Plutonium Talk Spurs Public Forum On Excess U.S. Stockpile
About 200 citizens attended an all day forum at Savannah River Site as experts debated how to dispose of excess U.S. plutonium. Leaders highlighted MOX fuel, vitrification, and burial as options while noting security, proliferation risks, and forthcoming environmental impact statements. The April 40 meeting will consider storage and disposition of fissile material, stockpile stewardship, and continued operation of Pantex.
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Plutonium Plans Target Savannah River Site Future
DOE decisions on excess plutonium could shape Savannah River Site plans. officials cite environmental reviews over six to nine months as key to storage, treatment, reuse or disposal options. A new 150 million dollar plutonium storage vault is proposed at SRS with 20 to 25 million annual operating costs and a 150 to 200 staff.
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