Publication Citation

USGS Series Circular
Report Number 847
Title U.S. Geological Survey research in radioactive waste disposal; fiscal year 1979
Edition -
Language ENGLISH
Author(s) Schneider, Robert; Roseboom, E.H.; Robertson, J.B.; Stevens, P.R.
Year 1982
Originating office
USGS Library Call Number (200) Ci no.847
Physical description iv, 74 p. :ill. ;26 cm.26 cm.
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Abstract

The report summarizes progress on geologic and hydrologic research related to the disposal of radioactive wastes. The research is described according to whether it is related most directly to: (1) high-level and transuranic wastes; (2) low-level wastes, or (3) uranium mill tailings. Included is research applicable to the identification and geohydrologic characterization of waste-disposal sites, investigations of specific sites where wastes have been stored, and studies of regions or environments where waste-disposal sites might be located. A significant part of the activity is concerned with techniques and methods for characterizing disposal sites and studies of geologic and hydrologic processes related to the transport and(or) retention of waste radionuclides. (USGS)