Includes bibliographical references. Electronic reproduction. Print version record.

Cover -- List of Reviewers -- Preface -- Contents -- Overview -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- Summary of the Interim Report -- Development of this Report -- 2 Current Initiatives for Improving Low-Activity Waste Regulation and Management -- Current U.S. Initiatives -- International Initiatives -- The Current U.S. Disposal Situation and Post-2008 Issues -- Conclusions -- 3 A Risk-Informed Approach to Low-Activity Waste Practices -- Risk and Risk Assessment -- Risk and Decision Making -- Risk Perception, Trust, and Stakeholders -- Attributes of a Risk-Informed LAW Regulation and Management System -- Conclusions -- 4 Implementing Risk-Informed Practices -- Implementing Risk-Informed Practices Through the Regulatory System -- Industry's Needs and Responsibilities for Implementing Risk-Informed LAW Practices -- Public Stakeholder Interactions in Implementing a Risk-Informed Decision-Making Process -- Conclusions -- 5 Findings and Recommendations -- References -- Appendixes -- A Interim Report -- B International Approaches for Management of Low-Activity Radioactive Waste -- C Presentations to the Committee -- D Committee Biographies. Annotation.