This panel discussed the US NRC rulemaking to address waste confidence including the environmental impact statement (EIS) and public process to complete rulemaking and update the NRC position on the long term storage of spent/used nuclear fuel in the US.  Panelists provided a broad spectrum of views representing the regulator, the industry, stakeholder outreach, and key technical considerations.  The movement by the NRC to the concept of long term storage, along with the supporting EIS, rather than waste confidence is a significant change in policy regarding the long term management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel.?

Panelists include: Keith McConnell, Special Assistant to the Office Director, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, USNRC; Carrie Safford, Acting Assistant General Counsel, High-Level Waste, Fuel Cycle and Nuclear Security, USNRC; Francis “Chip” Cameron, Executive Consultant, Zero Gravity; Pierre Oneid, Holtec; Jonathan Rund, Esquire, Assistant General Counsel, NEI; and Geoffrey H. Fettus, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council.