Progress in the Canadian Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Program
W.T. Hancox (AECL)
Status of the U.S. Geologic Repository Program
S.A. Mann (USDoE)
Radioactive Waste Management in OECD Countries: National Programmes and Joint Activities
J.P. Olivier (OECD NEA)
Radioactive Waste Management in the United Kingdom
M.E. Ginniff (UK Nirex Limited)
Overview of the FRG Activities on Spent Fuel Disposal
K.D. Closs, K. Einfeld (KfK)
Progress of the Swedish Radioactive Waste Management Program
H.G. Forsström (Swedish Nuclear Fuel & Waste Management Co)
Overview of the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project
J.A. Turi (USDoE)
The Rabbit Lake Open Pit Tailing Disposal System
M.A.J. Matich, W.F. Tao (Geocon Inc), A.R. Morrish (ENL)
SESSION 1A - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES
The Hades Demonstration Project for Radwaste Disposal in Deep Clay
L.H. Baetsle, A. Bonne, P. Dejonghe (Studiecentrum voor Kernenergie / Centre d'Etude de L'Energie Nucleaire, Belgium)
Disposal of Low and Intermediate Level Waste in Rock Caverns
N.L. Mansson, M. Bechai, P.K.M. Rao (OH)
Design and Performance Assessment of an Above Grade Disposal Structure
R.R. Blickwedehl (Dames and Moore, USA)
In-Ground Containers at BNPD
P.J. Armstrong (OH)
Geological Investigation for High Level Radioactive Waste Isolation in Japan
K. Doi, M. Yamakawa (PRNFDC)
The Development of Radioactive Waste Disposal Sites in the United Kingdom
H. Beale (UK Nirex Limited)
Disposal Concepts for Radioactive Waste in Clay or Till Deposits
M. Bechai, N.L. Mansson, P.K.M. Rao (OH)
Development of a Waste Containment Structure for the Niagara Falls Storage Site
M.G. Jones, R.B. Barber (Bechtel National Inc, USA)
A Concrete Cask Design for Storage, Transportation and Disposal
J. Freire-Canosa, S.J. Naqvi, G.S. Kellay, G.A. Mentes (OH)
SESSION 1B - HYDROGEOLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY
Vertical Migration of Iodine, Technetium and Neptunium in Peat
M.I. Sheppard, D.H. Thibault (AECL)
Hydrogeologic Studies for CRNL's Proposed Shallow Land Burial Site
R.W.D. Killey, J.S. Devgun (AECL)
Geophysical Tomography for Imaging Water Movement in Welded Tuff
W. Daily, A. Ramirez (LLNL)
Investigations on Radionudide Retardation at ASSE Salt Mine - R&D Program and First Results
W. Bode, C. Wolfrum (Institut fur Tieflagerung, Institut fur Radiohydrometrie, Germany)
On Groundwater Travel Times in Granite and Gneiss
O. Brotzen (FBAB, Sweden)
Radionudide Migration Studies in the Laboratory
T.T. Vandergraaf, D.M. Grondin, P. Vilks, D.J. Drew (AECL)
Carbonate Sorption Capacity of Iron Hydroxide and Soil Material
E.J. Reardon, R.D. Kellerman, R.W. Gillham, H.M. Johnston (UW)
SESSION 1C - TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES
Design and Testing of a Cask for Transporting Irradiated CANDU Fuel
K.E. Nash (OH)
Rail Transport of Commercial Spent Fuel in the United States
J.E. Van Hoomissen, B.F. Judson (General Electric Company, USA)
Systems for Transporting Used CANDU Fuel by Road, Rail, and Water
A.P. Shetler (OH)
Transuranic Waste Transportation Tracking System
J.J. Tappen (Westinghouse Electric Corporation, USA)
Radioactive Materials Packaging Database
K.L. Driscoll (Westinghouse Electric Corporation, USA)
Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Experience for the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
C.P. Gertz (USDoE), D.H. Schoonen (EG&G), B.H. Wakeman (Virginia Power)
SESSION ID - BUFFER AND BACKFILL MATERIALS
Strength and Volume Change Characteristics of a Sand-Bentonite Buffer
J. Graham (UoM), M.N. Gray (AECL), B.C-C Sun (UoM), D.A. Dixon (AECL)
Erosion of Clay-Based Grouts in Simulated Rock Fractures
H.T. Chan (OH)
Backfill Formulations for a Nuclear Waste Disposal Vault
R.N. Yong, P. Boonsinsuk, G. Wong (McGill), S.C.H. Cheung (AECL)
Evaluation of Backfill Materials for a Shallow-Depth Repository
L.P. Buckley, G.M. Arbique, N.B. Tosello, B.L. Woods (AECL)
Diffusion of Cs+ and I- in Compacted Bentonite-Based Materials
S.C.H. Cheung, D.W. Oscarson, M.N. Gray (AECL)
Pressures Acting on Waste Containers in Bentonite-Based Materials
D.A. Dixon, M.N. Gray, P. Baumgartner, G.L. Rigby (AECL)
Hydraulic Compression of Shaft Backfill at the Backfill/Rock Interface
H.T. Chan, H.S. Radhakrishna (OH)
SESSION IE - PUBLIC ATTITUDES
Ideology, Risk and Public Consultation: Planning for Canada's Nuclear Waste
P. Falconer
Public Consultation and the Canadian Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Program
R.B. Anderson, R.S. Dixon, M.A. Greber, J.R. Hillier (AECL)
The Ontario Public's Opinion about Nuclear Fuel Waste Management
M.A. Greber (AECL)
Tale of Three Cities
D.J. Lechel (Roy F. Weston Inc, USA)
Social Considerations Relative to the Siting of a Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility in Canada
B. Franklin (AECL)
Radioactive Waste Management: Socio-Ethical Dimensions
R. Dutton, M.A. Stevenson, T.M. Dowell (CNA)
SESSION 1F - URANIUM TAILINGS - ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY ISSUES
Research into the Long-Term Environmental Effects of Uranium Tailings
R.D. John (CANMET)
An Approach to Risk Assessment for Canadian Uranium Mill Tailings
M.L. Murray, D.B. Chambers, R.A. Knapp (SENES Consultants Limited, Canada), R.W. Holmes (CANMET)
Radionudide and Heavy Metal Concentrations in Water, Sediments and Biota in the Vicinity of Cluff Mining Operations
T.P. Hynes, T. Meadley, N.A. Thompson, R.M. Schmidt (Amok Ltd., Saskatoon)
Uranium Tailings Management and Waste Waters Control at Key Lake
L.S. Price (Key Lake Mining Corporation)
SESSION 2A - SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND GEOMECHANICS
Testing Programme in Deep Boreholes Drilled in Sediment-Covered Crystalline Rocks in Northern Switzerland
M. Thury, A. Gautschi (NAGRA)
Evaluation of the IRAD Flexible Probe Sonic Extensometer
H.D. Glenn (LLNL), W.C. Patrick (IT Corporation, New Mexico), N.L. Rector, L.S. Butler (LLNL)
Mechanical and Thermomechanical Behaviour of Lac Du Bonnet Granite: Some Laboratory Observations
A. Annor (CANMET), R. Jackson (AECL)
Testing of Methods and Equipment for Deep Borehole Studies
T. Äikäs, A. Nikula, V. Ryhänen (Industrial Power Co Limited, Finland)
In-Situ Experiments in Fractured Granite
M. Kumata, H. Kimura, K. Shimooka, A. Nakagoshi, S. Muraoka, H. Nakamura (JAERI)
Rock Displacements Measured During URL Shaft Sinking
P.M. Thompson, P.A. Lang (AECL)
Geological Results from Three Research Areas and their Relevance to the Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Program
P.A. Brown (GSC), A. Brown, D.C. Kamineni, G. McCrank, N. Rey, D. Stone (AECL)
A Similarity Solution for Coupled Deformation and Fluid Flow in Discrete Fractures
A.M. Wijesinghe (LLNL)
Sensitivity Studies of Thermal and Mechanical Parameters of Basalt
W.W. Chen, I.J. Dempster (Rockwell Hanford Operations, USA)
SESSION 2B - TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES
Safe and Contact Storage and Transportation of Tritium as Titanium Tritide
J.M. Miller, W.J. Holtslander, R.E. Johnson, W.R. Taylor (AECL)
Impact of Transportation Considerations in the Selection of Low Level Waste Repositories
A.K. Bhattacharyya, R. Janati (Dept of Environmental Resources, Pennsylvania)
Preparations to Transport, Receive and Store the Damaged TMI-2 Core: Lessons Learned
R.C. Schmitt, H.W. Reno (EG&G, Idaho)
A Historical Summary of Transportation Accidents and Incidents Involving Radioactive Materials
C.E. Cashwell (Westinghouse / Joint Integration Office, USA)
The Projected Environmental Impacts of Transportation of Radioactive Material to the First United States Repository Site - an Overview
J.W. Cashwell, K.S. Neuhauser, P.C. Reardon (SNL), G.W. McNair (PNL)
Transport of Low-Level Radioactive Waste from Taiwan to Off-Shore Repository
C. Chung (National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan), C-S Yeh, C.M. Tsai (Atomic Energy Council, Taiwan)
SESSION 2C - APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY OF CONCRETE
Characterization of Radioactive Wastes Incorporated in a Cement Matrix
E.R. Merz, D. Dyckerhoff, R.Odoj (Kernforschungsanlage, Germany)
Immobilization of Neutralized Cladding-Removal Waste in a Cement-Based Grout
T.L. Sams, E.W. McDaniel, T.M. Gilliam (ORNL)
Effect of Cement on Radioactive Waste-Form Performance in Multicomponent Systems Tests at 200 C
R.B. Heimann (AECL)
SESSION 2D - ECONOMIC AND ENGINEERING ASSESSMENTS OF WASTE FACILITIES
Computer Modeling of the Central Storage of Used Fuel
B.R. Reynolds (OH)
Safety and Cost Assessments for Disposal in a Prototype Shallow Land Burial Facility
D.G. Hardy, D.F. Dixon (AECL)
The Used Fuel Disposal Centre Study: Study Plan and Technical Specifications
P. Baumgartner (AECL)
SESSION 2E - REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND LICENSING
Licensing of Uranium Mine and Mill Waste Management Systems
L.G. Chamney (AECB)
Environmental Benefits from Regulatory Compliance at the Durango, Colorado Umtra Project Site
D.J. Lechel (Roy F. Weston Inc., New Mexico)
Various Strategies in the Management of Wastes from Uranium Mining and Milling
L. Farges, J. Pradel, P. Zettwoog (CEA)
Criteria for Remedial Work at Inactive Uranium Mill Tailings Piles
J.A. Caldwell (Jacobs Engineering, New Mexico), T.R. Wathen (Morrison-Knudsen Engineers, Inc), J.R. D’Antonio (USDoE)
Regulatory Criteria for the Disposal of Radioactive Wastes
K.P. Wagstaff (AECB)
Provincial Program for the Environmental Regulation of Uranium Mining in Saskatchewan
R.G. Barsi (Saskatchewan Environment)
Decommissioning of Uranium Mines and Mills - Canadian Regulatory Approach and Experience
W. Whitehead, (AECB)
SESSION 2F - MODELLING STUDIES
Preliminary Dose Assessment of On-Site Burial of Decommissioning Waste
S.B. Russell (OH)
Spreadsheet Modelling of Radiological Impacts from Radioisotope Disposal in Municipal Waste Systems
W. Eedy, P. McKee, W. Snodgrass (Beak Consultants Limited, Ontario), R. Maloney (AECB)
Safety Assessment for a Double-Barrier In-Ground Container for Waste Storage
L.L. Wang (OH)
The COSMOS-S/D Assessment Code Complex for a SLB Repository at CRNL
R.G. Jarvis, R.Y. Adam, C.I. Bretzlaff, J.M. Laurens, S.R. Wilkinson (AECL)
Modelling the Long Term Evolution of Radioactive Waste Disposal Environments
C.J.G. Frizelle, J.E. Mutton, P.S. Upton (Dames & Moore, UK), B.G.J. Thompson (UK Dept of the Environment)
The Practical Application of Variance Reduction Techniques in Probabilistic Assessments
J.R. Walker (AECL)
SESSION 2G - MINE AND MILL TAILINGS MODELLING
Probabilistic Assessment of the Long-Term Effects of Uranium Tailings
R.W. Holmes (CANMET), D.B. Chambers, B.E. Halbert, M.L. Murray, D.I. Beals (SENES Consultants Ltd)
Seepage and Transport Modelling for a Uranium Tailings Dam in Northern Saskatchewan
L. Lam, S.L. Barbour, W.A. Meneley (USask)
Acidification and Radionuclide Leaching in Unsaturated Uranium Mill Tailings
T.W. Constable (Environment Canada), W.J. Snodgrass (IEC Beak Consultants)
A Modelling Study of Alternatives for the Management of Uranium Wastes
A. Buchnea (MacLaren Plansearch Inc., Ontario), J.B. Davis (Golder Assoc), D. Moffett (ERL)
SESSION 3A - MATRIX MATERIALS AND CONTAINER DESIGN
Investigations of Metal Matrices for Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal
P.M. Mathew (AECL)
Localized Corrosion of Nickel Alloys in Chloride Environments
J. Postlethwaite, R.J. Scoular, M.H. Dobbin (USask)
Welding and Inspection of Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal Container
P.Y.Y. Maak, M.D.C. Moles (OH)
The SYNROC Demonstration Plant
D.M. Levins, K.D. Reeve, E.J. Ramm, J.W. Kable, G. Tapsell (Australian Atomic Energy Commission Research Establishment), A.E. Ringwood, S.E. Kesson (Australian National University)
Hydrothermal Dissolution of NonMetallic Materials for Nuclear Fuel Waste Immobilization Containers
M. Onofrei, D.K. Raine (AECL)
The Corrosion Behaviour of Copper Under Simulated Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal Conditions
F. King, C.D. Litke (AECL)
Evaluation of SYNROC-C as a Second Generation Waste Form
J.W. Shade (PNL)
Titanium Corrosion under Canadian Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal Conditions
B.M. Ikeda, C.F. Clarke (AECL)
SESSION 3B - CHEMISTRY AND FUEL DURABILITY
Computer Modelling of Alpha Radiolysis of Aqueous Solutions in Contact with Used UO2 Fuel
J.C. Tait, L.H. Johnson (AECL)
Storage of Irradiated CANDU Fuel in Dry and Moist Air
K.M. Wasywich (AECL), C.R. Frost, J. Freire-Canosa
Effect of Alpha Radiolysis of Water on CANDU Fuel Oxidation
S. Sunder, D.W. Shoesmith, L.H. Johnson, M.G. Bailey, G.J. Wallace (AECL)
Solubility of Unirradiated Uranium Oxide in Granitic Groundwater
K. Ollila (Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland)
Chemistry of Uranium Colloids in Groundwater Environment
C.H. Ho, N.H. Miller (AECL)
The Effect of Precipitation on Radionuclide Release from Used Fuel
F. Garisto, N.C. Garisto (AECL)
Characterization of Corrosion Deposits and the Assessment of Fission Products Released from Used CANDU Fuel
J.D. Chen, P.A. Beeley, R. Taylor, D.G. Hartrick, N.L. Pshyshlak, K.M. Wasywich, A. Rochon, K.I. Burns (AECL), C.R. Frost (OH)
SESSION 3C - HYDROGEOLOGIC MODELLING
Finite-Element Thermohydrogeological Modeling for Canadian Nuclear Fuel Waste Management
T. Chan, N.W. Scheier, J.A.K. Reid (AECL)
Reducing Radiation Doses from 1291 Disposal by Isotopic Dilution
D.H. Leneveu, L.H. Johnson (AECL)
The Effect of Colloids on Actinide Migration
P. Vilks, D.J. Drew (AECL)
Mechanism of Oxidation and Dissolution of CANDU Fuel Oxidation
D.M. Shoesmith, S. Sunder, M.G. Bailey, G.J. Wallace (AECL)
SESSION 3D - BIOSPHERE MODELLING
Time-Dependent Biosphere Processes in Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal Assessments
P.A. Davis (AECL)
Predicting Human Food and Water Ingestion, and Inhalation Rates for Use in Environmental Assessments
R. Zach (AECL)
Pathway-11: A Computer Code for Radiological Environmental Pathways Analysis
R.M. Zimmermann, T.F. Kempe, K.J. Donnelly (OH)
A Natural Analog for a Fuel Waste Disposal Vault
J.J Cramer (AECL)
A Probabilistic Risk Assessment of an Underground Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility
B.J.G. Thompson (UK Department of the Environment)
Modelling Aspects in Vault Chemistry
N.C. Garisto (AECL)
SESSION 3F - RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING
Management of Combustible Radioactive Wastes in Ontario Hydro
L.S. Krochmalnek, R. Kohout (OH)
Demonstration of a Continuous Pyrohydrolysis Waste Volume Reduction System
C.D. DesJardins, G. Belland, R. Robson (Research and Productivity Council, New Brunswick), L.P. Buckley (AECL)
Design Considerations for a Hot Cell Overpack Welder and Overpack for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
B.R. Nair, R.V. Richardson, J.A. Mullally (Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pennsylvania)
Studies on Tritiated Waste Management System
H. Amano (Nagoya University, Japan), T. Okamoto, T. Utsunomiya, T. Moriya, T. Shimbo (Mitsui Construction Co)
SESSION 3G - DECOMMISSIONING OF URANIUM TAILINGS
Design Considerations for Stabilization of Inactive Uranium Mill Tailings Piles
M.J. Bone (Roy F. Weston Inc, New Mexico)
Conceptual Design of Remedial Actions at Three Navajo Sites
W.C. Knight, V. Fry (Jacobs Engineering, New Mexico), R. Sena (USDoE)
Geotechnical and Construction Considerations of the Salt Lake City Umtra Project
R.E. Rager (Sergent, Hauskins & Beckwith, New Mexico), M.W. Roshek (Utah Dept of Transportation)
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Close-Out Options for a Uranium Mill Tailings Area
M. J. Roberts, A. Buchnea (MacLaren Plansearch Inc., Canada), M.P. Filion (ERL)
SESSION 3H - FUTURE OPTIONS FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT
An Analysis of the Need for Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal in Canada and the Alternatives for Establishing Disposal Facilities
D.J. Cameron, B.J. Franklin, R.W. Pollock, R.L. Zelmer (AECL)
Proposed Management Procedure for Low-Level Radioactive Wastes, from Italian Facilities
L. Petrella, A. Russo (National Research Council, Italy)
Ontario Hydro's Options for Long Term Management of Radioactive Wastes
P.K.M. Rao (OH)
