Period of geologic stability
Period of geologic stability means the time during which the variability of geologic characteristics and their future behavior in and around the Yucca Mountain site can be bounded, that is, they can be projected within a reasonable range of possibilities. This period is defined to end at 1 million years after disposal.
Source
40 CFR § 197.12
Scoping language
All definitions in subpart A of this part and the following: