• Used nuclear fuel is safely and securely stored at nuclear power plant sites, either in steel-lined, concrete vaults filled with water or in steel-and-concrete containers with steel inner canisters.
• Used nuclear fuel is large, heavy and highly radioactive. This makes it highly impractical material for a “dirty bomb,” an explosive device covered with radioactive material.
• Used nuclear fuel is protected by an extensive security system that includes multiple layers of fortified physical barriers; highly trained, well-armed professionals; and advanced surveillance equipment.
• Nuclear plant safety and security are based on “defense-in-depth.” It is virtually impossible for terrorists to access a plant’s used fuel.

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