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Australia - Waste - Draft radioactive waste disposal and storage documents released

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is seeking feedback on two new documents: Regulatory Guide: How to Apply for a Licence for a Radioactive Waste Storage or Disposal Facility and Radioactive Waste Storage & Disposal Facilities – Information for Stakeholders. The two documents complement each other and outline ARPANSA’s role and function for regulation and assessment. The documents would replace the existing Regulatory Guide: Licensing of Radioactive Waste Storage and Disposal Facilities v2. Comments close 9 December 2016. More