Order of magnitude cost of different scenarios broken down by system functions
- Standardization is a potential option for better integration between storage, transportation, and eventual disposal
- BRC, NEAC, NWTRB support effort
- Third evaluation on topic over the last three fiscal years
- Analyzed an additional 10 scenarios related to implementation alternatives for standardization
- Incorporated new cost estimates based on multi-lab effort on a packaging facility
- Major conclusions (for scenarios analyzed in this report):
- Shifting to loading of standardized canisters before or when a repository concept was selected reduced the total cost of the system by between 2% and 8% compared to continuing to load large dual purpose canisters
- Transportation costs are less than 6% of the total system costs
