Open AccessA methodology for the analysis and selection of alternatives for the disposition of surplus plutonium. Quarterly technical progress report, April 1, 1995--June 30, 1995
Author(s) -
Rick Mulder
Publication year - 1995
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/88603
Subject(s) - fissile material , plutonium , disposition , government (linguistics) , mox fuel , risk analysis (engineering) , business , environmental economics , environmental science , economics , chemistry , psychology , social psychology , linguistics , physics , philosophy , quantum mechanics , neutron , radiochemistry
The Office of Fissile Materials Disposition is currently involved in the development of a comprehensive approach to the long-term storage and disposition of fissile materials. A major objective of this effort is to provide a framework for US efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons. This will entail both the elimination of excess highly enriched uranium and plutonium, and the insurance of the highest standards of safety, security, and international accountability. The Office of Fissile Materials Disposition is supporting an Interagency Working Group that has initiated a comprehensive review of alternatives for plutonium disposition which takes into account non-proliferation, economic, technical, institutional, schedule, environmental, and health and safety issues. These alternatives were identified by the development of screening criteria as a guide to the selection of alternatives that best achieve the fissile nuclear material long-term storage and disposition goals of the US Government