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What is the status of Yucca Mountain? When will it be operational?

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What is the status of Yucca Mountain? When will it be operational?

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At his confirmation hearings, the new secretary for energy Dr. Bodmon, assure congress that he would give very high priority to Yucca Mountain. The issues are mainly legal and political. The technical issues have been very thoroughly addressed. Licensing acceptance will be pushed for this year. The facility is targeted for opening in the year 2012. Cost: about $7B to date.