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On the recordJuly 13, 2011
Spent fuel can be stored safely on site for up to 60 years past the licensed life of a reactor.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Confirming NRC's determination on the safety of on-site spent fuel storage.

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