Low-level radioactive wastes

states are not developing disposal facilities : report to the Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate

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Published 1999 by The Office in Washington, D.C. (P.O. Box 37050, Washington, D.C. 20013) .
Written in English

Subjects:

• Low level radioactive waste disposal facilities -- United States -- States,
• Radioactive waste disposal -- United States -- States,
• Radioactive wastes -- Management

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Edition Notes

Other titles	Low level radioactive wastes, States are not developing disposal facilities
Statement	United States General Accounting Office
The Physical Object
Format	Microform
Pagination	104 p.
Number of Pages	104
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL15300884M

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