Nuclear waste; DOE expenditures on the Yucca Mountain Project
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:138415
This book discusses the Department of Energy`s (DOE) use of funds appropriated for the scientific investigation of Yucca Mountain, Nevada. These investigations are needed to obtain a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license to construct and operate the site as a nuclear waste repository. DOE had planned to begin these investigations of the site, including constructing an exploratory shaft facility in the 1988-90 time frame. Although DOE spent almost $500 million on the Yucca Mountain project in those 3 years, the specific investigations needed for licensing have not begun. This testimony presents the results of a review of Yucca Mountain project costs for fiscal years 1988 through 1990. It is limited to an analysis of summary cost reports, supplemented by discussions with project officials, and reviews of selected project records.
- Research Organization:
- General Accounting Office, Washington, DC (United States). Resources, Community and Economic Development Div.
- OSTI ID:
- 138415
- Report Number(s):
- GAO/T-RCED--91-37
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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