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Title: Draft Title 40 CFR 191 compliance certification application for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Volume 6: Appendix GCR Volume 1

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/80995· OSTI ID:80995

The Geological Characterization Report (GCR) for the WIPP site presents, in one document, a compilation of geologic information available to August, 1978, which is judged to be relevant to studies for the WIPP. The Geological Characterization Report for the WIPP site is neither a preliminary safety analysis report nor an environmental impact statement; these documents, when prepared, should be consulted for appropriate discussion of safety analysis and environmental impact. The Geological Characterization Report of the WIPP site is a unique document and at this time is not required by regulatory process. An overview is presented of the purpose of the WIPP, the purpose of the Geological Characterization Report, the site selection criteria, the events leading to studies in New Mexico, status of studies, and the techniques employed during geological characterization.

Research Organization:
USDOE Carlsbad Area Office, NM (United States); Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-86AL31950
OSTI ID:
80995
Report Number(s):
DOE/CAO-2056-Vol.6-Draft; SAND-78-1596-Vol.1; ON: DE95012435; TRN: 95:017160
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 31 Mar 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English