The article was authored by Glenn Zorpette, a staff writer for the magazine. Concerns about the story surfaced late Monday and the Herald was unable to contact magazine officials or the writer. Bacon wasn't the only Westinghouse executive dismayed over the article, which he said lacked balance. The Tri-Party Agreement is the state and federal pact that guides cleanup. However, as of late Monday, Westinghouse Hanford had not asked the magazine for a correction.
Officials still are undecided on how to deal with issue.
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