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Draft p. 3.1.83<br />

Issue<br />

189<br />

FUEL CYCLES<br />

It is stated that--"Required activities are described for four possible fuel cycles."--<br />

while previously it was stated that--"Three fuel cycle alternatives are considered."<br />

(218-DOI)<br />

Response<br />

The "four" refers to once-through, U-Pu recycle, U-only recycle (plutonium stored),<br />

and U-only recycle (plutonium disposed <strong>of</strong> with high-level waste). Only the once-through and<br />

the U-Pu recycle cycles are considered in the final Statement.<br />

Draft p. 3.1.93, 214<br />

Issue<br />

154)<br />

Response<br />

Several commenters noted that the U-only recycle is not a logical fuel cycle. (6, 35,<br />

Presentation <strong>of</strong> this fuel cycle has been deleted from the final Statement. Related<br />

information can be found in the support documents DOE/ET-0028 and DOE/ET-0029.<br />

Draft pp. 3.1.98-111<br />

Issue<br />

Thirteen pages <strong>of</strong> description <strong>of</strong> a geologic repository for spent fuel seems out <strong>of</strong><br />

place.. (154)<br />

Response<br />

Issue<br />

Consideration <strong>of</strong> the once-through fuel cycle is mandated by Federal policy.<br />

The primary thrust <strong>of</strong> the Statement should be on the disposal <strong>of</strong> high-level wastes<br />

(U/Pu recycle fuel cycle). (154)<br />

Response<br />

As the present administration policy dictates a moratorium on spent fuel reprocessing,<br />

the once-through fuel cycle was one <strong>of</strong> the fuel cycle options examined in the Statement.

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