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Stepwise decision making in Finland for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel. Workshop proceedings Turku, Finland 15-16 November 2001 (2002)
| Author | NEA |
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| Date | 2002 |
| Classification | 2.09.4.10/05 (FINLAND - WASTE) |
| Remarks | Available at https://www.oecd-nea.org/upload/docs/application/pdf/2020-11/3616-stepwise-decision-making.pdf |
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From the publication:
FOREWORD Understanding the factors that influence public perception and confidence in the area of radioactive waste management is of strategic interest to the Radioactive Waste Management Committee (RWMC) of the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). The Forum on Stakeholder Confidence (FSC) is a working party of the RWMC and acts as the centre for the exchange of opinions and experiences across institutional and non- institutional boundaries. In order to distil the lessons that can be learnt, the FSC promotes open discussion across the entire spectrum of stakeholders in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. Workshops in national contexts have been identified as the preferred means for interaction. On 18 May 2001, the Finnish Parliament ratified the Decision in Principle on the final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel in Olkiluoto, Eurajoki. The Government had made a positive decision earlier, at the end of 2000, and in compliance with the Nuclear Energy Act, the Parliament's ratification was then required. The decision is valid for the spent fuel generated by the existing Finnish nuclear power plants and means that the construction of the final disposal facility is considered to be in line with the overall good of society. Earlier steps included, amongst others, the approval by the nuclear regulatory body and the host community. Future steps include the construction of an underground rock characterisation facility, ONKALO (2003-2004), and applications for separate construction and operating licences for the final disposal facility (from about 2010). How did this political and societal decision come about? The workshop provided the opportunity to present the history leading up to the Decision in Principle, and to examine future perspectives with an emphasis on stakeholder involvement. By gathering Finnish stakeholders, those who expressed favour and opposition, as well as observer-participants from other countries, a joint reflection on a complex situation could be undertaken. The workshop provided a review of the Finnish programme, by and for the FSC, as well as by and for the Finnish stakeholders. The NEA Secretariat wishes to thank Posiva Oy, VTT Energy, the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), and the Finnish Ministry of Trade and Industry (Energy Department) for their collaboration in organising and hosting the workshop.
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