Proposed rulemaking on the storage and disposal of nuclear waste. Cross-statement of the United States Department of Energy

Technical Report · Fri Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5068547· OSTI ID:5068547

The US DOE cross-statement in the matter of proposed rulemaking in the storage and disposal of nuclear wastes is presented. It is concluded from evidence contained in the document that: (1) spent fuel can be disposed of in a manner that is safe and environmentally acceptable; (2) present plans for establishing geological repositories are an effective and reasonable means of disposal; (3) spent nuclear fuel from licensed facilities can be stored in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner on-site or off-site until disposal facilities are ready; (4) sufficient additional storage capacity for spent fuel will be established; and (5) the disposal and interim storage systems for spent nuclear fuel will be integrated into an acceptable operating system. It was recommended that the commission should promulgate a rule providing that the safety and environmental implications of spent nuclear fuel remaining on site after the anticipated expiration of the facility licenses involved need not be considered in individual facility licensing proceedings. A prompt finding of confidence in the nuclear waste disposal and storage area by the commission is also recommeded. (DMC)

• Research Organization: US Department of Energy (USDOE), Washington DC (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)
• OSTI ID: 5068547
• Report Number(s): DOE/NE-0007(Supp.1); TRN: 80-015172
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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