Rubblization
Term · Nuclear energy and radiation · MLC-T-NUC-000454
A decommissioning technique involving demolition and burial of formerly operating nuclear facilities. All equipment from buildings is removed and the surfaces are decontaminated. Above-grade structures are demolished into rubble and buried in the structure's foundation below ground. The site surface is then covered, regraded and, landscaped for unrestricted use.
| Identifier | MLC-T-NUC-000454 |
|---|---|
| Field | Nuclear energy and radiation |
| References | NRC Glossary |
Record as JSON
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