This document lists and links to a wide range of scientific and technical information relating to geological disposal in published reports, conference and journal papers.
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This document lists and links to a wide range of scientific and technical information relating to geological disposal in published reports, conference and journal papers.
Monday, 31 January 2022
New national capability to manage the UK’s radioactive waste
Friday, 28 January 2022
Response issued: 01/10/21
Friday, 28 January 2022
Response issued: 17/12/21
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Friday, 10 March 2017
RWM has today announced its membership of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN)
Tuesday, 03 January 2017
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) is the public body appointed by government to implement geological disposal of the UK’s higher-activity radioactive waste. Building a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) will involve finding a technically suitable site, with a willing host community.
Tuesday, 03 January 2017
Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) ydi'r corff cyhoeddus a benodwyd gan Lywodraeth y DU i gyflawni gwaredu daearegol gwastraff ymbelydrol actifedd uwch (GAU) y DU. Bydd adeiladu Cyfleuster Gwaredu Daearegol (CGD) yn golygu darganfod safle technegol addas, gyda chymuned yn barod i'w letya.
Thursday, 01 December 2016
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) is pleased to launch a new information film today, providing an insight in to its work to find a permanent, safe solution to managing the UK’s most radioactive waste.
Thursday, 01 December 2016
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) is pleased to launch a new information film today, providing an insight in to its work to find a permanent, safe solution to managing the UK’s most radioactive waste.
Thursday, 13 October 2016
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) today brings together a wide range of stakeholders including government, regulators, industry and academics to consider progress and next steps for permanently disposing of the UK’s most radioactive waste.
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
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Friday, 06 November 2015
Our experts on nuclear criticality safety showed the depth of their knowledge when they represented the UK at an International Conference.
Friday, 06 November 2015
Our consultation on National Geological Screening Consultation is open until 4th December. We would like to encourage people to respond.
Monday, 21 September 2015
We have arranged a series of events across the country to provide more information about the National Geological Screening consultation.
Monday, 21 September 2015
The Environment Agency and Office for Nuclear Regulation have completed a biennial review of their scrutiny of our work relating to the geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste.
Thursday, 13 August 2015
We have been investigating the technologies and knowledge developed by radioactive waste management organisations in other countries.
Thursday, 13 August 2015
Scientists from across Europe will meet in London in November to discuss geological disposal of radioactive waste.
Thursday, 30 July 2015
A report on the recent meeting between the Independent Review Panel (IRP) and RWM has been compiled by the independent facilitators of the meeting, 3KQ.
Wednesday, 22 July 2015
We have updated our estimates on types of radioactive waste materials needing geological disposal (the Derived Inventory)
Monday, 13 July 2015
The launch of our later this year is part of our work in getting ready to engage with communities about geological disposal.
Saturday, 04 July 2015
We are leading an initiative to develop a common approach to record-keeping for all radioactive waste packages.
Thursday, 25 June 2015
Over the past 9 months, we have organised a number of events to explain the National Geological Screening exercise.
Thursday, 25 June 2015
Our discussions with the Independent Review Panel can be viewed online.
Thursday, 25 June 2015
We're sharing our expertise and knowledge to help other European countries develop their research plans for geological disposal.
Friday, 12 June 2015
The document will form the basis for discussions with the Independent Review Panel (IRP) at a meeting in London on 23 June.
Thursday, 04 June 2015
Meeting the Independent Review Panel to discuss our draft National Geological Screening guidance document.
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