License for the Konrad Deep Geological Repository
Conference
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OSTI ID:827591
Deep geological disposal of long-lived radioactive waste is currently considered a major challenge. Until present, only three deep geological disposal facilities have worldwide been operated: the Asse experimental repository (1967-1978) and the Morsleben repository (1971-1998) in Germany as well as the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in the USA (1999 to present). Recently, the licensing procedure for the fourth such facility, the German Konrad repository, ended with a positive ''Planfeststellung'' (plan approval). With its plan approval decision, the licensing authority, the Ministry of the Environment of the state of Lower Saxony, approved the single license needed pursuant to German law to construct, operate, and later close down this facility.
- Research Organization:
- DBE Technology GmbH, 31224 Peine, (DE); Deutsche Gesellschaft zum Bau und Betrieb von Endlagern fuer Abfallstoffe mbH 31224 Peine (DE)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- none (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 827591
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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