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Low level radioactive waste management

Conference ·
OSTI ID:181877
This talk is an overview of the problem of radioactive waste management in general as a step in dealing with the issues it presents to emergency preparedness. Major topics covered include the following: types of radioactive waste; Low-level radioactive waste including an overview of regulations and the problems/possibilities of developing disposal sites; Barriers to LLRW disposal site development including technical issues, not in my backyard, not in my term of office, and legal issues; impacts created by lack of disposal; and possible solutions.
OSTI ID:
181877
Report Number(s):
CONF-9503188--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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