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Implementation of a Dose Standard After 10,000 Years
Implementation of a Dose Standard After 10,000 Years
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations governing the disposal of high-level radioactive wastes in a proposed geologic repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. The final rule implements the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) revised standards for doses that could occur after 10,000 years, but within the period of geologic stability.
Regulations for Geological Disposal
Regulations for Geological Disposal
Nuclear-Waste Disposal in Geologic Repositories
Nuclear-Waste Disposal in Geologic Repositories
Deep geologic repositories are being widely studied as the most favored method of disposal of nuclear waste. Scientists search for repository sites in salt, basalt, tuff and granite that are geologically and hydrologically suitable. The systematic evaluation of the safety and reliability of deep geologic disposal centers around the concept of interacting multiple barriers. The simplest element to describe of the geologic barrier is the physical isolation of the waste in a remote region at some depth within the rock unit.
Review Comments on Draft Environmental Assessment Richton Dome Site Mississippi
Review Comments on Draft Environmental Assessment Richton Dome Site Mississippi
The State of Mississippi has compiled this comment document on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Richton Dome site, which is being considered by the Department of Energy for a possible nuclear waste repository. The comments in this document are based on contributions from state officials and state agencies, private contractor organizations, other state institutions and members of the public. DOE has of course received additional comments from members of the public and others in the public hearings on the subject that have been held in the State.
Key Issues Associated with Interim Storage of Used Nuclear Fuel
Key Issues Associated with Interim Storage of Used Nuclear Fuel
MRS/IS Facility Co-Located with a Repository: Preconceptual Design and Life Cycle Cost Estimates
MRS/IS Facility Co-Located with a Repository: Preconceptual Design and Life Cycle Cost Estimates
U.S. Nuclear Waste Law and Policy: Fixing a Bankrupt System
U.S. Nuclear Waste Law and Policy: Fixing a Bankrupt System
TRIP REPORT - NAS COMMITTEE MEETING TO REVIEW SURFACE PROCESS TECHNICAL BASIS REPORT, LAS VEGAS, NV, 7/19 & 7/20/95
TRIP REPORT - NAS COMMITTEE MEETING TO REVIEW SURFACE PROCESS TECHNICAL BASIS REPORT, LAS VEGAS, NV, 7/19 & 7/20/95
Measures of Geologic Isolation
Measures of Geologic Isolation
Isolation in a geologic setting has been the generally favored solution to the high-level radioactive waste (HLW) problem since a scientific basis for nuclear waste management began to be formulated over half a century ago. Although general features of suitable settings have been enumerated, quantitative measures of the safety of geologic isolation of HLW are challenging to devise and to implement.
Comments to BRC Subcommittee Meeting
Comments to BRC Subcommittee Meeting
Institutional Issues in the Planning and Implementation of a Program to Dispose of High-Level Radioactive Wastes
Institutional Issues in the Planning and Implementation of a Program to Dispose of High-Level Radioactive Wastes
The research reported here was initiated in January 1980 and performed for the Office of Policy and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Energy. The study arises from recognition by the DOE that the resolution of institutional issues is vital to the establishment of facilities to dispose of high-level radioactive waste (HLW). The disposal of HLW is an intensely difficult public policy problem.
Review of the U.S. Department of Energy's National Survey of Crystalline Rocks
Review of the U.S. Department of Energy's National Survey of Crystalline Rocks
Managing the Nation's Commerical High-Level Radioactive Waste
Managing the Nation's Commerical High-Level Radioactive Waste
Stakeholder Dialogue: Experience and Analysis
Stakeholder Dialogue: Experience and Analysis
The report begins with a consideration of the factors which have led to a growth in the use of dialogue processes, a clarification of key concepts and a classification of dialogue processes. A description of recent and current activities in Europe and North America is followed by discussion of the relationship of processes and contexts. This then leads to an identification of the key aims and evaluation criteria which will be used in the design of dialogue processes to be conducted in subsequent phases of the project.
Paradox Area Characterization Summary and Location Recommendation Report
Paradox Area Characterization Summary and Location Recommendation Report
RATIONALE FOR GEOLOGIC ISOLATION OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, AND ASSESSMENT OF THE SUITABILITY OF CRYSTALLINE ROCKS
RATIONALE FOR GEOLOGIC ISOLATION OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, AND ASSESSMENT OF THE SUITABILITY OF CRYSTALLINE ROCKS
Nuclear Waste Policy Act
Nuclear Waste Policy Act
Recommended new criteria for the selection of nuclear waste repository sites in Columbia River basalt and U.S. Gulf Coast domed salt
Recommended new criteria for the selection of nuclear waste repository sites in Columbia River basalt and U.S. Gulf Coast domed salt
Screening criteria and specifications are recommended to aid in the evaluation of sites proposed for nuclear waste disposal in basalt and domed salt. The recommended new criteria proposed in this report are intended to supplement existing repository-related criteria for nuclear waste disposal. The existing criteria are contained in 10 CFR 60 sections which define siting criteria of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and ONWI 33(2) which defines siting criteria of the Office of Nuclear Waste Isolation (ONWI) for the Department of Energy.
Private Fuel Storage Facility Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
Private Fuel Storage Facility Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
In accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 72, Private Fuel Storage L.L.C. hereby applies for a specific license to receive, transfer and possess power reactor spent fuel and other radioactive material associated with spent fuel storage in an independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) to be constructed and operated on the Skull Valley Indian Reservation in Tooele County, Utah. The license is requested for the storage of spent fuel discharged from licensed U.S. nuclear power reactors in dry storage systems designed by Holtec, International and Sierra Nuclear Corporation.
REVIEW OF POTENTIAL HOST ROCKS FOR RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL IN THE PIEDMONT PROVINCE OF GEORGIA
REVIEW OF POTENTIAL HOST ROCKS FOR RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL IN THE PIEDMONT PROVINCE OF GEORGIA
The disposal of radioactive waste in the proper geologic environment offers a high potential for isolating the waste from man's environment for the period of time required for the waste to decay to innocuous levels. As part of the National Waste Terminal Storage Program, the Savannah River Laboratory has responsibility for studies related to the storage of waste in the geologic environment in the Southeast.
Public Meetings on Nuclear Waste Management: Their Function and Organization
Public Meetings on Nuclear Waste Management: Their Function and Organization
This report focuses on public meetings as a vehicle for public participation in nuclear waste management. The nature of public meetings is reviewed and the functions served by meetings highlighted. The range of participants and their concerns are addressed, including a review of the participants from past nuclear waste management meetings. A sound understanding of the expected participants allows DOE to tailor elements of the meeting, such as notification, format, and agenda to accommodate the attendees.
Recovering Public Trust and Confidence in Managing Radioactive Waste
Recovering Public Trust and Confidence in Managing Radioactive Waste
The director of the Task Force on Civilian Radioactive Waste Management of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, United States Department of Energy, asked the National Academy of Public Administration, to convene a group of approximately one dozen individuals to attend a twoday "state-of-the-art" workshop on the issue of how institutions establish, maintain, or recover trust and confidence among significant members of their task environments.
Radioactive Waste Repository Project: Technical Status Report For Period Ending September 30, 1971
Radioactive Waste Repository Project: Technical Status Report For Period Ending September 30, 1971
Salt deposits are considered to be most attractive for this purpose because of their wide distribution and great abundance; they are easily mined, have good thermal properties, and are free of circulating groundwater.