Partnering for Long-Term Management of Radioactive Waste
Evolution and Current Practice in Thirteen Countries
National radioactive waste management programmes are in various phases of siting facilities and rely on distinct technical approaches for different categories of waste. In all cases, it is necessary for institutional actors and the potential or actual host community to build a meaningful, workable relationship. Partnership approaches are effective in achieving a balance between the requirements of fair representation and competent participation. With host community support, they also help ensure the desirable combination of a licensable site and management concept as well as a balance between compensation, local control and development opportunities. This report provides up-to-date information on experience with local partnership arrangements in 13 countries. The characteristics, advantages and aims of community partnerships are also described in addition to the concept's evolution over the past decade.
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United States – waste isolation pilot plant (wipp)
Nuclear Energy Agency
The United States has an operating geological disposal facility for transuranic wastes (broadly equivalent to long-lived ILW). The facility has operated since 1999 and is managed by Washington TRU Solutions, Limited Liability Company (LLC) on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE).
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