Nuclear Waste Policy Act: 1984 implementation status, progress, and problems

Technical Report · Mon Sep 30 04:00:00 EDT 1985

OSTI ID:6007940

Bowsher, C A

The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 established federal responsibility and policy for the permanent disposal of highly radioactive materials. The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management has responsibility for implementing the act. During 1984 DOE made progress in completing important actions required by the act. However, actions are generally taking longer than envisioned by the Congress or planned by DOE. GAO recommends that the Secretary of Energy improve the program's planning. In addition, to avoid unnecessary program costs, delays, and potential litigation, DOE will need: (1) Congressional direction on how many sites should be found suitable for a final repository, and (2) continued authority to compensate victims of a nuclear waste accident.

• Research Organization: Office of the Comptroller General, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6007940
• Report Number(s): GAO/RCED-85-100; ON: TI86900594
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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