Directions in low-level radioactive-waste management. Incentives and compensation: providing resources for communities hosting low-level waste facilities

Technical Report · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6429494

State responsibility for the management of low-level radioactive waste necessitates the selection of candidate locations for a disposal facility. Concern over potential impacts can be expected from segments of the citizenry neighboring a proposed site. A number of national organizations comprising state and local officials have recommended the use of incentives and compensation to help offset the negative local impacts. This document explores that concept. Discussion provides background information on potential local impacts from a low-level waste facility and considers the nature and types of incentives and compensation benefits that could be provided. The document then examines realistic options for planning and implementing the benefit program. This information is intended, primarily, to assist state officials - executive, legislative, and agency - in planning for and managing low-level waste disposal facilities.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 6429494
• Report Number(s): DOE/LLW-6Te; ON: DE85000920
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
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