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Sweden Case Study

Sweden Case Study. Ann McCall. IRPA Glasgow 15 May 2012. SKB’s starting points. Nuclear waste exists and needs to be taken care of - regardless of what we think about future of nuclear power.

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Sweden Case Study

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  1. Sweden Case Study Ann McCall IRPA Glasgow 15 May 2012

  2. SKB’s starting points • Nuclear wasteexists and needs to be taken care of -regardless of whatwethinkaboutfuture of nuclear power. • There is a system for takingcare of all nuclearwaste in Sweden today in a safeway. • In order to protect the environment and humans in the long term, SKB wants to build a deepgeologicalrepository for spentnuclearfuel. • Safety and transparency in fullfilling this mission.

  3. All municipalities that SKB had discussions with concerning a feasibility study Discussions not resulting in a feasibility study Feasibility study and later ‘No’ in local referendum Feasibility study and considered for site investigations

  4. The Canister Laboratory

  5. The Äspö HRL (near Oskarshamn NPP)

  6. Members of the public Particularly affected members of the public Consultations with various target groups National/international Local/regional Municipality, county administrative board AuthoritiesSKI, SSI, The Swedish EPA, etc. Baltic sea countries(The Esbo Convention) NGOsNature and environmental conservation organisations, etc. NGOsNature and environmental conservation organisations, etc.

  7. Consultation sessions • Open to all • Put knowledge and ideas togood use • With county administrative board, municipalities, public authorities,NGOs and members of the public • Address issues such as location, extent, design and environmental impact, as well as the contents and design of the EIA • Via ads the members of thepublic are invited to twomeetings per year

  8. Some lessons • Transparent process based on voluntary participation and respect for local democracy • Step-wise implementation • Veto – right to withdraw • Constant dialogue, knowledge-building and stakeholder involvement, demonstration facilities, R&DD review • Clear role division between state – industry • Ability and political will, on national as well as on local level, to go forward and make necessary decisions • Added Value

  9. Government decision Review by authorities Application to build a repository The government approves KBS-3 for the start-up of new reactors The Nuclear Fuel Safety (KBS) Project starts 40 Years of Development Final Disposal 2020 Encapsulation plant and deep repository Detailed characterization, repository construction 2015 2011 Site investigations 2000 Feasibility studies Canister Laboratory Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory 1993 Methodology development SFR in operation CLAB in operation 1984 m/sSigyn in operation 1976

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