Radioactive Waste Management in Perspective"This report explains the basic principles and main stages of radioactive waste management, including the two current options of direct disposal and reprocessing of spent fuel, as well as the actual and planned use of underground repositories in deep geological formations ..."--Page 3. |
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Introduction | 9 |
Characteristics of Radioactive Waste | 15 |
Safety and Environmental Protection | 27 |
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