National Academy of Sciences concludes that the most promising disposal option for radioactive waste is in salt deposits
Congress authorizes WIPP (Public Law 96-164)
Mining of WIPP’s first underground rooms is completed
Nuclear Regulatory Commission certifies the TRUPACT-II shipping container
WIPP Land Withdrawal Act designates EPA as WIPP’s primary regulator
EPA issues radiation standards for waste containment. Criteria for compliance follow in 1996
EPA certifies WIPP
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