License Application

The DOE has submitted a license application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The license application consists of a letter describing its purpose, accompanied by attachments that contain general information and a safety analysis report.

• The general information portion of the application will provide an overview of the repository's engineering design concept and will describe the natural features of the site.
• The safety analysis report (the main technical document in the licensing process) will demonstrate how the repository can be constructed, operated, and closed in a manner that protects public and worker health and safety and preserves the quality of the environment.

The NRC is the licensing and regulatory agency that will make the final decision on whether the DOE is allowed to proceed with construction and subsequent licensing to operate the repository.