In the gymnasium of an elementary school in Blair , South Carolina , staff of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) gathered to listen to public comment on the potential environmental impact of two new nuclear reactors proposed for construction V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in nearby Jenkinsville.

"You have insight and knowledge that we don't," NRC Project Manager William Burton told the crowd of around 100 people. "We want you to participate in this decision. An educated consumer is our best customer."
After a short presentation by NRC staff, Jenkinsville Mayor Gregory Ginyard was not impressed. "I live a mile and a half from the plant," he stated. "I'm the mayor. They want me to represent them. And I don't know what you want. Where I live we don't have environmentalists. You guys need to educate us. The people of Jenkinsville, we are on the front lines."

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