The problems of transporting and managing transuranic (TRU) waste generated at different DOE sites with varying site-specific conditions and regulatory requirements are discussed. The TRU Waste Performance Management Plan in August 2002 targets accelerating legacy TRU disposal by 20 years and saving $6 billion to $8 billion. The TRU waste program's $16 billion life-cycle cost estimate covers the disposal phase from FY 2001 through 2034. The estimate includes cost of storage, waste characterization and certification, packaging, loading and transportation certification, treatment, fixed overhead cost, necessary capital costs for waste characterization buildings, and major equipment purchases.
