Explore the detailed inventory and characteristics of spent nuclear fuel, high-level radioactive waste, and related materials planned for Yucca Mountain.
This volume presents the data, sources, storage status, disposal forms, and key properties that inform the environmental impact analysis for a proposed geologic repository. It covers commercial and DOE wastes, surplus plutonium, and potential additional waste streams, along with how these inventories are used in performance assessments.
This edition assembles the data that support impact conclusions, including how the proposed action would handle about 70,000 metric tons of heavy metal, the structure of inventory modules, and the rationale for considering alternative waste streams in future planning. It also documents the relationships between waste types, their sources, and the final forms contemplated for disposal.
- Specific waste types and their data: mass, radioactivity, chemical composition, and thermal output
- Details on current storage and generation status for each category
- Descriptions of final waste forms and the parameters used in safety assessments
- Cross-referenced tables and figures illustrating inventories and materials
Ideal for readers seeking a clear, behind-the-scenes view of the waste inventory that informs long-term environmental analyses and repository design decisions.