Shimkus Statement on Honeywell

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R-Illinois-15) released the following statement on the reported uranium hexafluoride release at the Honeywell plant in Metropolis:
 
“I have been closely following the reports from Metropolis over the last 48 hours; and today I spoke directly with the Honeywell plant manager, Jim Pritchett, and Mayor Billy McDaniel. I’ve been assured that Honeywell is cooperating fully with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and, while monitoring equipment detected no hazardous materials outside the plant, I am pleased the NRC is already on-site to do a full and thorough investigation. 

The safety of my constituents in and around Metropolis is my utmost priority. As Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, I work frequently with the NRC, an independent regulatory agency charged with nuclear safety. I have full confidence in their professionalism and commitment to public safety. As the investigation continues, I look forward to their updates." 

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