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Appendix C: Spent Nuclear Fuel Issues
Pages 114-114

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... This study does not consider research needs relating to the disposition of spent nuclear fuel, although DOE has ownership of substantial amounts with widely varying characteristics and integrity. These fuels are stored at H anford, Savan nah River Site, and I N EE L
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