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The program was intended to be radiologically safe and environmentally friendly, and according to official reports, it was. However, due to a variety of factors, the condition of the storage facilities began to deteriorate in 1986, and by 1991, thirteen of them were officially recognized as being on the verge of failure. Since then, the cavities have remained a problem for many agencies that have succeeded in permanently closing the wells.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soviet Union. 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