GAO-25-107109: Nuclear Waste (May 2025 PDF)
A May 2025 GAO report examines how the Department of Energy manages nuclear waste from federal sites, highlighting disposal challenges, limited capacity, and the need for a comprehensive long-term strategy.
NWTRB Perspectives on Consent-Based Siting from International Workshop (Mar 2024 PDF)
This report, “Proceedings of the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board’s 2023 International Workshop on Siting of Radioactive Waste Facilities” (2024) is a federal workshop summary prepared by the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) – an independent federal oversight body created by Congress to review the scientific and technical basis of U.S. nuclear waste […]
NWTRB Summary Report 2022–2024
This report, “U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) Summary Report, 2022–2024,” is an official federal oversight report submitted to Congress and the Secretary of Energy. It was prepared by the NWTRB, an independent federal agency created by law to review the science and engineering behind the nation’s nuclear waste program. The report summarizes the […]
DOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) Landing Page
This webpage describes the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), a federal program responsible for advancing nuclear energy technology in the United States. It outlines the office’s mission, priorities, and major program areas, including advanced reactors, nuclear fuel development, and spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste management. This page is only […]
GAO – Reports & Testimonies Search (Nuclear Waste)
This webpage is a search results page from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the term “nuclear waste.” It compiles dozens of GAO reports, testimonies, and audits related to how the federal government manages spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste. The GAO is an independent watchdog agency that reports to Congress, not a regulator […]
Bipartisan Policy Center – Nuclear Waste Policy Work Hub
This webpage is the homepage of the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), a Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit public policy think tank. Founded in 2007 by former U.S. political leaders from both parties, the organization conducts research and convenes discussions on issues like energy, healthcare, and national security. The site serves as a hub for BPC’s reports, policy […]
Blue Ribbon Commission (Archived White House OSTP Microsite – Final Report Landing)
This archived White House webpage explains the creation of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future, a federal advisory panel established by President Obama in 2010. The Commission was formed by a presidential memorandum directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to assemble a group of experts to study the nation’s nuclear waste problem and […]
NRC SECY-12-0037: Blue Ribbon Commission Final Report Summary
This document (ML12073A433) is an internal staff paper prepared by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It analyzes the potential implications of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future (BRC) recommendations for the NRC’s role in nuclear waste policy. The BRC was created by the federal government to recommend a new national strategy for […]
49 CFR Part 173 (Shippers-General Requirements) – eCFR
49 C.F.R. Part 173 is a section of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Regulations, issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It is part of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and establishes nationwide rules for preparing, packaging, and shipping hazardous materials – including radioactive waste. This regulation applies broadly […]
IAEA SSR-6 (Rev. 2) 2025 Edition – Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material
This publication is an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) technical report (often part of its Proceedings or Technical Reports series). The IAEA is a United Nations–affiliated organization that develops international guidance, safety standards, and technical recommendations on nuclear energy, safety, and waste management. Reports like this one (PUB2120) typically compile findings from international meetings, expert […]