The Atomic Energy Commission's draft for a new nuclear policy plan advocates maintaining the current policy of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel.
According to the draft, unveiled Friday, reprocessing is "superior" to burial due to potential advantages in terms of energy security and environmental protection.
Burying the spent fuel, however, is far more economical.
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