Herron Opposes Milan Arsenal Proposal

Plan Would Cut Hundreds of Jobs, Bring Nuclear Waste

DRESDEN, Tenn. — Congressional candidate Roy Herron condemned Wednesday the proposal to open the Milan Army Ammunition Plant for nuclear waste storage.

“Trading hundreds of jobs for unlimited radioactive toxic waste is a terrible deal, and we hope the governor and everyone will fight to protect our people and our home area,” Herron said.

The proposal, made by defense contractor American Ordnance, would end munitions manufacturing at the Milan arsenal and start storage of depleted uranium radioactive waste.

Sen. Herron urged Gov. Phil Bredesen on Wednesday to demand a full study of the proposed plan.