Final generic environmental statement on the use of recycle plutonium in mixed oxide fuel in light water cooled reactors. Volume 4

Technical Report · Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7140335· OSTI ID:7140335

Information concerning the use of plutonium recycle in water cooled reactors is presented under the following chapter headings: probable adverse environmental effects that cannot be avoided; means for mitigating adverse environmental effects; alternative dispositions of plutonium; relationship between local short term uses of man's environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long term productivity; irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources; and economic analysis and cost-benefit balancing.

• Research Organization: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. (USA). Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
• OSTI ID: 7140335
• Report Number(s): NUREG-0002(Vol.4); TRN: 77-001117
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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