The Savannah River Site is currently the only site in the DOE weapons complex with the capability to process high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel rods in such a way that these wastes will be acceptable for permanent, geologic disposal.
Tony Thurmond: “The Savannah River Site is currently the only site in the DOE weapons complex with the capability to process high-level…”
On the recordJune 28, 1996
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Discussing the capabilities of the Savannah River Site in processing radioactive waste.
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