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Reno Gazette-Journal Wednesday, November 6, 199138 State, federal officials feud over waste storage at Test Site of "mixed waste" at the Nevada Test Site. The state Division of Environmental Protection sought disciplinary action against the U.S. Department of Energy after learning such waste was being shipped to the site in 1989. Mixed waste is a combination of radioactive and hazardous waste. In 1988, 1,640 barrels of the waste were shipped from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California to the Test Site.

The waste included gloves, boots and bottles that may have contaminated by radioactive materials. The waste is stored in 55- gallon drums on a pad at the Test Site. During a hearing here Tuesday before the state Environmental Commission, attorneys for both sides agreed to try to negotiate a limit on the amount of waste that can be stored at the site. Commission Chairman Mel Close recommended the limit be placed at the existing amount of 1 50,000 gallons, but DOE officials want the amount at 300,000 gallons. If the two sides reach a settlement, the Environmental Commission will not have to act on the Environmental Protection Division's move to discipline the federal agency.

Deputy Attorney General Brian Chally, who's representing the state, said Nevada also wants the DOE to set up a time schedule for the eventual removal of the waste. "We don't think they can do it immediately, but that's something we'll look into," he said. "We think it has to be disposed of sooner or later. The biggest problem is where to put it." The DOE eventually wants to ship the waste to a Carlsbad, N.M., facility. But the waste could not be shipped to the facility until the late 1 990s at the earliest.

Chally said the state also wants the Environmental Commission to uphold the state's authority to regulate hazardous wastes, including wastes stored at the Test Site. Chally contends states and cities were given such jurisdiction under a federal law passed by Congress. He said Colorado's authority to regulate hazardous wastes at the Rocky Flats weapons facility was upheld by a court ruling. "Our position is that they (DOE) should have come to us for approval before they built a huge CRIME new storage pad in 1987 and 1 988," he said. "DOE chose not to comply with the law." But DOE attorney Sharon He-jazi disagreed, saying federal law gives her agency the sole authority to regulate the storage of mixed waste at the Test Site.

"None of Nevada's laws mention mixed waste, let along byproduct waste," she said. She said that any agreement with the state first must be approved by DOE Secretary James Watkins. The matter will be considered by the Environmental Commission at its Dec. 4 meeting in Laughlin, Nev. At issue: A combination of radioactive and hazardous materials.

By Martin Griffith ASSOCIATED PRESS CARSON CITY State and federal officials are trying to resolve a flap involving the storage LAS VEGAS Kfv VH ffmx? Heist suspects caught after all-night search nfWL.iwil'l'a on U.S. Highway 50 and State Route 28, she said. She and Balaam said that while being pursued, the robbers apparently tossed their guns and about $500 in rolled coins from the car. Some of the money bounced off the windshield of a pursuing patrol car, resulting in a false report, the suspects had shot at deputies. Officers later searched along the highways, finding one pistol and some money, Tadich said.

The Camaro finally stopped at Incline Village, where Antone surrendered, but his two passengers ran into the woods, Tadich said. An all-night search was conducted by Washoe, Douglas, El Dorado and Placer deputies, Nevada Highway Patrol troopers and Nevada State Prison escapee trackers. Burlovan and Vas were arrested at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday on the parking lot of the Cal-Neva Lodge, where they were spotted by a private security officer. By Phil Barber GAZETTE-JOURNAL Two armed robbery suspects, who evaded an all-night search by 93 officers at Lake Tahoe, were apprehended early Tuesday at Crystal Bay.

The pair and a third man, who was arrested earlier, were sought on suspicion of stealing about $1,000 at gunpoint at 5:30 p.m. Monday from a Safeway store at Round Hill in Douglas County, Washoe County Sheriffs Capt. Dennis Balaam said. Jailed for investigation of robbery, conspiracy and resisting arrest were Avram Antone, 32, Mar-ius Burlovan, 27, and Mihai Vas, 22, all of Sacramento. Two men, brandishing semiautomatic handguns, robbed the supermarket and fled in a red Chevrolet Camaro driven by a third man, Douglas Sgt.

Kathy Ta-dich said. Two Douglas deputies drove after the car up to 85 mph Stupak breaks ground for tower project LAS VEGAS (AP) Flamboyant casino operator Bob Stupak hosted ground breaking ceremonies Tuesday for his planned 1 50 million, Stratosphere Tower. Las Vegas Mayor Jan Laverty Jones dug one of the first shovels of dirt for the proposed tower, which would be 350 feet taller than the Seattle Space Needle if completed as planned. "I think it's just outrageous," Stupak said. "It's wild.

It's typical Las Vegas." Stupak's plans for the tower include "Sky Ride" capsules that would twirl visitors around the space needle in "a thrill ride that will end all thrill rides" and an indoor jungle habitat for lions at its base. Stupak, operator of Vegas World, said he is confident he can finance the project, although he gave no date for actual start of construction or the completion of the tower. City officials have already approved plans to construct the base and shaft of the steel-and-concrete tower, but have not approved the top of the tower. The "pod" top would include the thrill rides, observation decks, lounges, a gourmet restaurant and four wedding chapels. The project is opposed by the Federal Aviation Administration as a hazard to aircraft, and the Gaming Control Board is investigating methods the casino operator is using to promote it.

Stupak, though, promised an attraction he said will exceed the creativity of the newest Las Vegas resorts. "We'll provide more bang for the buck than all these places combined," he said. "It's absolutely breathtaking." Associated Press IMMUNIZATION DRIVE: Rosalynn Carter clinic Tuesday. At left is Betty Bumpers, wife of holds 3-monti-old Thomas DeHay at a Las Vegas Arkansas Sen. Dale Bumpers.

Ex-first lady promotes childhood vaccinations Supporters of high-speed train aim to get project back on track kansas Sen. Dale Bumpers. The two women founded the "Every Child by Two" vaccination drive after seeing a nationwide jump in measles and other childhood diseases. "It is imperative that we move quickly to increase our capacity to vaccinate children who are at risk for measles and other diseases, such as mumps, rubella and polio," Mrs. Carter said.

Miller said Nevada has a "dis mal" vaccination rate, pointing to statistics that show only 35 percent of the state's 2-year-old children are fully immunized. Miller said part of the problem is a lack of health insurance for many families. Mrs. Bumpers praised a Washoe County program that tracks newborns after they leave the hospital and notifies parents when it's time for children to receive vaccinations. LAS VEGAS (AP) Former first lady Rosalynn Carter joined Gov.

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