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The Potential Role of Containment-in-Place in an Integrated Approach to the Hanford Reservation Site Environmental Remediation (1996) / Chapter Skim
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Conclusion
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... The committee understands that use of the containment-inclace aooroach for long-term storage of radioactive waste may not be presently compatible with state or federal environmental regulations or agreements, but further study is recommended on the basis of developments in containment-in-place technology and the need to retain alternatives for the future to meet changing resources and strategies. r ~ ~ The containment-in-place technologies will be required for the Hanford tanks even if the tank contents are removed, as currently planned.
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