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In December 2002, DOE requested EPA’s approval to dispose of waste from this compression process in WIPP. By using this process, DOE intends to reduce the volume of TRU waste that is to be shipped from INEEL to WIPP. By reducing the volume of waste, DOE also expects to reduce the transportation costs associated with shipping the waste to WIPP.
