SAFSTOR is a term used in the context of nuclear facility decommissioning. It refers to a method of safely storing nuclear materials and radioactive waste on-site after a nuclear power plant has ceased operations, while allowing for the radioactive substances to decay over time before final disposal or unrestricted use of the site. In the SAFSTOR process, the facility is maintained in a condition that minimizes potential hazards to the public and the environment, but not actively decommissioned immediately.
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