Environmental Justice Roundtable convened August 3-4, 2000, in Albuquerque, NM. Its purpose was to identify issues and recommend strategies to assist policy-makers in development of a forward-thinking, comprehensive environmental policy that recognizes and fosters the unique relationship between environmental protection, human health, Environmental Justice and economic development.

To order: Hard copies of this report are available by contacting Richard Jablonski at jablonsr@musc.edu, or Latecia Abraham at abrahaml@musc.edu.

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