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• summaries of the status of knowledge relevant to dis- 

 posal of high level, transuranic, and low level radio- 

 active wastes and uranium mill tailings; 



• multi-year program plans for (1) interim management of 

 high level radioactive waste and spent fuel; (2) site 

 qualification for geologic repositories, and (3) R&D in 

 the earth sciences and waste form and containers for 

 high level and transuranic waste disposal; 



• plans for low level wastes; 



• a plan for decontamination and decommissioning of 

 surplus government facilities; , 



• a plan for remedial action at inactive mill tailings 

 sites; 



• an integrated NEPA plan, covering the NEPA activities 

 of all relevant agencies; 



• updated cost estimates for all proposed activities; 



• proposals to improve intergovernmental decisionmaking 

 and resolution of environmental, economic and social 

 issues associated with radioactive waste storage, 

 transportation, and disposal; 



• specific program goals and milestones for developing 

 necessary regulations. 



The President has issued detailed instructions to all Federal 

 agencies to ensure that his program will be implemented. 



12. Public Participation. 



It is essential that all aspects of the Waste management program 

 be conducted with the full disclosure to and participation by the 

 public and the technical community. The President has directed 

 the departments and agencies to develop and improve mechanisms to 

 ensure such participation and public involvement consistent with 

 any need to protect national security information and to comply 

 fully with the National Environmental Policy Act. This includes 

 providing technical and financial assistance to permit informed 

 public input to programs and decisions and to support nongovern- 

 ment efforts to increase social and technical understanding and 

 agreement on nuclear waste issues. Formal mechanisms for receiv- 

 ing the best scientific and technical advice available and regu- 

 lar input from the interested public will also be strengthened. 



