Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future – Final Report
The Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future (2012 Final Report) is a federal advisory report prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy. The Commission was created by the President to study the nation’s long-standing failure to develop a workable system for managing spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, following the Yucca Mountain project’s […]
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 […]
DOE Office of Spent Fuel and High-Level Waste Disposition (Program Hub)
This Department of Energy (DOE) webpage describes the Office of Spent Fuel and High-Level Waste Disposition, a program within DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy. The office is responsible for developing a national strategy for managing spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, including their storage, transportation, and ultimately disposal. The page outlines the office’s structure, […]
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 […]
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.