Nuclear Waste Policy Task Force

ANS formed the Nuclear Waste Policy Task Force in 2019 to interact with policymakers, government representatives, and the public on spent fuel and high-level radioactive waste management issues.

The issue of nuclear waste policy is of paramount importance for the nuclear technology community. Effective radioactive waste management is necessary to allow for the application of nuclear technology. In particular, this refers to restricting the development of advanced reactors which would provide reliable, carbon-free energy if the waste issue is not sufficiently addressed.

In June 2019, ANS Nuclear Waste Policy Task Force Chair Steve Nesbit provided testimony for a hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The purpose of the hearing was to examine options for the interim and long-term storage of nuclear waste and to consider S.1234, the Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2019.

ANS Video Webinar: Nuclear Waste Environment in the U.S. and the Nuclear Waste Administration Act Overview
Full Committee Hearing: to Examine Storage of Nuclear Waste and the Nuclear Waste Administration Act
Written Testimony: Steve Nesbit

Download a Copy of the Task Force Issue Brief:

Proposal for Progress on Nuclear Waste Management

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