Transuranic Waste

NRC finds no significant impact of continued TRU storage at WCS

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says continued storage of potentially-combustible transuranic waste at Waste Control Specialists in Andrews County, Texas until Dec, 31, 2024, should not result in a significant environmental impact.
The Friday finding of no significant…

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Transuranic Waste

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