Monitored Retrievable Storage Facility Conceptual Design Report

This conceptual design report presents results of the monitored retrievable storage facility (MRS) conceptual design effort. Six design concepts were investigated for handling and storing spent nuclear fuel assemblies at the MRS and are presented in this report. All six of these design concepts satisfy program requirements and provide safe and efficient methods to handle and store spent nuclear fuel. This conceptual design is an important step towards furthering the civilian radioactive waste management system program. The executive summary provides an overview of the conceptual design, a discussion of the function and purpose of the MRS, a discussion of the basis for conceptual design, discussions of the six design concepts, cost and schedule information, and a brief summary.