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They estimate that by 1980 there will be 20 x 107 gallons of wastes

to deal with,

These must, they say, be containeil in some formor

other? ‘AEG!‘has a large program to cope with this problem on two

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fronts -— “one, to produce perhaps by sintering a non-leachable stable mass mre two, to remove by separation the worst offenders, sr90
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They note present practices with regard
‘to radioisotepe
production, transportation and utilization are sound, but suggest
review from time to time as their very rapidly expanding activity
continues,
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The discussion of reactor accidents as a"hazard is quite
general, They urge continued requirement of containment of the |
reactor itself for dll but small research reactors as practiced to-

day in this country. They urge constant vigilance and conclude
that the extreme hazard ~~ total vaporization of a reactor -- is
unlikely,
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In other words, this entire study adds up to reassurance

for the present, and repeated urgings to keep vigilant lest, this
new technology needlessly get out of hand.

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