Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2006-2007
Rancho Seco Nuclear Power Plant: Maintenance/Disposal of Radioactive Waste and Used Nuclear Fuel Issue*
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
While expenses for dealing with waste types "A", "B", "C" and "GTCC" are fully funded through 2028, the storage of used nuclear fuel, costing about $4.5 million per year, is not funded beyond 2008.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
SMUD should identify funding sources for appropriately dealing with storage of used nuclear fuel through at least 2028.
F2
It is not certain which entity (SMUD or DOE) is responsible for the cost of storing "GTCC" waste and used nuclear fuel rods until they can be removed to a permanent storage facility. SMUD contends, but DOE disagrees, that it is the responsibility of DOE.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
In the event that SMUD may ultimately be held responsible for storage of the used nuclear fuel rods, SMUD should develop contingency plans with sufficient funding to meet that obligation.
F3
The Yucca Mountain, Nevada, nuclear waste storage facility may never be opened.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
SMUD should develop a plan that includes possible funding sources which will provide for the permanent storage of the Rancho Seco used nuclear fuel. Response Requirements Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05 require that specific responses to both the findings and recommendations contained in this report be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court by October 1, 2007, from: Sacramento Municipal Utility District •
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