Governor Greg Abbott is making moves to ensure Texas’ approach to low-level radioactive waste disposal is under experienced watch. The governor has recently appointed Ryan Anwar and has reappointed John Salsman, to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission, as reported by the Governor's official website. Their terms are set to last until September 2029.
The commission, born out of an interstate compact between Texas and Vermont, shoulders the hefty responsibility of overseeing the management and disposal of low-level radioactive waste. A sensitive endeavor, not just for policy, but for public health, it requires a balance to protect both people and the environment. Particularly, as stated on Governor's office, it ensures efficiency and safety are not mutually exclusive.
Anwar, from Midland, brings significant experience to the table. He owns Midland Energy and has held advisory roles at the Bank of Texas and the UT Austin Cockrell School of Engineering board. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from UT Austin.
In the steady role of experience, Salsman counts decades in the realm of operational safety and compliance at UT Austin. A longstanding educator and participant in the domains of radiation and nuclear engineering, With a membership in both the Health Physics Society and the American Academy of Health Physics, citizens can expect his expertise to align with the interests of safety and efficacy. Salsman comes armed with degrees from Texas A&M University: a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Protection Engineering and a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering.
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