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The status recorded for “Hanford Tank Waste Disposal as Low-Level Radioactive Waste” is planned.

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Hanford Tank Waste Disposal as Low-Level Radioactive Waste

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Source: American Nuclear Society (ANS)

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The Department of Energy is considering solidifying 2,000 gallons of Hanford’s tank waste and disposing of it as low-level radioactive waste at an off-site facility. A virtual public meeting on the proposed disposal plan is scheduled for November 18, 2021.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Nuclear, Waste Processing and Treatment
Location: Richland, Washington, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: American Nuclear Society (ANS)

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The project “Hanford Tank Waste Disposal as Low-Level Radioactive Waste” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Richland, Washington, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from American Nuclear Society (ANS).

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Department of Energy is considering solidifying 2,000 gallons of Hanford’s tank waste and disposing of it as low-level radioactive waste at an off-site facility. A virtual public meeting on the proposed disposal plan is scheduled for November 18, 2021.
Original sector	Waste Management

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Washington
City	Richland

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Source	American Nuclear Society (ANS)
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Record type	Project
Sector	Nuclear, Waste Processing and Treatment
Article published date	2026-04-20

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