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Spent fuel is fuel which is finally removed from a reactor. Spent AGR and PWR fuel elements are stored for long periods prior to final disposal, or, after a period of at least three years for AGR spent fuel or five years for PWR spent fuel, can be reprocessed. The Government’s policy on reprocessing, remains as set out in the White Paper "Review of Radioactive Waste Management Policy" published in July 1995 (Cm 2919), - ie that the question of whether to reprocess or hold the spent fuel in long term storage is a matter for the commercial judgement of the owner of the spent fuel subject to meeting the necessary regulatory requirements.