The catalyst for the conference which gave rise to these proceedings was the decision of the former UK Government to block further investigation by the nuclear waste agency, UK Nirex Ltd, for a national radioactive waste repository near the Sellafield site. This decision made it essential to reconsider the question: ‘Where next for radioactive waste management?’
The papers in this volume pinpoint the key issues that need to be addressed. The expert contributors have not only put forward ideas with the aim of contributing to the fundamental policy review that is needed in the UK but also added their views to the international debate on this important topic. The arguments advanced in this timely volume have been drawn upon to propose recommendations for policy changes, which are summarised by the editor in the final chapter.
The questions raised and recommendations proposed deserve serious consideration by all those concerned with radioactive waste policy making.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Opening Address
Chapter 2 : Radioactive Waste
Chapter 3 : Deep Disposal Proposal for Low-Leve and Intermediate-Level Waste
Chapter 4 : Management and Disposal of High-Level Waste
Chapter 5 : Military Radioactive Waste : An Overview
Chapter 6 : Military Radioactive Waste : Rosyth
Chapter 7 : The Radiioactive Waste Dilemma and The Issues for Local Government : Policy And Proposals
Chapter 8 : The Readioactive Waste Dilemma and The Issues for Local Government : The Legal Framework
Chapter 9 : Radioactive Waste Disposal : Is There an Acceptable Solution?
Chapter 10 : Biographies
Chapter 11 : About The National Steering Committee
Chapter 12 : List of Delegates
Index
