WHEREAS, IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 99-26, I ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA NUCLEAR WASTE TASK FORCE AND CHARGED IT WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PROVIDING ME WITH A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION BY NOVEMBER 1, 1999; AND

WHEREAS, DUE TO THE THREAT OF HURRICANE FLOYD, IT BECAME NECESSARY TO ADJUST THE MEETING SCHEDULE OF THE TASK FORCE; AND

WHEREAS, THE TASK FORCE SHOULD HAVE A FULL OPPORTUNITY TO EVALUATE THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THIS STATE IN ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF DISPOSAL OF LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE.

NOW, THEREFORE, I HEREBY EXTEND THE TIME FOR THE TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE ME WITH A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 to DECEMBER 15, 1999.