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Author: Lortie, Bret
Subjects: *SPENT reactor fuels, *RAILROAD accidents, *HAZARDOUS substance transportation, *TRANSPORTATION
Abstract: Discusses the possibility of the occurrence of tunnel fire in the transportation of spent nuclear waste to a repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada through railways. Information on a fire tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland on July 18, 2001 that involved a train with hazardous materials; Hypothetical consequences of a Baltimore-like accident that involves spent nuclear fuel; Routes being considered for the transportation of spent nuclear fuel to Yucca Mountain.
Published: 2002
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Author: LeDuff, Charlie
Subjects: *RAILROAD station design & construction, *HAZARDOUS substance transportation, *SPENT reactor fuels
Abstract: Reports on the dispute over a proposal to build a railroad transfer station in Caliente, Nevada, for spent nuclear fuel stored in the Yucca Mountain repository. Concerns over the safety of building a transfer station in the town; Caliente Mayor Kevin Phillips' reasons for supporting the proposal; Cost of the project.
Published: 2004

Author: Brooke, James
Subjects: *RADIOACTIVE wastes, *RADIOACTIVE waste disposal, *WASTE management, *HAZARDOUS substance transportation, *HAZARDOUS waste management, *POLITICAL science, *STORAGE
Abstract: Reports preparations for inauguration of the world's first deep underground nuclear waste depository at Yucca Mountain, near Carlsbad, New Mexico. Scheduled March 1999 shipment of waste from Los Alamos, New Mexico; Sources and transportation of the waste; Capacity of the waste storage facility; Criticism and public protest.
Published: 1999

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