Prospects for monitored retrievable storage of high-level nuclear waste

Journal Article · · Policy Studies Review; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-1338.1991.tb00288.x· OSTI ID:6865621

McCabe, A; Fitzgerald, M ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville (United States)

The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 authorized the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to evaluate monitored retrievable storage (MRS) as an option to manage spent fuel and high-level radioactive waste. In 1987, the DOE sought Congressional approval for construction of an MRS at a site identified in Tennessee, despite adamant opposition from the State. An amendment in late 1987 nullified DOE's proposal, and established the MRS Commission and the High-Level Nuclear Waste Negotiator, institutions created as a result of the DOE/Tennessee dispute. This article analyzes DOE's siting attempt in Tennessee, the actions of the Commission and Negotiator, and examines the prospects for implementation of nuclear waste policy.

• OSTI ID: 6865621
• Journal Information: Policy Studies Review; (United States), Journal Name: Policy Studies Review; (United States) Vol. 10:4; ISSN 0278-4416; ISSN PSRWD5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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