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10 CFR 963.14: Preclosure suitability criteria.

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  1. Title 10—Energy
  2. CHAPTER III—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
  3. PART 963—YUCCA MOUNTAIN SITE SUITABILITY GUIDELINES
  4. Subpart B—Site Suitability Determination, Methods, and Criteria

DOE will evaluate preclosure suitability using the following criteria:

(a) Ability to contain radioactive material and to limit releases of radioactive materials;

(b) Ability to implement control and emergency systems to limit exposure to radiation;

(c) Ability to maintain a system and components that perform their intended safety functions; and

(d) Ability to preserve the option to retrieve wastes during the preclosure period.

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