Statutory guidance

Geological disposal facilities on land for solid radioactive wastes

Guidance to developers of geological disposal facilities for solid radioactive waste.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 1 February 2009

Documents

Geological Disposal Facilities on Land for Solid Radioactive Wastes: Guidance on Requirements for Authorisation

Ref: LIT 3804

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Guidance note for developers and operators of radioactive waste disposal facilities in England and Wales.Geological disposal facilities on land for solid radioactive wastes: Guidance on requirements for authorisation - Supplementary guidance related to th

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Details

The guidance sets out the radiological protection requirements and explains the regulatory process that leads to a decision on whether to authorise radioactive waste disposal. It also describe the environmental safety case we would expect from the developer/operator of a disposal facility.

Published 1 February 2009