Disposal
High-level radioactive waste is stored temporarily in spent fuel pools and in dry cask storage facilities.
In 1997, in the 20 countries which account for most of the world's nuclear power generation, spent fuel storage capacity at the reactors was 148,000 tonnes, with 59% of this utilized. Away-from-reactor storage capacity was 78,000 tonnes, with 44% utilized. With annual additions of about 12,000 tonnes, issues for final disposal are not urgent.
The status of disposal plans in various countries is described in the article High-level radioactive waste management.
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