Spent Fuel Import and Storage in Russia: Practical Considerations

Open to the Public

Several years ago, Russia passed legislation making it possible for Russia to import foreign spent fuel.

Date: Mon, Nov 14, 2005 Time: 03:00pm - 04:30pm Location: Littauer Building - Belfer Center Library, Room 369

Several years ago, Russia passed legislation making it possible for Russia to import foreign spent fuel. This concept has drawn both fierce opposition from environmentalists and strong support from nuclear power advocates. At present, Russia's commitment to take back spent fuel from the power plant under construction in Iran, and the possibility of Russia agreeing to manage spent fuel from other countries, is playing a major part in international discussions of the concept of providing assurances of fuel supply and spent fuel management to states that agree to forego (at least for a time) construction of their own national enrichment and reprocessing facilities. Podvig will address the current practical issues surrounding possible implementation of such proposals.

Please join us! Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come–first served basis.