Sub-seabed disposal of high-level radioactive waste: prevention of management

Journal Article · · At. Energy Law J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7178234

Deese, D A

The budgetary and institutional support Washington gives to the sub-seabed program will have a crucial influence on the progress of sub-seabed science and technology over the next three to five years. Despite the growing need of nations, such as Japan and Britain, for a high-level waste disposal option, a sub-seabed program will probably not be employed if it is not strongly funded and supported by the United States. Clearly, there are enough legal and political obstacles to destroy or delay a sub-seabed disposal program. The nontechnical hurdles to seabed disposal at least equal the scientific and technical ones. But, on the other hand, there are important potential social and political benefits to be gained from any serious attempt to mount a successful sub-seabed program. These lie principally in international cooperation on waste management, environmental protection, nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, and governing the deep seabed.

• Research Organization: Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA
• OSTI ID: 7178234
• Journal Information: At. Energy Law J.; (United States), Journal Name: At. Energy Law J.; (United States) Vol. 19:1; ISSN AELJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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