14.50. The cost of decommissioning and the problems associated with the retirement of nuclear power reactors have become issues that have affected public acceptance. Therefore, it is useful to examine some of the considerations involved. One of the requirements for an operating license is to provide reasonable assurance that funds will be available to decom­mission the facility. Detailed requirements for a minimum guarantee of the order of $150 million, with provisions for escalation, are given in 10 CFR 50.75. Therefore, with funding assured, the important considerations are the technical options available and the availability of an experience base to confirm the methods to be used.