Nuclear Waste Safe for 60 Years After Reactor Closes, NRC Says
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Radioactive waste from nuclear power plants can be safely stored for at least 60 years after a reactor closes, twice as long as as had been considered safe, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said.
The industry regulator said sufficient capability for storage will be available “when necessary,” in approving an updated “Waste Confidence” finding today. NRC previously said waste can be stored safely for 30 years.