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atomic energy act
directing the federal government to promote the peaceful use of atomic energy -
thermal testing began
test that gives off an extreme amount of heat -
yucca mountains viability assessment
increases confidence that the government can developed repository for used fuel -
nuclear waste legislation
identification of factors for selecting mode and routes for shipping high level radioactive waste -
EPA announcement
proposed radiation standards for yucca mountain -
state rights
nevada governor kenny guin exercies the state right to veto the yucca mountain project -
DOE announcement
plans to ship nuclear waste to yucca mountain "dedicated trains" -
Safety Evaluation Report
Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff issued its “Safety Evaluation Report Related to Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Wastes in a Geologic respitory. -
end of testing
thermal testing is complete