Published 1991 | Version v1
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Sources, classification, and disposal of radioactive wastes: History and legal and regulatory requirements

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This report discusses the following topics: (1) early definitions of different types (classes) of radioactive waste developed prior to definitions in laws and regulations; (2) sources of different classes of radioactive waste; (3) current laws and regulations addressing classification of radioactive wastes; and requirements for disposal of different waste classes. Relationship between waste classification and requirements for permanent disposal is emphasized; (4) federal and state responsibilities for radioactive wastes; and (5) distinctions between radioactive wastes produced in civilian and defense sectors

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MF available from INIS under the Report Number; OSTI as DE91015272; NTIS; INIS; US Govt. Printing Office Dep.

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Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
81 p.
Report number
CONF-9107137--1

Conference

Title
Management and disposal of radioactive wastes.
Dates
15-19 Jul 1991.
Place
Boston, MA (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
22091802
Subject category
S12: MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
HISTORICAL ASPECTS; LAWS; LEGAL ASPECTS; LIQUID WASTES; NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACTS; RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT; RADIOACTIVE WASTES; RADIOACTIVITY; REGULATIONS; SOLID WASTES
Descriptors DEC
ATOMIC ENERGY LAWS; MANAGEMENT; MATERIALS; RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WASTES

Optional Information

Contract/Grant/Project number
Contract AC05-84OR21400
Funding organization
USDOE, Washington, DC (USA).