This executive order by Governor James H. Hodges creates the South Carolina Nuclear Waste Task Force

Hodges, James H.

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 99-26
WHEREAS, South Carolina has for many years been the disposal site for the large majority of the nation's
low-level radioactive waste from nuclear power plants and other commercial facilities which produce
low-level radioactive waste; and
WHEREAS, it is long past time for South Carolina to discontinue its role as the nation's nuclear dumping
ground;
NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby establish the South Carolina Nuclear Waste Task Force (hereinafter referred
to as "the Task Force"), which shall have the following responsibilities:
To provide the people of South Carolina and the South Carolina General Assembly with a road map to
discontinuance of South Carolina's role as the nation's nuclear dumping ground; and
a.
To recommend actions to ensure that future disposal needs of South Carolina low-level radioactive
waste generators are met.
b.
It is further provided that the Task Force shall be composed of the following members, appointed by the
Governor:
Four members from the South Carolina House of Representatives; anda.
Four members from the South Carolina Senate; andb.
Five At-Large members, one of whom shall represent interests of in-state nuclear waste generators; one
of whom shall represent environmental groups; and one of whom shall serve as shall serve as Chair of
the Task Force.
c.
It is further provided that there will be a South Carolina Compact Delegation, appointed by the Governor
from the membership of the Task Force and composed of one member of the House, one member of the
Senate, and the Chair of the Task Force, who shall also serve as Chair of the Delegation. The Delegation shall
meet with officials of regional nuclear waste disposal compacts, officials of other states, and other parties to
determine terms under which South Carolina's interests can be served through affiliation with a regional
compact, and shall report its findings to the Task Force not later than September 15, 1999.
It is further provided that the Task Force shall provide a Nuclear Waste Disposal Final Report of its findings
and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly not later than November 1, 1999.
This Order shall take effect immediately.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 10th
DAY OF JUNE, 1999.
JIM HODGES
Governor
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This executive order by Governor James H. Hodges declares September 15 and 16, 1999, legal holidays for banks and savings and loan institutions due to the need for many banks and savings and loan institutions to close due to the threat presented by Hurricane Floy

Governor's Executive Order 99-50 - South Carolina Legislature Online
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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 99-50
WHEREAS, effective at Noon on September 14, 1999, the undersigned ordered a mandatory evacuation in Executive
Order 99-44 of persons in JASPER, BEAUFORT, HAMPTON, COLLETON, CHARLESTON, BERKELEY,
DORCHESTER, GEORGETOWN, AND HORRY COUNTIES, because of the imminent danger imposed by
Hurricane Floyd; and
WHEREAS, IT BECAME NECESSARY FOR MANY BANKS AND SAVINGS AND LOAN INSTITUTIONS TO
REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 1999, DUE TO THE MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER
AND THE THREAT PRESENTED BY HURRICANE FLOYD.
NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Governor, pursuant to the Constitution
and Laws of the State of South Carolina, AND SPECIFICALLY SECTION 53-5-55 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA
CODE OF LAWS, I HEREBY DECLARE September 15 AND 16, 1999, legal holidays for banks and savings and
loan institutions due to the need for many banks and savings and loan institutions to close due to the MANDATORY
EVACUATION ORDER AND THE THREAT presented by Hurricane Floyd.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THIS 16th
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1999.
JIM HODGES
GOVERNOR
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 11:20 A.M.


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