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Steps towards implementation

Plans are at the early stage of this programme and implementation is dependant on successful working in partnership with potential host communities and with UK Government.

 Geological Disposal: Steps towards implementation front cover

PDF Geological Disposal: Steps towards implementation - Executive Summary 2010 (2Mb)
A summary of the full report that describes:
 - preparatory work undertaken so far
 - planning of our future work programme
 - management arrangements to deliver it
 
 

 Geological Disposal: Steps towards implementation front cover

PDF Geological Disposal: Steps towards implementation - Full Report 2010 (3Mb)
Describes the preparatory work undertaken so far, including the planning of our future work programme and the management arrangements to deliver it. This report is intended to provide information to a wide range of interested parties on the steps we believe will be required for successful implementation of geological disposal. It also explains how the various activities and outputs of our work programme are designed to achieve a safe, secure, sustainable and publicly acceptable outcome.

  • More information on our work
    Includes details of the work to develop the specification, design, safety case and environmental and sustainability assessments for the radioactive waste disposal system.


Outline of steps towards implementation

1

Preparatory Studies
In this phase our work supports the UK Government and communities who have expressed an interest in participating in the site selection process.

2

Surface Based Investigations
If communities decide to proceed, the UK Government will agree candidate sites for surface-based investigations.

3

Construction and Underground Based Investigations
Once UK Government has identified its preferred site and following successful discussions with the local community, we will seek planning and regulatory permissions.
PDF Geological Disposal - Permissions Schedule for Geological Disposal of Higher Activity Radioactive Waste November 2010 (2Mb)

4

Operations
Following agreement by the UK Government and regulators the facility would start operations (around 2040).

5

Closure
Once all the waste has been disposed, a decision to close the facility will be taken following discussions with the local community.