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mission is to manage and dispose of high-level radioactive
waste and spent nuclear fuel in a manner that protects
health, safety and the environment; enhances national
and energy security; and merits public confidence.
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License
Application Information
Congress has directed the Department of Energy to prepare a license application
to construct and operate Yucca Mountain for disposal of spent
nuclear fuel and high-level
radioactive waste. Read
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Engineering and
Design
The Department of Energy is finalizing a design
for the planned Yucca Mountain repository and
surface facilities. Descriptions, 3D images,
and animations are now online. Read
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