| Main Title |
One step at a time : the staged development of geologic repositories for high-level radioactive waste / |
| Publisher |
National Academies Press, |
| Year Published |
2003 |
| OCLC Number |
51860521 |
| ISBN |
0309087082; 9780309087087 |
| Subjects |
Radioactive waste disposal in the ground ;
Radioactive waste disposal in the ground--United States
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJBM |
TD898.2.O54 2003x |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
05/09/2003 |
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| Collation |
xiii, 201 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents Notes |
STAGED APPROACHES TO PROJECT DEVELOPMENT: Different types of approaches to staging: linear and adaptive -- The safety case at the heart of adaptive staging -- Attributes of adaptive staging -- The decision-making process -- Criteria for adaptive staging -- Meeting adaptive staging criteria does not guarantee success -- Geologic repository programs meet the adaptive staging criteria -- Staging in non-U.S. national repository programs -- A TYPICAL GEOLOGIC REPOSITORY PROGRAM: Technical context -- Institutional and societal context -- Adaptive staging is suitable for the development of a geologic repository -- IMPACTS OF ADAPTIVE STAGING ON A REPOSITORY PROGRAM: Knowledge gaps -- Impact on repository program's phases -- Impact on buffer storage requirements -- Impact on transportation -- Impact on program schedule and costs -- Impact on the monitoring program -- Impact on the long-term science and technology program -- Impact on safety -- Impact on security -- Impact on the regulatory framework -- Impact on the institutional and societal context -- Summary of potential benefits and drawbacks of Adaptive Staging -- SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS TO THE YUCCA MOUNTAIN PROJECT: Impacts of adaptive staging on the U.S. repository program -- Committee's assessment of the U.S. approach to staging -- Challenges facing the U.S. repository program -- Addressing these challenges -- FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Committee's definition of a successful repository program -- Adaptive staging offers a promising approach to successful geologic repository development -- Effective adaptive staging involves the entire waste management system -- Iteration of the safety case is central to adaptive staging for geologic repositories -- Adaptive staging requires continuous and active learning in both technical and societal fields -- Adaptive staging encourages opportunities for interactions with stakeholders and the general public -- Adaptive staging can be compatible with current regulatory systems -- DOE has recognized potential advantages of staging -- Specific impacts of adaptive staging on the U.S. program. |
| Place Published |
Washington, D.C. |
| Access Notes |
Also available on the Internet. Last viewed: 05/05/2003. |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Principles and Operational Strategies for Staged Repository Systems. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
2003 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Medium |
unmediated |
| Content |
text |
| Carrier |
volume |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| LCCN |
2003101129 |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20210701050005 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
OCLC |
| Type |
CAT |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
04225cam 22004574a 45010 |
