Is spent fuel or waste from reprocessed spent fuel simpler to dispose of
One of the highest priority programs of the Federal Government is to devise a waste disposal scheme that will quarantee the permanent isolation of both high level nuclear wastes and spent fuels. The GAO believes it makes sense that spent fuel not be buried in a repository, but be reprocessed to recover the valuable uranium and plutonium. An important factor in this decision is the future role of commercial nuclear power in the United States. Until Congress makes a decision on this issue, DOE has no option but to plan for any eventuality, including the potential geological disposal of spent fuel. Other long term storage options are available which would keep spent above above ground easily acceptable for future use.
- Research Organization:
- Comptroller General of the United States, Washington, DC
- OSTI ID:
- 5538890
- Report Number(s):
- EMD-81-78; TRN: 82-008504
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Is spent fuel or waste from reprocessed spent fuel simpler to dispose of
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