Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 10 - Energy |
Chapter III - Department of Energy |
Part 963 - Yucca Mountain Site Suitability Guidelines |
Subpart B - Site Suitability Determination, Methods, and Criteria |
§ 963.14 - Preclosure suitability criteria.
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§ 963.14 Preclosure suitability criteria.
DOE will evaluate preclosure suitability using the following criteria:
(a) Ability to contain radioactive material and to limit releases of radioactive materials;
(b) Ability to implement control and emergency systems to limit exposure to radiation;
(c) Ability to maintain a system and components that perform their intended safety functions; and
(d) Ability to preserve the option to retrieve wastes during the preclosure period.