This source contains information regarding finances that the DOE has awarded to GNEP for technology development.
I will use this source for a couple of reasons. First it explains the goal of GNEP and possible roles of future fuel recycling centers. Also, this article will help explain the future of fuel recycling.
—. "GNEP: NRC approves licensing preparation plans." Nuclear News August 2007: 42-44, 128.
This source contains an article with three important sections. First, it discusses the licensing process of Yucca Mountain. Next, the transport of low level waste, and third, a bill proposed by Nevada's Republican Senator which will aide in its construction. I will contrast this with Nevada's Democratic Senator who is the head of the Senate.
I will use the licensing section to display one of Yucca Mountain's many challenges, as well as its progress. Transporting low level waste (LLW) happens frequently, and its complications shed a small light on the issue of transporting spent fuel (HLW) to future repository sites. The last section will show some of the political challenges.
—. "Legislation: Bipartisan bill aids Yucca Mountain and new plant construction." Nuclear News October 2007: 70, 75-77.
This source contains key information on Yucca Mountain's financing.
I will use this source to show the importance of getting the maximum value out of the Yucca Mountain investment.
—. "Plutonium Disposition: DOE looks into possible vitrification plant at SRS." Nuclear News May 2007: 49-50,55-56.
This article explains the process of turning plutonium into glass. It also discusses the possibility of a plant at the Savannah river site.
Plutonium disposal is the most important issue regarding reprocessing nuclear waste. Vitrification is a process to solve this issue. I will use this article to discuss the finances and techniques involved in the process.
—. "Watts Bar: TVA board votes to finish Unit 2." Nuclear News September 2007: 11-15, 19-20.
This article explains the most probable new nuclear power plant in this country.
Though this plant began construction in the 80's, it was never finished and will most probably be the first new nuclear plant in operation in the US today. I will also discuss Brown's Ferry coming online this year, and the importance of solving the waste management issue.
—. "Yucca Mountain: DOE reports summarize public comments about repository." Nuclear News July 2007: 52-54, 61.
This article gives an excellent description of the political view.
I will use this source to explain the public opinion of the repository in Nevada. Public and political support and uniquely tied, and their cohesiveness of opinion is essential for eliminating repository road blocks.
—. "Yucca Mountain: DOE touts assessment." Nuclear News February 2008: 48-50.
This article touches more on Yucca Mountain finances.
Money is the root of every problem and solution faced by today's energy industry. I will use this article to show the magnitude of DOE's investment in Yucca Mountain and again, the importance of maximizing the stakeholder's return.
Fentiman, Audeen, PhD. Interview. Robert Jackson. 8 April 2008.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Professor Fentiman, and this is the most important source on this page. She assisted me in finding many of my sources, as well as shedding a key professional opinion on many of my questions and opinions.
I will use this interview to touch on many subjects in the introduction and subsequent conclusion. Some points I will make do not require sprawling detail included by citations of some of the other sources. The interview citations will serve as a broad overview to many of the additional points I will make. Also, for a visual display I will take a picture of Prof. Fentiman. She deserves all the credit she will let me give her.
Clayton, Mark. "Terror Risks of Nuclear Fuel." 16 March 2006. Christian Science Monitor. 8 April 2008
An interesting choice of sources, but Mr. Clayton describes the UREX and PUREX processes perfectly. Also, many risks are explained which will lead to my rebuttals.
UREX is the new technology that will revolutionize nuclear fuel reprocessing. PUREX is the current method. As a skeptic, Clayton shows me exactly what I need to rebut. The point of this source is for me to "know my enemy".
Global Nuclear Energy Partnership. US Department of Energy. 2008. 8 April 2008
GNEP is the world alliance on nuclear reprocessing. This website gives more details on the subject to list.
I will show how the United States is not in this proposal alone. Like in war, we have allies and our ability to unite is essential for gaining public opinion here. Other countries have proven that they can reprocess effectively, though ironically, we developed the technology that they currently use. I found through my interview that the production of plutonium in PUREX is not an accident; it's just only inconvenient when you're not trying to make bombs.
Living on Earth. "Recycling Nuclear Waste." 10 March 2006. Living on Earth Public Radio. 8 April 2008
This source explains some of the Bush administrations future goals regarding reprocessing and UREX. Also, it is a radio interview containing much information on the technology.
I will use this source to explain the UREX process in its respective paragraph. Also, the Bush administration's goals and future hopes will be discussed in the conclusion.
Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management. US Department of Energy. 14 January 2008. 8 April 2008
This website contains an excellent illustration of the total fuel cycle. It also contains a paragraph to explain the graphics.
I will include the graphical display as a visual description in my media. The fuel cycle is drastically important to explain the overall process in the introduction for reader education. This will also show why this infrastructure is essential to the future operation of the nuclear industry.
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