Selection of the Initial Access for the Yucca Mountain Exploratory Studies Facility

by Michael D. Voegele, Science Applications Int Corp, Las Vegas, United States,
William B. Simecka, Science Applications Int Corp, Las Vegas, United States,
Ned Z. Elkins, Science Applications Int Corp, Las Vegas, United States,
J. Russell Dyer, Science Applications Int Corp, Las Vegas, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: High Level Radioactive Waste Management 1993

Abstract:

This paper describes the activities undertaken to examine relevant factors and select the initial access for the Yucca Mountain exploratory studies facility. To aid their decision, the task group used a figure of merit evaluation to examine preference for either the north or south site. Based on the evaluation of the programmatic concerns identified, it was recommended that if the DOE elects to proceed with a phased approach to the development of the Exploratory Studies Facility, the initial access constructed should be the North Ramp. This recommendation was strongly influenced by the need for environmental baseline monitoring and current configurations, especially the location of the Core Test Facility. Construction of the North Ramp portal pad was started on November 30, 1992.

Subject Headings: Radioactive wastes | Storage facilities | Site investigation | Waste sites | Construction wastes | Construction sites | Waste disposal

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