NUREG-1623

Design of ErosionProtection forLong-Term Stabilization

Final Report

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NUREG-1623

Design of ErosionProtection forLong-Term StabilizationFinal Report

Manuscript Completed: August 2002Date Published: September 2002

Prepared by:T.L. Johnson

Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and SafeguardsOffice of Nuclear Material Safety and SafeguardsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionWashington, DC 20555-0001