March 31, 2004 Nevada lists nuke rail line woes Planned transport would disrupt much in state By Cy Ryan <cy@lasvegassun.com>SUN CAPITAL BUREAUCARSON CITY -- A proposed railroad line that would stretch from the Caliente area to Yucca Mountain for the transportation of nuclear waste would disrupt mining, ranching and recreational activities in Nevada, the state says. The rail line, even without an accident, would cause health hazards to workers, could cross land that is sacred to Native Americans and could interfere with the applications of water rights sought by the Southern Nevada Water Authority, the state wrote to federal officials...
