Technical progress report for the quarter 1 April-30 June 1980

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6519829· OSTI ID:6519829

Carter, Neal E.

This report describes the technical accomplishments during the period from April through June 1980, on the commercial nuclear waste management programs under the direction of the Office of Nuclear Waste Isolation (ONWI). The National Waste Terminal Storage Program (NWTS) was established in 1976 and given the responsibility of developing a system for the permanent isolation of nuclear wastes. ONWI has lead responsibilities in the NWTS structure for oversight and coordination of all programs, for development of the general technology, and for geologic exploration on non-DOE land. A project management group, ONWI directs and evaluates studies, research, and development performed by subcontractors on repository sites and designs. The scope of ONWI activities includes providing the technology and facilities for the terminal isolation of these wastes by disposal in mined repositories deep underground in stable geologic formations. Steps leading to the accomplishment of that purpose include: (1) site exploration, characterization, and recommendation; (2) design, licensing, construction, and operation of a commercial geologic repository (or repositories); and (3) technology development to support these steps. Progress reports of the programs in the various waste management technologies are presented according to the following organization of the Work Breakdown Structure: science and technology; process/equipment development; systems analysis; site identification; facilities engineering; and site qualification and licensing.

• Research Organization: Battelle Columbus Labs., OH (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6519829
• Report Number(s): ONWI-9(3)(1980)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
BOREHOLES
CAVITIES
CONSTRUCTION
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
LICENSING
MANAGEMENT
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
PLUGGING
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITIES
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SITE SELECTION
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
UNDERGROUND DISPOSAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT