Radioactive Tank Waste from the Past Production of Nuclear Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress
Description:
How to safely dispose of wastes from producing nuclear weapons has been an ongoing issue. The most radioactive portion of these wastes is stored in underground tanks at Department of Energy (DOE) sites in Idaho, South Carolina, and Washington State. There have been concerns about soil and groundwater contamination from some of the tanks that have leaked. This report provides background information on the disposal of radioactive tank waste, analyzes waste disposal authority in P.L. 108-375, and …
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Date:
June 13, 2006
Creator:
Andrews, Anthony & Bearden, David M.
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