This collection covers the process around radioactive waste disposal in Michigan and the public reaction to the plans. Includes background information on radioactive waste disposal and effects, reports, and criteria for potential disposal sites as well as governmental regulations. Also includes clippings, newsletters, and publications documenting the public's reaction against the potential disposal sites.

Records, 1985-1990, produced by the Michigan Radioactive Waste Control Committee including minutes of meetings, published reports and state legislation relating to the selection of sites for storage of radioactive waste in Michigan in conjunction with the Midwest Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, comprised of member states Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri and Iowa.