Nuclear Waste: Comprehensive Review of the Disposal Program Is Needed

RCED-94-299 Published: Sep 27, 1994. Publicly Released: Sep 27, 1994.

Highlights

Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO audited the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, focusing on the need for: (1) a comprehensive independent review of the radioactive waste disposal program; and (2) fundamental policies for program guidance.

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