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A regional spent fuel storage facility is a specialized facility designed to store spent nuclear fuel from one or more nuclear power plants located in a particular region. Spent fuel is highly radioactive and requires safe, secure storage for many years, typically several decades or even centuries, until it is safe to dispose of permanently.
A regional spent fuel storage facility typically consists of large, heavily shielded storage casks, each of which can hold multiple spent fuel assemblies. The casks are designed to provide long-term, passive cooling and radiation shielding, and are typically stored above ground in a secure location.
The purpose of a regional spent fuel storage facility is to provide a centralized, secure location for the interim storage of spent nuclear fuel until a permanent disposal solution is available. In some cases, spent fuel may be stored at the nuclear power plant site in dry cask storage, but a regional facility can provide additional storage capacity and enhanced security.
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