Moving Forward with Consent-Based Siting for Nuclear Waste
This report, “Consent-Based Siting for Nuclear Waste Facilities”, by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a policy report from a nonpartisan think tank, not a government agency. It summarizes research, stakeholder input, and policy discussions on how the United States might identify locations for interim storage or permanent disposal of nuclear waste using a “consent-based” […]
GAO Nuclear Waste Disposal Topic Hub
This Government Accountability Office (GAO) webpage is a public-facing issue summary on nuclear waste disposal in the United States. It brings together key findings from multiple GAO reports and audits examining how the federal government manages spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste. The GAO is an independent watchdog agency that reports to Congress, not a […]
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 […]
Consent-Based Siting Consortia (awardees/engagement)
This Department of Energy (DOE) webpage describes the Consent-Based Siting Consortia program, a federally funded initiative that supports outreach and engagement related to nuclear waste storage. The program provides grants (typically around $2 million each) to universities, nonprofits, and other organizations to act as regional “hubs” for public discussion and education about storing spent nuclear […]
Consent-Based Siting RFI Summary Report
The “Consent-Based Siting: Request for Information (RFI) Summary and Analysis” (September 2022) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) policy report summarizing public feedback on how the federal government should choose sites for interim storage of spent nuclear fuel. It compiles and analyzes over 200 responses submitted by states, tribes, local governments, industry, and members […]
DOE Announces $16M to Support Consent-Based Siting (September 2022)
This Department of Energy (DOE) article announces a $16 million federal funding initiative to support the government’s “consent-based siting” strategy for nuclear waste. It explains a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aimed at helping communities learn about and engage in discussions around interim storage of spent nuclear fuel. The funding is distributed to multiple organizations (often […]
GAO-21-603: Commercial Spent Nuclear Fuel – Congressional Action Could Help Break the Impasse
GAO-21-603 is a federal oversight report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) in September 2021. The GAO is an independent, nonpartisan agency that audits federal programs and provides advice to Congress. This report examines the nation’s ongoing failure to develop a permanent solution for spent nuclear fuel (high-level radioactive waste). The report draws […]
New Mexico DOJ Press Release: Amicus Brief to Prevent Nuclear Waste Storage in the Permian Basin
This document is an official press release from the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) announcing that the state filed a joint amicus brief (a “friend of the court” brief) with the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief supports a lower court decision that blocked federal licenses for consolidated interim storage of spent nuclear fuel in […]
DOE Consent-Based Siting Process for Federal Consolidated Interim Storage
Access the DOE Consent-Based Siting Process for Federal Consolidated Interim Storage resource to explore federal strategies for safe nuclear waste storage. Learn about stakeholder engagement, siting guidelines, and interim storage policy frameworks.
Consent-Based Siting Process Report
Explore the Consent-Based Siting Process Report covering strategies, policies, and community engagement approaches for nuclear waste management projects. Access detailed insights into federal recommendations, stakeholder collaboration, and siting best practices.