April 15, 2014

Evaluation of Options for Permanent Geologic Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste

This study provides a technical basis for informing decisions for the management and permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste.

February 27, 2014

High Burnup Dry Storage Cask Research and Development Project: Final Test Plan

This Test Plan for the High Burnup Dry Storage Research Project (HDRP) outlines the data to be collected, the high burnup fuel to be included, and the storage system design, procedures, and licensing necessary for implementation.

December 9, 2013

Natural System Evaluation and Tool Development: International Collaborations – FY’13 Progress Report

Active participation in international R&D is crucial for achieving the Used Nuclear Fuel Disposition long-term goals of conducting experiments to fill data needs and confirm advanced modeling approaches and of having a robust modeling and experimental ...

December 4, 2013

Preliminary Report on Dual-Purpose Canister Disposal Alternatives (FY13)

This report documents the first phase of a multi-year project to understand the technical feasibility and logistical implications of direct disposal of spent nuclear fuel in existing dual-purpose canisters (DPCs) and other types of storage casks.