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Status of the Yucca Mountain Project

Conference ·
OSTI ID:137810
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  1. US Dept. of Energy, Yucca Mountain Project Office (US)
This paper presents an overview of the Yucca Mountain Project, its accomplishments, current activities, and upcoming challenges. Focus is on site characterization, the current phase of the repository program. The author discusses project schedule, Site Characterization Plan and study plans, exploratory shaft facility site preparation and construction, and surface-based testing and drilling. Topical areas addressed include geology, hydrology and geochemistry.
OSTI ID:
137810
Report Number(s):
CONF-890487--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English