Published November 22, 1990 | Version v1
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Will the nation's nuclear waste policy succeed at Yucca Mountain?

Creators

  • 1. Nevada Nuclear Waste Project Office, Carson City (USA)

Description

This article discusses the views of those who are opposed to the development of a spent fuel storage facility at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Various terms associated with related regulations and policies are defined. The geology of Yucca Mountain site is discussed as well as other reasons this type of facility is not feasible as a spent fuel storage site

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Public Utilities Fortnightly
Journal Volume
126
Journal Issue
11
Series
Public Util. Fortn.
Journal Page Range
27, 52
ISSN
0033-3808
CODEN
PUFNA

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
23005751
Subject category
S12: MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES;
Descriptors DEI
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; PLANNING; RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL; RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITIES; REGULATIONS; SPENT FUELS; US NRC; YUCCA MOUNTAIN
Descriptors DEC
ENERGY SOURCES; FUELS; LAWS; MANAGEMENT; MATERIALS; MOUNTAINS; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; NUCLEAR FUELS; POWER PLANTS; REACTOR MATERIALS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS; US ORGANIZATIONS; WASTE DISPOSAL; WASTE MANAGEMENT