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Classification and disposal of radioactive wastes: History and legal and regulatory requirements

D.C. Kocher

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This document discusses the laws and regulations in the United States addressing classification of radioactive wastes and the requirements for disposal of different waste classes. This review emphasizes the relationship between waste classification and the requirements for permanent disposal.

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Key concepts: Radioactive waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste treatment, Engineering, Risk analysis (engineering), Business