CONSIDERATIONS FOR U.S.APPROVAL TO SHIP SPENT FUEL WITH U.S.-ORIGIN URANIUM TO RUSSIA FOR STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

摘要

This paper is divided into four parts.First are some remarks on the overall question of international cooperation in the storage and disposal of spent fuel and high-level waste.Second are some general requirements established by U.S.law and policy regarding any scheme for international storage and disposal of spent fuel containing U.S.-origin nuclear material.The following part deals with the specific requirements in this respect.Last are specific questions related to the opportunity created by the recent Russian legislation and numerous related proposals.