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Subseabed disposal of high-level radioactive waste

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5764530
The principal goal of the US Subseabed Disposal Program is to assess the scientific feasibility of disposing of high-level nuclear waste in deep-sea sediments. Studies of disposal methods and of the barriers to radionuclide migration (canister, waste form and sediment) suggest that environmental data will be needed to address the impact of an accidental release of radionuclides in the deep sea upon man and other biota. The interactions of physical, geochemical and biological processes as they relate to radionuclide transport in the open ocean are being studied. In addition to the United States, a number of other countries are investigating the subseabed alternative to land-based waste disposal. This research is being coordinated by the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development. 25 refs.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5764530
Report Number(s):
SAND-85-0801C; CONF-850419-2; ON: DE85009838
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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