Nuclear waste management issues: a multidisciplinary evaluation framework.
Initially, this paper characterizes the nuclear waste problem that requires analysis to establish the rationale for an interdisciplinary approach to resolve it. The problem characterization also explains why the specific concern with contaminated groundwater and intrusion through drilling has been selected for the focus of the panel meeting. The Nominal Group Technique (NGT), the group process format chosen for the experts' deliberations, is explained in some detail and its value in facilitating the desired dialogue is described. The dialogue is organized around the various issue areas that would be of concern to a program manager dealing with the potential problem of radioactivity escaping to the biosphere through human intrusion into contaminated groundwater. The participants are identified by professional discipline so that the dialogue can be presented in a realistic fashion. Both the content of the dialogue and its format are evaluated. Particular attention is given to their usefulness in generating a cross-section of subissues and factors that should be addressed when analyzing the waste disposal system's adequacy to prevent contaminated groundwater escaping to the biosphere.
- Research Organization:
- Teknekron, Inc., Berkeley, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-06-1830
- OSTI ID:
- 5719693
- Report Number(s):
- PNL-3078; TeKneKron B-52865-A-L; TRN: 80-004943
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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